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• Lakers News: ‘Winning Time’ Creators Don’t Think Show Is Completely Over

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  The HBO dramatic series ‘Winning Time’ was a hit amongst basketball fans for its stories surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers during the Showtime era of the 1980s. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss praised the show for some of the things it did well, even as many others who are represented in the show did not care for their portrayal.
  Many were disappointed when it was announced that the show would not be brought back after its second season. Making matters even worse is that the show about the
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard Not Signing With Warriors But Still Hopeful For NBA Return

  22-09-2023 19:09 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The start of NBA training camp is around a week away, which means the Los Angeles Lakers will be back in action for the 2023-24 season soon enough.
  The Lakers spent most of the offseason shoring up their roster by re-signing their key free agents and adding quality role players to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis throughout the regular season. On paper, Los Angeles has one of the deepest and most versatile teams in the league which should lead to another deep postseason run.
  Meanwhile in the
  
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• Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Says Deion Sanders Reminds Him Of Phil Jackson

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  The NFL season is underway and NBA training camp will be kicking off soon with the Los Angeles Lakers coming into the year with championship aspirations. But despite all of that, the talk of the sports world is “Coach Prime” Deion Sanders and the job he has done as the head football coach at the University of Colorado.
  After doing an amazing job at HBCU Jackson State, Sanders was hired by Colorado, who went 1-11 last year. In his first season, Sanders has the Buffaloes at 3-0 after a
  
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• Lakers News: Darvin Ham Called Christian Wood ‘Every Day’ Of Free Agency

  22-09-2023 16:29 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most active teams in free agency this summer, handling most of their work early. However, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka left the 14th roster spot open with the intention of signing another big man.
  When Jaxson Hayes was signed on Day 2 of free agency, he was the only center behind Anthony Davis for weeks on end. This left fans wondering who the front office was targeting, but it seemed that the focus was on Christian Wood all along.
  After months of wai
  
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• Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Believes Anthony Davis Was Arguably Best Player In NBA When Healthy Last Season

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  The turnaround that the Los Angeles Lakers experienced last season was truly something to behold. The franchise basically remade itself on the fly following the trade deadline and the path was made even more difficult when LeBron James went down to injury. But the Lakers still went on a huge run and the catalyst was big man Anthony Davis.
  Of course Davis had gone down to injury earlier in the year himself, but once he got back on the court with his new teammates, he was the superstar player and
  
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• Lakers Video: D’Angelo Russell Gifts Custom L.A. Galaxy Jersey To Young Fan

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  There are few fanbases that can compete with the pure passion that permeates those who root for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have one of the largest and most rabid fanbases of any franchise in America and those fans often cross over to other Southern California teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams and L.A. Galaxy.
  This was certainly the case on Wednesday as not only did Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt throw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium, but D’Angelo Rus
  
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• Breaking Down Why Lakers Can’t Currently Trade For Pacers’ Buddy Hield

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  The Los Angeles Lakers are nearly done building their roster for the start of the 2023-24 regular season. They have 14 players on their active roster and appear content to begin the season with the 15th spot remaining open. But things can change quickly in the NBA, as evidenced by the situation surrounding the Indiana Pacers and Buddy Hield.Hield was dealt to the Pacers from the Sacramento Kings at the 2021-22 trade deadline alongside star point guard Tyrese Haliburton following months of rumors
  
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• Lakers Video: Jarred Vanderbilt & Jaxson Hayes Throw Out First Pitch At Dodgers Game

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  It won’t be long before the Los Angeles Lakers are back in action with training camp, the preseason and the 2023-24 regular season just a couple weeks away. But until then, Lakers players can continue enjoying the final moments of the offseason, including some fun public appearances like the one made by Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes.Vanderbilt and Hayes made an appearance at Wednesday night’s L.A. Dodgers game against the Detroit Tigers, an eventual 4-2 loss in the series finale
  
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• Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Models His Game After Lamar Odom

  21-09-2023 17:01 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has quickly become one of the better defenders in today’s game, having the length and agility to match up with guards and forwards.
  Vanderbilt, of course, was involved in the three-team trade at the deadline last year that completely changed L.A.’s season. For Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka to move off Russell Westbrook and a lightly protected first-round pick for Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley and D’Angelo Russell was viewed as a hug
  
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• Jeanie Buss Goes In-Depth On Current State Of Lakers Ahead Of 2023-24 Season

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  The 2022-23 season was a tale of two halves for the Los Angeles Lakers. They got off to one of the worst starts in franchise history and looked destined to miss the playoffs.However, Los Angeles managed to turn things around post-trade deadline and make an improbable run to the Western Conference Finals. Rob Pelinka made savvy moves to put together a balanced roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who continue to show they are superstars when healthy.
  The Lakers’ front office contin
  
