Year: 2021

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 22: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Washington Wizards in action against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena on January 22, 2020 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers should give Isaiah Thomas a chance

Los Angeles Lakers: The 5 best value signings in the NBA this offseason

Los Angeles Lakers: Is Mac McClung the next Alex Caruso?

Los Angeles Lakers: Best-case free agents for final 3 roster spots

Jun 3, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second quarter against the Phoenix Sunsduring game six in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James: NBA GMs are right to prefer LeBron over Kevin Durant

Jun 1, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) against the Phoenix Suns during game five in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Where does Marc Gasol fit on the new-look roster?

SAITAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 07: Damian Lillard #6 of Team United States looks on against Team France during the first half of a Men's Basketball Finals game on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on August 07, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Damian Lillard’s cryptic tweet means nothing

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 06: James Ennis III #11 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Chicago Bulls at Amway Center on February 6, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 pros and 1 con of signing James Ennis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with media during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers lineup: Who is going to be the fifth starter?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Isaiah Thomas

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free-agent guards to sign before Isaiah Thomas

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Los Angeles Lakers: The importance of winning a title for each star

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 15: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 15, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Casterline/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why LA’s next free agency move is a power forward

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: General manager Rob Pelinka, Russell Westbrook #0 and head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers pose for a picture during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking Rob Pelinka’s offseasons with LA

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 07: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on May 07, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the free-agent signings by potential workload

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers guards LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the season opening game at Staples Center on December 22, 2020 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers are miles better than the Clippers

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)

Lakers: Should LA take a chance on Isaiah Thomas after 81-point game?

SPLIT, CROATIA - JUNE 29: Isaac Bonga of Germany during the 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament game between Germany and Mexico at Spaladium Arena on June 29, 2021 in Split, Croatia. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 young former Lakers to pursue in free agency

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Dennis Schroder #17. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: A Dennis Schroder sign-and-trade isn’t happening

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 24: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at AT&T Center on January 24, 2021 in San Antonio, 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons why Russell Westbrook will work in LA

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts on the bench during the second half in Game Five of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 01, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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: 3 things that could derail LA from winning the title

LeBron James responds to questions at his press conference on the Los Angeles Lakers' Media Day in Los Angeles, California, September 24, 2018. - The Lakers open their 2018 NBA season in Portland on October 18th. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Greatest free-agent signings in franchise history

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Staples Center on February 22, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Kyle Kuzma throws subtle shade at Lakers during Twitter Q&A

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #3 high five before the game against the Phoenix Suns during game six of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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.

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 best potential lineups with new-look roster

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 10: Frank Ntilikina #1 of France shoots a three points against Victor Claver #10 of Spain during the preparation for Olympic Games basketball match between France and Spain at Accor Arena on July 10, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 recent lottery-pick free agents to take a flier on

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 23: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 23, 2021 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Lakers: What can be learned from the Dennis Schroder situation

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the first quarter against the Miami Heat in Game One of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 30, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Are the Los Angeles Lakers too old for a championship run?

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 23: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks back after committing a foul during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on December 23, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. 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 Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers should sign JJ Redick

EL SEGUNDO, CA - JUNE 26: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers stands with Moritz Wagner #15, one of the team's 2018 NBA draft picks, during an introductory press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center on June 26, 2018 in El Segundo, California. 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: 3 free agents LA will regret not signing