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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with his MVP trophy 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)

The Los Angeles Lakers are title favorites, but should they be?

Marcus Lamar

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Oct 19, 2020

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Derrick Rose is a better target than Chris Paul

Jason Reed

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Oct 19, 2020

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 possible trade packages for Derrick Rose

Jason Reed

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Oct 19, 2020

Los Angeles Lakers: Free-agent signings aren’t needed to improve bench

Davide Tovani

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Oct 17, 2020

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free-agent centers that would improve the roster

Jonathan Kiernan

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Oct 17, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball during the third quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 9, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Best free-agent destinations for Rajon Rondo

Jason Reed

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Oct 17, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 08: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clipper and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on March 08, 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

How Tyronn Lue impacts the Los Angeles Lakers-Clippers rivalry

Kevin Germany

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Oct 16, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball on offense against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 05, 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 a Chris Paul trade is not going to happen

Jason Reed

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Oct 15, 2020

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Los Angeles Lakers: Rob Pelinka? More like Robbed Pelinka

Casey Ahmed

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Oct 15, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 5, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 136-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Best destinations for Kyle Kuzma in a trade

Jason Reed

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Oct 15, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 05, 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 Danilo Gallinari is the perfect free-agent target

Jason Reed

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Oct 14, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 24: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense against Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on March 24, 2019 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images,)

Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking down a potential Buddy Hield trade

Davide Tovani

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Oct 14, 2020

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons why LA will make a significant trade

Jason Reed

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Oct 14, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks after the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship Final 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: What happens next for the purple and gold?

Ed Schrenzel

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Oct 13, 2020

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Los Angeles Lakers: Why this championship is the most special

Luca De Angelis

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Oct 13, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 18: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers calls out from the bench as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 leaves the floor during the first half in Game 1 of Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 18, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s remarkable turnaround

Matthew Evans

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Oct 13, 2020

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James saved the Los Angeles Lakers from the dark days

Casey Ahmed

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Oct 13, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Danny Green #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball over Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter 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)

Los Angeles Lakers that may have played their last game in LA

Jason Reed

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Oct 12, 2020

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Los Angeles Lakers historical championship success — By the numbers

Ed Schrenzel

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Oct 12, 2020

Oct 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles while holding the MVP trophy after game six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers won 106-93 to win the series. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James’ place among all-time Lakers greats in the GOAT debate

Simon Brady

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Oct 12, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship Final 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: This NBA Championship is for Kobe Bryant

Skyler Trepel

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Oct 11, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: The Los Angeles Lakers team react 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Title over Miami Heat, season lessons!

Ronald Agers

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Oct 11, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the second half against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 02, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Prop Bets to target in Game 6 of the Finals

Zayd Hussein

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Oct 11, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat dribbles against Danny Green #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half in Game Two of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 02, 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: How Miami freed up Jimmy Butler and co. to extend NBA Finals

Jack Walker

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Oct 11, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk with referee Marc Davis #8 during the first quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 9, 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 Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 4 keys to win the NBA Championship on Sunday

Kevin Germany

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Oct 11, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Discount free agents that Rob Pelinka should target

Addam Goldman

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Oct 10, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter in Game Five of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 9, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron and AD play lights out in loss, 5 Lessons

Ronald Agers

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Oct 10, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with LeBron James #23 during the second half against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 02, 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: Key players to lock down banner no. 17 on Friday

Kevin Germany

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Oct 9, 2020

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