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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 free agents to target this summer

By Cameron Salce

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers shakes hands with LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers shakes hands with LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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No. 1: LeBron James

After losing in the Finals for the third time in four seasons, it was clear that LeBron James was planning on opting out of his contract and testing the open market. He already narrowed his list of teams down to four teams Houston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Cleveland, but by now it is probably between the Lakers or the Cavs.

Brian Windhorst, who is always breaking the latest LeBron news believes that he will make a decision sooner in the free agency period rather than later. His family reportedly will also be a big factor in his decision, and there have been rumors his son was looking to enroll in a high school near Los Angeles.

Wherever LeBron James ends up going will pretty much decide the fate of the Lakers free agency plans. If he decides to come to LA, he surely will not come alone and a super team is likely to form with the Lakers.

Recent reports indicate if the Lakers pull off a trade for Kawhi Leonard, it would essentially seal the deal for James to sign with the team as well. If he does not decide to make that move, then the Lakers are probably better off building around their young pieces instead of trading everything away for Kawhi.

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LeBron James would fit Los Angeles like a glove both on and off the court. He would be the perfect protégé to team up with Magic Johnson because he is essentially the Magic of his era. If James ends up in Hollywood, Magic would have not only kept his promise to land a star, he will have reinvigorated ShowTime once again.

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