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Magic Johnson walks toward members of the Los Angeles Lakers' band as he leaves the building prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Analysis: Lakers have opportunity to open new chapter

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Magic Johnson wipes his eyes as he speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers’ president

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee, center, and forward Mike Muscala defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Caldwell-Pope, Lakers snap Utah’s 7-game winning streak

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers' JaVale McGee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Warriors roll past Lakers 108-90, chasing West’s top seed

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) runs out and roars to the crowd before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook records triple-double, leads Thunder past Lakers

By RYAN ABER - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Kevin Huerter (3) evades San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs claim 21st straight home win over Hawks, 117-111

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, yells after dunking as Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

James, Caldwell-Pope shoot Lakers past Hornets, 129-115

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after scoring 3-pointer against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Emotional night for Ingles as Jazz blow out depleted Lakers

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Los Angels Lakers' Josh Hart, bottom, looses the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks' D.J. Wilson, left, and Tim Frazier during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Lakers’ Josh Hart done for season with right knee injury

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, grabs a rebound against Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ** FILE **

LeBron James leads Lakers past Wizards for back-to-back wins

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma (0) scores against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Lakers ride Kuzma’s hot 3rd to beat Kings 111-106

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr directs his team against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Warriors won 117-107. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Breaking down the NBA playoff races, which are winding down

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as center Tyson Chandler, left, and Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Surging Nets eliminate Lakers from playoff picture, 111-106

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez, left, and Los Angeles Lakers' Rajon Rondo reach for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Bucks beat Lakers 115-101; Antetokounmpo, James sit out

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Kevin Knox, top, scores during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Knicks block LeBron at the finish, rally to beat Lakers

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks to make a pass as Toronto Raptors Eric Moreland (15) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors beat Lakers, LeBron struggling with limited minutes

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes for a dunk against the against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo)

James scores 36 points in Lakers’ 123-107 win over Bulls

By PATRICK ROSE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Nuggets won 115-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

All about LeBron James: Where does the Lakers star go from here?

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) plays in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Ingram will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis in his right arm, the Lakers announced Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Lakers’ Ingram out for season with deep venous thrombosis

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, and Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving chat with their mouths covered during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Kyrie’s 30 propel Celtics past LeBron’s Lakers, 120-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press