Year: 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Head coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets talks with Kyrie Irving #11 during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on April 08, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Lakers fans will love how Kyrie Irving feels about Steve Nash and Sean Marks

Russell Westbrook likes a tweet bashing the Los Angeles Lakers

The 3 teams that can help the Lakers accelerate a Kyrie Irving trade

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers gueards Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a 120-108 Cavaliers win at Staples Center on March 10, 2016 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 condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers coach thinks Kyrie Irving is Kobe Bryant but shorter

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 08: (L-R) Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates with Kevin Durant #7 during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 08, 2022 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Latest Kevin Durant report is music to Lakers’ ears for Kyrie Irving pursuit

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 02: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks drives against Kyle Anderson #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies on February 2, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 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 Rich Graessle/Getty Images)

Why the Lakers should be jumping at a Julius Randle trade

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 26: LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers who sat out the game checks on teammate Anthony Davis #3 after Davis was injured in the fourth quarter at AT&T Center on October 26, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. The Lakers won 125-121 in overtime. 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)

Lakers potentially open to trading Anthony Davis if this happens

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 28: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 28, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Timberwolves defeated the Cavaliers 127-122. 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)

3 early in-season buyout targets for the Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 01: LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a break in the action in the first half of the basketball game at Crypto.com Arena on April 1, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers’ current projected closing lineup is sickening

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)

Lakers’ best-case starting 5 in 2022-23 without Kyrie Irving

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers picks up a loose ball at midcourt during the first half in a 121-118 Lakers win over the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on October 24, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Should the Lakers make any of these ‘brutal’ proposed Westbrook trades?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Chase Center on February 12, 2022 in San Francisco, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Mike James takes shots at Steph Curry in favor of Lakers’ LeBron James

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers prior to facing the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 28, 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)

Ryen Russillo sums up Lakers’ Russell Westbrook problem perfectly

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

Lakers potentially trying to acquire this recent lottery pick

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 26: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant #7 talk during a timeout in the second half against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on March 26, 2022 in Miami, 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images) (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Lakers might have to say bye to Kyrie Irving with latest Kevin Durant news

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Lakers should be happy to trade 2 picks for Kyrie Irving

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play with referee Brian Forte #45 during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers 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)

3 Lakers free agents who should get signed before 2022-23 season

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz fakes out LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Spectrum Center on March 25, 2022 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 Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

How the Lakers can jump in a Donovan Mitchell trade to the Hornets

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)

Lakers already giving Darvin Ham more power than Frank Vogel had

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on January 23, 2022 in Miami, 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)

Lakers may lose LeBron James because of this bad trade from 2021

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Jeremy Lamb #26 of the Sacramento Kings warms up prior the start of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden 1 Center on February 09, 2022 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)

3 defensive free agents that are still available for the Lakers

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 05: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 05, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Latest Kevin Durant report is horrible for the Lakers’ Kyrie Irving pursuit

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook’s new agent is used to massively overpaid players

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 07: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on April 07, 2022 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Pass or pursue a ‘realistic’ Lakers Russell Westbrook trade to the Magic

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers congratulates LeBron James #6 after scoring he scored a basket and was fouled against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Staples Center on November 28, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers: Ranking 3 potential Russell Westbrook trades without Kyrie Irving

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 10: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers laughs during a timeout in second half of a game against the Miami Heat at Staples Center on November 10, 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)

NBA insider suggests LeBron James could ditch Lakers for this team

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Mike Conley #11 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)

Lakers could offer this Russell Westbrook trade to Jazz after latest rumors