Lakers Draft

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 04: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Herbert Jones #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on February 04, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: Jalen Hood-Schifino #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center on March 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Lakers draft pick is already getting compared to massive LA fan favorite

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Jalen Hood-Schifino (R) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted 17th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 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)

Grading each Lakers draft pick from the 2023 NBA Draft

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Jalen Hood-Schifino celebrates after being drafted 17th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 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 draft pick Jalen Hood-Schifino is a better version of Talen Horton-Tucker

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May 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham at press conference during game three of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

What a perfect 2023 NBA Draft would look like for the Lakers after trading for pick 40

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Tough decisions in Lakers Draft: To pick or not to pick

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 10: Kobe Brown #24 of the Missouri Tigers against the Tennessee Volunteers against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the quarterfinals of the 2023 SEC Basketball Tournament on March 10, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

NBA mock draft: Lakers draft two Kobes to bolster roster

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 25: Jordan Hawkins #24 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after making a three point basket during the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Lakers draft: 3 first-round prospects that can have an instant impact in LA

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Rob Pelinka (L) and Darvin Ham attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers now have perfect trade partner for 17th pick after latest reports

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 04: Brandin Podziemski #22 of the Santa Clara Broncos reacts after he passed to a teammate who scored and drew a foul against the San Francisco Dons in the second half of a quarterfinal game of the West Coast Conference basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dons defeated the Broncos 93-87 in double overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

3 sharpshooters the Lakers can add in the 2023 NBA Draft

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Apr 28, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka looks on prior to game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Mock Draft: Experienced power forward linked to Lakers

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GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 19: Cason Wallace #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats brings the ball up court against the Kansas State Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Fieldhouse at Greensboro Coliseum on March 19, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

One Lakers draft target at each position with the 17th overall pick

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Lakers land Lance Stephenson comp in latest NBA mock draft

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Uros Plavsic #33 of the Tennessee Volunteers blocks a shot by Dereck Lively II #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of the game in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Lakers draft promising 7-footer in latest NBA mock draft

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Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham talks with Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Operations, prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA mock draft: Ranking Lakers’ 3 most likely 2023 first-round picks

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DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 19: Julian Strawther #0 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts after a three point basket during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Ball Arena on March 19, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

3 standouts from NCAA Tournament that now might be on Lakers’ radar

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 03, 2023 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)

Lakers bring in another Jarred Vanderbilt in latest NBA mock draft

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NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 23: A general view of the draft board and podium on the stage during the 2011 NBA Draft at the Prudential Center on June 23, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

When is the NBA Draft Lottery? Date, Time, Odds, How Lakers fans can watch

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MANHATTAN, KS - MARCH 01: Keyontae Johnson #11 of the Kansas State Wildcats drives to the basket against Joe Bamisile #4 of the Oklahoma Sooners during a game in the second half at Bramlage Coliseum on March 1, 2023 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Lakers mock draft: LA lands a pair of three-point marksmen

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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 18: Cason Wallace #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats against the Tennessee Volunteers during the game at Rupp Arena on February 18, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Lakers add another undersized guard in 2023 NBA mock draft

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 04: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives with the ball Herbert Jones #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on February 04, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

NBA mock draft: Pelicans strike gold thanks to Lakers

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PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 25: Julian Strawther #0 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs shoots the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Moda Center on November 25, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

NBA mock draft: Lakers load up on much-needed wings for new-look roster

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Updated Los Angeles Lakers draft pick situation after Mo Bamba trade

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COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - JANUARY 08: Brice Sensabaugh #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots the ball against Don Carey #0 of the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on January 08, 2023 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Lakers mock draft: LA lands 2 extremely exciting scorers to bolster depth

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 25: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans is seen prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center on January 25, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Lakers may get their 2023 first-round pick back from Pelicans

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