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In this Aug. 23, 2016, file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. Johnson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers organization as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss. The Lakers announced the reunion Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, with Johnson, one of the most beloved players in franchise history. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Magic Johnson returns to Lakers as adviser to Jeanie Buss

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng (9) and teammate Timofey Mozgov (20), of Russia, box out Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

John Wall scores 33 to lead Wizards over Lakers

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Tarik Black, right, knocks the ball out of the hand of Denver Nuggets' Wilson Chandler during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Lakers hold off Nuggets 120-116 to snap latest losing streak

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' head coach Luke Walton on the sidelines in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Kim Raff)

Hayward scores 24, Jazz defeat Lakers 96-88

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young hits a three point shot over Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard, McColllum lead Trail Blazers over Lakers 105-98

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) tries to stop Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black (28) from driving inside during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Nowitzki starts Mavericks toward 122-73 rout of Lakers

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, center, passes the ball away from pressure by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, left, and guard Glenn Robinson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Williams, Young lead Lakers to 108-96 win over Pacers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young, left, and Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton reach for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jokic scores 29, Nuggets hold off struggling Lakers 127-121

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young, center, passes the ball as Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, left, and guard Reggie Jackson, of Italy, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Harris hits big 3, Pistons beat Lakers 102-97 to snap skid

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov, right, of Russia, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

McCollum has 25, Blazers beat Lakers for 10th straight time

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) keeps the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner, right, and forward Ed Davis, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

McCollum scores 27 as Trail Blazers beat Lakers 118-109

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young, left, tries to pass the ball while under pressure from Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers hit 17 3s to beat Grizzlies; Randle has triple-double

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, right, drives the ball past Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Kyle Lowry scores 41 as Raptors hold off Lakers, 123-114

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews drives to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Mavericks take control in third quarter, beat Lakers 101-89

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, left, and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert vie for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ingles’ 3-pointer helps Jazz beat Lakers 102-100

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce, left, shoots over Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Lakers snap 11-game skid vs rival Clippers, 111-102

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) rebounds the ball in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward Thomas Robinson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Magic hand Lakers 12th loss in 13 games

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Retired Hall of Fame basketball player Shaquille O'Neal's jersey is raised during halftime at an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Miami. The Heat retired O'Neal's No. 32 jersey. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Heat erase 19-point deficit, top Lakers 115-107

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker, left, drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Larry Nance Jr., right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Walker leads Hornets past hot-shooting Lakers, 117-113

By JODIE VALADE - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, goes up for a shot between Los Angeles Lakers' Larry Nance Jr., right, and Tarik Black during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Randle, Lakers beat 76ers to snap eight-game skid

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press