B/R AM: LeBron's Failed Leverage Play

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There were 15 trades involving 39 players yesterday.

The Lakers were part of zero.

This is notable because ...

• The Lakers, without upgrades, are probably not serious contenders 

• LeBron spent the last few weeks passively trying to pressure the Lakers into doing something

Examples: The tweets, the short answers, the Knicks towel.

LeBron's same plan worked last year, but the Lakers couldn't 'buy a house that wasn't for sale,' said GM Rob Pelinka.

• LA will look to be more aggressive this summer, also according to Pelinka

But will LeBron be there past this summer?

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