Year: 2021

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 13: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 13, 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)

Kyle Kuzma: Disappearing and reappearing constantly for the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Lessons in a huge season series loss to Portland

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 goals to accomplish before the playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons learned in sweep by the Clippers

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Remembering Kobe Bryant’s lone MVP award

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers handles the ball against Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Losing to wounded Clippers would be destabilizing

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on April 26, 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)

Lakers: It’s about time Alex Caruso became the starting point guard

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter in Game One of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 18, 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Will LeBron James ever be back to 100 percent?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers disputes a personal foul called against him during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers defeat the Celtics 96-95. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James’ play-in tournament complaints are valid

May 3, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) is defended by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Monday’s victory against the Nuggets meant a ton

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball against Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Staples Center on May 03, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons on upset shocker of the Denver Nuggets

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers consoles Markieff Morris #88 during the first quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 10, 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)

Lakers: These next few games are most important for LA

May 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) moves in for a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Lessons on Play-In performance against Toronto

Apr 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) loses the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers must tighten up the defense as playoffs get closer

Apr 26, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA;Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic guard Chasson Randle (25) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: 3 things Dennis Schroder needs to prove to earn $84 million+

Apr 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket and scores past Sacramento Kings center Damian Jones (15) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers welcome back LeBron James in loss to Kings

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Washington Wizards during the second 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 players who are playing for their next contract

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors dribbles past Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers during their NBA game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on November 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Stephen Curry is this generation’s Kobe Bryant

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to the bench against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center on April 26, 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)

LeBron James has the perfect response for a heckler at Wizards game

Apr 28, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) dunks the ball over Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers lose showdown with red-hot Washington Wizards

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 13: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 13, 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)

Lakers: Kyle Kuzma shares his Animal Kingdom trauma in hilarious tweet

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on April 24, 2021 in Dallas, 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)

The key question for next two Lakers games vs. Wizards and Kings

Apr 24, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) passes the ball in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Anthony Davis and Andre Drummond pairing has a significant hole

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers screams after scoring a basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center on April 26, 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)

Lakers: Montrezl Harrell deserves Sixth Man of the Year over Jazz players

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center on April 26, 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)

LeBron James sends a must-see message to Lakers fans on Instagram

Apr 26, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers end losing slide with win over Orlando Magic

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 22: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 22, 2020 in New York City. The Lakers defeated the Knicks 100-92. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The Mitchell Robinson wound is reopened on Twitter

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers stands with LeBron James #23 against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena on February 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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)

Time is not on Lakers’ side due to ongoing health concerns