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LeBron wants Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler to join the Lakers

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Following their failure to qualify for the postseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting a second All-Star to pair with LeBron James. Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler are two of the NBA's most in-demand upcoming free agents, and during an appearance on 'Pardon the Interruption', ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed that LeBron James was attempting to convince both players to join the Lakers:

From what I understand, he (LeBron James) has already begun the recruiting process. I've heard he has had contact with Kawhi Leonard. I've heard he has had contact with Jimmy Butler.

There is no tampering enforcement by players. The thing about it is, I don't know if texts and calls and maybe a dinner with LeBron is enough for the Lakers to overcome the hurdles that they're going to have.

Leonard is currently starring for the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals, while Butler was Philadelphia's best performer as they exited at the semifinal stage.