Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: (L-R) Earvin 'Magic' Johnson addresses the crowd before Kobe Bryant has his #8 and #24 Los Angeles Lakers jerseys retired at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 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: Why a trade should not be made until next offseason

Los Angeles Lakers: What to expect from Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk this year

Los Angeles Lakers: If anyone is traded it is bound to be Brandon Ingram

Los Angeles Lakers: Three midseason trades to get rid of Luol Deng

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 26: Nerlens Noel #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during media day on September 26, 2016 in Camden, New Jersey. 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: Three better free agents that should’ve been signed

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Rob Pelinka, General Manager of Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day September 25, 2017, in El Segundo, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: There is only one player worth trading for this season

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers embrace during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 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)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers are better than you think

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Head coach Tyronn Lue (L) of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League between the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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: The off-court impact of LeBron James

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: LeBron James (R) of the Los Angeles Lakers hugs Josh Hart #5 of the Lakers after he played in a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League against the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Pistons 101-78. 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)

Predicting the Los Angeles Lakers record against each team in 2018-19

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts with Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a game at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Most entertaining games of the 2018-2019 season

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 04: Lance Stephenson #6 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates during the 108-90 win over the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 4, 2017 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: What JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson bring

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 20: Lance Stephenson #6 of the Indiana Pacers reacts in the fourth quarter of Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 20, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 119-114 to take a 3-0 lead in the series. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Bold predictions for Lance Stephenson next season

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 17: Rajon Rondo #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against Ed Davis #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on April 17, 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 Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Three bold predictions for Rajon Rondo next season

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Los Angeles Lakers: Three bold predictions for Kyle Kuzma next season

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 08: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 8, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Bold predictions for Brandon Ingram next season

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a shot in front of Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during a 127-123 Warriors win in ovetime at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Three bold predictions for Josh Hart next season

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 23: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts to strip the ball from Ed Davis #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of a game at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 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: Three bold predictions for Lonzo Ball next season

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 05: Head coach Luke Walton talks with Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center on January 5, 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: The three players that will win awards next season

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers jokes with Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the bench during the first half at Staples Center on January 15, 2015 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 condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James’ best games at the Staples Center

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets has his shot blocked by Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat at the Pepsi Center on November 3, 2017 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: A deadline trade for a center is in play

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 03: Jahlil Okafor (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Jahlil Okafor is still a risk worth taking

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Head coach Tyronn Lue (L) of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League between the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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)

Why the Los Angeles Lakers are guaranteed a title within two years

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Kyle Kuzma (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Kyle Kuzma will win the Sixth Man of the Year

LEXINGTON, KY - AUGUST 06: Rajon Rondo waves to the crowd after being introduced at center court during week seven of the BIG3 three on three basketball league at Rupp Arena on August 6, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking every post-LeBron James signing of the offseason

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers signals as he is guarded by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during a 127-123 Warriors win in overtime at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Three reasons why Lonzo Ball is better than you think

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Luke Walton, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during media day September 25, 2017, in El Segundo, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Questions that must be answered before the season

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Thomas Bryant (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The biggest mistake the Lakers made this offseason

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 08: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans complains about a call to Ed Malloy during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 8, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Three early potential trade targets at the deadline