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LA Lakers forward Luol Deng has surgery on pectoral muscle

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By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram celebrates after scoring during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 108-96. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers set foundation for future in another miserable season

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Brandon Ingram (14) shoots over Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Durant, Curry shine for Warriors in final playoff tuneup

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Heavy-hearted Russell hits 3 to lead Lakers past T’wolves

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Randle, Brewer help Lakers edge Kings 98-94

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Thomas Robinson (15) attempts to shoot against San Antonio Spurs forward Davis Bertans, of Latvia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Tyler Ennis scores 19 points, Lakers top Spurs 102-95

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forward James Ennis III, left, tries to block the shot of Los Angeles Lakers forward Thomas Robinson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Russell scores 28, Lakers beat Grizzlies 108-103

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

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Lakers shut down rookie Zubac for season with ankle sprain

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CORRECTS TO KINGS' TYLER ENNIS NOT ANZE KOPITAR - Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, left, of Spain, drives around Los Angeles Kings' Tyler Ennis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Rubio scores career-high 33 as Wolves beat Lakers 119-104

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, left, takes the ball past Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell, right, on the way to making a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Wizards beat Lakers to clinch division title

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black, left, and guard David Nwaba defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Blazers beat Lakers 97-81, tie Denver for final spot in West

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss sits in the stands prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Boston Celtics, in Los Angeles. A battle over control of the Lakers is over after an agreement was reached to have Jeanie Buss serve as controlling owner of the storied NBA franchise. Documents filed Monday, March 27, 2017, in Los Angeles Superior Court state that Jim and Johnny Buss have agreed that their sister will serve as the controlling owner for the rest of her life. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Agreement puts Jeanie Buss in control of Lakers for life

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' David Nwaba, top, dunks over Cleveland Cavaliers' Richard Jefferson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Cavaliers won 125-120. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LA Lakers sign newcomer David Nwaba to multi-year deal

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Los Angeles Lakers' D'Angelo Russell, right, is pressured by Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Kyrie gets 46, but Cavaliers barely beat Lakers, 125-120

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Montrezl Harrell (5) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Houston. The Rockets won 139-100. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Williams, Harden send Rockets to 139-100 win over Lakers

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From left, Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black fights for a rebound with Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez, of Spain, and Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 13, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Barton, Murray each score 22, Nuggets beat Lakers 129-101

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric, left, scores in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr., right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. The 76ers won 118-116. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Saric, Okafor lead 76ers past Lakers 118-116

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Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) drives past Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Russell scores 28, Lakers finally win in Phoenix 122-110

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press