The Los Angeles Lakers have shown significant growth this NBA season, emerging as one of the strongest championship contenders. Their progress has not gone unnoticed, as Trey Murphy III recently shared some positive remarks about the team.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy credited the Los Angeles Lakers for playing smart defense in their recent matchup.

W hen the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, many critics around the league believed that their defense would struggle. That hasn't been the case at all, as the Lakers hav

But amidst that excitement was a bit of concern about their defense and how it would hold up without big man Anthony Davis and guard Max Christie, the two main players they sent out in order to obtain Doncic.