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Lakers must fix Austin Reaves-LeBron James on-court issues or risk season-long struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through some growing pains this season, which is typical for most teams at some point. However, they remain in a solid position in the jam-packed Western Conference, and LeBron James is getting his wish of being on a contending team.

“LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” James' agent Rich Paul told ESPN. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.”

Before James returned, Austin Reaves was

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