Lakers still interested in exploring free-agent deal with Isaiah Thomas despite hip surgery

Despite a looming surgical procedure on his right hip, the Los Angeles Lakers are still interested in exploring a free-agent deal with guard Isaiah Thomas this summer, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

However, the Lakers will focus on All-Stars LeBron James and Paul George this summer, and Thomas' future with the team would largely depend on the franchise's success in recruiting them. In fact, the Lakers would need to renounce the rights to several players -- including Thomas -- to create the room to sign both James and George.