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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, grabs a rebound away from Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Davis scores 25 as short-handed Lakers defeat Nuggets 93-89

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lowry leads depleted Raptors past Lakers; LeBron exits early

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James signals to a teammate during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

LeBron James, Mark Cuban and the NBA’s great play-in tournament debate

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) dunks against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards in firm control of last play-in spot with 10 games left

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (14) celebrates after his dunk with guard Russell Westbrook (4) and guard Bradley Beal, second from left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game as Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) walks by, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal, Russell Westbrook lead Wizards past LeBron James-less Lakers 116-107

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (14) celebrates after his dunk with guard Russell Westbrook (4) and guard Bradley Beal, second from left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game as Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) walks by, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal, Westbrook lead Wizards past LeBron-less Lakers 116-107

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) takes shot as he gets between Orlando Magic guard Chasson Randle, left, and forward Chuma Okeke (3)during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 26, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Schroder, Davis lead Lakers’ late rally past Magic

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis gestures during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

LA star Davis returns as Mavs lose Porzingis in 115-110 win

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers injured players Anthony Davis, left, and LeBron James talk on the court during a timeout during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Monday, April 19, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Lakers’ Anthony Davis feels ‘100% healthy,’ ready for return

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, center, shoots over Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jazz avenge loss with 111-97 win over Lakers in rematch

Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers hold off NBA-leading Jazz 127-115 in OT

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown shoots over Los Angeles Lakers' Alex Caruso (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Jaylen Brown scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 121-113

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell pulls a rebound away from Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Kuzma nets 24, lifts Lakers past short-handed Hornets 101-93

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (1) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, April 12, 2021. (Wendell Cruz/Pool Photo via AP)

Randle leads Knicks over Lakers and back above .500

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) defends, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Butler scores 28, Heat beat depleted Lakers 110-104

Associated Press

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT LAKERS PLAYER WHO WAS EJECTED TO MONTREZL HARRELL - Officials separate Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) and Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) after Raptor's OG Anunoby (3) threw Lakers' Dennis Schroder (17) to the floor after a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Toronto Raptors OG Anunoby and Los Angeles Lakers Montrezl Harrell were ejected.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lakers build big early lead, cruise past Raptors 110-101

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) scores a basket as he is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Hector Amezcua)

Kuzma’s season-high 30 points lead Lakers past Kings 115-94

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) grabs a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) and Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Lakers hold off Magic 96-93, win again without LeBron, Davis

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb 5, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond drives the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland. Drummond is now a free agent and can sign with a contending team after reaching a buyout with the Cavaliers. Drummond, who has not played since mid-February, began negotiating terms of the buyout with the Cavs on Thursday, March 25, 2021, after the club could not trade the 27-year-old. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Lakers add center Andre Drummond for postseason push

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press