Trail Blazers owner aims to recruit LeBron James amid offseason changes

Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is reportedly pursuing LeBron James to join the team after signing Ja Morant. While Dundon's ambitions are clear, sources suggest the move is unlikely due to concerns about fitting LeBron into the current roster, which includes ball-dominant players like Morant and Damian Lillard. Previous efforts to attract stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown have also fallen short, suggesting Portland needs to enhance its appeal before attracting top talent. The pursuit of James has become a topic of interest, sparked by comments from professional pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters at the ESPY Awards.

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