Year: 2021

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 06: Rajon Rondo #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the NBA preseason game at Footprint Center on October 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 117-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 28: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on December 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images )

Lakers vs Rockets: Re-signing Talen Horton-Tucker might be a mistake

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes the ball down court during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Rockets prediction and odds for Tuesday night

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets takes practice at Toyota Center on November 24, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

A John Wall trade would be disastrous for the Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers heads down court after a 3-point basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Christmas loss is the final nail in the Lakers championship coffin

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on December 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images )

How the Los Angeles Lakers can beat the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on December 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images )

The Lakers rumors are all smoke: 3 reasons why LA won’t make any trades

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on December 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images )

Los Angeles Lakers vs Spurs prediction and odds for Thursday night

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Pelinka discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers' season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Rob Pelinka is just a lucky GM, not a good one

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 19: Assistant coach David Fizdale of the Los Angeles Lakers fills in for head coach Frank Vogel who was listed in Covid protocol before a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 19, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 115-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

David Fizdale has saved Frank Vogel’s job as Los Angeles Lakers head coach

Nov 17, 2021; El Segundo, CA, USA; South Bay Lakers guard Mac McClung (0) during the game against the G League Ignite at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Bulls steal another player away from the Los Angeles Lakers

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 19: Chris Paul #3 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 19, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Hornets 137-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Suns prediction, betting odds, TV channel

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks back to the bench in the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Lakers: 2 reasons why an Anthony Davis trade will never happen

Dec 19, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Bulls mascot trolls Lakers over decision to let Alex Caruso walk

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 29: Danuel House Jr. #4 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on November 29, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Danuel House makes absolutely no sense for the Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Assistant coach David Fizdale talks with Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of a preseason basketball game at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers vs Bulls prediction: David Fizdale thrives as head coach

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

LeBron James ‘happy’ Isaiah Thomas is playing basketball again

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: Isaiah Thomas #31 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket while Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on December 17, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 110-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Lakers should sign Isaiah Thomas for the season

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 09: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 09, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Can we really trust Anthony Davis as the future of the Los Angeles Lakers?

Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on during warm up for the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers best possible buyout target is no longer an option

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 15: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts while taking on the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at American Airlines Center on December 15, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Timberwolves prediction, betting odds, TV channel

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 15: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after shooting the game-winning shot against Tim Hardaway Jr. #11 of the Dallas Mavericks in overtime at American Airlines Center on December 15, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Austin Reaves is the latest example of elite scouting by the Lakers

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 14: Isaiah Thomas #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on February 14, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers signing Isaiah Thomas is just a waste of time

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 15: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after shooting the game-winning shot against Tim Hardaway Jr. #11 of the Dallas Mavericks in overtime at American Airlines Center on December 15, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Austin Reaves gets must-see welcome in Lakers locker room after clutch 3