Less than three months after the trade that shook the basketball world, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed into their first postseason with LeBron James and Luka Doncic atop their roster. The trouble is that this stellar duo has only played 21 games together.

LeBron James left no doubt about his health heading into the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James and the Lakers will open the postseason Saturday against the Timberwolves,

Less than three months after the trade that shook the basketball world, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed into their first NBA postseason with LeBron James and Luka Doncic atop their roster. READ: NBA: Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers The trouble is that this stellar duo has only played 21 games together.

The 22-year veteran states flatly that the team can contend for the championship with the players the Lakers have assembled around him.

A glimpse of Lakers practice. LeBron James is wearing a sleeve on his left leg. He exited his last game of the regular season last week because of discomfort in his left hip and groin. pic.twitter.com/oHGWI9KGRR

Bryce James, the youngest son of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, signed with the University of Arizona on Thursday, the program announced. James, listed at 6 feet, 4 inches, is currently a senior at Sierra Canyon High School in Los Angeles,