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  • The Lakers Need an Aggressive Plan B
    • The Lakers Need an Aggressive Plan B
    Acquiring Kyrie Irving was Los Angeles’s preferred path forward. That didn’t work, but the Lakers can’t settle for moving on with what they have....2023
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  • • Thomas Bryant providing the spark and boost Lakers need
    Thomas Bryant has been the spark and provided the boost needed, especially during the Lakers' 121-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday....2023
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  • The Lakers still need to trade Russell Westbrook if they plan to contend, regardless of his recent success
    • The Lakers still need to trade Russell Westbrook if they plan to contend, regardless of his recent success
    The Lakers need to turn Westbrook's $47 million salary into shooting and defense...2022
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  • Nets' disastrous start, Lakers need for shooting among 10 observations after first two weeks of NBA season
    • Nets' disastrous start, Lakers need for shooting among 10 observations after first two weeks of NBA season
    Plus, Donovan Mitchell has the Cavaliers rolling and the Jazz are playing like a team not willing to tank...2022
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Lakers Need injury and suspension

  • • Anthony Davis injury update from Woj will have LeBron James, Lakers fans on edge
    The Los Angeles Lakers need Anthony Davis back as soon as humanly possible. This has become an undeniable fact, especially considering how this team has looked since the All-Star break. As it turns out, however, Lakers fans might not be getting their wish of AD returning in the immediate future. According to ESPN’s NBA guru […] The post Anthony Davis injury update from Woj will have Le...2022
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  • • LeBron James, Lakers get brutal Kendrick Nunn news amid injury recovery
    LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers need every help they can get amid their recent free-fall, and while the hopes were they’d be getting back Kendrick Nunn soon, that doesn’t seem to be the case now. Nunn is one of the Lakers’ key offseason signings, but he has yet to play for the Purple […] The post LeBron James, Lakers get brutal Kendrick Nunn news amid injury recover...2022
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  • • 3 adjustments the Lakers need to make to get back on track
    After an eventful offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to get back to being title contenders. That has not been the case thus far as they sit one game below .500 at 8-9. The Lakers have dealt with injuries to start the season with Talen Horton-Tucker and LeBron James just returning, but that is […] The post 3 adjustments the Lakers need to make to get back on track appeared first ...2021
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  • • 5 things the Lakers need to do differently to win Game 2 vs. Suns
    The Los Angeles Lakers had far from their best stuff against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1. L.A. couldn’t hit a shot nor match the energy of their opponent, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were outclassed by Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Despite Chris Paul’s injury and dangerous actions (everyone should be ready for […] The post 5 things the Lakers need to do differently to w...2021
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  • LeBron James is reportedly set to return from ankle injury this week
    • LeBron James is reportedly set to return from ankle injury this week
    LeBron James may be returning right when the Los Angeles Lakers need him most....2021
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  • • Report: Lakers make big roster decision in wake of LeBron James’ injury
    The Los Angeles Lakers will have some very tricky decisions to sift through as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Anthony Davis remains out and with LeBron James out indefinitely, the Lakers need to find the best course of action to figure out how this team can tread water during the absences of their two best […] The post Report: Lakers make big roster decision in wake of LeBron James’...2021
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  • Report: Lakers 'optimistic' Andre Drummond will consider signing with team if bought out by Cavaliers
    • Report: Lakers 'optimistic' Andre Drummond will consider signing with team if bought out by Cavaliers
    L.A.'s interest in Drummond doesn't come as a surprise. With Anthony Davis on the shelf due to an Achilles injury, the Lakers need some help at the rim....2021
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  • Anthony Davis on his heel injury, “I’ll be fine on Sunday”
    • Anthony Davis on his heel injury, “I’ll be fine on Sunday”
    The Lakers need Davis on both ends of the court....2020
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  • • Do the Lakers need to add another piece before NBA trade deadline?
    The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at 36-9 heading into Saturday’s big matchup against the Sixers in Philadelphia. After starting the season with a 24-3 mark, LeBron James and Co. have fallen back to earth a bit recently. The squad is just 12-6 in its last 18 outings. Having seen both James and Anthony Davis deal with injuries this season, there’s a sense that the Lakers are a tad vulnerable. ...2020
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  • • Kyle Kuzma voices he'd rather see 'some fight' in Brandon Ingram
    Brandon Ingram was handed a four-game suspension for his involvement in the fight in the fourth quarter of last Saturday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. With a couple of days to assess the situation, teammate Kyle Kuzma voiced that he’d rather see Brandon Ingram have “some fight” in him, according to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints. Although it was a moment of poor judgment fr...2018
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Lakers Need lifestyle

