Year: 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to a game against the Atlanta Hawks 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)

LeBron James is much sturdier than your typical superstar

Why the Los Angeles Lakers would handle the Brooklyn Nets in the Finals

5 players that likely won’t be on the Los Angeles Lakers after this season

Los Angeles Lakers mock draft: LA trades down, adds promising stretch 5

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

Los Angeles Lakers get swept in two game series with Dallas Mavericks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets have was called for a foul against Schroder in the third quarter at Barclays Center on April 10, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.Both Irving and Schroder were issued double technical fouls and ejected from the game.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: Dennis Schroder hilariously dismisses Brooklyn Nets on Twitch

Apr 22, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) defends during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Dennis Schroder shows fatal flaw in loss to Mavericks

Apr 22, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) defends during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers welcome back Anthony Davis in loss to Dallas

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2021 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 things to pay attention to in Anthony Davis’ return

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 01, 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)

3 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers should want Denver in round 1

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2021 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 7 questions for upcoming Mavericks doubleheader

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: LeBron James #23 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers interact during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2021 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Lakers: LeBron James’ and Anthony Davis’ absence are no cause for worry

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Marc Gasol #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The answer we expected from Marc Gasol

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 24: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives into Mike Conley #10 of the Utah Jazz during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 24, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Goodlett/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Are the Jazz a threat to sign Talen Horton-Tucker?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 30: Jeff Teague #55 of the Boston Celtics steals the ball from Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at TD Garden on January 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 things that must improve to make deep playoff run

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Kyle Kuzma #0,Anthony Davis #3 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the bench in the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 10, 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Lakers: 2 closing lineups when LeBron James and Anthony Davis return

EL SEGUNDO, CA - JUNE 21: Luke Walton poses for a picture with Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak and part owner Jim Buss after he is introduced as the new head coach becoming the 26th Los Angeles Laker head coach at Toyota Sports Center on June 21, 2016 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers: Mitch Kupchak has proven that Jim Buss was to blame for dry spell

Dec 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kobe Bryant (center) poses with his family Gianna Bryant, Vanessa Bryant, Bianka Bryant, and Natalia Bryant during a halftime ceremony retiring Kobe Bryant's two uniform numbers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant estate ends long-time partnership with Nike

Apr 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (10) steals the ball from Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers lose the second showdown vs. Utah Jazz

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Lakers: 5 things Talen Horton-Tucker needs to improve to be an all-star

Apr 10, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel watches game action against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Los Angeles Lakers are completely safe from play-in tournament

Apr 17, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) blocks a shot by Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the overtime period the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Saturday’s win proves something Jazz fans don’t want to admit

Apr 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) moves to the basket against Boston Celtics center Moritz Wagner (20) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Lakers are growing, even without LeBron James and Anthony Davis

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Anthony Davis #3 (Gucci shirt) and LeBron James #23 (green jacket) of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2021 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Teams that will really struggle against the Los Angeles Lakers in playoffs

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 08: Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Frank Vogel signals during the first half of the game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 8, 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Frank Vogel’s case for Coach of the Year

Apr 17, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang (31) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons in an overtime thriller over Utah Jazz

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 13: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a 3 point shot late in the 4th quarter against the Charlotte Hornets during their game 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)

Upcoming free agents the Los Angeles Lakers cannot afford to let walk

Apr 17, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (9) dive for a loose ball in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers win a 3 point overtime shootout against the Utah Jazz