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Lakers Free Agency

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 06: James Ennis III #11 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Chicago Bulls at Amway Center on February 6, 2021 in Orlando, 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 Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 pros and 1 con of signing James Ennis

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Aug 12, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free-agent guards to sign before Isaiah Thomas

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Aug 12, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers: Why LA’s next free agency move is a power forward

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Aug 11, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking Rob Pelinka’s offseasons with LA

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Aug 11, 2021

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 07: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on May 07, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the free-agent signings by potential workload

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Aug 10, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 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)

Lakers: Should LA take a chance on Isaiah Thomas after 81-point game?

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Aug 10, 2021

SPLIT, CROATIA - JUNE 29: Isaac Bonga of Germany during the 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament game between Germany and Mexico at Spaladium Arena on June 29, 2021 in Split, Croatia. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 young former Lakers to pursue in free agency

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Aug 9, 2021

LeBron James responds to questions at his press conference on the Los Angeles Lakers' Media Day in Los Angeles, California, September 24, 2018. - The Lakers open their 2018 NBA season in Portland on October 18th. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Greatest free-agent signings in franchise history

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Aug 8, 2021

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 10: Frank Ntilikina #1 of France shoots a three points against Victor Claver #10 of Spain during the preparation for Olympic Games basketball match between France and Spain at Accor Arena on July 10, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 recent lottery-pick free agents to take a flier on

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Aug 8, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 23: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 23, 2021 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Lakers: What can be learned from the Dennis Schroder situation

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Aug 7, 2021

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 23: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks back after committing a foul during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on December 23, 2020 in Tampa, 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 Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers should sign JJ Redick

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Aug 7, 2021

EL SEGUNDO, CA - JUNE 26: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers stands with Moritz Wagner #15, one of the team's 2018 NBA draft picks, during an introductory press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center on June 26, 2018 in El Segundo, California. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free agents LA will regret not signing

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Aug 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat shoots a three point basket over LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on February 20, 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Free agents to pivot to after Andre Iguodala spurns LA

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Aug 6, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JUNE 08: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the LA Clippers warms up before Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on June 8, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Goodlett/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons to stay away from DeMarcus Cousins

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Aug 6, 2021

Apr 1, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (21) Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Why LA is the perfect fit for LaMarcus Aldridge

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Aug 5, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 23: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 23, 2021 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder in tough spot after rejecting lucrative offer from Lakers

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Aug 5, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball against Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 29, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: What each new free agent brings to the team

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Aug 5, 2021

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 26: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets attempts to shoot the ball against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Spectrum Center on March 26, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: The 3 best free agency moves Rob Pelinka has made

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Aug 4, 2021

MIAMI, FL - MAY 29: Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks Game Four of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at American Airlines Arena on May 29, 2021 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 remaining free agents that have ties to the Lakers

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Aug 4, 2021

May 25, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during game two of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free agency mistakes Rob Pelinka has made

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Aug 4, 2021

DENVER, CO - APRIL 28: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets walks toward the bench against the New Orleans Pelicans after the third quarter at Ball Arena on April 28, 2021 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 C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free-agent power forwards to still pursue

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Aug 4, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half against the Miami Heat in Game Three of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why re-signing Dwight Howard was so smart

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Aug 3, 2021

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 07: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court against the Orlando Magic during their game at Spectrum Center on May 07, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why signing Malik Monk was a great move

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Aug 3, 2021

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 18: Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 18, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why LA should avoid signing Carmelo Anthony

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Aug 3, 2021

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 13: Dwight Howard #39 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at American Airlines Arena on May 13, 2021 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the day one signings by potential impact

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Aug 3, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 24: Wayne Ellington #8 of the Detroit Pistons shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on February 24, 2021 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)

Lakers free agency grades: Bringing back Wayne Ellington

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Aug 3, 2021

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 13: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a 3 point shot late in the 4th quarter against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 13, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 defensive free agents that help replace Alex Caruso

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Aug 3, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores over Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game Three of the first round of the playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers at the AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 22, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

Lakers free agency grades: LA brings back Dwight Howard

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Aug 2, 2021

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