Year: 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets 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)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center on March 29, 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. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Detroit Pistons 130-123. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

A realistic Kyrie Irving trade package the Lakers should offer ASAP

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Kevin Hart (L) introduces the players and Victor Oladipo enters at the 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

The Los Angeles Lakers should sign this former all-star

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 06, 2022 in New York City. The Nets won 110-98. 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)

Knicks’ reported desire to overpay this PG may land Kyrie Irving on Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James should move up Lakers’ leaderboard in these 3 categories

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game 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)

3 Los Angeles Lakers who could still be traded this offseason

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 12: Bennedict Mathurin #0 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates the 84-76 win over the UCLA Bruins during the Pac-12 Conference basketball tournament championship game at T-Mobile Arena on March 12, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

2022 lottery pick thinks he is already better than Lakers’ LeBron James

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 09: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 09, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Lakers Russell Westbrook fires back at Skip Bayless, “watch your mouth”

TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Scotty Pippen Jr. #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Lakers send a message to LeBron, Bronny with Summer League signings

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum and Max Christie react after Christie was drafted 35th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers selection of Max Christie

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Luke Kennard #5 of the LA Clippers celebrates his three pointer in front of Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 119-115 win at Staples Center on December 03, 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)

Clippers are shopping a perfect trade target for the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-TuckerMandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers reportedly fail yet again to trade Talen Horton-Tucker

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 18: Patrick Baldwin Jr. #23 of the Milwaukee Panthers shoots the ball against Anthony Duruji #4 of the Florida Gators during the first half of a game at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on November 18, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

3 first-rounders who could fall to the Lakers at 35 in the NBA Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 31: Nicolas Batum #33 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 31, 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 rumors: Nicolas Batum could be perfect cheap veteran FA target

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

2 talented wing prospects the Lakers could draft in the second round

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Pros and cons of Kyrie Irving potentially joining the Los Angeles Lakers

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 08: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Danny Green #14 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on December 08, 2021 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)

Lakers’ price to trade Russell Westbrook to Hornets just got much lower

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second 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)

3 teams the Los Angeles Lakers can loop into a Kyrie Irving trade

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets on the bench prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 29, 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 Kavin Mistry/Getty Images)

3 reasons why a Kyrie Irving trade is a no-brainer for the Lakers

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball 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)

How the Los Angeles Lakers can loop in the Hornets in a Kyrie Irving deal

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center on March 29, 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. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Detroit Pistons 130-123. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 teams who are threats to trade for Kyrie Irving

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 11: AJ Griffin #21 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the first half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes in the 2022 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament - Semifinals at Barclays Center on March 11, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

3 dream prospects the Lakers could have drafted with the eighth pick

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

2 amazing prospects for the Lakers to consider in the 2022 NBA Draft

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts 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)

A superstar-filled 3-team trade to get Kyrie Irving on the Los Angeles Lakers

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 26: Kevin Knox II #5 of the Atlanta Hawks loses a rebound out of bounds against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at State Farm Arena on January 26, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

4 recent lottery picks the Lakers can sign in free agency