Since the LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, plenty of focus has gone to which All-Star would follow suit and work to lead the franchise back to its championship glory. With 2019 free agency expected to be a loaded class, Kevin Durant has often been mentioned as a candidate.
Not necessarily because Durant has given any indication he is interested in joining James, but by being the best player available on the open market come the summer, it stands to reason he is someone the Lakers will pursue.
Although there’s plenty of speculation suggesting Durant will move on from the Golden State Warriors after this season, recent comments make it seem as though that wouldn’t be for the Lakers.