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Christian Wood, Dallas Mavericks (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Would Christian Wood make the Lakers title favorites?

Jordyn Bontrager

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Jul 22, 2023

How the Lakers can add another Austin Reaves to the roster

Jason Reed

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Jul 22, 2023

Bulls’ latest signing makes Lakers’ disaster much more likely

Jason Reed

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Jul 21, 2023

3 young players Lakers should develop, 2 to give up on

Jason Reed

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Jul 21, 2023

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 02: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Fiserv Forum on December 02, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Austin Reaves reveals the one team that could’ve stolen him from Lakers

Jason Reed

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Jul 20, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 06: Buddy Hield #24 of the Indiana Pacers is seen during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 6, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Hickey/Getty Images)

Lakers finally land Buddy Hield in peculiar proposed trade idea

Jason Reed

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Jul 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 20: Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after making a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers 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)

Bruce Brown gives Lakers more bulletin board material with delusional take

Jason Reed

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Jul 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers speak during the time out in the second half against Golden State Warriors during the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. lakers eliminated the Warriors, 122-101. 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)

Projected Lakers lineup and rotation heading into preseason

Jason Reed

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Jul 18, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 23: Christian Wood #35 of the Dallas Mavericks controls the ball during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 23, 2022 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)

Grade the trade: Lakers swap favorite for Christian Wood in proposed deal

Jason Reed

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Jul 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Maxwell Lewis #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives toward the basket on Blake Wesley #14 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half during the 2023 NBA California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 05, 2023 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Lakers almost lost promising draft pick to bitter rival

Jason Reed

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Jul 17, 2023

Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham (left) and general manager Rob Pelinka (right) during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 Reasons why the Lakers had an overrated offseason

Reese Kunz

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Jul 16, 2023

May 16, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone signals as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) looks on in the first quarter during game one of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers lose to Nuggets again, this time a perfect free-agent center target

Jason Reed

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Jul 16, 2023

Los Angeles Lakers, D'Angelo Russell. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Grade the trade: Proposal sees Lakers flip D’Angelo Russell for All-NBA big

Tyler Watts

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Jul 16, 2023

Mar 18, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) tries to defend during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Grade the trade: Lakers add Pascal Siakam at deadline in proposed deal

Jason Reed

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Jul 14, 2023

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 09: Darius Bazley #55 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Terance Mann #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game at Footprint Center on April 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Clippers defeated the Suns 119-114. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

2 players that will be in the Lakers’ rotation who aren’t on the roster yet

Jason Reed

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Jul 13, 2023

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - JUNE 22: Jalen Hood-Schifino reacts during the 2023 NBA draft takes place on Thursday, June 22 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, 2023. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Jalen Hood-Schifino’s number choice gives Lakers fans horror flashbacks

Jason Reed

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Jul 12, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Cole Swider #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Sidy Cissoko #25 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half during the 2023 NBA California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 05, 2023 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Lakers Summer League: 3 players who can earn a roster spot vs Celtics

Jason Reed

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Jul 12, 2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts 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 all but confirm D’Angelo Russell will be traded

Jason Reed

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Jul 12, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 04: Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter in game two of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 04, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Lakers can answer their center need by bringing back this former Laker

Jason Reed

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Jul 11, 2023

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 26 : LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball as Christian Wood #35 of the Dallas Mavericks defends in the first half of the game at American Airlines Center on February 26, 2023 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Why Christian Wood is never going to work on the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Jul 10, 2023

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

Lakers finally learn from past mistakes with latest signed contract

Jason Reed

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Jul 10, 2023

Oct 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) holds up four fingers after winning his fourth NBA championship 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

What the NBA In-Season Tournament means for the Lakers

Caleb Crowley

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Jul 9, 2023

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 22: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter 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)

Grade the trade: Lakers outbid Heat for Damian Lillard in proposed deal

Jason Reed

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Jul 9, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Max Christie #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a foul shot against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during the 2023 NBA California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 05, 2023 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Lakers’ previous mistake may hurt Max Christie this season

Jason Reed

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Jul 8, 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)

Grade the trade: Lakers use exception for promising big in proposed deal

Jason Reed

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Jul 6, 2023

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 19: Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Lakers have huge FA advantage thanks to savvy trick on Gabe Vincent deal

Jason Reed

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Jul 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers look down the court during a 108-102 Los Angeles Lakers overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in a play-in tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on April 11, 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 news: LA hires new coach, Summer League results vs Heat, Malik Beasley

Jason Reed

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Jul 4, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 15: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a basket ahead of Jabari Smith Jr. #1 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on March 15, 2023 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)

The Rockets are the unsung heroes of the Lakers’ offseason

Jason Reed

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Jul 3, 2023

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