If you follow the NBA, you can’t escape the Los Angeles Lakers. 

That’s always been the case. The Lakers have the league’s most iconic brand. They’re in the league’s biggest market. For generations now, they’ve been in the spotlight. 

In recent years, it hasn’t been for the right reasons. LeBron James shouldn’t regret his decision to join this team – they won an NBA title.

Unfortunately, everything that’s come since has been a disappointment. 

Many would suggest that Russell Westbrook is to blame. To be sure, adding a non-shooting ball-handler to a team featuring James was always a questionable decision. 

Here are three deals that have the Lakers moving on from him.