On his "Mind the Game" podcast, LeBron James fired back at critics who claim teams such as the Lakers that make a big midseason trade cannot contend.

The Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the top contenders for the NBA championship this season, holding a 46-29 record and sitting in the fourth seed in the Western Conference. A major reason for their success has been the arrival of Luka Doncic,

The Los Angeles Lakers have amassed back-to-back major victories over the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets over their last two games. LeBron James and company put themselves in great position to avoid the Play-In Tournament and fight for seeding at the top of the Western Conference with wins over two other top conference opponents.