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NBA free agency: Have the Lakers improved their title chances?

Where does the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA title defense stand after a busy first two days of free agency?

The 2019-20 NBA champions haven't rested on their laurels this offseason, making an aggressive trade for guard Dennis Schroder before the start of free agency and then adding a pair of marquee free agents on Friday: guard Wesley Matthews and center Montrezl Harrell. On Saturday, the Lakers reportedly agreed to re-sign guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Have the Lakers upgraded the roster that brought home the 17th championship in the franchise's history? What does losing Harrell mean for the crosstown rival LA Clippers? Let's update the top of the Western Conference.