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INGLEWOOD, CA - CIRCA 1979: Head coach Paul Westhead of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on with players on the bench during an NBA basketball game circa 1979 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Westhead coached for the Lakers from 1979-81. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Winning Time: How accurate was Magic Johnson and Paul Westhead’s clash?

Adam Worthy

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Aug 31, 2023

Fact or fiction: Bleacher Report’s top 3 trade targets for Lakers

Caleb Crowley

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Aug 31, 2023

Austin Reaves has eerily similar year two numbers with this Lakers legend

RC Nazemi

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Aug 31, 2023

3 possible closing lineups the Lakers could utilize next season

Jason Reed

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Aug 31, 2023

USA's Tyrese Haliburton (L) and Austin Reaves (R) celebrate during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group C match between USA and Jordan at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila on August 30, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON/AFP via Getty Images)

Lakers fans are convinced Tyrese Haliburton will join Austin Reaves in LA

Jason Reed

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Aug 30, 2023

Jalen Hood-Schifino, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Lakers player preview: Is Jalen Hood-Schifino cornerstone material?

Jordyn Bontrager

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Aug 30, 2023

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 28, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Lakers 125-121. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Polarizing referee who screwed Lakers vs Celtics retires after controversy

Jason Reed

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Aug 30, 2023

Austin Reaves (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP) (Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images)

Austin Reaves’ Team USA play is a very promising sign for the Lakers

Joaqin Valencerina

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Aug 30, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the bench during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 in New York City. The Bucks won 111-107. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Why the Knicks have no chance of signing Giannis Antetokounmpo over Lakers

Jason Reed

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Aug 29, 2023

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Miami Heat during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 24, 2023 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Lakers biggest competition for Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed

Jason Reed

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Aug 28, 2023

US's Austin Reaves reacts after scoring a basket during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group C match between US and Greece at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay city, suburban Manila on August 28, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON/AFP via Getty Images)

Lakers’ Austin Reaves proves he can do it all in win over Greece (WATCH)

Jason Reed

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Aug 28, 2023

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - 2023/08/26: Austin Reaves of the United States seen in action during the first game of the group phase of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 between the United States and New Zealand at the Mall of Asia Arena-Manila.Final score; USA 99:72 New Zealand. (Photo by Nicholas Muller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Ranking Lakers’ Austin Reaves among his Team USA peers

Jason Reed

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Aug 28, 2023

PASAY, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 26: Brandon Ingram of Team USA is seen during the match of Team USA and Team New Zealand at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines on August 26, 2023. Team USA won the match. (Photo by Dante Dennis Diosina Jr II/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Brandon Ingram’s selfish comments prove he never would’ve worked on Lakers

Jason Reed

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Aug 27, 2023

Maxwell Lewis, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Lakers player preview: What does Maxwell Lewis bring to the table?

Jordyn Bontrager

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Aug 26, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 07: Austin Reaves #15 of the United States drives against Jordan Howard #3 of Puerto Rico in the second half of a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Puerto Rico 117-74. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Realistic expectations for Austin Reaves with Lakers in 2023-24

Caleb Crowley

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Aug 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies sits on the bench against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 28, 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)

Dillon Brooks continues to run his mouth: Here’s when the Lakers play him

Jason Reed

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Aug 25, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 01: Taurean Prince #12 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during overtime at Target Center on February 01, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 119-114 in overtime. 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 player preview: Taurean Prince is an X-factor

Jordyn Bontrager

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Aug 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers congratulates Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a slam dunk against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of Round 1 Game 6 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on April 28, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The case for the Lakers’ next sixth man: 3 different scenarios

Joaqin Valencerina

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Aug 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives past Wenyen Gabriel #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 115-106 Bucks win at Crypto.com Arena on February 09, 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)

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent comments scream future Laker

Jason Reed

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Aug 24, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd as he walks on the court before the game against the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant statue date revealed, who do the Lakers play? (And how to get tickets)

Jason Reed

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Aug 24, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 07: Austin Reaves #15 of the United States walks on the court during a break in the second half of a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game against Puerto Rico at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Puerto Rico 117-74. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers player preview: Austin Reaves becomes Captain America

Jordyn Bontrager

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Aug 24, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 07: Austin Reaves #15 of the United States brings the ball up the court against the Tremont Waters #51 of Puerto Rico in the second half of a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Puerto Rico 117-74. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers fans are convinced Austin Reaves is recruiting this star to LA

Jason Reed

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Aug 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a LeBron James #6 basket during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on April 09, 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)

Lakers player preview: D’Angelo Russell’s best season loading…

Jordyn Bontrager

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Aug 23, 2023

Apr 28, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka looks on prior to game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Former Lakers G League standout finally signs first standard NBA contract

Jason Reed

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Aug 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 20: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 20, 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)

Lakers already have the next Austin Reaves in the organization

Jason Reed

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Aug 22, 2023

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 26 : Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers slam dunks against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 26, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The Lakers won 111-108. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Lakers player preview: We know what to expect from Jarred Vanderbilt

Jordyn Bontrager

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Aug 21, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Mo Bamba #11 of the Orlando Magic warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Mo Bamba and 3 centers the Lakers will definitely regret not signing

Jason Reed

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Aug 21, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 07: Austin Reaves #15 of the United States walks on the court during a break in the second half of a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game against Puerto Rico at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Puerto Rico 117-74. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Can Lakers’ Austin Reaves be an all-star this upcoming season?

Adam Worthy

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Aug 18, 2023

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