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Los Angeles Lakers' new head coach Darvin Ham (R) and Los Angeles Lakers VP of Operations Rob Pelinka (L) speak to members of the press during the Lakers media day in El Segundo, California, on September 26, 2022. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura’s busy offseasons key to Lakers title hopes

RC Nazemi

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Sep 29, 2023

Projecting the stats for every player on the Lakers roster

Jordyn Bontrager

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Sep 29, 2023

Grade the trade: Lakers snag Jrue Holiday with mock package

Jason Reed

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Sep 29, 2023

Former NBA Champ compares new-look Bucks to this iconic Lakers team

Jason Reed

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Sep 28, 2023

Dec 2, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) posts up against Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Lakers are a true Jrue Holiday trade dark horse

Jason Reed

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Sep 28, 2023

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 22: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the first half 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)

Damian Lillard trade may create nightmarish ripple effect for Lakers

Jason Reed

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Sep 28, 2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: Anthony Davis #3 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on March 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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)

Lakers will win the title if Austin Reaves is right about Anthony Davis

RC Nazemi

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Sep 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on October 20, 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)

A surprising Lakers lineup that could play important minutes this season

Jason Reed

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Sep 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game five of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 10, 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)

ESPN poll reveals the NBA still disrespects the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Sep 26, 2023

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 16: The shot clock is seen on the court during the second quarter in game one of the Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on May 16, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The clock malfunctioned before the game and was placed on the court during the entire first half. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

How long are NBA games? Quarters, halftime and more

Jason Reed

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Sep 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Matt Ryan #37 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates his buzzer beating three pointer behind Larry Nance Jr. #22 and Dyson Daniels #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans, (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers hero from last season finally gets a deal to stay in the NBA

Jason Reed

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Sep 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers watches the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 04, 2022 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 G Fiume/Getty Images)

3 strengths (and 3 weaknesses) of the 2023 Lakers

Jordyn Bontrager

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Sep 25, 2023

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 19: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat is guarded by Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game at American Airlines Arena on January 19, 2012 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NBA fans can blame Kobe Bryant and the Lakers for the Miami Heat superteam

Jason Reed

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Sep 25, 2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: Patrick Beverley #21 of the Chicago Bulls and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the first half at United Center on March 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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)

Patrick Beverley recently tried to sabotage the Lakers (and failed)

Jason Reed

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Sep 25, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka talks with head coach Darvin Ham before the game to Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2022 in Sacramento, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Yet another recent Lakers signing is already heading out of the NBA

Jason Reed

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Sep 24, 2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 04: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a layup against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on February 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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)

How a Damian Lillard-Bulls trade can give the Lakers a third superstar

Jason Reed

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Sep 23, 2023

May 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) warms up prior to game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

D’Angelo Russell is due for a big season for the Lakers

Ed Schrenzel

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Sep 23, 2023

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 05: Cam Reddish #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball during the first half of a game against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center on March 05, 2023 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 James Gilbert/Getty Images)

3 Lakers who are primed to disappoint this season

Jason Reed

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Sep 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 22: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers sits on the bench prior to game four of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on May 22, 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

How to watch the NBA in 2023-24: Complete Live Streaming Guide

Jason Reed

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Sep 21, 2023

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 10: Austin Reaves #15 of the United States drives to the basket against Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game between USA and Canada at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

New stats prove Lakers’ Austin Reaves deserves Olympics roster spot

Jason Reed

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Sep 21, 2023

Christian Wood (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lakers player preview: Christian Wood is good at basketball

Jordyn Bontrager

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Sep 20, 2023

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Markieff Morris #88 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the first half against the Miami Heat in Game Three of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 04, 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)

Markieff Morris confirms Kobe’s passing had an impact on Lakers’ title

Jason Reed

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Sep 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Alex Caruso #4 celebrates a basket by Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the game against 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’ 4 biggest “what if” moments in recent years

Caleb Crowley

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Sep 20, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives past Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter in game five of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 10, 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’ Austin Reaves looks awfully a lot like Stephen Curry (on the links)

Jason Reed

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Sep 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Dave McMenamin (L) and Rob Pelinka attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on November 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers waive another potential hidden gem in strange roster move

Jason Reed

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Sep 19, 2023

Jaxson Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Lakers player preview: Jaxson Hayes is JaVale McGee 2.0

Jordyn Bontrager

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Sep 18, 2023

Apr 2, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after scoring a basket in the third quarter during game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers ranked painfully low as a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade destination

Jason Reed

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Sep 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 25: Earvin 'Magic' Johnson (L) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attend the MLB game between the Cincinnatti Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 25, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage)

Lakers shows that fans must watch after ‘Winning Time’ gets canceled

Jason Reed

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Sep 18, 2023

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