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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2022 in Sacramento, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook claps back at Skip Bayless after name-calling

Lakers brass met with Russell Westbrook to discuss his future with the team

Shareef O’Neal agrees to play for Lakers Summer League team

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Nets guard Kyrie Irving. (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)

NBA rumors: Blockbuster Lakers-Nets trade for Kyrie Irving that would melt everyone’s brain

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving. (Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)

Kyrie Irving trade destinations, ranked from best to worst

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and guard Kyrie Irving. (Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)

Lakers rumors: LeBron James working behind the scenes for Kyrie Irving reunion

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NBA trade rumors: Pacers wouldn’t bite on terrible Lakers Westbrook offer

Jun 20, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry (left) and Damion Lee (right) during the Golden State Warriors championship parade in downtown San Francisco. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Former Lakers champions extra salty watching Warriors parade

Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

3 trades to get Kyrie Irving onto the Lakers to reunite with LeBron James

CULVER CITY, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Vanessa Laine Bryant (L) and Kobe Bryant attend the 2018 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at 3LABS on November 10, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Baby2Baby)

Vanessa Bryant honors Kobe Bryant on Fathers Day

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers revel in Celtics Finals meltdown as teams remain tied at Banner 17

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

LeBron James could link up with former Cavs assistant as Lakers fill out coaching staff

Shaquille O'Neal fires back at Ben Simmons (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Icy Hot)

Shaq says there’s ‘too much crying’ about NBA refs these days

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 07: Former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal (L) and son Shareef O'Neal at Apple Music Launch Party Carpool Karaoke: The Series with James Corden on August 7, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Apple)

Shaq opens up about his love for Newark, Shareef O’Neal, and a ‘scrappy’ NBA Finals

Mar 11, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Peyton Watson (23) celebrates on the bench after the Bruins scored against the USC Trojans during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

3 players the Lakers could target by trading into the NBA Draft second round

Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Lakers: Anthony Davis raises eyebrow with comment about offseason training

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

LeBron James admires Tom Brady’s paycheck, considering career in media after retirement

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NBA Draft rumors: Shaquille O’Neal’s son to work out for the Los Angeles Lakers

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts while on the bench during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2022 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

LeBron James wishes he was making a run with the Warriors right now

Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

NBA Twitter and Darvin Ham endeavor to keep Russell Westbrook’s legacy intact

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live taping of ESPN's "First Take" at Florida A&M University.Syndication Tallahassee Democrat

Stephen A. Smith unloads majorly bold Steph Curry, LeBron James take

Luke Walton, Sacramento Kings. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Cavs add former Lakers head coach to their bench as an assistant

Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

All signs point to the Lakers keeping Russell Westbrook

Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum shares text he sent Kobe Bryant prior to Game 7

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LeBron James hyped about Lakers new head coach Darvin Ham

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 06: Assistant Coach Darvin Ham of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum on March 06, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns 132-122. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Lakers hiring Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as next head coach

Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kent Bazemore (9) looks on before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Kent Bazemore is the saddest man in sports after Warriors reach NBA Finals