Year: 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards looks to shoot in front of Andre Drummond #2 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Capital One Arena on April 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Lakers: Anthony Davis HAS to play more center with Russell Westbrook

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Mar 31, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots the ball over Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes (22) as guard Buddy Hield (24) looks on during the third quarter at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumors: DeMar DeRozan vs. Buddy Hield, who is better for LA?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 25: Landry Shamet #20 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball during the second half of Game Two of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on May 25, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: Landry Shamet would be a horrible trade addition

Jan 21, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Josh Christopher (13) goaltends a shot by Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) during the second half at Desert Financial Arena (Tempe). Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers Draft: A dark horse pick that could be perfect for LA

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 picks from the 2010s we wish would have worked

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers (L) talks with head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers (R) during the 2019 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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)

Los Angeles Lakers draft: 3 bold predictions for LA in the 2021 NBA Draft

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball up court against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on April 14, 2021 in Sacramento, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers rumors: Ranking the rumored targets by likelihood

EUGENE, OREGON - JANUARY 23: Chris Duarte #5 of the Oregon Ducks reacts after hitting a shot late in the second overtime against the USC Trojans at Matthew Knight Arena on January 23, 2020 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won 79-68 in two overtimes (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 prospects that won’t be traded if picked at 22

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 14: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center on April 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 123-117. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: How LA can land Ben Simmons in a three-team trade

Lakers coach Frank Vogel (R) speaks as General Manager Rob Pelinka looks on during the Los Angeles Lakers media day in El Segundo, California on September 27, 2019. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship odds foreshadow a big offseason

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers reacts against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena on March 19, 2021 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: The potential trade package to land Myles Turner

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 18: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half of a game in the play-in tournament against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on May 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 ways Russell Westbrook would help the Lakers

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: DeMar DeRozan (L) #35 and Kyle Lowry #43 of the United States attend a practice session at the 2018 USA Basketball Men's National Team minicamp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: How to trade for DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers high-fives Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 after the game against the Miami Heat at Staples Center on February 20, 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: 2 potential trade returns for Kyle Kuzma and KCP

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half against the Miami Heat in Game Three of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 04, 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)

Lakers should seriously consider a reunion with Dwight Howard

March 6, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts toward Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

2 things the Los Angeles Lakers can learn from the Milwaukee Bucks

Jun 1, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts 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

LeBron James becomes a billionaire while still playing in the NBA

March 24, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Reports claim Lakers interest in a deal for Buddy Hield

May 9, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) passes against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 reasons why LA could target Terry Rozier

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 27: Tre Mann #1 of the Florida Gators dribbles against Olivier Sarr #30 of the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on February 27, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

NBA Draft Mock: Los Angeles Lakers find Dennis Schroder’s replacement

Jan 12, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) comes down with a rebound against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) at Scotiabank Arena. San Antonio defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Reality of signing Kyle Lowry and DeMar Derozan

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 03: Reggie Bullock #25 of the New York Knicks looks on during the third quarter of the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on April 03, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons why signing Reggie Bullock would be great

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 offseason: In Rob Pelinka we trust

Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during game six of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 free agents to sign away from other contenders

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers helps his teammates Montrezl Harrell #15 and Alex Caruso #4 during the third period of a game at Staples Center on March 20, 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 Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Predicting where each Lakers free agent signs