Year: 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

The Kevin Durant trade the Lakers should wish happens

It’s now Kyrie Irving or bust for the Lakers after Deandre Ayton contract

Pass or pursue proposed trades the Lakers should consider making

Lakers’ best-case starting five if Kyrie Irving trade falls through

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Isaiah Joe #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Lakers potentially looking to trade THT for this All-Defensive guard

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles downcourt against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Lakers might be able to add Kyrie Irving without even trading for him

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three point basket against Hassan Whiteside #21 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’ Anthony Davis is revamping his jumper with well-renowned coach

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in action during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 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)

Lakers-Kyrie Irving trade is more likely after Donovan Mitchell rumors

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets look on in the final seconds of their 109-103 loss against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 23, 2022 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 Al Bello/Getty Images).

How Lakers can bring Kyrie and Turner to LA in a Durant-Suns trade

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 31: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Why Myles Turner would be a horrendous fit on the Lakers

Mar 11, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Kenneth Faried talks how he can help the Lakers, styles of play and impact

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 26: T.J. Warren #1 of the Indiana Pacers reacts in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game at Moda Center on January 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

3 minimum free agents the Lakers will regret not signing this summer

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attends a game between the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 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)

Summer League: LeBron and Russ sit worlds apart, something or nothing?

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

Lakers’ roster decisions indicate a Kyrie Irving trade will absolutely happen

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 24: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on April 24, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Deandre Ayton sign-and-trade may signal that Kyrie Irving to Lakers is near

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)

This Summer League standout is the deadeye that the Lakers need

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 09: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles baseline on Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center on March 09, 2022 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Lakers trading for this rumored target would be an absolute disaster

February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka during the first quarter in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka seen with Nets GM at Summer League

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 24: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 24, 2021 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) (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

What a Lakers-Pacers trade around Russell Westbrook looks like

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards dunks in front of Hamidou Diallo #6 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 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)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Thomas Bryant

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 23: Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs argues a call after a timeout as Keita Bates-Diop #31 leaves the court during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 23, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers: 2 possible Kyrie Irving trade packages involving the Spurs

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 30: Tyrese Haliburton #0 and Buddy Hield #24 of the Indiana Pacers celebrate in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 30, 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Lakers’ potential backup plans for Kyrie Irving revealed and they’re bad

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on January 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nets 136-125. 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)

Kyrie Irving spotted at Sparks game with potential Lakers teammate

Los Angeles Lakers with the most All-NBA First-Team selections

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

The 3 phases of the Lakers’ reconstruction this offseason

Jul 5, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first quarter at the California Summer League at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers vs. Suns 2022 Summer League preview for July 8

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 12: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of a preseason basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on October 12, 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)

New Lakers signing declares LeBron James as the greatest of all time

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Eric Bledsoe #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks to shoot defended by Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers 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)

Lakers must avoid this recently-released big-name veteran at all costs