Year: 2022

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers can still get prime Jayson Tatum

Los Angeles Lakers can and should reunite with Derek Fisher

A perfect assistant coach just became available for the Lakers

Lakers would be much worse with a Russell Westbrook-Rudy Gobert swap

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Free-agent targets to complement Russell Westbrook

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)

LeBron James continues his long-distance relationship with the Warriors

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat look on 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: Breaking down a potential Russell Westbrook to Miami trade

Jan 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks' acting head coach Darvin Ham calls a play in the second quarter during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: 5 assistant coach candidates to hire under Darvin Ham

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 08: Acting head coach Darvin Ham of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 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 Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

3 things Darvin Ham must instantly do as head coach of the Lakers

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Lakers: Why LeBron James can still win the 2022-23 MVP award

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers should definitely trade Talen Horton-Tucker

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits for a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs 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: 3 free agents who can be contingency plans for Russell Westbrook

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: Darvin Ham Assistant Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks talks with Wesley Matthews #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum on January 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Raptors defeated the Bucks 117-111. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 6 potential free-agent targets with ties to Darvin Ham

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: Acting head coach Darvin Ham of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on from the sideline during first-half action against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum on January 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Head coach Mike Budenholzer is under Covid-19 protocols. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers avoid disaster by hiring Darvin Ham

PHOENIX - MAY 25: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during Game Four of the Western Conference finals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on May 25, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 115-106. 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)

How many Conference Finals MVPs would Kobe Bryant have won?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against 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 trade Talen Horton-Tucker for former Laker in potential package

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Head Coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 need to follow in Celtics’ footsteps with head coach hire

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)

What would need to happen for the Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 17: LaMarcus Aldridge #21 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Barclays Center on February 17, 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 Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

7 veteran free agents the Los Angeles Lakers should avoid at all costs

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 14: Gary Harris #14 of the Orlando Magic shoots over Bones Hyland #3 of the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on February 14, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Mito/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)

Gary Harris presents a unique offseason target for the Lakers

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Russell Westbrook #0 celebrates with LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Lakers defeated the Cavaliers 131-120. 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 should trade LeBron James if they won’t trade a 1st with 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

The 3 main challenges the Lakers front office faces this offseason

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3 teams the Los Angeles Lakers can buy a second-round pick from

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 11: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena on December 11, 2021 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 reasons why Zach LaVine joining the Lakers is likely

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz shoots over Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 23, 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 best veteran shooters the Los Angeles Lakers can sign for the minimum

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 10: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers argues with referee James Williams #60 against the Miami Heat during the first half in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at FTX Arena on May 10, 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)

Doc Rivers’ playoff history should be ultimate deterrent for Lakers

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 14: Richaun Holmes #22 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 14, 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Pass or pursue on proposed Richaun Holmes trade for Lakers

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets walks in the visitor entrance before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

A 3-team trade that solves the prime issues for both the Lakers and Nets