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Apr 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers former player Earvin "Magic" Johnson introduces Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (not pictured) before a game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Bryant concludes his 20-year NBA career tonight. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 2017 NBA Draft live tracker

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Jun 22, 2017

Los Angeles Lakers pick Thomas Bryant 42nd in 2017 NBA Draft

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 22, 2017

Los Angeles Lakers trade back for 30th pick in 2017 NBA Draft, pick Josh Hart

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 22, 2017

Los Angeles Lakers pick Kyle Kuzma 27th in 2017 NBA Draft

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 22, 2017

Mar 27, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans former player Magic Johnson during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners in the semifinals of the east regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Interest to trade into the end of the NBA Draft lottery

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 22, 2017

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Lonzo Ball (UCLA) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers select UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with 2nd pick in 2017 NBA Draft

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 22, 2017

Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) signals in the second half against the Washington State Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers select Lonzo Ball in most recent ESPN NBA Mock Draft

Nick Ziegler

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Jun 22, 2017

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the start of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Updated 2017 NBA Draft order

Nick Ziegler

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Jun 22, 2017

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Brandon Ingram (Duke) walks off stage after being selected as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch the 2017 NBA Draft online

Nick Ziegler

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Jun 21, 2017

Mar 19, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) is interviewed by TV reporter Rosalyn Gold-Onwude after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 reasons to select Lonzo Ball second overall

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 21, 2017

Feb 13, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) is called for a foul against Oregon State Beavers forward Tres Tinkle (3) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. The California Golden Bears defeated the Oregon State Beavers 83-71. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 players to consider drafting if they keep picks 27 and 28

Darrel Wilson

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Jun 21, 2017

Jan 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Fans have mixed reactions to D’Angelo Russell trade

Shereen Rayan

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Jun 21, 2017

Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) prepares to shoot the ball against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Lonzo Ball to be selected No. 2 in 2017 NBA Draft

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 20, 2017

Feb 11, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts after scoring against the Clemson Tigers in the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Five players to target if they trade down

Matt Leaman

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Jun 20, 2017

Mar 28, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakes guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Staples Center. The Wizards won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell is available in exchange for top-12 pick

Asha Doucet

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Jun 19, 2017

March 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) before playing against the Washington Huskies at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers stick with Lonzo Ball, D.J. Wilson in newest Chad Ford mock draft

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 19, 2017

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Los Angeles wants another pick in NBA Draft

Davide Tovani

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Jun 19, 2017

Jan 4, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jarrett Allen (31) drives against Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Leyton Hammonds (23) during the first half at the Frank Erwin Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball, Jarrett Allen would receive an A draft grade

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 17, 2017

Mar 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonald's All-American West guard Lonzo Ball (2) celebrates the victory with forward Josh Jackson (11) during the McDonald's High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball or Josh Jackson would fill a need

Ravi Krishnaswamy

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Jun 17, 2017

Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) drives against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (1) and forward Kennedy Meeks (3) in the second half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Three reasons why Lakers should not draft De’Aaron Fox

Matt Leaman

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Jun 16, 2017

Jan 17, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Pitt Panthers at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Dennis Smith wants to learn from Magic Johnson

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 16, 2017

Los Angeles Lakers: Markelle Fultz keeps options open with Lakers workout

Asha Doucet

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Jun 16, 2017

Sep 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Magic Johnson in attendance during the first half of a NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: No. 2 pick in 2017 NBA Draft being shopped

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 15, 2017

Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts after the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Second Lonzo Ball workout date set

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 15, 2017

Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Three reasons why Lakers should not draft Josh Jackson

Kevin Sanchez

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Jun 14, 2017

Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Lavar Ball embraces his son UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) after the game against the Washington State Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers draft prospect Lonzo Ball stars in Foot Locker ‘Father’s Day’ commercial

Kenneth Teape

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Jun 14, 2017

Mar 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton talks to guard Jordan Clarkson (6) and guard D'Angelo Russell (1) in the first half against the LA Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: What to target with 28th pick in 2017 NBA Draft

Ravi Krishnaswamy

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Jun 14, 2017

Jan 24, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) shoots a free throw during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers host Josh Jackson for second workout

JC Ansis

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Jun 14, 2017

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