Los Angeles Lakers

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on before the game against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Trades that open with a top-four pick

Los Angeles Lakers: Pros and cons of pursuing DeMarcus Cousins

Los Angeles Lakers: Three prospects to target after tanking

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Jimmy Butler will be a Laker

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 3: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors after missing a foul shot against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on January 3, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers rumors: Why Kawhi Leonard will never be a Laker

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 29: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks in front of Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on January 29, 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: Three offseason strategies without Anthony Davis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with JaVale McGee #7 after passing Michael Jordan and moving to #4 on the NBA's all-time scoring list during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on March 06, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Expiring players the Lakers should re-sign

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Staples Center on February 27, 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: Brandon Ingram shut down, season review

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on March 06, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The two superstar plan this offseason is clear

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: How high can LA go in the draft order?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why it is time to shut down key players

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on March 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-105. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: How missing the playoffs would affect the offseason

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers is fouled by Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at Staples Center on February 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: A month later and the Ivica Zubac trade was awful

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles as Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends during the first half of a game at Staples Center on January 13, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball is the biggest winner of this season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Staples Center on February 27, 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: Next five games will determine playoffs fate

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a made basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Staples Center on February 27, 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: Beating the Bucks could start a serious run

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers directs the defense during a 124-115 loss to the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron’s effort shouldn’t be surprising

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 21: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his layup during a 111-106 win over the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on February 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why it is not time to panic just yet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles toward James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Staples Center on February 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James’ comments are what this team needs

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Draymond Green is never coming to LA

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers backs in on James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during a 111-106 Laker win at Staples Center on February 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers proved they are scary at full strength

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans talk after the game between the Celtics and Pelicans at TD Garden on December 10, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: If Anthony Davis comes so will Kyrie Irving

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks toward the bench 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: Three bold predictions for the second half

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Team LeBron warms up before the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Plan B trade options if LA doesn’t land Anthony Davis

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on before the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 07, 2019 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: Why LA shouldn’t worry about missing the playoffs

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a game against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center on October 19, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Dell Demps being fired is great for the Lakers

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 27: Former New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony attends the game between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2019 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The positive impacts Carmelo could have

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 27: Former New York Knicks player Carmelo Anthony waves to the fans in the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2019 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Should the team wait or just sign Carmelo?