The Lakers have won five consecutive games and currently rank second in the Western Conference with 7 wins and 2 losses.
Reporter Sam Quinn praised Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. He said: "I have criticized Pelinka over the years, and I will definitely continue to criticize him soon. But so far, his operations this offseason have been very successful."
"Ayton, Smart and Laravia have all performed well so far, while Finney-Smith (who has not renewed his contract with the Lakers during the offseason) has not played yet."