  • • NBA Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Lance Stephenson Trade, Ray Allen and More
    2014
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Timeline

  • 2023
    "Thomas Bryant providing the spark and boost Lakers need"

  • 2022
    "LeBron James, Lakers get brutal Kendrick Nunn news amid injury recovery"

  • 2021
    "3 reasons Lakers need to go all-in for CJ McCollum"

  • 2020
    "If Lakers need Rajon Rondo to go nuclear, Rockets should feel good about their chances moving forward"

  • 2019
    "" The post Luke Walton: Lakers Need ‘More Passion’ from Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball appeared first on SLAMonline."

  • 2018
    "Without Lonzo, Lakers need a healthy Ingram to run offense in OKC"

  • 2017
    "Why Lonzo Ball won't be the star the Lakers need"

  • 2016
    "Paul George Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Pacers Star"

  • 2015
    "Byron Scott Says Kobe Bryant Could Play Power Forward in 2015-16 Season"

  • 2014
    "Sad but True: Steve Nash's Injury Allows LA Lakers to Finally Move on"

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Lakers Need Trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • The Lakers still need to trade Russell Westbrook if they plan to contend, regardless of his recent success
    The Lakers need to turn Westbrook's $47 million salary into shooting and defense...2022
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  • Are Lakers prioritizing cap space over winning this year?
    • Are Lakers prioritizing cap space over winning this year?
    The Lakers need to get rid of Westbrook. But they might be better off simply sending him home than taking back 2023-24 salary....2022
  • LeBron James 'Privately Adamant' Lakers Need To Improve Roster
    • LeBron James 'Privately Adamant' Lakers Need To Improve Roster
    LeBron James committed to the Los Angeles Lakers for at least the 23-24 season by signing a two-year extension, but he remains "privately adamant" that the roster needs to be improved, sources told Jovan Buha of The Athletic. James has lobbied the Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving, who the Brooklyn Nets may potentially make available depending on what happens with the Kevin Durant situation. The La...2022
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  • • 2 reasons Lakers need to trade Talen Horton-Tucker
    The Lakers need to make something happen this offseason. That much is clear. But the exact details of what they need to do are far from clear. Sure, the obvious answer is to trade Russell Westbrook. But that is much easier said than done given Westbrook’s declining skillset and loaded contract. But the Lakers don’t […] The post 2 reasons Lakers need to trade Talen Horton-Tucker a...2022
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  • • RUMOR: The massive Jerami Grant trade offer the Pistons rejected from Lakers, revealed
    Detroit Pistons stud Jerami Grant has been on the radar of the Los Angeles Lakers for quite some time now. The general belief is that the 27-year-old forward could be the missing piece the Lakers need to turn their season around. He’s definitely not going to come for cheap, though, and it sounds like Detroit […] The post RUMOR: The massive Jerami Grant trade offer the Pistons rejected ...2022
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  • • REPORT: Lakers Looking to Trade DeAndre Jordan to Free Roster Space
    The Los Angeles Lakers need to jump-start their season and fast, and according to reports, they’re looking to make some trades ahead of the deadline. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on NBA Today that the Lakers could be aiming to move players to free up space on the roster ahead of the trade deadline. Windhorst mentions […] The post REPORT: Lakers Looking to Trade DeAndre Jordan ...2022
  • • The Lakers need Russell Westbrook-Rajon Rondo beef to end now
    Rajon Rondo will backup Russell Westbrook at point guard for the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers. Bringing Rondo back into the Lakers’ locker room makes sense for numerous reasons. They needed another point guard, he was arguably the team’s third-best player in their title run less than a year ago, and he offers baked-in chemistry with […] The post The Lakers need Russell Westbrook-Ra...2021
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  • • Alex Caruso gets brutally honest with future with Lakers amid free agency rumors
    One of the biggest decisions the Los Angeles Lakers need to make this offseason pertains to the future of Alex Caruso. The 27-year-old’s current deal will expire at the end of this season, which means that the Lakers will need to offer him an extension if they want him to remain in LA. When asked […] The post Alex Caruso gets brutally honest with future with Lakers amid free agency rum...2021
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  • • The next person Lakers need to lock in after LeBron James, Anthony Davis
    In 2019, Frank Vogel accepted a lowball, three-year offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. At the time, the unsexy hiring was widely labeled as a stopgap until LeBron James’ USA Basketball teammate, Jason Kidd, took over. Instead, two years later, Vogel is in line for an early, handsome, and deserving raise (and Kidd is a […] The post The next person Lakers need to lock in after LeBron...2021
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  • • Montrezl Harrell trade rumors: Lakers willing to entertain offers on big man, Hornets interested, per report
    The Lakers need perimeter help with LeBron James injured...2021
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Lakers Need stats and results

