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Feb 13, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a three point shot during the first half against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled by Blazers as LeBron sits again

Ronald Agers

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Feb 13, 2023

Warriors-Gary Payton trade should inspire Lakers to bring back fan favorite

Jason Reed

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Feb 13, 2023

Lakers’ dream reunion likely off the table thanks to silly NBA rule

Jason Reed

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Feb 13, 2023

Lakers buyout candidates: 5 best possible options to bolster roster

Jason Reed

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Feb 13, 2023

February 11, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham (left) talks to guard D'Angelo Russell (1) during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Los Angeles Lakers truly better after the trade deadline?

Ed Schrenzel

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Feb 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers-Stanley Johnson reunion is now likely thanks to Spurs’ gaffe

Jason Reed

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Feb 12, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 11: D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles past Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center on February 11, 2023 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)

Lakers grades: How each trade acquisition faired in debut vs Warriors

Jason Reed

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Feb 12, 2023

February 11, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts on a three-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers shock Warriors as LeBron James sits… yet again

Ronald Agers

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Feb 11, 2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his players during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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)

A dream Lakers buyout target could become available soon

Jason Reed

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Feb 11, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

3 contenders the Lakers are now better than after the deadline

Jason Reed

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Feb 10, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Damian Jones #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers is greeted by fans as he takes the court for warmups before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Miller/Getty Images)

The overlooked Lakers move from the deadline that deserves praise

Jason Reed

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Feb 10, 2023

Jan 31, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham coaches against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers roster still has one glaring hole that must be addressed

Jason Reed

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Feb 10, 2023

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after winning the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Lakers can reunite with key player from 2020 title team on buyout market

Jason Reed

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Feb 10, 2023

Feb 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) beats out Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and forward Rui Hachimura (28) for a rebound in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Short-handed Lakers battle but fall just short vs Bucks

Ronald Agers

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Feb 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on December 18, 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)

Lakers fans can’t miss Austin Reaves snapping Giannis’ ankles (video)

Jason Reed

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Feb 9, 2023

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 23: D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 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 Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Ranking every Lakers trade from the 2023 NBA trade deadline

Jason Reed

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Feb 9, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 03: Mo Bamba #11 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on February 03, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

Lakers trade for their discount Myles Turner at an incredible price

Jason Reed

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Feb 9, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 05: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Denver Nuggets looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on February 5, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 128-98. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

Lakers fans should thank DeAndre Jordan for overpriced Thomas Bryant trade

Jason Reed

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Feb 9, 2023

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 22: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 22, 2023 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)

3 reasons why Lakers’ Russell Westbrook trade was an absolute heist

Jason Reed

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Feb 9, 2023

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 27: Russell Westbrook #0 and Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers interact against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center on December 27, 2022 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

2 Lakers who are definitely next to be traded after Russell Westbrook

Jason Reed

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Feb 9, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 28: D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on January 28, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

Lakers projected starting lineup with D’Angelo Russell

Jason Reed

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Feb 8, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball while D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on October 28, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 111-102. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook trade doesn’t make Lakers a contender, but it is a start

Jason Reed

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Feb 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers competes for the ball against Austin Reaves #15 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Clippers’ interest in Russell Westbrook is comedy gold for Lakers fans

Jason Reed

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Feb 8, 2023

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 02: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach Darvin Ham during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on December 02, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook-Darvin Ham altercation throws gas on Lakers’ trade fire

Jason Reed

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Feb 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 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)

Listen to epic Lakers radio call of LeBron James breaking NBA scoring record (Video)

Josh Hill

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Feb 7, 2023

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James makes history, gets let down by teammates in Thunder loss

Ronald Agers

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Feb 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Xavier Moon of the LA Clippers warms up before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena on January 09, 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)

NBA G League roundup: Clippers’ domination of Lakers extends to G League

Jason Reed

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Feb 6, 2023

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 18: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Gary Trent Jr. #33 and Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game 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)

Lakers’ next best Russell Westbrook trades to make after Kyrie Irving trade

Jason Reed

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Feb 6, 2023

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