Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play with teammate LeBron James #6 during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 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)

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19 (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

3 potential buyout targets for the Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 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)

NBA Rumors: Lakers declined Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first 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)

Was Anthony Davis snubbed from the 2022 NBA All-Star Game?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on after dunking the ball during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 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)

LeBron James is quietly having a historical season for the Lakers

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 Lakers

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on November 19, 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)

NBA Trades: Marcus Smart is the perfect trade target for the Lakers

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12 (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 trades to save the Los Angeles Lakers season

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 15: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on December 15, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 2 blockbuster Russell Westbrook for John Wall trades

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets sits on the bench during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on October 22, 2021 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: The pros and cons of a John Wall trade for the Lakers

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 15: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on January 15, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers NBA Rumors: Rockets would trade John Wall for Russell Westbrook

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 25 (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 5 rumored Los Angeles Lakers trade targets

Dec 23, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (35) drives to the basket while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Trades: Lakers should target Christian Wood instead of Myles Turner

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 21 (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: Los Angeles Lakers should NOT target Jerami Grant

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers calls a play during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 28, 2021 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers showed interest in trading Russell Westbrook

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a three pointer by Carmelo Anthony #7, putting him ahead of Moses Malone on the NBA's all-time scoring list, during the second half in a 121-118 Lakers win over the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on October 24, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Breaking down Los Angeles Lakers’ trade assets, untouchables, and more

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches his shot during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Stanley Johnson saved his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 2 blockbuster Anthony Davis trades to fix the Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 12: LeBron James #6 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the basketball court together during the second half of a preseason basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on October 12, 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)

Could the Los Angeles Lakers actually miss the playoffs?

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 09: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 09, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 2 crazy blockbuster Russell Westbrook trades

Dec 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Trades: 3 Lakers trade targets after Anthony Davis’ injury

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 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)

Why Isaiah Thomas should start over Russell Westbrook for the Lakers

Nov 24, 2021: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

5 trade targets to help the Los Angeles Lakers chase a championship

Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook (0) and forward LeBron James (6) walk to the bench during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook’s fouling is costing the Lakers

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 24: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakersl against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 24, 2021 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) (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Why LeBron James will no longer miss time due to COVID