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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Lakers stretch winning streak to 4, beat Grizzlies 94-92

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots past Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

James leads Lakers past Grizzlies to open 2-game set

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis, right, keeps the ball from San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay, left rear, and Drew Eubanks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Davis, James lead Lakers’ late rally over Spurs, 109-103

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon calls a play during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Becky Hammon becomes first woman to direct NBA team following Spurs coach Gregg Popovich’s ejection

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) and guard Keldon Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Hammon first woman to coach NBA team; Lakers beat Spurs

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroeder (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lillard, Trent shoot Blazers past champion Lakers, 115-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, left, shoots past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Kuzma leads AD-less Lakers’ 127-91 thrashing of Timberwolves

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures to teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles. James was announced Saturday, Dec. 26, as the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award for a record-tying fourth time.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Still The King: James wins AP Male Athlete of Year award

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) goes to the basket while defended by Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LeBron becomes No. 2 Xmas scorer, Lakers top Mavs 138-115

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, is defended by Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

George scores 33, Clippers beat Lakers 116-109 on ring night

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) calls a play against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Welcome back, NBA: Here’s 10 things to know about the season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after receiving his NBA championship ring before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Lakers get championship rings with empty arena, full hearts

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, right, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

AP Source: Kuzma gets 3-year, $40M extension with Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and forward Anthony Davis wear masks watch their teammates play during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

West preview: LeBron’s Lakers load up for a run at a repeat

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns Chris Paul, right, drives as Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang, left, defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Suns, several NBA teams make bold offseason moves to improve

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker, left, dunks past Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Lakers’ motivation for repeat: Do it again for LA’s fans

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 24, 2013, file photo, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg poses for a photo in her chambers at the Supreme Court in Washington, before an interview with The Associated Press. Ginsburg, 87, developed a cultlike following over her more than 27 years on the bench, especially among young women who appreciated her lifelong, fierce defense of women's rights. She died Sept. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

By BERNARD McGHEE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, rear, and Anthony Davis (3) celebrate after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 106-93 in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo. Anthony Davis is finalizing a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, confirmed the terms of Davis' pending free agent deal to The Associated Press on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. One day after LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Lakers through 2022-23, Davis committed to the Lakers through the 2024-25 season. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) **FILE**

Vogel: Lakers ‘have to be even better’ to repeat as champs

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press