>As disastrous as it's been, they aren't far away from a
>playoff seed. If AD returns in a few weeks (reports are that
>his recovery is ahead of schedule), and Lakers/Bron keep
>playing with this energy, they might actually make a mid-late
>season run to get into the playoff mix.
>
>With trade deadline looming, might even be some deals
>available out there. Lakers have no incentive to tank (and
>every incentive not to give the Pelicans a top-tier pick) - so
>this group will go out with a fight.


yall acting all dramatic. If Ad comes back on schedule, without other major key injuries, theyll be in.