Year: 2021

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.

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Damian Jones’ tenure will be short

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5 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers really need a high playoff seed

Feb 28, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) gets tangled with Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) as he takes the ball down court in the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Lessons in blowout win over Golden State Warriors

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: Dennis Schroder is the third star in LA

Feb 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Alex Caruso (4) celebrate in the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons in bounce back win over Portland

Jan 30, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (20) defends Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

3 ways Hassan Whiteside could help the Los Angeles Lakers

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: Hassan Whiteside #20 of the Sacramento Kings warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center on January 06, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 big men besides DeMarcus Cousins to pursue

Jan 28, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) handles the ball while defended by Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Los Angeles Lakers won’t trade Talen Horton-Tucker

Feb 24, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the ball over Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang (31) during the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Lessons in a humiliating loss to Utah Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 24: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a game against the Utah Jazz 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: 3 reasons not to worry about loss to Utah Jazz

Feb 24, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) tries to shoot the ball past Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) during the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers embarrassed in blowout against the Utah Jazz

Kobe Bryant rookie card (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Non-Laker feats that made Kobe Bryant most storied athlete of modern era

Feb 21, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (20) takes a shot in the first quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Comparing Hassan Whiteside and DeMarcus Cousins

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz takes a shot during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 22, 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: Betting picks vs the Utah Jazz

Feb 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) drives to the basket between Miami Heat guard Max Strus (31) and Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers need to pound the ball inside more often

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: The Los Angeles Lakers high-five ahead of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on February 08, 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)

Do the Los Angeles Lakers need to make a move before the deadline?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers calls out a play against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Staples Center on February 22, 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 podcast: The Lakers need help

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Quinn Cook #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball in 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)

2 players who could be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers next

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Quinn Cook #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball while playing he Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on December 27, 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 aImages License Agreement. Lakers won 127-91.(Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 best potential new homes for Quinn Cook

Feb 22, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) shoots against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons in overtime loss to Wizards

Feb 22, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) and forward Rui Hachimura (8) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers extend losing streak vs. Washington Wizards

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 25: Head coach Frank Vogel congratulates Markieff Morris #88 of the Los Angeles Lakers as he leaves the game during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 25, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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)

Why Markieff Morris may not finish the season with the Los Angeles Lakers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against P.J. Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets during the first quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 10, 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

How P.J. Tucker would fit on the Los Angeles Lakers

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 27: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes for the rebound over Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in the first half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 27, 2019 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Team contends that playoff seed ‘doesn’t really matter’

Aug 1998: Kobe Bryant during a conference at an Adidas promotional tour of Sydney, Australia. 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 photographs. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

Looking back at the Los Angeles Lakers moneymakers

Jan 27, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis before action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

5 things the Los Angeles Lakers must improve on with Anthony Davis out