NBA News: LeBron James and Austin Reeves don t like playing with Luca Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason problems are getting worse and worse, and the latest reports suggest that LeBron James and Austin Reeves don't like playing with Luka Doncic. James chose a $52.6 million contract after Reeves turned down a four-year contract extension that was good for the team, but he was reportedly willing to leave the Lakers for a better chance of winning.

James has accepted that the Lakers are taking a new approach to competing with Doncic around their team for years, not himself. Insider John Gambadoro revealed the biggest scoop in these rumors Tuesday, saying:

"LeBron doesn't like playing with Luca, and Reeves doesn't like playing with Luca. Reeves doesn't like getting the ball with two seconds left in the shooting time. The Lakers will turn their attention to building around Luca. Not LeBron, so now it's Luca's team." The three-man played a great performance, helping the Lakers finish the regular season with a record of 50-32 and ranked third in the Western Conference. However, their shortcomings are common in the playoffs. The three couldn't cooperate as well as they thought, resulting in the Lakers being eliminated in five games in the first round against the Timberwolves.

Gambadoro's report is based on the overlapping techniques of these three players on the offensive end, as they are all used to holding the ball. Austin Reeves and LeBron James haven't had that many opportunities since Luca Doncic's arrival, and the new Lakers superstar is mainly responsible for the offense.

The Lakers reportedly did not consult with Luca Doncic as attention to Luca Doncic increased LeBron James

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelben, the Los Angeles Lakers have not solicited his opinion on lineup changes for the first time since LeBron James arrived in 2018. The Lakers are prioritizing building around the team's future Luka Doncic. James will turn 41 later this year and he may seek a deal, and the Lakers will not be under pressure from the four-time MVP.

This is the last year of his contract, which gives the Lakers more bargaining chips. If he stays or leaves next offseason, it will be a win-win situation for them. If LeBron really wants to transfer, the Lakers can open up a lot of cap space next summer. While this may not give them a big-name free agent, it is crucial for their added depth and hopes of top-level role players who can adapt to Doncic.

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