Los Angeles Lakers

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: Three free agents LA has no chance of signing

The Los Angeles Lakers were a mess long before LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Lonzo Ball should be untouchable this offseason

Los Angeles Lakers still have the best package for Anthony Davis

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach Luke Walton during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 24, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 131-113. 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: Two traits the new head coach must have

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 16: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 16, 2018 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Let’s be honest, the new head coach doesn’t matter

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Rob Pelinka discuss the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers' season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Magic Johnson’s most overlooked mistake

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles around Los Angeles Lakers defense during the third quarter of the game 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: Trading D’Angelo Russell magically isn’t a mistake

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: The worst moves of Magic Johnson’s tenure

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz during the first half 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: Despite what you think, winning now hurts the team

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half 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: Where each expiring veteran should sign this summer

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 09: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 09, 2019 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why adding Jimmy Butler is better than you think

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during a timeout in 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: Let’s stop overreacting about Kevin Durant

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks for a pass against Jabari Parker #12 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Staples Center on March 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Reaching the Finals next year is possible

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers rebounds past Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of a game at Staples Center on March 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The Ivica Zubac trade gave us an offseason hint

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first 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: Possible three-team trades for a star this offseason

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on at the Wells Fargo Center on November 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking big offseason moves by likelihood

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: LeBron James #23 and the Los Angeles Lakers bench react after a play by Lance Stephenson #6 against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Staples Center on March 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers are doing now what they should have all year long

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first 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 are not as far away from contention as believed

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

Los Angeles Lakers: Players worth trading a first-round pick for

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 and Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game 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: Three positive takeaways from this season

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Earvin "Magic" Johnson arrives at the Lakers' preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Three massive mistakes to avoid this offseason

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: Head Coach Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on 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: Exciting sleeper head coach options

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 10: Wayne Ellington #20 of the Detroit Pistons drives past Ryan Arcidiacono #51 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on March 10, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Role playing free agents to watch this offseason

Los Angeles Lakers: Time for the Buss family to go

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: Biggest things we’ve learned from missing the playoffs

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, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors prepares a fade away jumper in front of Tyson Chandler #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on January 21, 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: Pros and cons of pursuing DeMarcus Cousins