  • • 2 way too early trades Lakers need to pull off
    The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a disastrous season in which they missed the playoffs and fell short of all expectations. The collection of talents never meshed and resulted in a frustrating season for the entire organization. As the franchise attempts to right the ship in order to contend while LeBron James remains on […] The post 2 way too early trades Lakers need to pull off appeare...2022
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  • • LeBron James spills his own NBA Jam secrets after 50-point night, Lakers win
    In the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Washington Wizards, LeBron James posted video-game numbers: 50 points, seven rebounds and six assists. With his second 50-point performance in the last week, he is now the NBA’s leading scorer. James is playing on an unprecedented level right now, which is just what the Lakers need. Although […] The post LeBron James spills his own NBA Jam secrets...2022
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  • • Anthony Davis: Lakers Need to Play Like ‘Underdogs’
    After the Los Angeles Lakers showed signs of picking up momentum after defeating their long time rivals, the Boston Celtics, they lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, 108-95. The loss dropped the Lake Show to a 13-13 record which has them seventh in the Western Conference standings. Anthony Davis said after the game that the […] The post Anthony Davis: Lakers Need to Play Like ‘U...2021
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  • • 5 moves the LeBron-less Lakers need more than ever
    The Los Angeles Lakers are in a pickle. Following LeBron James’ high ankle sprain on top of Anthony Davis’s calf strain, the defending champions have to navigate the next month or so without their two fulcrums while avoiding slipping too far in the standings. At full strength, the Lakers don’t need to make any upgrades. […] The post 5 moves the LeBron-less Lakers need more than ever ap...2021
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  • • The one shocking trade the Lakers need to make to repeat as champions
    The Los Angeles Lakers added more offensive weapons to their roster over the offseason with the signing of Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder. But, defensively, they haven’t been the same beast they were last season. In their Friday matchup against the Bulls, the Lakers allowed 62 points in the paint. Although they won the game, […] The post The one shocking trade the Lakers need to make t...2021
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  • • Watch: LeBron James throws down thunderous dunk
    LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers need to get on the winning track if they’re going to earn a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Struggling a ton recently, James and Co. took on a bottom-feeding New Orleans Pelicans team Wednesday night. And it looks like the King was more than up for the task. Just check out this absolutely thunderous dunk James threw down in transition — beating many ...2019
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  • • Brandon Ingram Has Started Turning the Corner for Los Angeles Lakers
    2017
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  • • When Focused, Julius Randle Is Los Angeles Lakers' Best Player
    2017
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  • • Time for the Los Angeles Lakers to Discover Who They Really Are
    2016
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  • • Despite Recent Slump, Los Angeles Lakers Are Right Where They Want to Be
    2016

