Year: 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers catches a pass as he fends off Derek Fisher #37 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May at Staples Center on May 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 99-96. 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 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 greatest players with two stints in LA

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 18: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with LeBron James #23 during the NBA preseason game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 18, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Matching Los Angeles Lakers players with their NFL parallels

Apr 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Redick (17) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Why JJ Redick no longer makes sense for LA

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers (L) talks with head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers (R) during the 2019 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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: Most likely positions to be filled with last roster spot

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: NBA Finals future bet is easy money

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Magic Johnson speaks at Kobe Bryant's jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 unbreakable Lakers season records

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 23: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets dribbles against Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Toyota Center on April 23, 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 )

The Los Angeles Lakers should want the Clippers to trade for John Wall

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball as Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers defends during the first quarter in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 18, 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 bold predictions for Carmelo Anthony in LA

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 20: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Anthony Davis #3 during action against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half in game two of the first round of the NBA playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 20, 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 Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

ESPN disrespects Los Angeles Lakers with latest standings prediction

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts on the bench during the second half in Game Five of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 01, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: A championship season vs. an also-ran season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Staples Center on March 06, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 advantages LA has over the Milwaukee Bucks

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Newly leaked Los Angeles Lakers jerseys are absolute fire

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: LeBron James attends the premiere of Warner Bros "Space Jam: A New Legacy" at Regal LA Live on July 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

LeBron James ‘I Promise’ documentary to premiere Sept. 28 on YouTube

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 22: Kenneth Faried #35 of the Houston Rockets gestures on the court in Game Four during the first round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 22, 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)

Lakers Rumors: Why Kenneth Faried might make sense for LA

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Staples Center on May 03, 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 roster: 3 players under the most pressure this season

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 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)

4 burning questions about the Los Angeles Lakers roster before the season

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 31: Wang Zhelin #31of China in action during the 1st round of 2019 FIBA World Cup between Cote d'lvoire and China at on August 31, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Wang Zhelin won’t be on the team next season

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 03: James Ennis III #11 of the Orlando Magic calls out a play during the NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 3, 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: The only logical next move after trading Marc Gasol

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 20: Kent Bazemore #26 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter of their game at Spectrum Center on February 20, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

The biggest defensive liabilities on the Los Angeles Lakers roster

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives for the net as Chris Boucher #25 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the fourth quarter at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2021 in Tampa, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Talen-Horton Tucker is now untouchable

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Marc Gasol #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Naz Reid #11 of 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 teams that could trade for Marc Gasol

Aug 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Why the team might use its final roster spot now

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 13: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a layup in front of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 during a preseason game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers: Predicting which former Lakers get traded from the Wizards

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 01: Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers takes a shot against Jalen McDaniels #6 of the Charlotte Hornets in the fourth quarter at Moda Center on March 01, 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Ranking the top three-point shooters on the Los Angeles Lakers roster

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics and LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat stnad on court in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on June 1, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Paul Pierce takes shot at ESPN and LeBron James following departure