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Lakers rumors: Three ways LA can still make playoffs

By Keith Rivas

Oct 9, 2016; Ontario, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) dribbles the ball pursued by Denver Nuggets forward Jarnell Stokes (12) at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Lakers defeated the Nuggest 124-115. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Ontario, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) dribbles the ball pursued by Denver Nuggets forward Jarnell Stokes (12) at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Lakers defeated the Nuggest 124-115. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 31, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) and Los Angeles Lakers former player Magic Johnson talk before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) and Los Angeles Lakers former player Magic Johnson talk before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Sometimes the best way to fix a bad situation like what the Lakers are in is to take the time to look in the mirror. Once they can figure out the biggest problem, a solution can be better addressed.

Moving Magic Johnson back into an important role with the team is the x-factor moving forward. As much as he’s spoken on the potential D’Angelo Russell has, there’s just as much room to believe he could want to work with a new star out of the draft.

The upcoming draft class has the potential to be point guard heavy, especially with names like Lonzo Ball out of UCLA.

Whether or not any of these situations will come to fruition will only be told as the season goes on.

Next: Julius Randle Back In Starting Lineup

But it never hurts to be optimistic, right?

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