According to Shams Charania on ESPN , James and Davis are growing concerned about the Lakers' ability to make significant roster upgrades with their two tradeable first-round picks. They have expressed that they want the organization to make moves to contend for a championship, believing that they are potentially a piece or two away.

"For what it's worth, taking the all-in approach has long been the preferred path of James and Davis." "James supported the Lakers' interest in Kyrie Irving, Dejounte Murray and Z