NBA Power Rankings: Post Draft and Free Agency edition

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: The Golden State Warriors celebrates their 2017 NBA Championship at The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center during thier Victory Parade and Rally on June 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: The Golden State Warriors celebrates their 2017 NBA Championship at The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center during thier Victory Parade and Rally on June 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 07: Lonzo Ball
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 07: Lonzo Ball

26. Los Angeles Lakers

Key Additions: Lonzo Ball, Brook Lopez 

Key Subtractions: Timofey Mozgov 

All eyes will be on Lonzo Ball this season, but I believe that the keys to the Los Angeles Lakers’ season will be Brandon Ingram. If Ingram can take a solid step as a player on the offensive side of the ball, LA has a chance to be better than most anticipate them being.

Still, they’re a limited group and will have a tough time in a top heavy Western Conference. The Lakers are likely 2-3 years away from being a playoff team in the West. But, with Lonzo Ball running things, they’re probably going to be a must-watch on most nights.