Year: 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts from the bench during the 1st half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with fans before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Miller/Getty Images)

Charles Barkley destroys Rob Pelinka after Lakers’ sad loss to Clippers

Oct 20, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) battles for the ball with LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Way-too-small Lakers prove they are still owned by the Clippers

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham (L) and vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talk before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Miller/Getty Images)

Former Lakers trade target exploding on opening night is painful to see

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks with Los Angeles Lakers point guard Patrick Beverley (21) while a Sacramento Kings player takes a free throw during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

3 alarming observations about the Lakers role players

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers greets LeBron James #6 prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Lakers fans get a timeline of when to expect a Russell Westbrook trade

Oct 19, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Pacers’ first game proves Lakers were right to wait for a better trade

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers questions a call during the 1st half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

3 optimistic positives Lakers fans can take from ugly loss to Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 18: Russell Westbrook (0) of Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry (30), Draymond Green (23) of Golden State Warriors in action during NBA game between Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California, United States. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James of Los Angeles Lakers warms up before NBA game between Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California, United States. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

LeBron James is already burying this Lakers roster

October 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook plays ludicrous blame game with Darvin Ham, Lakers

October 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers prove that nothing has changed in ugly loss to Warriors

February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Charles Barkley is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fans must see Charles Barkley’s emotional rant about Russell Westbrook

Dec 15, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and forward LeBron James (6) and forward Anthony Davis (3) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting a tough first 15 games for the Los Angeles Lakers

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks with Los Angeles Lakers point guard Patrick Beverley (21) while a Sacramento Kings player takes a free throw during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Lakers will shock the Warriors (and the world) on opening night

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James (6) looks towards the bench between plays against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Lakers had an inexcusable offseason that will lead to disappointment

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: (L-R) Anthony Davis #3, Russell Westbrook #0, and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on December 17, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 110-92. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

3 blazing bold predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers’ season

Oct 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) looks to pass against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ Jeanie Buss shows no faith in Anthony Davis with recent comments

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Lakers’ failed Russell Westbrook plan makes things extremely awkward

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Matt Ryan #37 of the Los Angeles Lakers is greeted by fans as he takes the court for warmups before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Miller/Getty Images)

Biggest winners and losers from the Los Angeles Lakers preseason

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham gestures towards the referee during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Why Lakers fans should definitely be panicking after the preseason

Oct 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) looks to pass against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Latest Lakers report destroys Anthony Davis’ stock with team

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers walks to the court before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers trade mistake somehow just got even worse

Oct 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham questions a refereeÕs call during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers already dealing with the injury bug once again