Barely a week ago, a charmed Lakers season screamed three words. With less than a month of games remaining, the Lakers season is done, finished, kaput. — but it’s going to end, and soon, and the Lakers need to reinforce their priorities before it does. The Lakers don’t need him showing up in three weeks trying to save this season on a limp and a prayer. The Lakers don’t need him to be a miracle.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 09, 2026 11:31 UTC