- The Ringer: The Lakers’ Chances, a Fake Zach LaVine Trade, and More - "Only once in those six seasons have the Lakers been even a top-six regular-season team in the West—when they finished first in 2019-20 and went on to win the bubble championship."---In reference to Lebron https://www.theringer.com/nba/2024/1/10/24032152/los-angeles-lakers-zach-lavine-trade-golden-state-warriors-pick-protections 43 comments nba