LA's Double Trouble: Analyzing the Clippers and Lakers future / News - Basketnews.com

Clippers and Lakers ended the season negatively, as both teams were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Despite their star power, the future doesn't look favorable for the LA franchises. Is there a real solution to fix their issues?

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If you are a fan of the Los Angeles franchises, this certainly has not been an easy season for you.

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TheLos Angeles Clippersand theLos Angeles Lakersboth exited in the first round of the playoffs, leaving many to wonder how their futures might continue in the coming weeks.

Both have had to live with issues of injuries, chemistry within the locker room, and pressure to get to the most important result that, in the end, they could not handle.

Now, both LA franchises must find a way to become truly competitive again at the highest level. This is easier said than done in an increasingly difficult Western Conference and with superstars inching closer and closer to the final phase of their careers.

What will the future ofLeBron Jamesbe? And what aboutPaul GeorgeandJames Harden? Will at least one of the two LA franchises really be able to compete for an NBA title in the coming years?

BasketNewsanalyzed both teams' situations to see what their near future might look like.

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