LOL the Lakers are getting desperate.
Now we'll hear how they are "showing interest, in talks, keeping eyes on, etc." for all the other players like Capela, Cousins, Tyreke Evans, Gordon, etc.
I still think they have a great shot at landing Lebron, but I doubt they'll be able to sign another max-caliber FA like Cousins or Capela to be honest. Not signing George definitely hampers their plans a bit.
Frankly, they are probably better off adding Lebron, keeping the young core (including Randle) and maybe adding another legit shooter like Reddick or something. A Kawhi trade likely still would cost them a ton.