Los Angeles Lakers: 4 bold predictions for the 2023 calendar year

As we inch closer and closer to the new year, we explore four bold predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into 2023.

At the moment, it appears that the Los Angeles Lakers are heading into another disastrous end to the season. They are currently on pace to miss the playoffs entirely and, effectively, will waste another year of LeBron James’ greatness.

And you can’t help but wonder how this season could end up effectively nearly every part of the team’s decision-making process over the course of the next few months –  not only heading into the NBA Trade Deadline but also into the offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big offseason on the horizon

No matter what ends up happening over the course of the next few months, it’s clear that the Lakers will be in for a potentially franchise-altering offseason. With LeBron James in the midst of the last few years of his career, the pressure is already at an all-time high for the Lakers.

The Lakers are already playing a game of high-stakes poker. And it’s about to get even more heated over the next few months. Let’s explore four bold predictions heading into the 2023 calendar year for the Lakers.