Lakers forward LeBron James has reportedly met with Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard and 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler regarding their upcoming free agency, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
During Thursday's episode of Pardon the Interruption, Windhorst mentioned that James has already started his recruiting process of star players ahead of the offseason.
"From what I understand, he has already begun the recruiting process," Windhorst said. "I’ve heard he’s had contact with Kawhi Leonard. I’ve heard he’s had contact with Jimmy Butler. There’s no tampering enforcement by players. And while Magic Johnson, the guy who got in trouble for tampering before, is no longer there, LeBron is ‘tamperer in chief’ of the Lakers right now.