Los Angeles Lakers Have Nowhere to Go but Up in Western Conference

LOS ANGELES — Despite last year's disappointing 17-win campaign and a 2-6 preseason record in October, the Los Angeles Lakers are an optimistic bunch, enjoying their honeymoon under rookie head coach Luke Walton.

"He connects to us really well. He keeps practice fun and loose, so no one has a problem learning when he's teaching," said guard Jordan Clarkson. "We've all got respect for him because he knows what he's talking about."

The challenge for Walton will be keeping his team engaged if (and when) the losses pile up. The Lakers will be better than they were a year ago, but even if they double their win ...

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