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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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Jun 15, 2023

3 sharpshooters the Lakers can add in the 2023 NBA Draft

Jason Reed

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Jun 9, 2023

NBA Mock Draft: Experienced power forward linked to Lakers

Mike Luciano

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Jun 3, 2023

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

Tristan Beckmann

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May 17, 2023

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Lakers land Lance Stephenson comp in latest NBA mock draft

Jason Reed

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Apr 17, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Mar 30, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Mar 26, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Mar 21, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Mar 15, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Mar 15, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Mar 8, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Mar 1, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Feb 24, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Feb 14, 2023

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

Josh Hill

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Feb 9, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Feb 1, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Feb 1, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum and Max Christie react after Christie was drafted 35th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in 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 the Los Angeles Lakers selection of Max Christie

Jonny Camer

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Jun 23, 2022

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 18: Patrick Baldwin Jr. #23 of the Milwaukee Panthers shoots the ball against Anthony Duruji #4 of the Florida Gators during the first half of a game at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on November 18, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

3 first-rounders who could fall to the Lakers at 35 in the NBA Draft

Jason Reed

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Jun 23, 2022

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks after being introduced by general manager Rob Pelinka at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

2 talented wing prospects the Lakers could draft in the second round

Cameron Salce

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Jun 23, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 11: AJ Griffin #21 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the first half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes in the 2022 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament - Semifinals at Barclays Center on March 11, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

3 dream prospects the Lakers could have drafted with the eighth pick

Jason Reed

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Jun 20, 2022

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)

2 amazing prospects for the Lakers to consider in the 2022 NBA Draft

Jonny Camer

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Jun 20, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 25: Johnny Juzang #3 of the UCLA Bruins and Leaky Black #1 of the North Carolina Tar Heels watch Juzang's shot in the first half of the game in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Why the Lakers should draft hometown stud Johnny Juzang

Jonny Camer

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Jun 17, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Rob Pelinka Vice President Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Darvin Ham speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

2 draft picks that the Lakers could trade for have been revealed

Jason Reed

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Jun 14, 2022

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3 teams the Los Angeles Lakers can buy a second-round pick from

Jason Reed

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May 24, 2022

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 24: Izaiah Brockington #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones addresses the media during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 media day at the United Center Center on March 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Lakers might be interested in buying a second-round pick for this prospect

Jason Reed

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May 19, 2022

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Jabari Smith #10 of the Auburn Tigers reacts in the second half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 20, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

The 2022 first overall pick might be destined to join the Lakers

Jason Reed

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May 18, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Pelinka discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers' season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Lakers should “buy” a second-round pick in 2022

Jason Reed

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Apr 19, 2022

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