One rather obvious (and overdue) move could help make that happen, and the Lakers might know it already. Through the first few weeks of this campaign, D'Angelo Russell has moved out of the starting lineup and, according to a Jake Fischer report for B/R ...

SINCE LEBRON JAMES arrived in Los Angeles in the summer of 2018, he has been in charge of metaphorically tipping off the Lakers' season. James' voluntary, team-bonding minicamps -- in Las Vegas for several years before shifting to San Diego -- have given players a chance to break a sweat during the day and break bread at night before training camp officially opens.

Recently-demoted Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell has been upgraded against Wednesday night's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. L.A. head coach JJ Redick has announced that the 6-foot-4 vet will suit up after all,

ESPN's Brian Windhorst criticized the Lakers for their 'detrimental' policy of not treating James like the team's other G League players.

Bronny James, 20, has appeared in six games for the Los Angeles Lakers and has scored two points on one-of-six shooting.

How Many Points Did Lakers' Bronny James Score in G-League Debut? In a 110-96 South Bay Lakers victory over the Utah Jazz's NBAGL affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, B