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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 15: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball while being guarded by Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Fiserv Forum on May 15, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Daniel/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Trading for Kyle Lowry would be atrocious

Los Angeles Lakers: Trading for Bradley Beal is the best-case scenario

Los Angeles Lakers: Not trading the fourth overall pick would be a failure

Los Angeles Lakers: Let’s slow down on the LeBron to New Orleans talk

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 27: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks to the bench while playing the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center on November 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Teams that should be interested in the fourth pick

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 04: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the second quarter during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on May 4, 2019 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Unfortunately, trading for Chris Paul makes sense

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands for the National Anthem prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 25, 2018 in Oakland, 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: Point guards that can replace Lonzo Ball if traded

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Orlando Magic watches as his team takes on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Daniel/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: For once, Lakers don’t miss with Frank Vogel

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on October 31, 2018 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: What is the best-case scenario this offseason?

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Executive VP of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss attends the Kobe Bryant hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theater on February 19, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Chaos is truly what is in charge

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up to shoot and gets fouled by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of their NBA Basketball game at ORACLE Arena on December 25, 2018 in Oakland, 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: The only returns worth trading LeBron James for

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Assistant coach Becky Hammon (C) of the San Antonio Spurs sits alongside head coach Gregg Popovich (R)during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 14, 2018 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: The head coach that should be hired but won’t be

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors warms up shooting prior to playing the Houston Rockets in Game One of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 28, 2019 in Oakland, 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 should throw the bank at Klay Thompson this summer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on April 04, 2019 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 Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Star players to avoid signing this offseason

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: LeBron James #23 speaks with Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton during the second half of the game against the Washington Wizards at Staples Center on March 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: How former Laker players fare as head coach

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the second quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 18, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The perfect cheap signing to make this offseason is…

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 17: Head Coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on in the second half of the NBA season opener against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ty Lue is not a bad hire for head coach

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Role playing trade targets that fit alongside LeBron

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after a dunk against the Utah Jazz late in the fourth quarter at Staples Center on April 07, 2019 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 Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Three centers to know for the 2019 NBA Draft

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 25: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Golden State Warriors during their game at Spectrum Center on February 25, 2019 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Plan B options that are better than Kemba Walker

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: Juwan Howard #5 of the Miami Heat celebrates with LeBron James #6 late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Juwan Howard would be the perfect hire for LeBron

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 20, 2019 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: J.J. Redick would be perfect for the Lakers

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 08: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 08, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors defeated the Suns 117-107. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: DeMarcus Cousins worth the gamble at the right price

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers pauses on the court during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on November 21, 2018 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Each infinity stone’s Laker counterpart

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits to enter the game during a 123-120 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on January 31, 2019 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Moves to make to gain LeBron’s trust

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Magic Johnson reacts as he speaks to the press resigning as Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on April 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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.

Los Angeles Lakers: Magic Johnson resigning was best for all parties

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a timeout in the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 05, 2019 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 Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers have a massive disadvantage for success

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Lonzo Ball #2, Kyle Kuzma #0 and Josh Hart #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers joke during a 114-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on November 30, 2018 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Upon reflection, the Lakers have drafted great