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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The cost of trading for Jimmy Butler

Los Angeles Lakers must avoid trading for Jimmy Butler

Los Angeles Lakers: Andrew Bynum is a perfect experiment

Los Angeles Lakers: Three realistic goals for 2018-2019

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Los Angeles Lakers: Two improvements Lonzo Ball has to make

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers foul Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball is still the best sophomore point guard

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 03: JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The understated importance of JaVale McGee

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 08: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the side of the court during player introductions before their game against the Golden State Warriors in 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: The two ways to trade for Anthony Davis

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Los Angeles Lakers: Who should start at shooting guard?

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 23: Magic Johnson, president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during a press conference on June 23, 2017 at the team training faculity in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Grading every move of Magic Johnson’s tenure

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 03: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors defends against LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 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: Sorry, Kevin Durant will never be a Laker

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 03: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at AT&T Center on May 3, 2017 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 Martinez/Getty Images)

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

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Nikola Mirotic #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring a three pointer during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Under the radar free agent targets for 2019

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 03: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 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: Why Klay Thompson is the best target next summer

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 23: Lance Stephenson #6 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after being called for an offensive foul against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs against at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 23, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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: Lance Stephenson shouldn’t get much playing time

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 27: Joakim Noah #13 of the New York Knicks stands during a time out against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 27, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Knicks 92-87. 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: Joakim Noah is a good option for open roster spot

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: Each young players’ most-needed improvement

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 02: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts after a foul is called against him in the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 2, 2017 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: A deal for Nikola Vucevic is worth exploring

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Julius Randle (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The most confusing moves of the offseason

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Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram is the forgotten one of the young core

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Anthony Gill #27 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 94-83. 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: Ivica Zubac will be the surprise star of next season

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Los Angeles Lakers: Which Lakers are among LeBron’s best teammates?

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: LeBron James (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers and his friend Paul Rivera share a laugh as they attend 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 will be the most entertaining team to watch

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: Three biggest questions heading into next season

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Los Angeles Lakers: Kyle Kuzma will emerge as LeBron’s favorite target

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

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 12, 2018 in Tarrytown, New York.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: What to expect from Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk this year

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Brandon Ingram of the Los Angeles Lakers attends 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: If anyone is traded it is bound to be Brandon Ingram