Jason McIntyre says Los Angeles Lakers would be West favorites if Bradley Beal joins them

Analyst Jason McIntyre suggests Bradley Beal could elevate the Lakers to Western Conference favorites, envisioning Beal excelling as a key scorer off the bench. While the Lakers have already acquired Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia, Beal’s addition faces hurdles. Injury concerns and competition from teams like the Clippers complicate the scenario.