India, May 19 -- The row between the Los Angeles Lakers and their star player, LeBron James, is heating up with every passing day.

Reports emerged from Slovenia late Sunday that the Lakers management has had 'positive' talks with Luka Doncic as he prepares for a full recovery and return after missing most of the ongoing NBA season owing to injury. The reports noted that Luka, currently in Slovenia, will return to Los Angeles soon.

But the enthusiasm over the positive Luka Doncic update likely improving the Lakers' prospects next season after a disgraceful Western Conference semi-finals exit vs the OKC Thunder. NBA Insider Shams Charania said on Monday that NBA teams are feasting over the prospect of a LeBron James free agency.

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