On the Donovan front:
The Cavs are likely going to hire Kenny Atkinson who shares an agent with Don. The interviews are ongoing but Donovan has final say. They've either interviewed or also plan to interview guys like Borrego (also shares an agent with Don at CAA or so I've been told) and also Alex Jensen and Johnie Bryant who have ties with Don going back to the Jazz.
Regardless what they say about a "Core 4" the real core is 2 guys: Don and Mobley.
Lebron is likely staying in LA. His wife and 2 younger kids are not leaving their LA encampment. Bronny probably ends up staying in LA too. Lebron just demolished a $37 mil mansion and is building an even grander one on the same lot in Beverly Hills. If it were just a basketball decision Lebron would likely be playing in Cleveland next season, but it's about family so he's likely staying even though Lakers have no path to win another championship the next few years. Jeanie Buss would have Lebron for his retirement tour and apparently JJ Redick to coach the team. If he plays 2 more seasons that would be 23 for him. Lakers also host the All Star Game in '26. The Suns may be a wildcard and are a short plane ride from LA, but due to 2nd apron have no way to acquire him unless Lebron just wants to basically play for free. Lebron loves James Jones but not that much.
