The Los Angeles Lakers may be hoping to accelerate their rebuild through free agency, but if early reports are any indication, they won't be in the running to land this summer's biggest prize.
Citing "a person with knowledge of [Kevin Durant's] situation," USA Today's Sam Amick reported the Lakers—as well as the Washington Wizards—"are not expected to" secure meetings with the four-time scoring champion.
On Friday, The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers were all "working to solidify invitations" for recruitment sit-downs with Durant.
Amick added the New York Knicks "have earned their way onto Durant’s radar" following the acquisition of former MVP Derrick Rose.
Although the Lakers have historically been able to land meetings with the biggest free agents thanks to the franchise's illustrious track record, L.A.'s market size and the promise of championship contention, the landscape has shifted quite a bit.
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Lakers Rumors: Kevin Durant Reportedly Won’t Meet with LA Regarding Free Agency
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