Los Angeles Lakers

June 23, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Newly drafted Los Angeles Lakers player Lonzo Ball (center) poses with basketball operations president Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka during his introductory press conference at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Lonzo Ball (UCLA) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Lonzo Ball is the Lakers point guard of the new regime

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers draft Lonzo Ball second overall in 2017

Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) is greeted by head coach Luke Walton and assistant coach Brian Shaw in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft 2017: The fate of the Lakers is at stake this year

Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Lavar Ball, father of UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2), reacts at the end of the game against the Washington State Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft: Laker fans have nothing to fear in LaVar Ball

Mar 22, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) returns up court against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. Celtics defeated the Pacers 109-100. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Trades that make sense after D’Angelo Russell deal

Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) walks onto the court against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell trade guarantees Lonzo Ball selection

Feb 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton talks with guard D'Angelo Russell (1) in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

D’Angelo Russell Trade: Three things to know about the stunning move

Dec 29, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) and center Timofey Mozgov (20) pressure Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

D’Angelo Russell Trade: Internet reaction to blockbuster deal

Mar 1, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) celebrates with Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (left) after making a shot during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Lakers won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

D’Angelo Russell traded to Brooklyn Nets along with Mozgov

Jan 20, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Paul George trade talk has begun between Indiana, Los Angeles

Feb 9, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Could we see a James-Westbrook-George super team

Apr 7, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) knocks away a pass from Sacramento Kings forward Anthony Tolliver (43) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Lakers won 98-94. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell to the Kings would make sense

Jan 12, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers power forward Julius Randle (30) celebrates a basket and a foul with guard Jordan Clarkson (6) during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Possible trade packages to receive another draft pick

Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) drives to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) in the second half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers draft news: De’Aaron Fox is still the best player for Lakers

Mar 16, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) during practice at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: After Celtics-76ers trade the Lakers should pick Josh Jackson

Jan 20, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: What the Lakers can receive from a Julius Randle trade

Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) holds on to a rebound in front of Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Raptors won 123-114. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: Las Vegas Summer League schedule announced

March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NBA Draft: Lonzo Ball gets a second meeting with the Lakers

Mar 3, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black (28) defends Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. The Celtics won 115-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Best of Enemies: Lakers-Celtics rivalry documentary arrives

Dec 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) gestures in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Los Angeles Lakers won 100-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell to the 76ers is a realistic possibility

Mar 12, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard David Nwaba (10) dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers news: David Nwaba patterns his game after Bruce Bowen

April 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) acknowledges spectators as he comes off the floor against Utah Jazz during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumors: LeBron isn’t better than Kobe Bryant yet

March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NBA Draft: Lonzo Ball to Celtics will renew rivalry with the Lakers

Jun 1, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) rebounds the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Finals 2017: LeBron passes Magic Johnson for All-Time Finals rebounds