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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 most underrated players heading into 2017-18

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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 players with the most to prove in 2017-18

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 bold predictions for Lonzo Ball’s rookie season

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Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball is just what they need — the anti-Kobe

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2017 NBA free agency grades: Lakers will keep Tyler Ennis

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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 goals for Kyle Kuzma’s rookie season

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players destined for monster seasons in 2017-18

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Lonzo Ball showed unprecedented value in NBA Summer League

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Kyle Kuzma #0 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers walk off the court after the team's 115-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 takeaways from 2017 NBA Summer League

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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 goals for Josh Hart’s rookie season

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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 goals for Lonzo Ball’s rookie season

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 1: Deron Williams #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on March 1, 2017 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 Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free agent PGs team could still sign

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Lonzo Ball

Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball lives up to hype during NBA Summer League

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 20: Paul George #13 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after making a shot against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 20, 2017 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Imagining Bill Simmons’ star-studded starting lineup

SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 10: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 10, 2017 at Golden 1 Center 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

2017 NBA free agency grades: Los Angeles Lakers to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 17: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Detroit Pistons during the game against the Toronto Raptors at the Palace of Auburn Hills on March 17, 2017 in Auburn Hills, 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 Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 takeaways from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope deal

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 13: Shabazz Muhammad #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 13, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers free agency: 3 realistic players team could still sign

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 23: Magic Johnson, president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers shares a laugh with the media during a press conference on June 23, 2017 at the team training faculity in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 way-too-early bold predictions for 2017-18

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes against Kendall Marshall #17 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 7, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Clippers won 96-93 in overtime. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Reaction to Lonzo Ball’s Summer League debut

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 23: Raymond Felton #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on in the second half of their game against the Utah Jazz in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 23, 2017 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 Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

2017 NBA free agency: 3 bargain bin players Los Angeles Lakers could still sign

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: Rajon Rondo

The Los Angeles Lakers should avoid signing Rajon Rondo

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 13: Derrick Rose #25 of the New York Knicks during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2016 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)

2017 NBA free agency: 3 big names Los Angeles Lakers could still sign