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 made a blockbuster move by acquiring Luka Dončić, pairing him with LeBron James in a stunning trade. However, reports suggest the Lakers aren’t done making moves as they prepare for a future built around Dončić.

Just when it appeared as if the Lakers were a true contender for an NBA Finals run this season, devastating news hit the franchise in the form of an injury to LeBron James. And more trouble could be on the way as Los Angeles has now dropped down to fourth in the West with James out with an Achilles injury.