Year: 2021

Apr 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Jayson Tatum shares cryptic photo about the Lakers on Instagram

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons from celebrating fans in loss to Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players with the most to prove in final month

Why the current West standings are perfect for the Los Angeles Lakers

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 08: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Miami Heat blocks the shot attempt by Andre Drummond #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of the game 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: What’s really going on with Andre Drummond

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 celebrate fans return in loss to Boston Celtics

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 who have played better with LeBron James injured

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Andre Drummond #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers heads for the net as LaMarcus Aldridge #21 of the Brooklyn Nets defends in the second half 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Andre Drummond won’t return after this season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on February 12, 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: Alex Caruso is key to get through rough times

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Andre Drummond #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers fights for the rebound with Jeff Green #8 and Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second half 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 reasons not to worry about Andre Drummond

Los Angeles Lakers Andre Drummond (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Andre Drummond’s comments reveal Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest issue

Apr 13, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo (8) as guard Devonte' Graham (4) looks on during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers close out road trip with win over the Charlotte Hornets

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 08: Wesley Matthews #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after hitting a three point shot 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)

3 Los Angeles Lakers who will lose the most minutes once team is healthy

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd as he is taken out of the game after scoring 60 points against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 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)

Kobe Bryant: My experience attending Kobe’s final game 5 years later

Apr 12, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) shoots the ball over New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 lessons from bad loss to the New York Knicks

Apr 12, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) dunks against the New York Knicks in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers lose the ‘New York State of Mind’ in loss to Knicks

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on February 12, 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: 2 reasons why Anthony Davis will dominate once he returns

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Ben McLemore #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers admires his three point shot in the fourth quarter as Chris Chiozza #4 of the Brooklyn Nets defends 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)

The Lakers are encouraging Ben McLemore to ‘keep shooting’

Apr 10, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (21) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Andre Drummond is a time capsule at the center position

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts to a play during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 04, 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)

1 player the Lakers can expose on each West contender in playoffs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after he was ejected from the game in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 10, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.Teammates Markieff Morris #88 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers console Schroder.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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Win over Brooklyn Nets proves they are overrated

Apr 10, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers power forward Markieff Morris (88) commits a flagrant offensive foul against Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons from a total Brooklyn beatdown!

Jan 8, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (9) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 players the Los Angeles Lakers could pair with LeBron and AD next year

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets have words after Irving 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)

Los Angeles Lakers shock the Nets and gain a timeframe on stars’ return

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers calls for the ball while guarded by Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers during a 116-109 Clippers win in 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)

How the Los Angeles Lakers could ruin the next decade for the Clippers

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 23: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Eric Bledsoe #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter an NBA game 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)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could be the one to put the Lakers over the top

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets guards LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Staples Center on February 18, 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)

3 teams that can stop the Los Angeles Lakers from winning the NBA Finals

Mar 31, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) passes the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and forward Khris Middleton (22) defend in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Three offseason bailout plans from Dennis Schroder