Year: 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and his son LeBron James Jr., on the court after the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers basketball game at Staples Center on December 28, 2018 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James aspires to play alongside his son one day

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Why the Los Angeles Lakers not signing Blake Griffin is a blessing

Why Andre Drummond to the Los Angeles Lakers is likely

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 07: Lebron James #23 of Team LeBron looks on against Team Durant during the first half in the 70th NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena on March 07, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The strangest all-stars in Los Angeles Lakers history

6 Dec 2000: Rick Fox #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on the court during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the STAPELS Center in Los Angeles, California. The Sonics defeated the Lakers 103-95. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographsMandatory Credit: Donald Miralle /Allsport

Rick Fox: Integral part of the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the 90s

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Larry O'Brian trophy as teammate Shaquille O'Neal (L) hold the MVP trophy after winning the NBA Championship against Indiana Pacers 19 June, 2000, after game six of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers won the game 116-111 to take the NBA title 4-2 in the best-of-seven series. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers were so close to winning five titles in a row

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: LeBron James #23 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate 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: 3 bold predictions for the second half of the season

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 21: PJ Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets plays defense on Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Toyota Center on November 21, 2018 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Blake Griffin vs. P.J. Tucker, who’s better?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles as he warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on February 26, 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.

3 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers NEED to make an addition

Dec 22, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) poses with 2020 NBA Champion ring before a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James: The King claims he didn’t ‘slander’ the Utah Jazz

Jan 28, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) holds onto the ball while defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the possible destinations for Blake Griffin

22 May 1998: (L-R) Elden Campbell #41, Nick Van Exel #9 and Corie Blount #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during game three of the Western Conference Finals against the Utah Jazz at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Jazz defeated

The 1997-98 Los Angeles Lakers: A forgotten team

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Owner Ervin 'Magic' Johnson attends the opening home game for the Los Angeles Sparks vs the Seattle Storm at Staples Center on June 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Magic’s Showtime vs. Kobe and Shaq’s Lakers: Who would win?

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 13: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons looks to the bench during a time out in the fourth quarter of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on January 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 110-101. 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 Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Reasons for and against signing Blake Griffin

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Damian Jones #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers guards Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors during a 117-91 Lakers win 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.

Is Damian Jones really an upgrade for the Los Angeles Lakers?

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Los Angeles Lakers fans get absolutely disrespected in new online study

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel talks with the team during a time out 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)

Ranking the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest needs at the NBA All-Star break

March 3, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) shoots the basketball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons from last-second loss to Sacramento Kings

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

Los Angeles Lakers go into All-Star break with a loss to Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton shouts to his team during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Golden 1 Center on February 28, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Betting picks for depleted Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings

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How the Los Angeles Lakers can trade for JaVale McGee

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

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons in ugly loss to the Phoenix Suns

Mar 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) moves to the basket but is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers lose a foul fest against the Phoenix Suns

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 28: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on February 28, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 118-99. 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: Betting picks in first matchup vs. Phoenix Suns

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 10: Nemanja Bjelica #88 of the Sacramento Kings sets for a three-point shot during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 10, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking down a potential trade for Nemanja Bjelica

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Markieff Morris #88 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers need Markieff Morris to play at a high level

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 13: Nemanja Bjelica #88 of the Sacramento Kings moves the ball against Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 13, 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)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers should pursue a trade for Nemanja Bjelica