The Los Angeles Lakers suffered one of their worst losses of the season at home on Sunday, falling by 28 points to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game that was never close.
The loss dropped Los Angeles to 27-33 on the season, and while the Lakers currently have a 2.5-game buffer to remain in play-in tournament position, a spot in the playoffs is not at all guaranteed given the team’s current trajectory and Anthony Davis’ injury.
Late last week, LeBron James committed to staying with the Lakers long-term, saying that he hopes to stay “with the purple and gold as long as I can play,” but according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, he should at least consider leaving the franchise.
