Los Angeles Times

Dylan Hernandez: This Lakers team is not built to win in LeBron James' absence

MILWAUKEE — Where these Lakers end up will depend on the health of a sidelined player who turns 37 next month. This was always the case. This never changed. What has changed is the degree of optimism regarding the team they can be without LeBron James. A roster constructed to better withstand the breaks James takes during games has been forced to play without him altogether. What's transpired ...

MILWAUKEE — Where these Lakers end up will depend on the health of a sidelined player who turns 37 next month.

This was always the case. This never changed.

What has changed is the degree of optimism regarding the team they can be without LeBron James.

A roster constructed to better withstand the breaks James takes during games has been forced to play without him altogether.

What's transpired has been

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times5 min read
Sabrina, Charli And Chappell Are Suddenly Stars. Why Now?
LOS ANGELES — There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear. But even those not dressed in the
Los Angeles Times3 min read
Plan To Overhaul LAPD Officer Discipline System Faces Last-minute Collapse At City Council
LOS ANGELES — With a deadline for submitting ballot measures looming, the Los Angeles City Council remains divided over the language for a proposal that could give the chief of police the power to fire officers outright for serious misconduct, among
Los Angeles Times4 min read
Bill Shaikin: Zach Neto Proving To Be The King Of The Angels' Infield, And The Team's Future
LOS ANGELES — Zach Neto has four tattoos on his left arm. The one that really catches your eye is the collage toward the bottom of the arm, with a lion roaring atop its kingdom. "This," Neto said, pointing to the tattoo, "is just my journey." The Los

Related Books & Audiobooks