The Los Angeles Lakers have some work to do this offseason now that the Boston Celtics took the lead with their 18th NBA championship.
One name continues to be linked to the Lakers, even if the idea remains unlikely.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith noted that Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson would “love” to join the Lakers, while adding that the financials make this a slim reality. The analyst believes the New York Knicks are much more likely landing spot than the Lakers.
“Well, in a perfect world, Klay would love to be in Los Angeles,” Smith detailed in a June 17, 2024 episode of “First Take.” “We all know that. I’m talking about the Lakers. I mean, could you imagine?