After missing the playoffs last season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a return to the postseason for the first time since losing in the first round in 2021.
Lakers Playoff Picture
As of Jan. 8, the Lakers are not in the current Western Conference playoff field.
With a record of 19-21, they are tied for 11th place with the Minnesota Timberwolves, one spot behind the Utah Jazz for the final spot in the Play-In Tournament.
The Lakers’ NBA odds to win the Western Conference are +3500, and their odds to win the NBA championship are +8000.
Western Conference Playoff Standings
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| Seed | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuggets | 26-13 | – |
| 2 | Grizzlies | 25-13 | 0.5 |
| 3 | Pelicans | 24-16 | 2.5 |
| 4 | Mavericks | 23-17 | 3.5 |
| 5 | Kings | 20-18 | 5.5 |
| 6 | Clippers | 21-20 | 6 |
| 7 | Suns | 20-20 | 6.5 |
| 8 | Warriors | 20-20 | 6.5 |
| 9 | Trail Blazers | 19-20 | 7 |
| 10 | Jazz | 20-22 | 7.5 |
| N/A | Timberwolves | 19-21 | 7.5 |
| N/A | Lakers | 19-21 | 7.5 |
| N/A | Thunder | 17-22 | 9 |
| N/A | Spurs | 13-27 | 13.5 |
| N/A | Rockets | 10-29 | 16 |