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  • • RUMOR: ESPN experts talk up Talen Horton-Tucker-Jerami Grant trade between Lakers, Pistons
    The Los Angeles Lakers are in a slump. There’s just no denying that right now. They have been struggling all season long, but at the moment, they are in the midst of a disheartening five-game losing streak. It’s no secret that the Lakers need to change things up in order for them to salvage what […] The post RUMOR: ESPN experts talk up Talen Horton-Tucker-Jerami Grant trade betwe...2021
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  • • Anthony Davis: Lakers Need to Play Like ‘Underdogs’
    2021
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  • • Kyle Kuzma voices he'd rather see 'some fight' in Brandon Ingram
    2018
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  • • NBA legend Gary Payton blasts the Ball brothers
    Gary Payton is as old school as they come. The 49-year-old nine time All-Star retired after 18 seasons in the NBA more than a decade ago.Having played with the likes of Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant throughout his career, he also knows what real leadership is about.According to Payton, that doesn’t include any of the Ball brothers. When asked whether the Lakers should draft Lonzo Ball’s younger brot...2018
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  • • Luke Walton reportedly not in danger of losing his job
    LaVar Ball may think the Los Angeles Lakers need to fire head coach Luke Walton, but Ball’s opinion means virtually nothing to the people who are in charge of making those decisions.ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported on Sunday that Walton is in no danger of losing his job despite how poorly the Lakers have played over the past few weeks. The Lakers snapped a nine-game losing streak on Sunday night w...2018
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  • • Magic Johnson: LaVar Ball won’t factor into Lakers’ decision to draft Lonzo Ball
    There has been a lot of talk that LaVar Ball’s brash and outspoken ways could harm his son’s draft stock, but Magic Johnson says the controversial father will not play a role into the Lakers’ decision on Lonzo Ball.ESPN Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman tweeted on Thursday that Magic, who is the new Lakers’ president, says he won’t let the presence of LaVar impact the team’s decision on Lonzo. Assum...2017
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  • • When Focused, Julius Randle Is Los Angeles Lakers' Best Player
    2017
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  • • Despite Recent Slump, Los Angeles Lakers Are Right Where They Want to Be
    2016
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  • • Los Angeles Lakers Complete 2016-17 NBA Season Preview
    2016
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  • • A Family Divided: Unrest Growing in Buss Family as Lakers Struggle to Rebuild
    2016
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Top Lakers Need news

  • • Sad but True: Steve Nash's Injury Allows LA Lakers to Finally Move on
    2014
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  • • Byron Scott Says Kobe Bryant Could Play Power Forward in 2015-16 Season
    2015
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  • • Did Kobe Tell Teammates to Get out of the Way Before Last Shot of Regulation?
    2014
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  • • If Lakers need Rajon Rondo to go nuclear, Rockets should feel good about their chances moving forward
    Even with LeBron and Anthony Davis dominating, Houston still has the horses to win this series...2020
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  • • Lakers Have Plenty of Reasons to Add Rajon Rondo, but Will Proceed with Caution
    2015
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  • • Lakers Must Weigh Fantasy vs. Reality in Targeting Best Free-Agent Options
    2014
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  • • Lakers Taking Necessary Gamble on Roy Hibbert After Flopping in Free Agency
    2015
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  • • Mitch Kupchak Believes Kobe Bryant Will Retire When Contract Expires in 2016
    2014
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  • • Paul George Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Pacers Star
    2016
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  • • Jeremy Lin Has Clear Path Back to Stardom with Los Angeles Lakers
    2014
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  • • Why LeBron James should be the Lakers' backup center against the Rockets
    LeBron can play any position, and the one the Lakers need him to play against Houston is center...2020
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  • • 3 reasons Lakers need to go all-in for CJ McCollum
    The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end as they were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Coming off a short offseason after winning the 2020 NBA championship, the Lakers looked tired and fatigued all throughout the 2021 campaign. Injuries were plaguing the team and it was […] The post 3 reasons Lakers need to go all-in for CJ McCollum appeared f...2021
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  • • NBA Draft Lottery 2015: Odds to Win No. 1 Pick and Teams That Need It the Most
    2015
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  • • Why Lonzo Ball won't be the star the Lakers need
    The Lakers drafted Ball to be the star of their post-Kobe era. There's just one (possibly insurmountable) problem: He can't score....2017
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Lakers Need fantasy rankings and news

  • • NBA Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Lance Stephenson Trade, Ray Allen and More
    2014
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  • • LA Lakers Are Best Landing Spot for Quincy Miller to Resurrect NBA Career
    2014
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Lakers Need schedule, game

