The NBA's version of speed dating started at a frenetic pace. Executives from all 30 teams called prospective free agents beginning at 9:01 pm. PT on Thursday both to express interest and set up future meetings.Unfortunately for the Lakers, they were stood up before any first dates. First, the Lakers could not land a meeting with Kevin Durant, stripping them of any hope to land the seven-time NBA All-Star to replace Kobe Bryant.