
Los Angeles Lakers: Questionable trades, injuries and a falling star ... what went wrong with NBA team
CNN
Los Angeles' nickname is the "City of Angels," but this past season for the Los Angeles Lakers has been one conjured straight from the center of Dante's 'Inferno.'
The team -- one so accustomed used to success -- endured a rough 2021/22, failing to reach the playoffs after a run of eight consecutive defeats at the end of the season knocked them out of contention.
Despite having a roster that boasts superstars such as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, the Lakers fell short of expectations, with head coach Frank Vogel ultimately paying the price

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