James won t compete for the championship? US media lists the three superstars the Lakers have pursued in 27 years: Antetokounmpo, Mitchell, and Towns

The Los Angeles Lakers have not yet had any big deals, and US media reports say that the Lakers have focused their strategy on the free agent market in 2027. Recently, American sports reporters listed three superstars that the Lakers may pursue in 2027.

1, Antetokounmpo

Although Antetokounmpo's future is still unclear, if he does not renew his contract, he will become the best free agent of 2027. The two-time MVP has not won any awards for several consecutive seasons, but he still maintains his dominance as always. The Milwaukee Bucks are doing their best to keep the superstar, but they may have become increasingly unattractive.

To make room for Miles Turner, the Bucks cut off Antetokounmpo All-Star teammate Damian Lillard. According to reports, Antetokounmpo was dissatisfied with the move, which opened the door to apply for a deal again. Regardless of the outcome, the Bucks will do their best to get him to sign a long-term contract.

If he refuses and wants to test the waters in 2027, the Lakers are one of the strong suitors. Antetokounmpo is the perfect partner to partner with Doncic. On the offensive end, they will be a terrifying pick-and-roll combination.

2, Carl Anthony Towns

New York Knicks have become the championship team, but they are still looking for a new head coach.

Even with rumors that the Knicks may make changes, Towns remains an important part of the Knicks' future. However, no one can tell what the Knicks will look like after changing their coach.

Downs and Doncic are not that good in cooperation, but he can bring greater offensive flexibility to the Lakers. As a big man, he is still a sharpshooter outside the three-point line, and his ball-handling skills have improved a lot over the past few seasons. He is three years older than Doncic, but his peak period may be longer than Antetokounmpo.

3, Donovan Mitchell revitalized the Cleveland Cavaliers, the shooting guard at his peak in 2027. If the Cavaliers cannot renew his contract, he can choose another team. His strong scoring ability and playoff dominance are very attractive to every team that needs external reinforcement. Despite his poor career playoff performance, Mitchell remains one of the best shooting guards in the NBA.

Mitchell's partner with Doncic is of very different value than Downs or Antetokounmpo. Mitchell doesn't have to let point guards take on the organization's tasks, which can relieve Doncic's offensive responsibility. He is a great ball handler and pick-and-roll starter, and he can take action on his own when the offense is switched. His ability to run without the ball is perfectly matched with a point guard like Doncic.