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Russell Westbrook (Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports)

If the Los Angeles Lakers keep Westbrook, “let him cook”

Jeff Mount
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Grading LeBron James’ record extension with the Los Angeles Lakers

Selecting the Los Angeles Lakers’ Mount Rushmore

NBA Trades: 5 targets the Los Angeles Lakers must pursue this offseason

Lebron JamesCredit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Los Angeles Lakers convince LeBron James to stay?

Cal Durrett
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

LeBron James wants to win a championship with or without the Lakers

Loyal Ricks Jr
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Lonnie Walker IVCredit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Why Lonnie Walker is a big gamble for the Los Angeles Lakers

Cal Durrett
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 12: Lonnie Walker IV #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on February 12, 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)

NBA Free Agency: Lonnie Walker IV is perfect for the Los Angeles Lakers

Simon Smith
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2022 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)

NBA Trades: 3 Talen Horton-Tucker trades to help the Los Angeles Lakers

Jack Simone
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on April 08, 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)

NBA Trades: 3-team trade lands Kyrie Irving on LA Clippers

Giovanni Torres
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Myles Turner (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3-team trade lands Myles Turner on Los Angeles Lakers

Jack Simone
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 23 (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

3 Los Angeles Lakers free agent targets with ties to LeBron James

Dalton Sell
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 13 (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

3 Los Angeles Lakers free agent targets with ties to Russell Westbrook

Dalton Sell
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LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers wait during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 2 trades and 3 moves to help the Los Angeles Lakers on both ends

Peter O'Keefe
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 19, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Why Bradley Beal is not the answer to the Los Angeles Lakers’ problems

Jack Simone
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers is introduced before playing against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 19, 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Report: Los Angeles Lakers intend to keep Russell Westbrook

Jack Simone
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers is introduced before playing against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 19, 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Report: Lakers not willing to attach pick in Russell Westbrook trade

Jack Simone
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 08: Acting head coach Darvin Ham of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 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 Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Why Darvin Ham is the favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers job

Jack Simone
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Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) sits on the bench before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Shannon Sharpe provides delusional take on Russell Westbrook trade

Sravan Gannavarapu
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors gestures from the bench in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on December 29, 2013 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 Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Mark Jackson might be the best option for the Los Angeles Lakers

Jack Simone
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15 (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

5 roster moves the Los Angeles Lakers must make this offseason

Dalton Sell
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 28 (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

2 Russell Westbrook trades for Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets

Dalton Sell
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Jan 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 players the Los Angeles Lakers must target in a Russell Westbrook trade

Dalton Sell
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 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)

Top 3 Russell Westbrook trade ideas for this offseason

Jack Simone
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 06: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors argues a call during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 06, 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)

Nick Nurse would be foolish to join the Los Angeles Lakers

Jack Simone
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers walk off the court following the NBA game at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 121-110. 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)

Will the Los Angeles Lakers blow it up this offseason?

Maison Maerz
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Russell Westbrook #0, LeBron James #6 and Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers check on teammate Anthony Davis #3 after an injury in the second 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)

5 offseason moves the Los Angeles Lakers need to make

Holden Walter-Warner
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 01: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the closing seconds of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on April 1, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The Pelicans won 114-111. 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)

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are eliminated, blame everyone

Sravan Gannavarapu
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