The Los Angeles Lakers' thin frontline will get a major boost in their five-game homestand following a winless road trip.

On Friday, it looked as if the short-handed Lakers were going to shock the Nuggets, but miscues down the stretch led to another loss.

After losing all four away games without their starting frontcourt, the Lakers come home for five games in seven days, starting with Phoenix on Sunday.

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After winning eight consecutive games behind the pairing of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers have crumbled. James went down with an injury in their loss against the Boston Celtics last week,

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that LeBron James will need more time to recover from his injury. Meanwhile, NBA legend Charles Barkley made a bold prediction about James' future. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets,

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The Los Angeles Lakers face the Phoenix Suns in a crucial Western Conference game, with the Lakers aiming to extend their six-game home win streak. However, injuries to key players like LeBron James could hinder their chances,