  • 2 X-factors not named Russell Westbrook who the Lakers need to step up
    • 2 X-factors not named Russell Westbrook who the Lakers need to step up
    The Los Angeles Lakers, now 0-4, have a litany of problems. The Russell Westbrook conundrum, the subpar roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, their historically abysmal 3-point shooting, a tough schedule and stacked Western Conference, the front office’s post-bubble losing streak, their inability to win basketball games, the vibes, man. Following a 110-99 loss […] The post 2 X-...2022
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  • • 2 way too early trades Lakers need to pull off
    2022
  • 5 Brutal Russell Westbrook Trades LA Lakers Need to Actually Consider
    • 5 Brutal Russell Westbrook Trades LA Lakers Need to Actually Consider
    NBA training camps are opening next month, and Russell Westbrook is still on the Los Angeles Lakers. New head coach Darvin Ham has said...2022
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  • After loss, LeBron says Lakers need to play with “some sense of urgency”
    • After loss, LeBron says Lakers need to play with “some sense of urgency”
    "We damn sure need to play better, no matter who is in the lineup."...2021
  • LeBron organizing pre-training camp Lakers team workouts in Las Vegas
    • LeBron organizing pre-training camp Lakers team workouts in Las Vegas
    The Lakers need to build chemistry with their overhauled roster....2021
  • • 4 key moves Lakers need to make before 2021 NBA Free Agency ends
    It’s mid-August, which means 2021 NBA Free Agency is just about over. Of course, like basketball and #NBATwitter, the wheeling and dealing never stops. But once Summer League ends Tuesday, NBA activity will largely drift into a pre-training camp lull. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the league’s most active organization this offseason. They orchestrated […] The post 4 key moves ...2021
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  • • Anthony Davis says he’ll play any role Lakers need in “must-win” play-in game vs. Warriors
    Los Angeles Lakers All-Star big-man Anthony Davis is ready to slide to center for the play-in matchup against the Golden State Warriors. For the second consecutive year since Davis arrived in Los Angeles, the 6’11 superstar has spent most of his (healthy) regular season at power forward, while a combination of Andre Drummond and Marc […] The post Anthony Davis says he’ll play any...2021
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  • Anthony Davis: Lakers need to find 'sense of desperation' before playoffs begin
    • Anthony Davis: Lakers need to find 'sense of desperation' before playoffs begin
    Though they currently hold the fifth seed in the West, the Lakers are only two-and-a-half games ahead of the Trail Blazers, who currently occupy the seventh seed....2021
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  • Morris on Utah's rout: Playoffs 'a different story'
    • Morris on Utah's rout: Playoffs 'a different story'
    Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris said after Wednesday night's blowout loss to Utah that the team's four-game skid is "a challenging time" the Lakers need before the playoffs....2021
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  • • The one shocking trade the Lakers need to make to repeat as champions
    2021
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Lakers Need rumors, scandals

  • Pacers' Myles Turner thinks Lakers need to trade for Myles Turner
    • Pacers' Myles Turner thinks Lakers need to trade for Myles Turner
    There’s been speculation for months the Lakers could trade for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner. Turner thinks they should....2022
  • • The next person Lakers need to lock in after LeBron James, Anthony Davis
    2021
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  • • The one shocking trade the Lakers need to make to repeat as champions
    2021
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  • • Will top-tier free agents pass on joining LeBron James on Lakers?
    If the Los Angeles Lakers manage to make a big splash this offseason in the free-agent market, the case can be made it would vault the team to contender status. The problem is that “most league insiders” believe that top-tier free agents will bypass L.A. despite the presence of LeBron James. The consensus reportedly is that the Lakers could fail to even bring in a marquee free agent, let alone one...2019
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  • • Time for the Los Angeles Lakers to Discover Who They Really Are
    2016
  • • Lakers News: Latest on Nick Young Injury, Julius Randle's Role and More
    2016
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  • • Lakers Rumors: Russell Westbrook Trade Talk, Drew Gooden Buzz and More
    2016
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  • • Los Angeles Lakers Had No Choice with Timofey Mozgov's Massive Contract
    2016
  • • Lakers Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on 2nd Overall Pick, Top Free-Agent Targets
    2016
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  • • Blueprint for Solving LA Lakers' Woes at Center and Wing
    2016
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