Three Storylines Set to Shape Lakers’ Post-All-Star Push
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LOS ANGELES — The New York Post reported on Feb. 20, 2026, that the Los Angeles Lakers will head into the second half of the NBA season with three key storylines expected to determine their trajectory.
The report frames the stretch run around one central question: can Los Angeles become a legitimate championship threat with Luka Doncic and LeBron James anchoring the roster? While the article identifies three distinct narratives, specific details about each storyline were not provided in the publicly available excerpt.
The piece underscores that Doncic and James — both perennial All-Stars — are at the heart of any discussion about the Lakers’ title chances, setting the table for a pivotal conclusion to the 2025-26 campaign.
Source: New York Post
