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The Lakers know this current roster isn’t it if they want to win a title - you can’t put up a championship defense with Luka, LeBron and Austin Reaves on the floor together. What changes come this summer are yet to be decided, but it’s not a shock to see Los Angeles enter today’s game on a losing streak. These are all guys who know when something isn’t gonna work at the highest level, and that there’s another evolution coming. | Rachel Nichols