Los Angeles could struggle to sign a top free agent this summer to pair with star LeBron James, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday during an appearance on the network’s mock draft show.
He added:
The Lakers have reportedly been interested in dealing for star Anthony Davis since January and the Pelicans have begun listening to offers for him, according to an earlier report from ESPN. New Orleans is asking for an “All-Star player, a young player with All-Star potential and two first-round picks” in exchange for Davis, that report says.
Wojnarowski reported:
The Lakers have been linked to Kemba Walker, Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler. Kyrie Irving has also reportedly become “more open” to joining Los Angeles.
“I think if people take a look at where this franchise is right now, we have a high draft pick. We have a great young core, maybe one of the best in the league,” Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka told reporters last month. “We have a superstar on our team, and an open slot. So, I think people can look at this as an opportunity to win a championship possibly next year.”
The Lakers reportedly have been “actively shopping” the No. 4 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is set for Thursday, June 20.
