Year: 2021

Mar 18, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks for a basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers survive the Bron/Melo matchup against the Hornets

Lakers: The most expensive Anthony Davis NBA Top Shot is shocking

Los Angeles Lakers: Why a Myles Turner trade is extremely unlikely

Los Angeles Lakers: The 3 best moves that Rob Pelinka can make

Mar 16, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) and guard Jaylen Nowell (4) in the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers beat the Timberwolves for third straight win

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Could Stephen Curry really join the Los Angeles Lakers?

Mar 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket ahead of Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers are still the team to beat in the NBA

Feb 12, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (3) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter (11) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

What the Los Angeles Lakers need the most moving forward

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers slam dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 15, 2021 in San Francisco, 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: 3 Lessons in an offensive beatdown of the Warriors

March 15, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots the basketball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers win offensive clinic against the Golden State Warriors

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a layup past Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Staples Center on February 28, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE.

Los Angeles Lakers: Betting picks in rematch vs. Warriors

SPRINGFIELD, MA - AUGUST 12: Tex Winter, center, is inducted as his son Chris Winter speaks on his behalf while as Phil Jackson looks on during the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2011 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Lakers history: Tex Winter, the man with the triangle offense

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 24: Wayne Ellington #8 of the Detroit Pistons shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on February 24, 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players to target from the East’s worst teams

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with teammates Wesley Matthews #9 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 during 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)

3 Lakers who need to step it up in the second half of the season

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 16: Jordan McLaughlin #6 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the game at Target Center on February 16, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 112-104. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players to target from the West’s worst teams

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Scottie Pippen (L) and Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls try to stop Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (C) as he leads a fast break during their 01 February game in Los Angeles, CA. Bryant and three other Lakers scored 20 or more points, leading their team to a 112-87 win. AFP PHOTO/Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant was one of a few players that possessed the killer instinct

Feb 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel (center) on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the Lakers 96-94 loss to Miami Heat at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 veterans to stay away from at the trade deadline

Mar 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) loses the ball while going up for a shot after a foul by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons in a comeback win over Indiana Pacers

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Los Angeles Lakers: 50 Greatest Players in Lakers History (Updated 2023)

Mar 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) loses the ball while going up for a shot after a foul by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana Pacers in first game post All Star Break

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 22: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets talks with Andre Drummond #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-113. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 NBA moves that could derail title hopes

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 28: Guard Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers at AT&T Center on December 28, 2010 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Derek Fisher: Heart, hustle, intelligence, Los Angeles Lakers legend

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with teammates Wesley Matthews #9 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 during 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)

How the Los Angeles Lakers can pick up steam in the second half

March 3, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots the basketball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The growing importance of Kyle Kuzma to the Los Angeles Lakers

Support Kobe Bryant becoming the new NBA logo with this new t-shirt

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes for a layup against LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game at Staples Center on February 4, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Could the Los Angeles Lakers acquire LaMarcus Aldridge?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 26: Victor Oladipo #7 of the Houston Rockets in action during a game against the Washington Wizards at Toyota Center on January 26, 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)

How the Los Angeles Lakers could trade for Victor Oladipo

Former-NBA player Dennis Rodman holds a news conference in New York on September 9, 2013 to discuss his recent trip to North Korea. Rodman said that he will put together a "basketball diplomacy" event involving players from North Korea. The event will be sponsored by the Irish online betting company Paddy Power. At the news conference, he called Kim Jong Un, ruler of the repressive state, a "very good guy." AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Looking back at when Dennis Rodman was on the Los Angeles Lakers