Year: 2022

Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on during warm up for the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers have more first-round picks than fans realize

Lakers’ backup plan for Kyrie Irving is reportedly now off the table

Lakers: NBA insider insinuates that Kyrie Irving is off the trade market

3 mistakes the Lakers will definitely regret from this offseason

Mar 28, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) celebrates a made basket in the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 trade packages to land Buddy Hield

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers signals to his teammates during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2022 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)

LeBron James expects big things out of this Lakers rookie

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka speaks after introducing new head coach Darvin Ham at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why the Lakers won’t make another free agency signing

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 07: Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets attempts a jump shot against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on June 07, 2021 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

3 ways the Lakers can add great 3-point shooting to the roster

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Jonas Valanciunas savagely roasts LeBron James in game of charades

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’ fans won’t like what Darvin Ham is saying about Russell Westbrook

Jan 23, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka sits court side prior to the game between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

How the Lakers can trade for Kyrie Irving, Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers misses a three pointer in front of Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, for the final shot of the game during a 107-104 Oklahoma City Thunder win at Staples Center on November 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

This painfully obvious roster hole will hold the Lakers back next season

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: Anthony Davis (L) and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers laugh while attending Game Four of the 2019 WNBA Playoff semifinals between the Washington Mystics and the Las Vegas Aces at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 24, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mystics defeated the Aces 94-90 and won the series 3-1. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers fans won’t like who just asked LeBron James to ‘run it back’ on IG

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Barclays Center on October 25, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 104-90. 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)

Latest Kevin Durant rumors might accelerate Lakers trade for Kyrie Irving

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers chases after the ball in the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

A realistic Russell Westbrook trade with the Knicks the Lakers can offer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

2 trades the Los Angeles Lakers can make to rebuild starting 5

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2022 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)

Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves could be moved in a potential trade

Dec 7, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) reacts against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ Talen Horton-Tucker hurts trade value with bad Drew League game

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 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 can dump Russell Westbrook to Utah Jazz with this trade package

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers claps to the crowd prior to the game agains the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on November 14, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers Russell Westbrook gets roasted by potential future Spurs teammate

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Cole Swider #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after hitting a 3-pointer and getting a foul call against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2022 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

3 Lakers Summer League players who earned a bigger role in the rotation

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second half of the Eastern Conference 2022 Play-In Tournament against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on April 12, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 115-108. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Lakers will undoubtedly pull off a Kyrie Irving trade

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers signals to his teammates during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2022 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)

NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers’ LeBron James dominating Drew League

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Kyrie Irving of Brooklyn Nets warms up before NBA playoffs between Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn of New York City, United States on April 25, 2022. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving already letting Lakers fans down by not showing up to play

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on April 10, 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)

Ranking 3 possible Kyrie Irving trades for the Los Angeles Lakers

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 should make this Talen Horton-Tucker trade for sharpshooting forward

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 rumors: Western rival closest to land Russell Westbrook in trade

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 31: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during the first half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 31, 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)

Austin Reaves’ favorite player is someone the Lakers will regret not signing