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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2018 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves sits on the bench before their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why a Karl-Anthony Towns trade should happen

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Rajon Rondo #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts against the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter during their game at Barclays Center on February 10, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Six potential free agent targets for depth

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 06: A statue of Los Angeles Lakers' legend Magic Johnson is shown outside of Staples Center before Game Two of the 2010 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers on June 6, 2010 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 22: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over Nick Young #6 of the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on November 22, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J Pat Carter/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Paul George is not worth a max contract

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 7: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the second half of Game 4 of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on May 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 128-93. 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: Does trading for DeMar DeRozan make sense?

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Los Angeles Lakers: Three ways to trade the first-round pick

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: Two 2019 all-stars are already on the roster

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 16: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on from the bench prior to starting the second quarter against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on December 16, 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers should look to trade for Paul George, not sign

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 23: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers grabs a rebound against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why trading for DeAndre Jordan would be genius

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, president of basketball operations 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: Five burning questions that will be answered this offseason

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after hitting the game winning shot to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-103 in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2018 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Building the perfect team around LeBron James in LA

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar arrives for a ceremony to unveil a statue of himself at Staples Center on November 16, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the real basketball GOAT

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 24: DeMarcus Cousins (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

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CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 29: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on late in the fourth quarter while playing the Indiana Pacers in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 29, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 105-101 to win there series. 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: Ranking potential superstar duos for 2018

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 10: Isaiah Thomas #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots as the Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 130-123. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Lakers: Re-signing Isaiah Thomas may be the key to bring in Paul George

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 03: Paul George (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: Why the Lakers are the most intriguing for Paul George

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 25:Jae Crowder #99 of the Utah Jazz tries to block Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game 5 of the Western Conference playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 25, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J Pat Carter/Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors report: Paul George is leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Lakers roundtable: Should Paul George still be a target after the playoffs?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: Head coach Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 7, 2017 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Three trade targets not named Kawhi Leonard

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 14: Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Lakers trade rumors: Why the Kawhi Leonard trade must happen

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Lakers trade rumors: Kawhi, LeBron & Paul George — how it can be done

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 30: Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: Julius Randle (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: Four teams that could compete for Julius Randle

PRIENAI, LITHUANIA - JANUARY 09: LiAngelo Ball of Vytautas Prienai in action during the match between Vytautas Prienai and Zalgiris Kauno on January 9, 2018 in Prienai, Lithuania. (Photo by Alius Koroliovas/Getty Images)

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