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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 07: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center on January 07, 2019 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on December 2, 2018 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: Why its okay that LA didn’t land Anthony Davis

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 06: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul call during the second half of a NBA preseason game against the LA Clippers at Honda Center on October 6, 2018 in Anaheim, 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: Why trading Ivica Zubac isn’t as bad as it seems

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles 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)

Lakers Rumors: Last minute trade deadline options

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 09: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center on January 09, 2019 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis is worth four first-round picks

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 24: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers calls out a play as he dribbles during a 120-105 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on January 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Trading Rajon Rondo would be a mistake

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 09: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on January 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Pacers 135-108. 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)

The Los Angeles Lakers are really going to get Kyrie Irving, aren’t they?

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 10, 2018 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: The trade to make for Marc Gasol

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic looks to make a pass against Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers during the game at Amway Center on December 07, 2018 in Orlando, 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 Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Nikola Vucevic can be the difference for a Finals push

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 09: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on January 09, 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: How Kyrie Irving can be the team’s third superstar

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers argues an out of bounds call with referee Ken Mauer #41 during a 119-112 New York Knicks win at Staples Center on January 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The three things we’ve learned with LeBron James out

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench after he was hurt against the Golden State Warriors during the second 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 will be fine without LeBron James for another week

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 14: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 14, 2018 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: No reason to boo Paul George in LA

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ivica Zubac’s surge shows LeBron’s magic, not Zubac

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles out of a double team in front of LeBron James #23 and Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 114-103 Laker win 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: Dallas Mavericks are a good trade partner

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in front of Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans after a 112-104 Laker win at Staples Center on December 21, 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: Win over Warriors accelerates Anthony Davis trade

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers leans over in pain after he was hurt against the Golden State Warriors during the second 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 will prove without LeBron that they are contenders

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: LeBron James #23 and Lance Stephenson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after James made a shot against the Golden State Warriors and was fouled during their preseason game 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: Five keys for Christmas match up in Golden State

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers palms the ball before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on December 21, 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 will prove to be real title contenders on Christmas

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his foul during a 112-104 Laker win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on December 21, 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: Ivica Zubac’s impressive night helps an Anthony Davis trade

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans slaps hands with Julius Randle #30 after scoring his 10,000 career point in the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers 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: Why letting Julius Randle walk was a mistake

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after his score was not allowed due to a Laker foul 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: The man to target with Trevor Ariza not coming to LA

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers argues a call with referee Jason Phillips #23 during the first quarter of the game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Three players to target starting Dec. 15

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: LeBron James #23, Kyle Kuzma #0 and Kyle Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during a 104-96 win over the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center on November 29, 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: Why LA should trade Kyle Kuzma over Lonzo Ball

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes his home debut with Brandon Ingram #14 and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looking on against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on October 20, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: A trade with the Pelicans and Magic that works