Year: 2022

Apr 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) takes a three point shot over Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers won’t trade for Kevin Durant

3 nightmare Kevin Durant teams for the Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers are finally free from one of the worst contracts in franchise history

What a Lakers trade would look like for both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant

Mar 26, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets point guard Dennis Schroder (17) dribbles the ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ Elleby (16) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

3 former Lakers the team should now pursue in free agency

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

2 free agents the Lakers may regret missing out on from day 1 of FA

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 08: T.J. Warren #1 of the Indiana Pacers drives against Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 8, 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)

5 free agents the Lakers should sign after day 1 free agency frenzy

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 02: Damian Jones #30 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on March 02, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Damian Jones

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center on March 20, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Kings may potentially steal two perfect free agents from the Lakers

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Kevin Durant #7 reacts with Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets after the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on April 08, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 118-107. 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)

Kyrie Irving trade now a no-brainer for Lakers after Kevin Durant bombshell

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts 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)

Lakers could significantly improve from THT with this rumored trade target

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 20, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 trades the Lakers can make with the Spurs after Dejounte Murray deal

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

Lakers’ potential interest in washed veteran is a nightmare for fans

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 13: Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during the first quarter of the 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament at Smoothie King Center on April 13, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Lakers can now offer this perfect Russell Westbrook trade to the Spurs

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

4 teams desperate enough to help Lakers trade Russell Westbrook

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 10: Moses Brown #6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to box out Thanasis Antetokounmpo #43 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 10, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 133-115. 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 have a new promising young free-agent target thanks to Cavaliers

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham enters with Vice President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka before the introductory press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

4 burning questions for the Los Angeles Lakers before free agency

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The New Orleans Pelicans won 123-95. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Predicting where each Lakers free agent lands this offseason

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

Lakers: 4 best free-agent point guards to sign after missing on Kyrie, Wall

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Kyrie Irving #11 and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets look on from the bench during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Barclays Center on April 05, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 118-105. 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 it’s a Lakers blessing that Kyrie Irving is staying with Nets

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on ahead of the game against 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)

Clippers may have just given the Lakers a great free-agent target

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Lakers could get a massive buyout target if huge trade happens

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Cole Swider #21 of the Syracuse Orange looks on during warms of a college basketball game against the Georgetown Hoyas at the Capital One Arena on December 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

What to know about Los Angeles Lakers UDFA Cole Swider

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates during the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 10, 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 G Fiume/Getty Images)

The dream starting 5 the Lakers lost after getting ditched by Kyrie Irving

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).

Kyrie Irving drags along LeBron James and the Lakers only to pass on LA

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. 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)

Lakers fan-favorite says he might give LA a discount to return

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash talks with Kyrie Irving #11 during the third quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 20, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving might end up taking a massive pay cut to join the Lakers

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers sits courtside before 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)

Lakers interested in signing former trade target with buyout looming