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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against Reggie Jackson #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers 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)

Lakers trade Talen Horton-Tucker for former Laker in potential package

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May 27, 2022

Lakers need to follow in Celtics’ footsteps with head coach hire

Jason Reed

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May 26, 2022

The 3 main challenges the Lakers front office faces this offseason

Ed Schrenzel

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May 24, 2022

Doc Rivers’ playoff history should be ultimate deterrent for Lakers

Jason Reed

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May 23, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 14: Richaun Holmes #22 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 14, 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Pass or pursue on proposed Richaun Holmes trade for Lakers

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May 23, 2022

Apr 1, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates after a 3-point-basket in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

3 trades for the Los Angeles Lakers to part ways with Russell Westbrook

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May 19, 2022

February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka during the first quarter in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Fact or fiction on 2 “dream” trade targets for the Los Angeles Lakers

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May 18, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 24: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns talks to referee Tom Washington #49 during the second half of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 24, 2022 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 simply hang up if Suns call about Deandre Ayton trade

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May 16, 2022

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 28: (L-R)LeBron James #6, Anthony Davis #3, and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the sideline during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 28, 2022 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 Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

3 keys to the Los Angeles Lakers unlocking Russell Westbrook

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May 16, 2022

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers and Assistant coach Jason Kidd during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 08, 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Lakers firing Frank Vogel stings even more after Jason Kidd’s comments

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May 16, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Russell Westbrook #0 and head coach Frank Vogel watch play during the first half during a 107-104 Oklahoma City Thunder win at Staples Center on November 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers: Frank Vogel could thwart a Russell Westbrook trade destination

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May 13, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 08: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in front of Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Heat 116-108. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

A 3-team trade package to get James Harden on the Los Angeles Lakers

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May 13, 2022

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on January 23, 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)

Pass or pursue 2 trade targets the Lakers “must absolutely” go after

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May 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: New York Knicks president Phil Jackson watches from the stands as his team plays the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 12, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Knicks won 101-94. 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 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Phil Jackson may want to trade LeBron to build Lakers around Westbrook

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May 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: President of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss speaks during a banner unveiling ceremony for the Los Angeles Lakers 2020 NBA Championship before the game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on May 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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. 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.

3 Los Angeles Lakers head coach candidates with existing ties to LA

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May 11, 2022

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 working with trainer that transformed Alex Caruso

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May 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball guarded by Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat 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)

Lakers: Pass or pursue 4 “realistic” trade targets to help LeBron James

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May 10, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 08: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Miami Heat during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Heat 116-108. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Lakers’ head coach approach is completely wrong

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May 9, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 16: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 16, 2022 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)

A 3-team Russell Westbrook trade to get Zach LaVine on the Lakers

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May 9, 2022

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3 Klutch Sports clients the Los Angeles Lakers can trade for this summer

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May 9, 2022

(Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers: Anaheim’s newest court commemorates Gianna and Kobe Bryant

James Francuz

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May 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Russell Westbrook #0 and Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on November 15, 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)

4 doomsday scenarios that Los Angeles Lakers fans should prepare for

Jason Reed

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May 5, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 09: Mike Conley #11 of the Utah Jazz in action during the first half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 09, 2022 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)

Lakers: Realistic 3-team Russell Westbrook trade with Jazz, Hornets

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May 3, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 16: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 16, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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)

Raptors exec throws shade at Lakers over rumored Nick Nurse interest

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May 3, 2022

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 30: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after their 129-121 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on January 30, 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)

3 reasons against the Lakers trading Russell Westbrook

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May 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors shouts instructions in the game with the Los Angeles Clippers in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 19, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. The Warriors won 109-105. 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 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers should avoid these 3 head coach candidates

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May 2, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 on proposed 3-team blockbuster with Knicks, Nets

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May 2, 2022

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Head coach Quin Snyder reacts as the Utah Jazz take on the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter of Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 16, 2022 in Dallas, 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Quin Snyder would be no better for the Lakers than Frank Vogel

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Apr 30, 2022

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