Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka talked on Thursday about supporting and maximizing LeBron James, and he sounded as if he expects James to stay.

Luka Doncic is now unquestionably the club's offensive leader, unseating the 21-time All-Star power forward for the first time. At 40, James has been the NBA's oldest player for two years running, and is only racking up further mileage as he goes.

The Los Angeles Lakers are left with more questions than answers after their shocking first round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves .