Lakers trio of stars held phone call to confirm commitment to each other

The Los Angeles Lakers are no closer to trading away star guard Russell Westbrook now than they were at the start of free agency, and while that could change before the season starts, L.A.’s stars are at least preparing for the possibility of playing together again next season. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook reportedly had a phone conversation where the trio “expressed their commitment to one another” with hopes of making it work for next season, per Chris Haynes.

That may sound as though Westbrook could be a Laker again next season, but the call was done to ensure all three players still had the same goal in mind while they’re on a team together, per Haynes. It was also likely organized to quell any reports suggesting that LeBron and Westbrook’s relationship has been “frosty,” especially after both attended L.A.’s Summer League games in Las Vegas and didn’t interact once despite sitting across from each other.

Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-trio-of-stars-held-phone-call-to-confirm-commitment-to-each-other-per-report/