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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Cam Reddish #0 of the New York Knicks watches his shot during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 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)

Building a home run 3-team trade with the Knicks and Lakers

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Dec 9, 2022

Knicks have the best non-Russell Westbrook trade for the Lakers to make

Jason Reed

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Dec 8, 2022

Lakers trade target is back on the market for them to steal

Jason Reed

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Dec 7, 2022

3 big-name Lakers trade targets revealed (but are they realistic?)

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Dec 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after scoring a three-point basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on November 30, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Insider confirms theorized Lakers trade is more than just a theory

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Dec 2, 2022

Nov 28, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (12) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fans will be incredibly disappointed with latest illogical trade rumor

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Nov 30, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts on the sidelines during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena on November 18, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers have very promising trade target thanks to an odd reason

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Nov 25, 2022

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on November 22, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 115-105. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

This potential Lakers trade target is no longer available

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Nov 23, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 7: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks up the court during the second half of their game against the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Arena November 7, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook’s likely next team after the Lakers is revealed

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Nov 22, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers walks to the court before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Big trade on the way? Latest theory from Lakers fans says so

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Nov 16, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 7: Darvin Ham head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives at the locker room before their game against the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Arena November 7, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

Lakers still pushing to acquire a familiar trade target

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Nov 14, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on October 28, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 111-102. 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 must capitalize on latest Russell Westbrook trade rumors

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Nov 12, 2022

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets on the court during the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on November 07, 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 Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

Most likely candidates to be Lakers’ secret Russell Westbrook trade target

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Nov 10, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 7: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers wears a Vote tshirt and laughs with teammate Austin Reaves #15 during warmups before their game against the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Arena November 7, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

Lakers will trade Russell Westbrook if confidential target becomes available

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Nov 9, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Rob Pelinka attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

3 non-Russell Westbrook trades to beef up the Lakers roster

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Nov 9, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 120-117 Lakers overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Noted Lakers hater Bill Simmons makes wild Anthony Davis trade claim

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Nov 7, 2022

Nov 2, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) moves the ball agianst New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) and guard CJ McCollum (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 teams that might start calling the Lakers for a Russell Westbrook trade

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Nov 3, 2022

Oct 26, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Goran Dragic (7) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Myles Turner ignites Westbrook trade rumors with recent Lakers comments

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Oct 31, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets gestures during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on October 12, 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)

How the Lakers can trade for Terry Rozier for just one first-round pick

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Oct 25, 2022

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 10: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts from the bench following a basket during the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center on October 10, 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)

The perfect Terry Rozier-Russell Westbrook trade package for the Lakers

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Oct 24, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts from the bench during the 1st half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 2022 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)

Potential Lakers trade target cryptically adds more fuel to the fire on Twitter

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Oct 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers greets LeBron James #6 prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 2022 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 fans get a timeline of when to expect a Russell Westbrook trade

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Oct 20, 2022

Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) rebounds a ball during the second half of the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Warriors won 121-114. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond Green wants to join the Lakers (per Stephen A. Smith)

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Oct 10, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks with injured LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Chase Center on April 07, 2022 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)

All-NBA guard has wild Draymond Green-Lakers theory

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Oct 7, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on April 08, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Lakers trade with Pacers more likely after latest Kyrie Irving rumor

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Oct 7, 2022

Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Absurd hurdle that may have kept Lakers from trading Russell Westbrook

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Oct 3, 2022

Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

“New” Lakers trade rumors with Pacers is nothing to be excited about

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Oct 1, 2022

Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka speaks during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ free-agent wish list for 2023 is revealed (and it’s interesting)

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Sep 28, 2022

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