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Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) looks to pass the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumors: Not sold on Lonzo Ball; 3 other potential top-three picks emerge

Asha Doucet

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May 10, 2017

Lakers should take Markelle Fultz with top-three pick, not Lonzo Ball

Shereen Rayan

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May 6, 2017

Draft Lottery: A Magical Guarantee

Eric Brown

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May 5, 2017

Lakers: Late first-round draft targets

Eric Brown

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May 3, 2017

Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Duke Blue Devils won 93-83. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NBA Draft: Why the Lakers Should Draft Jayson Tatum

Eric Brown

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Mar 16, 2017

Feb 9, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) drives against Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) in the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: 3 Players LA Can Target With Their Late-First Rounder

Scott Waddell

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Mar 8, 2017

Feb 23, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Wells-Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Imagining a Lonzo Ball/D’Angelo Russell Backcourt

Jonathan Fernandez

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Mar 4, 2017

July 5, 2016; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers draft picks Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac pose with vice president of basketball operation Jim Buss following their introductory press conference at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Keeping the Pick a Priority For the Season

Eric Brown

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Mar 1, 2017

Dec 22, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) watches a free throw attempt during a game against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Future Lakers: Getting to Know 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Josh Jackson

Scott Waddell

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Mar 1, 2017

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Brandon Ingram (Duke) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver 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

NBA Draft: Too-Early NBA Rookie of the Year Power Rankings

Cody Williams

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Jun 29, 2016

Jun 21, 2016; El Segunda, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak during the press conference to introduce head coach Luke Walton at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY

Lakers: 5 Undrafted Free Agents to Target

Cody Williams

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Jun 24, 2016

Jun 21, 2016; El Segunda, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers new head coach Luke Walton talks to the media during a press conference at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Draft Grades 2016: Ivica Zubac

Jeremy Rucker

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Jun 24, 2016

Mar 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Skal Labissiere (1) battle for the ball in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Mock Draft 2016: Full Two-Rounds, All 60 Picks

Cody Williams

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Jun 23, 2016

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Cupchak represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft 2016: Lakers Select Ivica Zubac at No. 32

Advith Sarikonda

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Jun 23, 2016

Mar 10, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores center Damian Jones (30) shoots during game 3 of the SEC tournament against Tennessee Volunteers at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft 2016: Lakers Should Try to Get Another First Round Pick

Anthony Yassa

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Jun 23, 2016

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Brandon Ingram (Duke) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver 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

Lakers Draft Grades 2016: Brandon Ingram

Cody Williams

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Jun 23, 2016

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils former guard Brandon Ingram (right) is interviewed by ESPN broadcaster Heather Cox during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Draft Target Brandon Ingram Trolled New Yorkers Too Hard (Video)

Shereen Rayan

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Jun 23, 2016

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver (second from right) prepares for the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft 2016 Live Stream: Watch Online

Cody Williams

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Jun 22, 2016

March 23, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke guard Brandon Ingram (14) shoots during practice the day before the semifinals of the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Rumors: Lakers Taking Brandon Ingram Barring Trade

Cody Williams

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Jun 22, 2016

Feb 16, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center A.J. Hammons (20) smiles after a foul in the second half of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Mackey Arena. Purdue won 71-61. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft 2016: 5 Best Fits for Lakers at No. 32

Stephen Ontiveros

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Jun 21, 2016

Feb 23, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) reacts after committing a foul in the first half of a game with the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gunnar Rathbun-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Rumors: Ben Simmons 76ers Bound, Brandon Ingram Then to Lakers?

Cody Williams

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Jun 21, 2016

January 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) controls the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Trade Rumors: D’Angelo Russell for Top-5 Pick In Play?

Cody Williams

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Jun 19, 2016

Nov 24, 2015; Brooklyn , NY, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) after fouling out in overtime against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the consolation game of the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. North Carolina State Wolfpack won 83-72 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Rumors: Ben Simmons Won’t Meet With Lakers

Cody Williams

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Jun 17, 2016

Feb 17, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) with assistant coach Nate James before the game at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Draft Prospect: Leaked Footage From Brandon Ingram’s 76ers Workout

Eric Yee

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Jun 14, 2016

Feb 21, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Trade Rumors: Jahlil Okafor Deal Not on Radar

Cody Williams

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Jun 14, 2016

Feb 2, 2016; Rosemont, IL, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) reacts during the second half against the DePaul Blue Demons at Allstate Arena. DePaul defeats Providence 77-70. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Draft Prospects: Kris Dunn Refusing To Do ‘1-on-None’ Workouts With Teams

Eric Yee

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Jun 14, 2016

Feb 20, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) dribbles the ball around Louisville Cardinals forward Deng Adel (22) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. The Cardinals won 71-64. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Rumors: Lakers Not Set on Brandon Ingram at No. 2

Cody Williams

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Jun 13, 2016

Dec 21, 2015; Amherst, MA, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) takes the floor prior to a game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at William D. Mullins Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Prospects 2016: Kris Dunn Breakdown

Cody Williams

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Jun 12, 2016

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