After a tumultuous season that saw the team finish 17-65, the Los Angeles Lakers could be very busy this offseason in free agency and the 2016 NBA draft.
The Lakers are bringing in a new head coach in Golden State assistant Luke Walton, and they will be looking to surge back to relevance with a young core and an intriguing free-agent class.
Here are some of the rumors currently surrounding the team.
Could the Lakers Land LeBron James?
LeBron James delivered on his promise to bring an NBA championship to Cleveland, and there are already rumors that he could bolt this offseason.
James is an impending free agent, and his past history suggests he is not afraid to change cities.
Should he decide to do this again, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith believes the Lakers would be a legitimate contender for James' services:
The spotlight of playing in Los Angeles would appeal to James, per Smith (via NESN.com's Ricky Doyle).
"There are some changes that LeBron would want made if he’s going to go to L.A. and wear the purple and gold," Smith said Monday on ESPN ...
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Article written by Brian Marron
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