One of the first signs of how the NBA season might shake out is when Las Vegas releases their season totals for the upcoming season. In recent years, the Los Angeles Lakers have been projected near the bottom of the NBA. However, this season, the Lakers have seen a big jump in their win total.
Due to the addition of LeBron James, many expect that the Lakers will be snapping their playoff drought this season. Over the course of his career, James’ teams have pretty much been a lock to make the playoffs and in the Eastern Conference, he has dominated in the playoffs.