Year: 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 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)

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a basket 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)

LeBron James is in the midst of the best shooting season of his career

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Kent Bazemore #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a time out with Russell Westbrook #0 during the game 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players who should be cut first for buyout signings

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw 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: The problem with Stephen A. Smith’s Anthony Davis trade request

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on 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)

How the Los Angeles Lakers can fix the Russell Westbrook problem

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 25: Goran Dragic #1 of the Toronto Raptors warms up ahead of their NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on October 25, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: Signing Goran Dragic is unrealistic for LA

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers misses a free-throw late in the in the fourth quarter 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)

LeBron’s missed free throws sink Los Angeles Lakers to the Warriors

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Dennis Schroder #71 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on November 19, 2021 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 Malhotra/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: Why Dennis Schroder makes a lot of sense if bought out

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 28: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 28, 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 players on the Lakers roster that need more minutes from Frank Vogel

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 28: (L-R)LeBron James #6, Anthony Davis #3, and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the sideline during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 28, 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)

Russell Westbrook blames back injury on Lakers choice to bench him

Feb 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel reacts to a call during the NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. The Clippers won 111-110. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

3 players on the Lakers roster whose minutes must be slashed

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 06: DeAndre' Bembry #95 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on February 6, 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 Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers must absolutely jump on this released Nets player

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Dennis Schroder #71 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Avery Bradley #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on November 19, 2021 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 Malhotra/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 potential buyout targets after NBA trade deadline

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: General manager Rob Pelinka and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers pose with Westbrook's jersey during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Rob Pelinka’s 5 most fireable offenses as Lakers general manager

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers react 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)

Why the Lakers not making a trade at the deadline is a great thing

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 28: Cam Reddish #21 of the New York Knicks warms up prior to a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 28, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: Cam Reddish makes little sense as a trade target

Feb 9, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) dunks over Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers lose to a shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers team

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 13: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets reacts prior to tip-off against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 13, 2021 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)

Lakers rumors: Should Los Angeles pursue a Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade?

Feb 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) and center Bobby Portis (9) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers finally admit truth about Russell Westbrook ahead of trade deadline

Feb 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) moves to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers got “Greek Freaked” by the Milwaukee Bucks

Feb 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) moves to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and forward Khris Middleton (22) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook’s early performance versus Bucks proves Lakers should trade him

Nov 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Josh Richardson (8) shoots defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Wayne Ellington (2) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumors: Should Los Angeles trade for Josh Richardson?

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4 Lakers that should be untouchable at the trade deadline

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 11: Bronny James#0 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers is greeted by his father and NBA player LeBron James after defeating the the Perry Pumas in the Hoophall West tournament at Footprint Center on December 11, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Brian Windhorst suggests LeBron James could leave Lakers for this reason

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