Los Angeles' premier franchise lacks the aura they once had in free agency.
Every single offseason, like clockwork, the same story arises from the rumor mill: "Lakers targeting top player in the NBA in free agency."
This isn't to say it hasn't ever happened, as the allure of donning the purple and gold has resulted in some major free agents landing in L.A. The most notable of course wasREAD MORE: NBA Insider Reports LA Lakers Have 'Sights Set' On Mavericks' Luka DoncicThis hasn't stopped analysts from speculating that the Lakers will pursue Doncic, who is entering the third year of a five-year deal with the Mavericks that includes a player option in 2026-27.
If Doncic were to leave Dallas, which feels unreasonable to talk about with three years left on his contract, L.A. would not make a ton of sense as a destination. But since they're the Lakers, Mavericks fans will be hearing about this all offseason.Mavericks' Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki To Participate in Goran Dragic's Retirement GameKeenan Womack is a sportswriter native to Dallas, Texas, who has spent the last 12 years in Austin, the home of his alma mater, the University of Texas.
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