The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 3-7 since the trade deadline. During the past 10 games the Lakers have lost to some teams who are clearly trying to tank (Pelicans, Suns, Grizzlies).
Almost everyone who watches the Lakers has claimed that the Purple and Gold have been losing because of chemistry and trust issues. There’s certainly some validity to that claim, but I haven’t heard anybody blame LA’s problems on a lack of talent.
Here’s the Lakers current, post trade deadline rotation (minus Lonzo Ball, who’s been out with an ankle injury):
- JaVale McGee: Over the past five season he’s played for 5 different teams.