Vegas Over/Under: 33.5
The Record Projection: 31-51 of fromal The Bet: lean although Prevent under
The Los Angeles Lakers just aren’t ready yet.
This team will be made by adding Brook Lopez . So, too, will the inclusion of Lonzo Ball in the starting five and continuing improvement from Brandon Ingram, who looked so far better during the second half of his rookie campaign than he did throughout the first.
We also can’t overlook the upside of–takes a deep breath–Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Josh Hart, Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac and Thomas Bryant.
But after the additions of recognized contributors with NBA experience such as Lopez and Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers will be handing too many minutes to young players still cutting their teeth in the NBA.
The Vegas line still has the Purple and Gold progressing by over seven games following last year’s 26-56 finish, and that’s a big ask.
Could it happen? Of course.
Ball win Rookie of the Year and could split. Randle could make good on the enduring hype and post triple-doubles more frequently. Caldwell-Pope could shoot a clip that is jaw-dropping from beyond the arc. And that’s why you should avoid this wager.
However , if you had to select, too much concerning this roster is in flux to wager on an leap.
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