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SAN ANTONIO,TX - NOVEMBER 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers hugs DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs at the end of the game at AT&T Center on November 03, 2019 in San Antonio, 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

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Mar 27, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) talks to two referees in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won, 116-108. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers blow 23-point lead to Pelicans, give new meaning to embarrassing

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 03: Head coach Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 03, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Quin Snyder could be next Los Angeles Lakers head coach

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: LeBron James #6 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers walk back to the court after a timeout during a 111-104 Indiana Pacers win at Crypto.com Arena on January 19, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers need to build through NBA Draft

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 11, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

How does this Lakers season affect LeBron James’ legacy?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a break in action against the LA Clippers in the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers apparently need 50 from LeBron James nightly

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The New Orleans Pelicans won 123-95. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook criticism has officially gone too far

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12 (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

3 burning questions for the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Javonte Green #24 and Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Staples Center on November 15, 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 need to put Russell Westbrook in Javonte Green role

Mar 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Stanley Johnson (14) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Reggie Jackson may have just ended the Los Angeles Lakers season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul called on teammate Talen Horton-Tucker #5 during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 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)

LeBron James and Lakers in danger of missing the play-in

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers could lose LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the same time

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)

Los Angeles Lakers get booed in embarrassing loss to Pelicans

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Russell Westbrook #0 and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers discuss a play during the first 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)

The Los Angeles Lakers are still the most feared team in the West

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)

The Los Angeles Lakers need to play small ball moving forward

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 11: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on in a NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 11, 2019 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)

5 free agents to help save the Los Angeles Lakers season

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)

Anthony Davis ankle injury could mean the end of the Lakers’ season

Russell Westbrook (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook is not to blame for the Lakers struggles

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