Year: 2021

Dec 18, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 26: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 26, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Betting picks for first game vs. Houston Rockets

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 12: Aron Baynes #46 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the first half of their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 12, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Potential buyout candidates on league’s worst teams

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 1: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Spurs during first half action at AT&T Center on January 1 , 2021 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 Cortes/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers are struggling in transition

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets drives the ball against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: The key to overcoming the Houston Rockets

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 04: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Portland Trail Blazers is all smiles during the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Wizards at the Moda Center on March 04, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers topped the Washington Wizards, 125-105. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

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Jan 8, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (9) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 lessons from the win over the Chicago Bulls

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after defeating the Chicago Bulls 117-115 in a game at Staples Center on January 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers’ sluggish start is not sluggish at all

Jan 8, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young (21) and forward Patrick Williams (9) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron leads bounce back win against Chicago Bulls

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 05: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles around Robert Covington #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter at Moda Center on January 05, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Best betting picks vs. Chicago Bulls

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts from the sidelines during a preseason game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel is the key vs Chicago

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the sideline while playing the 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. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

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Jan 7, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 lessons in ugly loss to San Antonio Spurs

Jan 7, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots past Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Listless defense hurts in a loss to San Antonio Spurs

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 1: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs #3 during second half action at AT&T Center on January 1 , 2021 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 Cortes/Getty Images)

Betting picks for Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs, part 3

Dec 30, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Eubanks (14) in the second quarter at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Kyle Kuzma is key vs. San Antonio Spurs

Jan 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) drives against San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) in the second half at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

The best version of Kyle Kuzma is this Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Trey Burke #3 of the Dallas Mavericks guards Wesley Matthews #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Lakers: Wes Matthews is a staggering improvement over Danny Green

Jan 3, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers’ rotations do not make sense

Jan 5, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with forwards Anthony Davis (3) and Montrezl Harrell (15) after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron takes over and beats Memphis, 4 Lessons

Jan 5, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) waits for a pass from guard Dennis Schroder (17) against Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers win the second of two straight vs Grizzlies

Jan 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives around San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (22) and guard Derrick White (middle) in the second half at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James should be MVP favorite

Dec 28, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington (23) battles for the ball with Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and center Marc Gasol (14) in the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Marc Gasol proves himself as great mentor for Anthony Davis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Frank Vogel and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers react after a Portland Trail Blazers score and foul during a 115-107 Trail Blazer win at Staples Center on December 28, 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)

Lakers: LeBron and Dennis Schröder must trust teammates vs Memphis

Jan 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks up in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

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