Being stuck in the purgatory of mediocrity in the NBA is the worst location to be, as being no place near winning a title while likewise being no place near the bottom 5 in the standings to get an excellent lottery game choice implies a franchise has to do with as far from completing as it potentially can be.

This is where expert Ric Bucher believes one prominent NBA group presently is, and he thinks their chances of leaving it this season are bleak.

On a current episode of “Undisputed,” Bucher slammed the Los Angeles Lakers for remaining in that purgatory.

“The Lakers are stuck,” Bucher stated. “The idea of turning water into wine isn’t realistic. … I see them being in the same position that they were last year, which is fighting their way into the playoffs and hoping to win a round. There’s no reason to believe otherwise at this point.”

“The Lakers are stuck. The idea of turning water into wine isn’t realistic.”

— @RicBucher pic.twitter.com/9D9I6rjEZ3

— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) July 31, 2024

Bucher explained that the Lakers have an unverified brand-new head coach in JJ Redick, who might make an effect, however kept in mind that the skill just isn’t there which they haven’t enhanced the lineup much compared to last season.

The Lakers are coming off successive frustrating playoff exits at the hands of the Denver Nuggets and started out this offseason after they got fans delighted about the concept of possibly including a huge name like Paul George, Klay Thompson or Trae Young.

That left second-round choice Bronny James as their most significant addition, and he likely isn’t going to suffice to get the Lakers over the top.

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