There is no shortage of storylines in the NBA's Western Conference heading into the 2022-23 season. And, as is tradition, let's start in Los Angeles.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers are back to improve on an injury- and drama-filled season that resulted in a failed run to the West's final play-in spot.
But after featuring a bevy of veteran role players in 2022-23, the franchise has skewed much younger this offseason as it pursues a bounce-back campaign.
The Lakers' cross-hallway rivals, meanwhile, are returning to title contention thanks to a healthy Kawhi Leonard reuniting with fellow two-way superstar Paul George.
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