“However, there isn’t an incentive for the Lakers to do that since it would be nearly impossible to replace James’ production. That would also place a troublesome burden on former Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, who needs an additional playmaker alongside him,” they wrote.

All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers combo forward LeBron James' first playoff run with five-time All-NBA First Team L.A. guard Luka Doncic ended in near-disaster this spring, as the 50-32 Lakers fell in just five games to the lower-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Lakers have indirectly made it clear that they're now building their roster for and around Luka Doncic and not LeBron James.