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DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 18: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks off the court against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on March 18, 2019 in Dallas, 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a game against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center on October 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The trade to meet New Orleans’ asking price

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 26: Darius Garland of Brentwood Academy attempts a dunk during the 2018 McDonald's All American Game POWERADE Jam Fest at Forbes Arena on March 26, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Don’t expect LA to draft Darius Garland

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Team LeBron reacts against Team Giannis in the first quarter during the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 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: The three-team trade to land Anthony Davis

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 22: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans watches the action against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Looks like a trade might be the only way this summer

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. 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: A look back at the 2009 NBA Finals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball 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: Potential centers to trade the fourth pick for

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 07: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 07, 2019 in Dallas, 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 Brandon Ingram should be the first traded

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets speaks with LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after he was ejected for fighting during the second half of a basketball game 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: Three emergency options that nobody wants to see

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 01: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards defends Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on March 01, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Wizards 107-96. 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: A Kyrie Irving-Bradley Beal backcourt is possible

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: A general view of the final shot of the Boston Celtics during their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Greatest NBA Finals performances in team history

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders reacts after his teams 85-77 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four National Championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: There is no point discussing who the team will draft

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers 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: LeBron James is the only thing grounding LA

]TORONTO, ON - MAY 07: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers gestures during Game Five of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on May 7, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: Don’t fret about Jimmy Butler

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 27: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers cools down on the bench while playing the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center on November 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/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. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Wanting LeBron James out of LA is laughable

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 28: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics attempts a shot while being guarded by George Hill #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter during Game One of Round Two of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Fiserv Forum on April 28, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Signing Kyrie Irving opens fun trade doors

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 20: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka sits with new head coach Frank Vogel as he speaks to media at a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on May 20, 2019 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Frank Vogel the biggest loser in this drama

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: Magic Johnson appears on ESPN’s First Take

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits to enter the game during a 123-120 win over the LA 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)

Los Angeles Lakers: The problem? Too many cooks in the kitchen

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 15: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball while being guarded by Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Fiserv Forum on May 15, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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: Trading for Kyle Lowry would be atrocious

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Capital One Arena on April 05, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Trading for Bradley Beal is the best-case scenario

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Pelinka discusses 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: Not trading the fourth overall pick would be a failure

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers comes up with a rebound in front of Jrue Holiday #11, E'Twaun Moore #55 and Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans during 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: Let’s slow down on the LeBron to New Orleans talk

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 27: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks to the bench while playing the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center on November 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/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. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Teams that should be interested in the fourth pick

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 04: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the second quarter during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on May 4, 2019 in Houston, 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)

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