Year: 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers hug after the game at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 2022 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)

2 Westbrook trades Lakers can make with Jazz after Donovan Mitchell deal

Why Cam Reddish is a perfect addition for the Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers are blowing their chance to trade Westbrook over a pipe dream

3 possible starting lineups for the Lakers next season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2022 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Proposed Russell Westbrook trade only costs Lakers one first-round pick

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: New head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Darvin Ham speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Darvin Ham has an absurd lineup idea in mind for the Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2022 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Lakers may have ruined their chance at trading Westbrook to Pacers

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 07: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on March 7, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers 124-81. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

Former Laker could still re-sign with Lakers after Patrick Beverley trade

Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has to walk back absurd Russell Westbrook compliment

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 27: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 27, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans Pelicans won the game 116 - 108. 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 Gardner/Getty Images)

LeBron James may end up on the Lakers a lot longer than fans think

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 27: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 27, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

RJ Barrett extension cements this Russell Westbrook trade for the Lakers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss speaks after the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship Final over 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. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Jeanie Buss foreshadows a Russell Westbrook trade for the Lakers

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 27: Trey Lyles #7 of the Denver Nuggets tries to block the shot of Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers should look into signing this former Laker that’s now available

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 17: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on November 17, 2021 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)

A disaster trade with the Knicks and Jazz the Lakers must avoid at all costs

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 14: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts to a play during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 14, 2022 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)

3 trades the Lakers can make around Donovan Mitchell with Knicks, Jazz

Mar 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots a ball over Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Why LeBron James is the greatest scorer that has ever lived

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Staples Center on November 15, 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)

Which former Laker would fit best on this Lakers roster?

Aug 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka (left), Russell Westbrook (center) and coach Frank Vogel pose at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rob Pelinka’s past mistakes making it harder for Lakers to trade Westbrook

Jul 3, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Cole Swider (21) shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) during the third quarter at the California Summer League at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Cole Swider is the Lakers rookie to watch this season

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 27: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a three point shot during the first half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 27, 2021 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)

This Patrick Beverley stat is a wake-up call for the Lakers

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 16: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after Anthony Edwards #1 drew a foul while LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the second quarter at Target Center on March 16, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

3 Scorching bold predictions for Patrick Beverley on the Lakers

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 21: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after being fouled by the Dallas Mavericks late in the second half for two free throws but wanted three at American Airlines Center on March 21, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 110-108. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Patrick Beverley’s shot at KD makes perfect sense after Lakers trade

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 29: Guard Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder chats with teammate Kendrick Perkins #5 during a game against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena on January 29, 2014 in Miami, Florida. The Thunder defeated the Heat 112-95. 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 Liscense Agreement. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Lakers fans will roll on the floor at Kendrick Perkins’ wild prediction

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 16: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket while Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the first quarter at Target Center on March 16, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

Lakers have to show Russell Westbrook the door after Patrick Beverley trade

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2022 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers should have traded this player instead of Stanley Johnson to Jazz

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2022 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)

Russell Westbrook superfan says there’s no way Patrick Beverley fit works

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after fouling Reggie Jackson #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 2022 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)

Lakers’ 2 massive Talen Horton-Tucker mistakes are now in the limelight

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a play during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2022 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)

Lakers trade that will absolutely now happen after Patrick Beverley trade