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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks at the crowd after he blocked a shot by LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of the game at Staples Center on December 25, 2019 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why signing Patrick Beverley won’t happen

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Aug 20, 2021

Lakers Rumors: James Ennis’ Twitter activity hints at potential signing

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Aug 19, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers: Damian Lillard’s cryptic tweet means nothing

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Aug 13, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers: A Dennis Schroder sign-and-trade isn’t happening

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Aug 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 26: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball against Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on April 26, 2021 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers definitely aren’t signing DeMar DeRozan

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Jul 31, 2021

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 26: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 26, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why the Lakers aren’t trading for Buddy Hield

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Jul 30, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards guards LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Staples Center on February 22, 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)

Lakers rumors: LA close to adding Russell Westbrook in bombshell trade

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Jul 29, 2021

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 25: Landry Shamet #20 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball during the second half of Game Two of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on May 25, 2021 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 rumors: Landry Shamet would be a horrible trade addition

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Jul 29, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball up court against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on April 14, 2021 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers rumors: Ranking the rumored targets by likelihood

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Jul 28, 2021

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 18: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half of a game in the play-in tournament against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on May 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 ways Russell Westbrook would help the Lakers

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Jul 27, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: DeMar DeRozan (L) #35 and Kyle Lowry #43 of the United States attend a practice session at the 2018 USA Basketball Men's National Team minicamp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: How to trade for DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry

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Jul 26, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers high-fives Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 after the game against the Miami Heat at Staples Center on February 20, 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 potential trade returns for Kyle Kuzma and KCP

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Jul 26, 2021

March 24, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Reports claim Lakers interest in a deal for Buddy Hield

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Jul 26, 2021

Jan 12, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) comes down with a rebound against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) at Scotiabank Arena. San Antonio defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Reality of signing Kyle Lowry and DeMar Derozan

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Jul 24, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes during a 115-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Staples Center on January 18, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Dennis Schroder trade packages with Knicks and Bulls

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Jul 15, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a basket against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on April 02, 2021 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 trade destinations that could maximize Kyle Kuzma

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Jul 14, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 26: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives with the ball against the Boston Celtics during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 26, 2020 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)

Lakers rumors: 3 potential trade packages for Lonzo Ball

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Jul 14, 2021

Jan 25, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumors: Reasons for and against trading for Collin Sexton

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Jul 13, 2021

Jun 14, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) dunks over Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) in the first quarter during game four in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Reasons why the Lakers should ignore Ben Simmons

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Jul 4, 2021

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is seen on the sideline during a game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on April 26, 2021 in Orlando, 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 Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: Is Frank Vogel’s job security still stable?

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Jun 18, 2021

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 Rumors: Possible high-profile buyout candidates this summer

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Jun 15, 2021

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers runs up the court against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on April 26, 2021 in Orlando, 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 Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 potential trade packages for Kyle Kuzma

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Jun 12, 2021

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 30: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics drives towards the basket past Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at TD Garden on January 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 reasons why a Kemba Walker trade could happen

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Jun 10, 2021

June 24, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NBA former player Magic Johnson poses with his lifetime achievement award at the 2019 NBA Awards show at Barker Hanger. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Magic Johnson doesn’t think Dennis Schroder is a Laker

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Jun 6, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Ben McLemore #16 of the Houston Rockets during the second quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 08, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ben McLemore is the perfect plan B target

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Apr 6, 2021

Mar 28, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) makes pass to Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Could Marc Gasol be headed for a buyout?

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Apr 1, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Orlando Magic reacts after getting called for a foul against Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of the game at Staples Center on March 28, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Otto Porter Jr. would be the final touch to win the title

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Mar 29, 2021

Feb 19, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (3) sits on the bench before a game against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: What Andre Drummond can realistically offer the Lakers

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Mar 28, 2021

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