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Lakers' 'high-end talent' warrants a look in West

July 21, 2025 10:59 AM

Jay Croucher dives into Lakers futures after the acquisition of Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, sharing why the team's "high-end talent" warrants upside as a longshot to win the West.

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