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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Midseason Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 3, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) dunks the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of a NBA game at the Staples Center. Mandatory credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) dunks the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of a NBA game at the Staples Center. Mandatory credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton waits for a foul explanation in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Lakers 117-113. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton waits for a foul explanation in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Lakers 117-113. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Lakers need another All-Star

The Los Angeles Lakers are rebuilding, which means there is still work to be done. They’re still searching for another All-Star, but with this current mix, they could see the playoffs.

Overall, the Lakers offense ranks 17th in the league in points per game (105.2). Center Timofey Mozgov is averaging just 8.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game since signing a four-year, $64 million deal in the offseason. The 30-year-old center hasn’t been the interior presence they thought he would be when they signed him.

Right now, head coach Luke Walton is still searching for their first option on offense. With the NBA’s changing landscape, the three-point shot is more valuable now. Los Angeles is 14th in both three-pointers attempted (26.0) and three-pointers made (9.3) in the NBA. They shoot 35.7 percent as a team, 15th in the league.

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As they are currently in the middle of the pack, they’ll need to look for another All-Star to get over the hump. Maybe exploring trade options for Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler should start happening.

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