Overview
- On SiriusXM NBA Radio, former coach Sam Mitchell argued James is now a third option on any team, saying he would not be the top option even on the Wizards.
- James is averaging 20.2 points over 13 games after missing the start of the season with sciatica, tracking toward a career-low scoring mark if it holds.
- In a 119-96 Christmas loss to the Rockets, the Lakers were outscored by 33 points with James on the court, his worst plus-minus as a Laker.
- Los Angeles has dropped three straight by an average of 20.6 points, and Redick said since James returned the offense has lacked organization, taking responsibility for the issue.
- GM Rob Pelinka is exploring upgrades ahead of February’s trade deadline, but reporting says other teams have not been receptive to the Lakers’ proposals so far.