T he Lakers have had a decent offseason thus far. Los Angeles added Deandre Ayton on a steep discount, which gives Luka Doncic the kind of pick-and-roll threat he always thrived with in Dallas. Jake LaRavia isn't a particularly home run of a signing,

The writing was on the wall when LeBron James opted into his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. His time with the franchise is nearing an end.

When Marcus Smart signed with the Lakers, he said he hadn't heard from LeBron James, but there is a specific reason why.