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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

Noted Lakers hater Bill Simmons makes wild Anthony Davis trade claim

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Nov 7, 2022

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

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Nov 3, 2022

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

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

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: General manager Rob Pelinka and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers pose with Westbrook's jersey during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Previous Lakers trade report will undoubtedly frustrate fans

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Sep 23, 2022

Mar 11, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Richardson (7) talks with official Gediminas Petraitis (50) during the second half against the Utah Jazz AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

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

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Sep 23, 2022

Feb 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. The Clippers won 111-110. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

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

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