"Free agent center Brook Lopez, who league sources said had strongly considered the Lakers and the potential starting role, grew wary of the uncertainty around James' future with the team and opted to sign with the rival LA Clippers, where he will be a backup," she wrote.

Lakers' Different Treatment of LeBron James, Luka Doncic Revealed in New Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have been the biggest story in the NBA rumor mill over the last week. His future with the team has been very much in doubt, but there have been no concrete reports about what the future may hold.