The length of the Lakers’ shopping list seems extensive. Fortunately for the Lakers, they have plenty of money for a spending spree.
Once free agency begins at 9:01 p.m. PT Thursday, however, the Lakers could soon realize $60 million in purchasing power will not ensure maximum leverage.
The top priority seems obvious. The Lakers would love to land Kevin Durant, the seven-time NBA All-Star who would immediately represent the franchise’s next superstar following Kobe Bryant’s retirement from a storied 20-year NBA career.
The Lakers, however, are not expected to land a meeting with Durant.