Thomas trade positions Lakers to chase elite stars, says Magic Johnson

The Lakers this week traded Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr to Cleveland in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye and the Cavaliers' top-three protected 2018 first-round draft pick. The LA franchise have been tipped to move for the likes of LeBron James and Paul George during free agency this year, and Johnson has indicated the goal of making the playoffs is likely to encourage some eye-catching recruitment activity.