The star guard says ‘now is the time to process everything,’ from the shocking trade from Dallas to the early postseason exit to his next contract.

According to The Athletic's Jovan Buha, the Lakers are considering Nic Claxton alongside Daniel Gafford, a former teammate of Doncic, as realistic center options. ESPN's Tim MacMahon also floated Gafford as a hypothetical Lakers target on The Hoop Collective podcast.

James brushed aside the criticism of the Lakers' star duo following their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves by emphasizing that "teams win championships." "It's never just about me and Luka," James added.