The Lakers finished third and are signaling an emphasis on the future. The Clippers finished fifth and reportedly added Brook Lopez (two years, $18 million), but is that enough? The Timberwolves reportedly lost defensive wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade.

With a relatively pedestrian free agency class this offseason, speculation and rumors about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continue to dominate the headlines in the NBA.

Lebron James’ agent, Rich Paul, might have caught the entire league off guard. On Sunday, Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania that James is taking his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers. However, he and his agent made it clear that they expect the Lakers to build a competitive roster, or he might look elsewhere.