While LeBron James appears tied to the Lakers for the rest of the season, Rich Paul doesn't see another championship in the franchise's future as it's currently constructed. While LA is 17-6 and second in the Western Conference, it's not a title-winning team, he believes. "I, personally, don't think the Lakers are good enough to be contenders right now. Not right now," Paul said. "I don't think they have enough to get to the Western Conference Final. I don't think they really have enough to contend from that perspective right now."

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