Lakers net ratings with different lineup combinations:Luka/Lebron/Reaves on (-9.7)Luka/Reaves on, Lebron off (+19.3)Luka/Lebron on, Reaves off (-3.9)Reaves/Lebron on, Luka off (-4.2)Lebron off, Luka/Reaves off (+8.8)Luka on, Lebron/Reaves off (+4.9)Both Luka and…— JSM (@JSMonYT) February 24, 2026
Pressure from whom???
From Tom, I guess? There’s nobody in the front office that is applying an ounce of pressure to this situation. They just hope he hangs ‘em up after the season and doesn’t go north to the Warriors.
From the numbers, guys. LeBron will come off the bench before the playoffs because the Big Three cannot win starting.
I highly doubt that, Reaves will come off the bench before that happens. Which also isn’t happening. The excuse will be familiar: “We haven’t seen what this group can do.”