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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards looks to pass in front of Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Capital One Arena on April 28, 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 Smith/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why they should not trade for Russell Westbrook

Los Angeles Lakers: Pros and cons of rumored Russell Westbrook trade

Los Angeles Lakers: Should they pursue DeMar DeRozan?

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 sharpshooting free agents to pair with LeBron James

Jan 20, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) guards Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Why they should replace Dennis Schroder with Kemba Walker

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Los Angeles Lakers: 4 impending free agents likeliest to return next season

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts on the bench during the second half in 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)

NBA Playoff Obituary: The lost Los Angeles Lakers season

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons they lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs

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Lakers: How much does LeBron have left in tank for Game 6?

May 25, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during game two of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: 3 reasons LeBron James can win his 5th championship in 2020-21

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 stars in NBA play-in win over Warriors

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 goals leading into the NBA playoffs

May 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gets a rebound in front of guard Ben McLemore (7) against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: 3 roadblocks for LeBron James’ 5th NBA title

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players that could earn a big payday in the playoffs

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Lakers: The mid-range has not been kind to LeBron and Davis

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts end of the game after losing to the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on April 30, 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)

Should the Los Angeles Lakers panic over their playoff situation?

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 26: Injured player LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is seen on the court 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)

LeBron James’ criticism of NBA Play-In game comes across as hypocritical

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center on March 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 Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Lakers News: LeBron James’s return could come Friday night vs. Kings

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons they will not win the 2020-21 NBA title

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons they will win the 2020-21 NBA title

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3 Western Conference first-round matchups we need in the NBA Playoffs

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Marc Gasol #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during introductions before playing the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on December 27, 2020 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 aImages License Agreement. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Marc Gasol’s role is tied to Anthony Davis’ health

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Lakers: Quantifying the value of the LeBron James-Anthony Davis duo

Jan 25, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (3) drives between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and center Montrezl Harrell (15) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers report: Andre Drummond plans to sign

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers slam dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 15, 2021 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers need Montrezl Harrell now more than ever

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Los Angeles Lakers: Is LeBron James the MVP so far?

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Los Angeles Lakers: Pass or pursue on three rumored trade targets

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Los Angeles Lakers: Is their hot 3-point shooting sustainable?