The stakes for the Los Angeles Lakers’ season were set late in the summer. The Lakers, along with the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, were one of three teams not to add a player via free agency or trade this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis made it clear what his role will be for the team heading into the new NBA season. As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for a new NBA season under first-year head coach JJ Redick,

The Los Angeles Lakers are in win-now mode, but at the same time, they have brought in a number of young players over the last couple of years who could still be on their roster and contributing after LeBron James either leaves or declines precipitously.