As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their regular-season home opener against the Golden State Warriors next Tuesday, sports analyst Bill Simmons outlined several concerns he believes could derail the team’s 2025-26 campaign.

Speaking on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime commentator discussed what he described as a turbulent environment surrounding the franchise, pointing to ownership uncertainty, LeBron James ’ health, and defensive issues across the roster.

“I think this is a really tumultuous year for them,” Simmons said. “You have the ownership group where a lot of stuff has not come out yet about what’s going on with the kids. And I can’t wait to see who does that. The Buss kids, the sale, there’s a lot of acrimony all over the place. I feel very

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