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Lakers Notes: LA Wanted $251 Million All-Star Free Agent, Damian Lillard Signs, LeBron James Retiring?

Gabe Smallson|
Dec 28, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) raises his hand as teammate Trail Blazers' forward Carmelo Anthony (00) holds Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) raises his hand as teammate Trail Blazers' forward Carmelo Anthony (00) holds Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images | Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to seemingly every major free agent, but don't have much to show for it. LA reportedly had interest in Bradley Beal, but the shooting guard made his way to the Los Angeles Clippers instead.

In more news regarding big names heading elsewhere, Damian Lillard has since signed with a familiar Western Conference opponent. Although the point guard wouldn't have been a factor for this upcoming season, nor fit the age-range of where the roster is looking to go, someone as talented as Lillard doesn't come around often.

Finally, amid the constant LeBron James rumors occurring this offseason, NBA insiders believe that the King will announce his retirement this year. James has been linked to just about every scenario under the sun regarding where he will spend next season, but retired and on a golf course doesn't seem as likely as furthering his all-time scoring record.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers Had Major Interest in Bradley Beal, But He Chose Clippers Over Them: Report

Lakers Don’t Sign Damian Lillard, Who Joins West Rival in $42 Million Deal

NBA Insiders Believe Lakers' LeBron James is Going to Announce Retirement This Year

Lakers Still Targeting Key Upgrade in Free Agency, Says Insider

Rich Paul Has Epic Quote on Lakers' LeBron James' Retirement

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Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles. His focus is sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at DodgersNation and Newsweek. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and is a Masters Candidate at the University of Southern California. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing gabe.smallson@lasportsreport.com. You can find him on X @gabesmallson

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