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Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) and Los Angeles Lakers' Brook Lopez reach for the ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Despite more injuries, Celtics beat LA for 10th straight win

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, right, dunks as Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lopez, Ingram lead way as Lakers hold off Grizz, 107-102

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball passes the ball during the first quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard’s 3 gives Trail Blazers 113-110 win over Lakers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Former NBA star Kobe Bryant gestures as he speaks to invited guests during an event to inaugurate new Basketball play ground in Paris, France, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Kobe Bryant said to Sports News Television that he wouldn't go to the White House if President Donald Trump invited him. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Bryant set to bring KO punch to UFC with BodyArmour

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, right, wins a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, top left, and guard Jordan Clarkson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Ball, Lakers romp to 113-93 win over Pistons

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) lays up the ball as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell scores career-high 22, Jazz beat Lakers 96-81

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, right, defends Washington Wizards guard John Wall during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hits last-minute 3 as Lakers hand Wizards their first loss

By Dan Greenspan - Associated Press

Lakers exercise 2018-19 options on Brandon Ingram, Nance

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New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins, center, drives the ball between Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, left, and guard Brandon Ingram during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Pelicans hold off late Lakers rally for first win, 119-112

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Ball flirts with triple-double, Lakers hold off Suns 132-130

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives during an NBA preseason basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in Anaheim, Calif. Lonzo Ball is receiving attention out of all proportion to his actual accomplishments in basketball. That's the price of playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the rookie point guard must learn how to navigate the pressures while growing into his role as the centerpiece of their rebuilding effort. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Ball prepared to shine in spotlight with rebuilding Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) walks onto the court during the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. The Lakers announced Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, that they will retire Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 in a ceremony Dec. 18 during their game against Golden State. Bryant wore No. 8 from 1996 to 2006, when he switched to No. 24 for the remainder of his 20-year career with the Lakers. He will be the 10th player honored by the Lakers with a jersey retirement, and the first to have two retired numbers. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) **FILE**

Kobe Bryant’s 2 jersey numbers to be retired by Lakers in December

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton, left and General Manager Rob Pelinka watch prospects participate in the NBA draft basketball combine Friday, May 12, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Lakers fined $500K by NBA for tampering involving George

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NBA investigating Lakers amid Paul George tampering allegation

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Los Angeles Lakers re-sign guard Tyler Ennis

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Los Angeles Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, center, poses for photos with Magic Johnson, left, and general manager Rob Pelinka during a news conference Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Lakers showing life with summer league title, KCP signing

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Lonzo Ball holds up the trophy for the most valuable player in the NBA summer league, before the team's basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, July 17, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Top of the draft board shines at Summer League

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Lakers overcome Ball’s injury to beat Mavs, reach title game

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LA Lakers sign summer league star Alex Caruso to 2-way deal

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In this March 24, 2017, photo, Detroit Pistons' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope takes a shot against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press Tuesday night, July 11, 2017 that the Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard Caldwell-Pope to a one-year, $18 million contract. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

AP source: Lakers sign Caldwell-Pope for 1 year, $18 million

By GREG BEACHAM and JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press