Jimmy Butler is the consolation prize.
It is like if you want a Lexus, but end up with a Honda Accord. It is still a nice car, just not the one you wanted.
Here are the details.
I was being told LA was already set to be in business with max cap room if they found a taker. And, I was told, the target will be Kawhi Leonard or Jimmy Butler, with the Lakers confident they can land one or the other.
It will get very interesting next week when free agency starts.
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