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Lakers Notes: Surprise Starting Lineup Change Predicted, LA Almost Made Shocking Trade in 2011, More
Former Team USA teammates Carmelo Anthony (15) and Kobe Bryant share a light moment following practice session for USA Jack Gruber, USA TODAY, USA TODAY via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Lakers Notes: Surprise Starting Lineup Change Predicted, LA Almost Made Shocking Trade in 2011, More

Originally posted on Los Angeles Lakers on SI
By Nelson Espinal  |  Last updated Aug 10, 2025 10:59 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers almost pulled off a major trade back in 2011. According to NBA icon Carmelo Anthony, the Lakers almost traded for him.

Anthony was the best player on the Denver Nuggets for years, eventually becoming one of Kobe Bryant's biggest rivals as the Nuggets-Lakers rivalry took off.

There were several intense playoff showdowns between the great players, but the Nuggets eventually moved on from the star and traded him to the New York Knicks.

According to Anthony, he almost became a Laker.

In other news, the current edition of the Lakers might be headed towards a new look for the starting lineup.

The Lakers added Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart in free agency, all of whom have a case for starting next season.

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