How Will The Lakers, LeBron James Handle This Upcoming Offseason?

By Mark Medina

Up until the final play, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared capable of seriously challenging the Denver Nuggets in at least extending their first-round playoff series beyond five games. Once their 108-106 loss to Denver in Game 5 became official, the Lakers will soon encounter another issue perhaps just as daunting as unseating the NBA’s defending champions.

How will the Lakers handle their offseason? How will LeBron James ponder his future? To what extent will these issues become intertwined?