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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 03, 2019 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Grand Rounds: Breaking down injuries to Gordon Hayward and more

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Dwight Howard has actually been very good for Lakers thus far

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The most interesting players in the NBA’s Pacific Division

Jared Dubin
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: Dwight Howard #21 of the Washington Wizards speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at the Capital One Arena on July 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers set to sign Dwight Howard after buyout

Brad Berreman
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WUHAN, CHINA - AUGUST 30: NBA player Dwight Howard of Washington Wizards eats noodles at Han Street on August 30, 2018 in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. (Photo by VCG)

No one cares about Dwight Howard

Jonathan Macri
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Ranking potential backup big men candidates for the Lakers

Gerald Bourguet
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BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Houston Rockets in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 2, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Rockets defeated the Nets 119-111. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Despite critics, Lakers made right move picking Jared Dudley over Carmelo Anthony

Kareem Gantt
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 9: Dwight Howard #21 of the Washington Wizards reacts during a game against the Orlando Magic on November 9, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers may land on Dwight Howard as Cousins replacement

Brad Berreman
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DeMarcus Cousins injury decreases Lakers’ margin for error

Gerald Bourguet
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TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 10: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors boxes out against the Toronto Raptors during Game Five of the NBA Finals on June 10, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

DeMarcus Cousins suffers torn ACL working out in Las Vegas

Brad Berreman
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2019 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Lakers 124-123. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

If you need a reminder, LeBron James is actually left-handed

Brad Berreman
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DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 07: Lonzo Ball #2 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)

Lonzo Ball seems happy to no longer be a Los Angeles Laker

Brad Berreman
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EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 20: Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers introduces Frank Vogel as the new head coach during a press conference on May 20, 2019 at the UCLA Health Training Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Western Conference potential disaster rankings

Trevor Magnotti
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 28: Snoop Dogg performs at Masters Of Ceremony 2019 at Barclays Center on June 28, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Snoop Dogg records new song to lure Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers

Kareem Gantt
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 06: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bucks defeat the Celtics 113-101. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Lakers haven’t given up on Kyrie Irving yet

Brad Berreman
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 14: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets, LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attend a game between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty on June 14, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Lakers finally have their max cap space

Ian Levy
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EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 20: Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers introduces Frank Vogel as the new head coach during a press conference on May 20, 2019 at the UCLA Health Training Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka’s incompetence apparently knows no bounds

Dave Daniels
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: LaVar Ball attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on December 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Surprise: LaVar Ball is still terrible

Dave Daniels
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans fight for position during a game on December 21, 2018 at STAPLES Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Free Agency 2019: 5 targets for the Los Angeles Lakers

Cody Williams
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on February 27, 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)

Lakers trade No. 4 pick for Anthony Davis: Updated mock draft

Brendon Kleen
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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 7 : Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots a free throw during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 7, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Lakers targeting Kemba Walker after finishing Anthony Davis trade

Mike Phillips
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 09: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts before a game against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center on April 09, 2019 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)

Lakers finally get their Anthony Davis trade from the Pelicans

Zach Hood
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 21: Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a lead over the New York Knicks with Kyle Kuzma #0 during the first half at Staples Center on January 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Jordan Clarkson tells Kyle Kuzma to pack his bags amid trade rumors

Zach Hood
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 9: Earvin Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers president of basketball operations on April 9, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The 5 most disturbing takeaways from ESPN’s new Lakers expose

Ian Levy
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EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles and looks on during a press conference to introduce Frank Vogel as the new head coach on May 20, 2019 at the UCLA Health Training Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron “likes” photo of Kyrie in Lakers uniform

Jonathan Reichenberger
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Magic Johnson resigns as the Lakers' president of basketball operations prior to a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on April 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Magic Johnson tells on the Lakers in fiery new interview

Jonathan Reichenberger
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