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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

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

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Aug 1, 2022

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

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Jul 31, 2022

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

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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers chases after the ball in the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

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

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Jul 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers react 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)

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

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Jul 18, 2022

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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

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