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Lakers Free Agency

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 10: Moses Brown #6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to box out Thanasis Antetokounmpo #43 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 10, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 133-115. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers have a new promising young free-agent target thanks to Cavaliers

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Jun 29, 2022

4 burning questions for the Los Angeles Lakers before free agency

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Jun 29, 2022

Predicting where each Lakers free agent lands this offseason

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Jun 29, 2022

Lakers: 4 best free-agent point guards to sign after missing on Kyrie, Wall

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Jun 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 03, 2022 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Clippers may have just given the Lakers a great free-agent target

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Jun 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Kevin Hart (L) introduces the players and Victor Oladipo enters at the 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

The Los Angeles Lakers should sign this former all-star

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Jun 25, 2022

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 26: Kevin Knox II #5 of the Atlanta Hawks loses a rebound out of bounds against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at State Farm Arena on January 26, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

4 recent lottery picks the Lakers can sign in free agency

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Jun 19, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: 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 elite defensive guards the Lakers can sign for the minimum

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Jun 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 03, 2022 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 back-up power forwards to pursue in free agency

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Jun 14, 2022

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 01: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 01, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Collin Sexton could be a great addition to the Lakers… at what cost?

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Jun 13, 2022

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Miami Heat argues with a referee against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Lakers: Pass or pursue 3 proposed sleeper free agents

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Jun 13, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The New Orleans Pelicans won 123-95. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Free-agent targets to complement Russell Westbrook

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Jun 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits for a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on December 23, 2021 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers: 3 free agents who can be contingency plans for Russell Westbrook

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May 30, 2022

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: Darvin Ham Assistant Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks talks with Wesley Matthews #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum on January 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Raptors defeated the Bucks 117-111. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 6 potential free-agent targets with ties to Darvin Ham

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May 29, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 17: LaMarcus Aldridge #21 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Barclays Center on February 17, 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 Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

7 veteran free agents the Los Angeles Lakers should avoid at all costs

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May 25, 2022

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 14: Gary Harris #14 of the Orlando Magic shoots over Bones Hyland #3 of the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on February 14, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Mito/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)

Gary Harris presents a unique offseason target for the Lakers

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May 25, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz shoots over Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 23, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 best veteran shooters the Los Angeles Lakers can sign for the minimum

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May 23, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

3 free agents who could be another Malik Monk for the Lakers

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May 20, 2022

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 11: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 11, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Kings 117-103. 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 Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 back-up point guards to pursue in free agency

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May 16, 2022

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3 players who have earned new contracts with the Los Angeles Lakers

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May 12, 2022

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 18: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up ahead of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 18, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)

5 free-agent centers the Lakers could sign to replace Dwight Howard

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May 11, 2022

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 26: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Miami Heat goes up for a layup against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round at FTX Arena on April 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2 boom or bust free agents the Los Angeles Lakers could sign this summer

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May 6, 2022

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 21: Kris Dunn #18 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 21, 2022 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)

The Lakers can sign Alex Caruso 2.0 in free agency this summer

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Apr 25, 2022

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Kris Dunn # 18 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Moda Center on March 25, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images)

3 minimum free agents that can bolster the Los Angeles Lakers defense

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Apr 21, 2022

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 05: D.J. Augustin #14 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center on December 5, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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 Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 potential buyout targets to avoid at all costs

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Feb 16, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 04: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Indiana Pacers stands on the court during the second half of a game against the Indiana Pacers at the Smoothie King Center on February 04, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Indiana Pacers won the game 109 -107. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers should sign Tyreke Evans

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Feb 15, 2022

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 06: DeAndre' Bembry #95 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on February 6, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers must absolutely jump on this released Nets player

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Feb 11, 2022

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a jump shot during the first half of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum on January 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Raptors defeated the Bucks 117-111. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images)

Why the Lakers won’t sign recently-released DeMarcus Cousins

Jason Reed

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Jan 7, 2022

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