Luke Walton has since departed as head coach, while Magic Johnson also opted to stand down on the final night of the regular season.
With James also turning 35 before the end of the year, the organization is facing a monumental offseason as they look to give him the tools required to contend.
A huge upturn is expected in terms of both departures and arrivals, and as the offseason quickly nears, here are all the latest Lakers rumors you need to know.
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis is believed to be the Lakers’ number one target this summer, and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the team has entered serious trade discussions with the Pelicans:
Davis has spent his entire career with the Pelicans, although he has requested a trade due to the team’s inability to contend. During the 18-19 season, he averaged 25.9 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
JaVale McGee wants to remain with the Lakers
JaVale McGee is set to enter free agency in the coming weeks and it is unknown whether the Lakers will offer him a new deal. However, during a recent appearance on ‘Undisputed’ McGee revealed his desire to return for the 19-20 season:
McGee snubbed an extension with the Golden State Warriors last summer in order to link up with LeBron James. The 31-year-old center averaged 12.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in his first season with Los Angeles.
Lakers not among front runners to land elite free agents
The Lakers have the cap space to add an All-Star in free agency, and the team has been strongly linked with the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Jimmy Butler. However, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA’s elite FAs are not considering the Lakers as a potential destination this summer:
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