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Lakers Free Agency

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

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

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Aug 4, 2021

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

Jason Reed

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Aug 4, 2021

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

ANTHONY BISCIELLO

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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

Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on during warm up for the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Los Angeles Lakers cannot use the Mid-Level Exception

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Aug 2, 2021

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 18: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 18, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Why re-signing Talen Horton-Tucker is so important for the Lakers

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Aug 2, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers hugs LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a game at Staples Center on January 13, 2020 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Kevin Love is bound to be a Laker soon

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Aug 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 31: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 former Russell Westbrook teammates to sign

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Aug 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Capital One Arena on May 03, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 must-sign free agents after Russell Westbrook trade

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Jul 30, 2021

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 03: Reggie Bullock #25 of the New York Knicks looks on during the third quarter of the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on April 03, 2021 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons why signing Reggie Bullock would be great

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Jul 22, 2021

Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during game six of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 free agents to sign away from other contenders

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Jul 22, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers helps his teammates Montrezl Harrell #15 and Alex Caruso #4 during the third period of a game at Staples Center on March 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 Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Predicting where each Lakers free agent signs

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Jul 21, 2021

February 15, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka (right) hugs Sacramento Kings player Buddy Hield (left) during NBA All Star Saturday Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free agents who are former Rob Pelinka clients

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Jul 19, 2021

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Kyle Kuzma #0, Dennis Schroder #17 and Montrezl Harrell #15 during a time-out from the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on March 21, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 111-94. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The percentage chance that each player returns

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Jul 19, 2021

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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 players to steer clear of this offseason

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Jul 19, 2021

Jun 1, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel reacts during a time out against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during game five in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 free-agent targets who played for Frank Vogel

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Jul 15, 2021

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 23: Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game One of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 99-90. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free-agent point guards to avoid at all costs

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Jul 12, 2021

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 08: Spencer Dinwiddie #26 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball on offense against the Chicago Bulls in the first half at Barclays Center on March 08, 2020 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: A Spencer Dinwiddie sign-and-trade would be awful

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Jul 12, 2021

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 05: Blake Griffin #2 of the Brooklyn Nets is guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during Game One of the Eastern Conference second round series at Barclays Center on June 05, 2021 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 ring chasers to pursue this summer

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Jul 11, 2021

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Torrey Craig #12 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Five of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 01, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 minimum free agents to avoid at all costs

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Jul 9, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 17: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans takes a shot during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center on February 17, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 cheap sharpshooters to add in free agency

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Jul 5, 2021

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 25: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #2 and Harry Giles III #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers laugh during warm ups before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center on April 25, 2021 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 young free agents to take a chance on and develop

Jason Reed

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Jul 2, 2021

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