After a big trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers at the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to create the cap space they needed to pursue two max free agents. This has been a goal of the Lakers, and they were able to accomplish it.
In that trade with the Cavaliers, the Lakers were able to get two veterans in Isaiah Thomas and Channing Frye in return. While their futures with the team is uncertain, Frye certainly seems to be willing to help the Lakers recruit these free agents.
Like all teams, the Lakers will likely have signing LeBron James as their top priority.