The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers are two teams with much-improved rosters this offseason, so we analyze which team would win in a 7-game series

Kevin Love appears to be entering the final phase of a storied NBA career. The 36-year-old veteran first emerged as a rebounding force with the Minnesota Timberwolves, then won a championship alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

Marcus Smart joins the Los Angeles Lakers on an $11M deal after his Wizards term, seeking more playtime and a title shot. Smart should help in the rotation.

LeBron James was interested in joining Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Duke Blue Devils basketball's Cooper Flagg on the Dallas Mavericks before opting into his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

More than his statistical output, the 20-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James played with more confidence. During his matchup with Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg at the start of the Las Vegas Summer League, he defended with tenacity and showed the mindset that he wants to stop the best player on the court.

The two superstars are battling for more than a championship, millions of dollars in endorsements are also on the line.