Lakers brace for challenges of COVID-19, short turnaround in repeat bid

Less than two months removed from a title run that saw them conquer not only their NBA rivals but a host of challenging circumstances in the NBA bubble, the Lakers feel more prepared for the unknown now than before.
But even the defending champions admit they’re not quite sure what they’re getting into next.
As individual workouts have begun for training camp, the organization is both buzzing about the roster – which is the oddsmakers’ favorite to repeat as champions this