Los Angeles Lakers

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball

Why LeBron’s move to the Lakers does and does not make sense

Micah Wimmer
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Report: Chris Bosh seeking comeback to join LeBron’s Lakers

The Whiteboard: The Los Angeles Lakers are, once again, the NBA’s best show

Kawhi Leonard reportedly willing to sit out next season if Spurs don’t trade him

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MIAMI, FL - MAY 30: LeBron James No. 6 of the Miami Heat and Lance Stephenson No. 1 of the Indiana Pacers match up during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena on May 30, 2014 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Lance Stephenson joining LeBron James on Lakers is too good to be true, but it is

Jeremy Lambert
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 08: Lonzo Ball

The Lakers-Celtics rivalry is reborn with LeBron signing in Los Angeles

Jeremy Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers controls the ball against Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Warriors still the odds-on favorite to win the NBA title after Lakers signed LeBron

Jeremy Lambert
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 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 takes to Instagram to thank city of Cleveland after signing with Lakers

Jeremy Lambert
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs on March 27, 2017 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photos by Darren Carroll/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers sign LeBron James and a Kawhi Leonard trade feels all but inevitable now

Patrick Schmidt
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 8: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 8, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron James makes his choice, signs 4-year deal with the Lakers

Jeremy Lambert
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 03: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Utah Jazz in a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julius Randle

Julius Randle may re-unite with D’Angelo Russell in Brooklyn

Jeremy Lambert
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 22: DeMarcus Cousins

NBA rumors: Lakers might be using DeMarcus Cousins as LeBron bait

David Rouben
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DETROIT, MI - MARCH 26: Lonzo Ball

Conspiracy theorists think Lonzo Ball’s injury is fake news

David Rouben
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Lonzo Ball

Los Angeles Lakers’ Lonzo Ball reportedly has a torn meniscus

Thomas Wheaton
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EL SEGUNDO, CA - JUNE 26: Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers helps introduce 2018 NBA draft pick Moritz Wagner during an introductory press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center on June 26, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers aren’t just talking to Spurs about potential trades

Rucker Haringey
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket as he gets past Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of the game at Staples Center on February 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Spurs won 119-98. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Kawhi Leonard is probably going to end up a Los Angeles Laker

Ti Windisch
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket as he gets past Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of the game at Staples Center on February 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Spurs won 119-98. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Spurs, Lakers now talking possible Kawhi Leonard deal

Rucker Haringey
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SAN ANTONIO,TX - JANUARY 13 : Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard reportedly won’t set foot in Spurs’ locker room again

Dave Daniels
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 12: NBA athlete Paul George arrives to the Epic Games Fortnite E3 Tournament at the Banc of California Stadium on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Not so fast, Lakers, Paul George considering his unfinished business in OKC

Dave Daniels
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EL SEGUNDO, CA - JUNE 26: Magic Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations, stands with the team's 2018 NBA draft picks Moritz Wagner and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk during an introductory press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center on June 26, 2018 in El Segundo, California. Wagner was chosen with the 25th overall pick and Mykhailiuk with the 47th pick. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Magic Johnson puts himself on the clock with the Lakers

Rucker Haringey
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 29: LiAngelo Ball #2 walks on the court during the Los Angeles Lakers 2018 NBA Pre-Draft Workout on May 29, 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Lakers decide one Ball is enough

Rucker Haringey
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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 02, 2018 in New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

Kawhi Leonard wants to be traded to the Lakers

Brad Berreman
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 5: Kawhi Leonard

Lakers trading for Kawhi Leonard makes them LeBron James favorites

Matt Verderame
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 19: LeBron James

Lakers fans get good news about LeBron James from Vegas

Rucker Haringey
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Kyle Kuzma #0 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers wait on the court during a time out in the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on March 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/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.

The Lakers want Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma to knock it off

Baasil Ebrahim
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Lakers (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Los Angeles Lakers

Luke Norris
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BOSTON, MA - MARCH 25: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders is defended by Omari Spellman #14 of the Villanova Wildcats during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Lakers interest in Zhaire Smith seems like a smoke screen

Rucker Haringey
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Isaiah Thomas

NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 potential destinations for Isaiah Thomas

Jeremy Lambert
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