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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

What a Lakers-Pacers trade around Russell Westbrook looks like

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Jul 10, 2022

Lakers: 2 possible Kyrie Irving trade packages involving the Spurs

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Jul 9, 2022

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

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

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Jun 30, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 13: Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during the first quarter of the 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament at Smoothie King Center on April 13, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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

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Jun 29, 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

4 teams desperate enough to help Lakers trade Russell Westbrook

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Jun 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates during the game 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)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Jun 22, 2022

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