Part 9/10:
As the season progresses, the Lakers seemingly remain on a self-destructive trajectory. The organization leans toward trading players like D’Angelo Russell, Ruy Hachimura, and Austin Reeves in search of solutions. Instead of addressing the fundamental flaws within the entire system—the broken defense, spreadsheets of misplaced blame, and dependency on a few star names—this approach echoes a lack of long-term vision.