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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Barclays Center on October 25, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 104-90. 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)

Latest Kevin Durant rumors might accelerate Lakers trade for Kyrie Irving

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Jul 19, 2022

A realistic Russell Westbrook trade with the Knicks the Lakers can offer

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Jul 19, 2022

2 trades the Los Angeles Lakers can make to rebuild starting 5

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Jul 18, 2022

Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves could be moved in a potential trade

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Jul 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 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 can dump Russell Westbrook to Utah Jazz with this trade package

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Jul 18, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second half of the Eastern Conference 2022 Play-In Tournament against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on April 12, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 115-108. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Lakers will undoubtedly pull off a Kyrie Irving trade

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Jul 17, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on April 10, 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)

Ranking 3 possible Kyrie Irving trades for the Los Angeles Lakers

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Jul 15, 2022

Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumors: Western rival closest to land Russell Westbrook in trade

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Jul 15, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Isaiah Joe #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 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)

Lakers potentially looking to trade THT for this All-Defensive guard

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Jul 13, 2022

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles downcourt against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Lakers might be able to add Kyrie Irving without even trading for him

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Jul 13, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in action during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 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)

Lakers-Kyrie Irving trade is more likely after Donovan Mitchell rumors

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Jul 13, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets look on in the final seconds of their 109-103 loss against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 23, 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 Al Bello/Getty Images).

How Lakers can bring Kyrie and Turner to LA in a Durant-Suns trade

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Jul 12, 2022

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks after being introduced by general manager Rob Pelinka at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ roster decisions indicate a Kyrie Irving trade will absolutely happen

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Jul 11, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 24: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on April 24, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Deandre Ayton sign-and-trade may signal that Kyrie Irving to Lakers is near

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Jul 11, 2022

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 09: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles baseline on Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center on March 09, 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Lakers trading for this rumored target would be an absolute disaster

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Jul 10, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 24: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 24, 2021 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

What a Lakers-Pacers trade around Russell Westbrook looks like

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Jul 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 23: Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs argues a call after a timeout as Keita Bates-Diop #31 leaves the court during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 23, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers: 2 possible Kyrie Irving trade packages involving the Spurs

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Jul 9, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 30: Tyrese Haliburton #0 and Buddy Hield #24 of the Indiana Pacers celebrate in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 30, 2022 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Lakers’ potential backup plans for Kyrie Irving revealed and they’re bad

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Jul 9, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against the Milwaukee Bucks during their game at Barclays Center on March 31, 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)

4 players that could be included in a Lakers Kyrie Irving trade

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Jul 6, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on January 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nets 136-125. 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)

Shifting Lakers title odds signal a Kyrie Irving trade is near

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Jul 6, 2022

Apr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Kyrie Irving trade might be around the corner after Nets signings

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Jul 5, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 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: 3 Talen Horton-Tucker trades that now make perfect sense

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Jul 5, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 27: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on March 27, 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. Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 119-110. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Lakers would be foolish to let this small hurdle stop a Kyrie Irving trade

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Jul 3, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 29: Joe Tsai, Executive Vice Chairman, Alibaba Group, participates in a panel discussion during the annual Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images)

Nets owner’s described desires scream for Lakers’ Russell Westbrook

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Jul 2, 2022

Apr 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) takes a three point shot over Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers won’t trade for Kevin Durant

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Jul 2, 2022

Apr 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks up at the scoreboard in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

3 nightmare Kevin Durant teams for the Los Angeles Lakers

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Jul 2, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets talk during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center on March 31, 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)

What a Lakers trade would look like for both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant

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Jul 1, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Kevin Durant #7 reacts with Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets after the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on April 08, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 118-107. 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)

Kyrie Irving trade now a no-brainer for Lakers after Kevin Durant bombshell

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Jun 30, 2022

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