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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

NBA Rumors: Controversial Lakers trade is off the table

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Aug 7, 2023

NBA Rumors: Prominent Lakers player may kill Christian Wood signing

Jason Reed

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Jul 24, 2023

NBA Rumors: Lakers’ interest in washed FA produces sickening Deja Vu

Jason Reed

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Jul 21, 2023

NBA Rumors: LeBron James’ reported interest spells doom for Lakers

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Jul 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Dave McMenamin (L) and Rob Pelinka attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on November 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: LA’s free-agent center targets will make fans grimace

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Jul 11, 2023

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)

NBA Rumors: Lakers nearly pulled off unique trade with West foe

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Jul 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 22: Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with the Western Conference Championship Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 22, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Lakers could be stealing key Nuggets player after sweep

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Jun 29, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 27: David Griffin, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans speaks to the media during Media Day at Smoothie King Center on September 27, 2021 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Pelicans shopping excellent trade target for Lakers

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Jun 27, 2023

Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Operations watches players warm up prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Lakers nearly made extremely risky move in 2023 NBA Draft

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Jun 25, 2023

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 25: Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Miami-Dade Arena on March 25, 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)

NBA Rumors: Ranking Lakers’ rumored trade targets for 17th pick

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Jun 22, 2023

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)

NBA Rumors: Dream Lakers draft trade emerges with Brooklyn Nets

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Jun 21, 2023

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)

Lakers rumors: LA could trade 17th pick in disastrous way

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Jun 19, 2023

May 10, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the first quarter in game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs conference semifinals round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Why the Lakers are a real possibility for Draymond Green

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Jun 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts with LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a fall in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on December 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

NBA trade rumors: Lakers could trade for Bradley Beal with this package

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Jun 14, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2022 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

NBA rumors: Lakers looking to trade 17th pick for specific return

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Jun 14, 2023

Darvin Ham and Rob Pelinka, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Door is now open for Lakers to make another Russell Westbrook-like trade

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Jun 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: A perfect Lakers trade package to land Chris Paul

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Jun 12, 2023

Tim Hardaway Jr., Dallas Mavericks and LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images

Grade the Trade: Lakers fleece Mavericks in LeBron trade proposal

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Jun 11, 2023

Chris Paul, Houston Rockets and Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

Kyrie vs CP3: Which star point guard should the Lakers sign?

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Jun 10, 2023

Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks and Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

3 young stars to trade Anthony Davis for if LeBron James leaves Lakers

Josh Cornelissen

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Jun 8, 2023

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 26 : Josh Green #8 of the Dallas Mavericks passes the ball around Mo Bamba #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers 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)

4 Mavericks players the Lakers have to demand in any LeBron trade

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Jun 6, 2023

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 26 : LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks 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)

LeBron James-Kyrie Irving rumor is pure comedy for Lakers fans

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Jun 5, 2023

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 16: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)

D’Angelo Russell/Lakers split coming after latest offseason rumors

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May 28, 2023

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 21: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NBA rumors: Lakers weighing insane Trae Young trade in offseason

Mike Luciano

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May 25, 2023

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and guard D'Angelo Russell (1) react with guard Austin Reaves. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumored plans for key free agents will get fans excited for 2023-24 season

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May 22, 2023

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns following the NBA game at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 121-110. 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)

NBA Rumors: Lakers trade packages to land Suns’ Chris Paul

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May 12, 2023

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 02: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after he was charged with a foul against Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks in the final seconds of overtime at State Farm Arena on April 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Lakers’ true feelings about Kyrie Irving revealed

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May 1, 2023

Feb 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (12) collides with New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) while playing for te ball during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Lakers now have perfect Mo Bamba trade this summer

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Apr 27, 2023

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