Los Angeles Lakers: Latest rumors on Kevin Durant, Kyle Korver trade and more

Another round of Los Angeles Lakers rumors is upon us, as the latest updates touch on the odds of a Kevin Durant signing and a possible upcoming trade.

Yes, it’s already that time of year. The Los Angeles Lakers rumors are materializing at an alarming pace, although it really isn’t anything out of the ordinary. When you’re one of the most popular and polarizing teams in the NBA, conversations about your plans tend to be commonplace.

The arrival of LeBron James has only exacerbated this favoring of the Lakers by the rumor mill. It’s almost as if the league’s long list of inside sources can’t create chatter on the team’s future plans fast enough. One day it’s a possible signing of a washed-up veteran, and the next it’s how likely the Lakers are to trade for a prominent 3-point extraordinaire.

The point being made here is that there will always be an endless stream of Lakers rumors. It’s essentially become the norm, whether we like it or not.

Instead of fighting it, though, it’s best to let the waves take you where they may. Give in to the madness, and be washed away by the NBA’s constant need for change. Let’s be honest — it wouldn’t be quite as interesting if it weren’t for crazy trades, on- and off-court drama and asinine dreams of the league’s laughingstocks turning into contenders nearly overnight.

That’s enough idle banter, though. Let’s dive headfirst into the latest Lakers rumors, including some word on the Magic Johnson‘s pending pursuit of another superstar and a new target for the franchise ahead of the 2019 NBA trade deadline.