DeMarcus Cousins criticizes Lakers' title chances in Western Conference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
DeMarcus Cousins has expressed skepticism about the Los Angeles Lakers' prospects for the upcoming season. Speaking on their roster, he stated that, without LeBron James, the Lakers are unlikely to contend for the championship, despite having potential to cause upsets. Cousins noted that the team is vastly overshadowed by stronger Western Conference contenders, particularly the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He pointed to the risks in new player acquisitions and the potential downturn in performance due to the loss of key rotation players from the previous season. The Lakers face a challenging path ahead to prove their critics wrong.
- •Cousins doubts Lakers have championship caliber without LeBron.
- •Lakers added new role players but lost key contributors.
- •Western Conference features at least six teams viewed as contenders.
- •Lakers' roster changes could impact their performance next season.
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