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Frye's Bold Prediction: Lakers Miss Top 6 in West
28 Aug
Summary
- Channing Frye ranked the Lakers outside the top six for 2026-27.
- Frye cited concerns about the Lakers' defense and athleticism.
- ESPN also projected the Lakers as the NBA's most disappointing team.
Channing Frye recently unveiled his Western Conference rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, notably placing the Los Angeles Lakers at eighth, below the projected top six. Frye expressed persistent doubts about the Lakers' roster construction, particularly questioning its fit around star Luka Doncic.
His assessment highlighted concerns about the team's defense and athleticism. Frye specifically noted that neither Doncic nor Austin Reaves are known for their perimeter defense, and he believes the additions of players like Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes may not sufficiently address these weaknesses.
These views echo previous statements by Frye, who has been critical of the Lakers' roster composition since LeBron James' departure. ESPN's panel also projected the Lakers as the most disappointing team in the NBA for the upcoming season, predicting they would win only 45 games.
