Would be shocked if they end above .500 as currently constructed considering the rigors of an 82 game season.
If they don’t have to play Nunn, Christie, Jones/Bryant or Ryan very much because of good health, I think 35-40 wins is about right for the season with this roster.
Assuming no trades and AD / LBJ are out for 10+ games each (i.e. play under 70 games for season each) which is relatively likely based on recent evidence, I am thinking more like around 31-33 wins.
Either way, unless they start showing that they can string 4-5 wins in a row pretty soon while still in the early part of the season, they might be lottery bound before they even reach the trade deadline…
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Without a roster upgrade via a trade the Lakers aren't likely to reach .500 anytime this season. They would have to play 7 games over .500 to reach that mark, even with LBJ/AD/WB all healthy they lost many more games than they won. _________________ “When it looks as if it is a realistic possibility, I want to focus on winning a ship like it’s a goal that can’t be denied. I didn’t see that this off season.”
If things continue at this pace, league-wide, then .500 will be the minimal in to make the play-in. In essence, Lakers are already fighting for their post-season lives.
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