Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Called Klay Thompson At Start Of Free Agency

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At the start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be focused on trying to add Golden State Warriors four-time champion Klay Thompson.

LeBron James made the landing Thompson a possibility by saying he will take less money on his new contract, allowing the Lakers to open up their full mid-level exception. L.A. could also complete a sign-and-trade for Thompson and save their mid-level to improve other areas of the roster with the center position remaining a need.

Landing Thompson will not be easy though as he has some other known suitors. Reports indicated that he was planning to meet with the Lakers, L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers at the start of free agency. The Mavericks are reportedly the frontrunners to land him.

That means the Lakers will need to do some recruiting and it appears James has already begun doing so. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on SportsCenter that James called Thompson at the start of free agency on Sunday afternoon although the latter may not be close to making a decision:


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