Year: 2022

Thunder general manager Sam Presti enters the draft with three first-round picks and three second-round picks.cover2

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Los Angeles Lakers continue to get dominated by the Clippers

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on after a play in the first half against the Golden State Warriors 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)

Los Angeles Lakers rank laughably low in multiple NBA power rankings

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on in the second half against the Golden State Warriors in the second half against the Golden State Warriors 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)

Lakers vs. Clippers bold predictions: LeBron James goes insane

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls shoots a three-point basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Staples Center on November 15, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: NBA exec suggests Anthony Davis could be traded to Bulls

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives head coach Frank Vogel 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)

Lakers News: New model gives Lakers drastically small title odds

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Russell Westbrook #0 and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers discuss the play during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Predicting every game after the All-Star Break

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 23: Rich Paul attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on February 23, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers News: Rich Paul denies war-like tension with Rob Pelinka

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 20: LeBron James reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: What a LeBron James trade package could look like

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)

Lakers: Rob Pelinka was right to not trade for John Wall

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 29: Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard #39 Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James #6 and Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook #0 during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 29, 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: The 3 best lineups without Anthony Davis are legitimately shocking

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 09: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers jogs back to play defense during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 09, 2022 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

3 reasons to still have faith in the Los Angeles Lakers

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 09: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks the shot of Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Moda Center on February 09, 2022 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Lakers: Stanley Johnson expresses desire to work out with Metta World Peace

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz 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)

3 Lakers whose on/off numbers Frank Vogel can no longer ignore

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving #11 and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets laugh together on the bench during a game against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on November 18, 2019 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Nets steal yet another buyout target from the Lakers

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 19: LeBron James #6 and Stephen Curry #30 of Team LeBron talk with teammates during the NBA All-Star practice at the Wolstein Center on February 19, 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)

3 players LeBron James could be recruiting to Lakers during All-Star Break

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 09: Anthony Davis #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers stand for the national anthem before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 09, 2022 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The Last Chance: Remaining hopes for the Los Angeles Lakers

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 05: Bronny James #0 of Sierra Canyon HS during the game against the Glenbard West HS at Wintrust Arena on February 05, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James is the key to more titles

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Anthony Davis #3 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)

The Los Angeles Lakers might just be better without Anthony Davis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz 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: 3 rosters that were abandoned when LeBron James left

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 09: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Moda Center on February 09, 2022 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Lakers: 3 players who are now buyout targets after Anthony Davis injury

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 and head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers check up on Anthony Davis #3 after an injury during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz 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)

Anthony Davis simply can’t be the future franchise player of the Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds his ankle after an injury during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz 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)

Los Angeles Lakers suffer a hope-crushing loss in win over Utah Jazz

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 05: D.J. Augustin #14 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center on December 5, 2021 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 Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 potential buyout targets to avoid at all costs

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: LeBron James talks to his agent Rich Paul and his former teammate Tristan Thompson during halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center on January 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: LA potentially targeting pointless former LeBron teammate

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 proposed Russell Westbrook-Thunder trade would be great for Lakers