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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers media day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 26, 2022 in El Segundo, 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)

Latest Lakers trade rumor opens door for midseason Westbrook deal

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Sep 27, 2022

Previous Lakers trade report will undoubtedly frustrate fans

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Sep 23, 2022

Don’t be excited — Lakers trade rumors involving Spurs are nothing new

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Sep 23, 2022

Shams throws a curveball in Lakers-Pacers trade rumors

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Sep 22, 2022

Mar 27, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) warms up before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers could make this 3-team trade after signing Dennis Schroder

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Sep 17, 2022

Nov 24, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball over Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why Lakers will trade Westbrook to Pacers after Schroder deal

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Sep 17, 2022

Jan 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) sits on the court after falling during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Latest Lakers rumor showcases how desperate Russell Westbrook is

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Sep 9, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 02: Cam Reddish #21 of the New York Knicks looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 2, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 123-108. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

2 ways the Los Angeles Lakers can trade for Cam Reddish

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Sep 4, 2022

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 17: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on November 17, 2021 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

A disaster trade with the Knicks and Jazz the Lakers must avoid at all costs

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Aug 29, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 14: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts to a play during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 14, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

3 trades the Lakers can make around Donovan Mitchell with Knicks, Jazz

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Aug 29, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 05: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz celebrates a win in overtime during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 05, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

A 4-team trade package the Lakers should facilitate after Durant news

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Aug 24, 2022

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

2 new trade targets for Lakers emerge after Kevin Durant news

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Aug 23, 2022

Mar 15, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) passes the ball against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

2 trade alternatives for the Lakers with Kyrie Irving officially off the table

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Aug 23, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers with Sean Marks before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 23, 2020 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

Trading with Indiana could help Lakers eventually get Kyrie Irving

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Aug 22, 2022

Mar 29, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts to guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Pistons 130-123. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Latest Kevin Durant rumor is bittersweet for Lakers, Kyrie Irving

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Aug 22, 2022

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz shoots the ball against Jalen Brunson #13 of the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter of Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 16, 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

3-point specialists that the Lakers can trade for before the season begins

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Aug 19, 2022

Apr 12, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers simply cannot meet Nets’ new demands for a Kyrie Irving trade

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Aug 19, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 23, 2020 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Proposed 4-team trade sees Lakers form unstoppable big 3

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Aug 18, 2022

Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on during warm up for the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA insider foreshadows what trade the Lakers will end up making

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Aug 18, 2022

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 26: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets runs down court during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 26, 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 John Fisher/Getty Images)

Latest Kyrie Irving report is gut-wrenching for the Los Angeles Lakers

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Aug 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 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. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Patrick Beverley adds to Lakers speculation with cryptic tweet

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Aug 16, 2022

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 08: (L-R) Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates with Kevin Durant #7 during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 08, 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Latest Kevin Durant report is music to Lakers’ ears for Kyrie Irving pursuit

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Aug 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Mike Conley #11 of the Utah Jazz and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers hug after the game at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Lakers could offer this Russell Westbrook trade to Jazz after latest rumors

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Aug 1, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers exchange words in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Pros and cons of the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Julius Randle

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Jul 31, 2022

Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) stares down Boston Celtics fans heckling from the stands before the start of the first round against the Boston Celtics for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ backup plan for Kyrie Irving is reportedly now off the table

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Jul 22, 2022

Apr 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks towards an official after a call in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: NBA insider insinuates that Kyrie Irving is off the trade market

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Jul 22, 2022

Mar 28, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) celebrates a made basket in the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 trade packages to land Buddy Hield

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Jul 21, 2022

Jan 23, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka sits court side prior to the game between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

How the Lakers can trade for Kyrie Irving, Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon

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Jul 20, 2022

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