Lakers Rumors

Report: Lakers could be targeting Kawhi Leonard and Paul George next season

Published by
Robert Marvi

Even as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to defend their NBA championship, they have an eye on the future.

Superstar big man Anthony Davis hasn’t signed a contract extension yet, and reportedly, it’s because the team not only wants to go after Giannis Antetokounmpo next summer, but also because they want to target Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

Davis arrived in the Southland in July 2019 in a blockbuster trade that sent Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Davis proved to be worth every bit of that price tag, as he put up huge numbers throughout the regular season and playoffs while greatly improving his outside shooting.

With LeBron James about to turn 36, it’s generally agreed that the Lakers will need to add a third star if they’re to continue to contend for championships after James greatly declines or leaves the team.

Leonard and George can both opt out of their current contracts with the Los Angeles Clippers and become free agents at the conclusion of the upcoming NBA season.

In the past, both have expressed interest in joining the Purple and Gold.

Robert Marvi

Robert is a native of Santa Monica, Calif., and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been an avid NBA fan since he was a little kid in the mid '90s and fell in love with the Nick Van Exel-led Lakers teams. He truly cherishes the Kobe Bryant-era of Lakers basketball and the five world championships that came with it, and is looking forward to the team's next NBA title.

Published by
Robert Marvi

Recent Posts

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Lakers’ firing of Darvin Ham, their tumultuous season and where they go from here

Following a tumultuous season that ended in a gentlemen's sweep at the hands of the…

May 3, 2024

Did Kyrie imply that certain executives are why he didn’t end up with LeBron on Lakers?

Kyrie Irving has the Dallas Mavericks one win away from advancing to the second round…

May 3, 2024

Lakers insider starting to ‘hear some names’ regarding potential Darvin Ham replacements

The Los Angeles Lakers could move on from head coach Darvin Ham this week, according…

May 2, 2024

Draymond Green sounds off on critics blaming Darvin Ham: ‘I think that’s garbage’

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2023-24 NBA season came to an end when they lost Game…

May 1, 2024

NBA exec: LeBron James would have Tyronn Lue as his coach on Lakers if it were up to him

According to one Eastern Conference executive, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would want Los…

May 1, 2024

Darvin Ham apparently felt like Lakers starter was ’s—ting the bed’ in 10 straight games earlier this season

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham commented on the challenge of having so many…

April 30, 2024