Lakers remain hesitant to put future first-round picks at stake, despite concerns expressed by LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spoke about needing to play off LeBron James and Anthony Davis against good defensive teams.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has suggested the team's current roster is not good enough to compete for an NBA championship. Telling reporters after Sunday's loss to the LA Clippers that his team must play perfect in order to win, James had many fans convinced his comments were directed at the Lakers' front office.