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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball as Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 26, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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: 3 position battles heading into the playoffs

Addam Goldman

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May 14, 2021

Why the Los Angeles Lakers would easily handle the Suns in round 1

Jason Reed

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May 13, 2021

The Los Angeles Lakers should be happy to be in play-in tournament

Jason Reed

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May 13, 2021

What a Los Angeles Lakers play-in NBA Championship run could look like

Najee Adams

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May 13, 2021

May 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) dunks for a basket against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers barely survive the Rockets without LeBron and AD

Ronald Agers

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May 13, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 02: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors shoots and scores a three-point basket, and is fouled by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center on May 2, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers definitely do not regret not trading for Kyle Lowry

Jason Reed

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May 12, 2021

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 07: Wesley Matthews #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after his three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Moda Center on May 07, 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: 3 players who should be axed from the playoff rotation

Jason Reed

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May 12, 2021

May 11, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) and New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (3) scramble for a loose ball in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers fight to stay out of Play-In and beat the Knicks

Ronald Agers

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May 11, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the sideline while playing the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on December 27, 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 aImages License Agreement. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Give massive credit to Montrezl Harrell

Davide Tovani

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May 11, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on February 08, 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)

Why the Lakers should not waste their money on Dennis Schröder

Davide Tovani

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May 11, 2021

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 11: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks in action against the Toronto Raptors during a game at Madison Square Garden on April 11, 2021 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Raptors 102-96. 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 Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Ranking Julius Randle and the 5 best former Los Angeles Lakers

Jason Reed

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May 11, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a basket with Anthony Davis #3 and Alex Caruso #4 during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on January 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers should still be considered title favorites

Addam Goldman

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May 10, 2021

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 08: Head Coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his team during a timeout in the first half of the game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 8, 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: Why the play-in could be a blessing in disguise

Jason Reed

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May 10, 2021

May 9, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) goes up for a shot in front of Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Lessons in an AD-led shocker over Phoenix

Ronald Agers

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May 10, 2021

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball up the court against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center on April 26, 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)

Lakers: Why Dennis Schroder should be removed from starting 5

Jason Reed

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May 10, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers great injured teammate Anthony Davis prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on March 15, 2021 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)

What the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff starting five should be

Jonathan Kiernan

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May 10, 2021

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 07: Anthony Davis #3 and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on May 07, 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)

3 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA title hopes are dead

Kevin Germany

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May 10, 2021

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 13: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets 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)

Kyle Kuzma: Disappearing and reappearing constantly for the Lakers

ANTHONY BISCIELLO

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May 9, 2021

May 7, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Alex Caruso (4) goes to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers power forward Carmelo Anthony (bottom) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Lessons in a huge season series loss to Portland

Ronald Agers

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May 8, 2021

Feb 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel (right) talks to his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the Lakers 96-94 loss to the Miami Heat at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 goals to accomplish before the playoffs

Casey Ahmed

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May 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 06: Anthony Davis #3 and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as they are helped up off the floor by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 and Andre Drummond #2, after their collision, during the first quarter against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on May 06, 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons learned in sweep by the Clippers

Ronald Agers

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May 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers handles the ball against Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Losing to wounded Clippers would be destabilizing

Mike Luciano

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May 6, 2021

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on April 26, 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)

Lakers: It’s about time Alex Caruso became the starting point guard

ANTHONY BISCIELLO

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May 5, 2021

May 3, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) is defended by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Monday’s victory against the Nuggets meant a ton

ANTHONY BISCIELLO

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May 4, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball against Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Staples Center on May 03, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 Lessons on upset shocker of the Denver Nuggets

Ronald Agers

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May 4, 2021

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers consoles Markieff Morris #88 during the first quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 10, 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Lakers: These next few games are most important for LA

ANTHONY BISCIELLO

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May 3, 2021

May 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) moves in for a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Lessons on Play-In performance against Toronto

Ronald Agers

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May 3, 2021

Apr 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) loses the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers must tighten up the defense as playoffs get closer

ANTHONY BISCIELLO

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May 1, 2021

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