Year: 2022

Oct 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley (21) reacts after a play during a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the Lakers offseason additions by their preseason play

Darvin Ham finally makes the move Lakers fans have yearned for

Russell Westbrook busts myths about viral videos with Lakers teammates

Lakers’ fatal flaw was on full display in preseason loss to Timberwolves

Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fans are going berserk over unacceptable Russell Westbrook clip

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 05: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks during a news conference before a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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)

3 massive preseason issues that will doom the Lakers season

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Mason Jones #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up the court against Ty-Shon Alexander #51 of the Charlotte Hornets during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 surprisingly trade standout potential hidden gem

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)

It would be a disaster if the Lakers sign this newly-waived player

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 21: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers laughs against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on November 21, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Anthony Davis may finally make the change Lakers fans have begged for

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 09: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers before 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’ Anthony Davis due for an MVP-level season

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers is introduced before a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-115. 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)

3 all-stars the Lakers could end up trading for this season

Oct 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) defends Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (12) as he drives to the basket in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

3 Lakers who have been lighting the world on fire this preseason

Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) rebounds a ball during the second half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Warriors won 121-114. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond Green wants to join the Lakers (per Stephen A. Smith)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks on the court during a timeout in the fourth quarter of 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)

LeBron James urges Lakers to sign this standout preseason star

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers walks to the court for 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)

3 Lakers whose stock has plummeted this preseason

Oct 7, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) goes to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green (32) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

New Lakers signing could be another Alex Caruso for LA

Oct 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fans should be concerned with Russell Westbrook’s confidence

Aug 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers blindly rewarding Rob Pelinka should outrage fans

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers pats Anthony Davis #3 after Davis received a technical foul with Russell Westbrook #0 looking on during the first half against the Sacramento Kings in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 3, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Patrick Beverley fires back at Skip Bayless for desperately trying to stir Lakers drama

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks with injured LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Chase Center on April 07, 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)

All-NBA guard has wild Draymond Green-Lakers theory

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)

Lakers trade with Pacers more likely after latest Kyrie Irving rumor

SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 02: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors enters the court prior to the Washington Wizards v Golden State Warriors - NBA Japan Games at Saitama Super Arena on October 02, 2022 in Saitama, Japan. 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 Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Compelling Lakers Westbrook trade to exploit Draymond Green drama

Mar 15, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) shoots the ball while Memphis Grizzlies center Jon Teske (15) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fans begging for Pacers trade during preseason (for a new reason)

Oct 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) is guarded by Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) as he drives to the basket in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis already showing Lakers fans why they can’t trust him

Oct 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles ahead of Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

2 studs and 1 dud from Lakers preseason loss to Suns in Vegas

Mar 1, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Proposed Mavericks Russell Westbrook trade is a dream for Lakers fans

Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker (4) during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

This Lakers offseason mistake is already looking even worse

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers pats Anthony Davis #3 after Davis received a technical foul with Russell Westbrook #0 looking on during the first half against the Sacramento Kings in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 3, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Extremely tough start to Lakers schedule is a blessing in disguise for LA