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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 03, 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)

Lakers could significantly improve from THT with this rumored trade target

Jerry Trotta

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Jun 30, 2022

Lakers can now offer this perfect Russell Westbrook trade to the Spurs

Jason Reed

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Jun 29, 2022

4 teams desperate enough to help Lakers trade Russell Westbrook

Nick Halden

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Jun 29, 2022

The dream starting 5 the Lakers lost after getting ditched by Kyrie Irving

Jason Reed

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Jun 28, 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).

Kyrie Irving drags along LeBron James and the Lakers only to pass on LA

Jason Reed

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Jun 27, 2022

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash talks with Kyrie Irving #11 during the third quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 20, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving might end up taking a massive pay cut to join the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Jun 27, 2022

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers sits courtside before Game Five of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 01, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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)

Lakers interested in signing former trade target with buyout looming

Jason Reed

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Jun 27, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 05, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 118-105. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Lakers: Potential 3rd team for a Kyrie Irving trade no longer makes sense

Jason Reed

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Jun 27, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 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 trade THT for this former Laker who is now being shopped

Jason Reed

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Jun 26, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center on March 29, 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. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Detroit Pistons 130-123. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

A realistic Kyrie Irving trade package the Lakers should offer ASAP

Jason Reed

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Jun 25, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 06, 2022 in New York City. The Nets won 110-98. 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)

Knicks’ reported desire to overpay this PG may land Kyrie Irving on Lakers

Jason Reed

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Jun 25, 2022

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on January 23, 2022 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

3 Los Angeles Lakers who could still be traded this offseason

Nick Halden

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Jun 25, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 31: Nicolas Batum #33 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 31, 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 rumors: Nicolas Batum could be perfect cheap veteran FA target

Jerry Trotta

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Jun 23, 2022

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 20, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

3 teams the Los Angeles Lakers can loop into a Kyrie Irving trade

Jason Reed

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Jun 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets on the bench prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 29, 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 Kavin Mistry/Getty Images)

3 reasons why a Kyrie Irving trade is a no-brainer for the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Jun 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 10, 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)

How the Los Angeles Lakers can loop in the Hornets in a Kyrie Irving deal

Jason Reed

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Jun 21, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center on March 29, 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. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Detroit Pistons 130-123. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 teams who are threats to trade for Kyrie Irving

Jason Reed

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Jun 21, 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)

A superstar-filled 3-team trade to get Kyrie Irving on the Los Angeles Lakers

Jason Reed

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Jun 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 23: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 23, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The only way the Lakers could actually trade for Bradley Beal

Jason Reed

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Jun 18, 2022

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 28: Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors puts up a shot over Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round at Scotiabank Arena on April 28, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Lakers don’t have nearly enough to trade for Gary Trent Jr.

Jason Reed

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Jun 16, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Danny Green #14 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers 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)

Recent Danny Green rumors could lead to a Lakers reunion

Jason Reed

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Jun 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers should definitely trade Talen Horton-Tucker

Jason Reed

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May 31, 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)

What would need to happen for the Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving

Jason Reed

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May 26, 2022

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 11: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena on December 11, 2021 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

3 reasons why Zach LaVine joining the Lakers is likely

Jason Reed

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May 24, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets walks in the visitor entrance before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

A 3-team trade that solves the prime issues for both the Lakers and Nets

Jason Reed

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May 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls shoots a three-point basket against Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Staples Center on November 15, 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. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

3 things that must happen for the Lakers to acquire Zach LaVine

Jason Reed

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May 19, 2022

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 20: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls takes a three point shot in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 20, 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Zach LaVine Lakers rumors were never actually reported

Jason Reed

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May 4, 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)

Lakers: Pacers would never say yes to this Russell Westbrook trade idea

Jason Reed

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May 3, 2022

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