NEW YORK: The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to the future in an attempt to rebuild the team and may have their sights set on potential 2014 free-agents LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, according to ESPN.
The Lakers have indicated that they want to be in position to make an offer to one or both after next season, team sources told ESPN. They called the wing-ranging possibilities of landing either superstar both realistic and far-fetched.
ESPN sources said James has yet to entertain thoughts about his plans beyond next season in Miami. The Heat will be coming off their second straight NBA championship.
Anthony has an early termination option after next season in his contract with the Knicks.
Star Kobe Bryant has said he wants to play two to three more seasons and would help recruit star players to LA.
He will be the highest-paid player in the NBA next season at $30.5m but appears willing to rework his deal to allow the Lakers enough cap room to bring in top talent. AGENCIES