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• Max To Start Streaming NBA & Sports Games, Including Lakers Vs. Nuggets On Opening Night

  20-09-2023 21:07 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a Bleacher Report Sports Add-On package that will launch on Max (previously HBO Max) on Thursday, Oct. 5. This package will include a number of premium live sports including the NBA, MLB, NCAA’s March Madness Tournament and US Soccer. It will also include the award-winning and beloved Inside the NBA show as well.
  The launch date is in time for the MLB Postseason as well as NBA Opening Night, which will feature the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Denver
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Jarred Vanderbilt Contract Extension Details

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  The latest move made by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was another in keeping with the theme of continuity in this offseason. The team agreed to a four-year contract extension with defensive ace Jarred Vanderbilt worth $48 million.After being acquired at the trade deadline, Vanderbilt quickly moved into the starting lineup and was a huge piece of the Lakers turnaround as the team’s primary defensive stopper. The Lakers were one of the best defensive teams in the NBA in the second ha
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves & Phil Handy Participating In Champions Unite Talent Show

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  Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and assistant coach Phil Handy are among those scheduled to participate in Champions Unite, a professional sports-focused talent show organized by the American Lung Association.
  The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. PT and will air on Spectrum SportsNet. It will be hosted by Chris McGee and Allie Clifton as well as former Lakers forward and current analyst Robert Horry and former L.A. Dodgers first baseman and Spectrum analyst Eric Karro
  
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• Jarred Vanderbilt Feels Game 2 Was Lakers’ Best Chance In Western Conference Finals Against Nuggets

  20-09-2023 17:29 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Jarred Vanderbilt was a player that many teams kept an eye on at the trade deadline in February due to his tenacious defense and the energy he provides whenever he is on the court. When the Los Angeles Lakers were able to acquire Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley and D’Angelo Russell in the three-team trade with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves, the consensus was the Lakers got a steal for what they gave up.
  It was not long before Lakers fans saw the immediate defensive impact Vanderbilt h
  
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• Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Praises ‘Winning Time’ Actors For Portrayals Of Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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  The Los Angeles Lakers have a storied history dating back several decades, and arguably their most exciting era is being captured right now on HBO’s ‘Winning Time.’
  ‘Winning Time’ is exploring the 1980s ‘Showtime’ Lakers teams that featured Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. Jerry Buss as well as a host of supporting and ancillary characters. Season 1 ended with Los Angeles capturing the 1980 NBA Championship over the Philadelphia 76ers and Seaso
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Excited About Jarred Vanderbilt’s Contract Extension

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  The Los Angeles Lakers have preached continuity throughout this offseason and their actions have backed up their words. The team brought back important free agents in Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell while also locking in superstar Anthony Davis to a new contract extension. Most recently, the team agreed to a new four-year, $48 million extension with forward Jarred Vanderbilt.
  Acquired at the trade deadline, Vanderbilt quickly moved into the starting lineup and was the per
  
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• Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Trade To Lakers & Getting To Play With LeBron James & Anthony Davis

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  The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Jarred Vanderbilt as one of their marquee pieces at last season’s trade deadline from the Utah Jazz, and he instantly became a pivotal player in the team’s success. With that success, he earned himself a four-year, $48 million extension prior to the start of the 2023-24 season.The reasonable contract for a really quality player is the sign of a good relationship between the player and the team. Vanderbilt endeared himself right away to the franchise, i
  
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• Damian Lillard Doesn’t Agree With People Discrediting Lakers’ 2020 Bubble Championship

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  The 2019-20 NBA season was unlike any other in the history of the league. The season was shut down for months due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it did eventually resume in the ‘bubble’ in Orlando. The end result was LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA Championship, but it is a ring that many have tried to discredit.
  Some point to the fact that an older James and an injury-prone Davis were able to get a rest they normally wouldn&
  
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• Lakers Waive Bryce Hamilton, Who Previously Signed Exhibit 10 Contract

  19-09-2023 18:41 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have waived Exhibit 10 second-year guard Bryce Hamilton shortly after signing him to a training camp deal. Hamilton, an undrafted free agent in 2022, was one of four players signed to join the Lakers for their preseason preparations alongside Vincent Valerio-Bodon, Damion Baugh and Scotty Pippen Jr.Hamilton spent four years at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and was a full-time starter for his final two seasons. He averaged 21.8 points per game during
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Enjoyed Giving Back To Community With L.A. Basketball Camp

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  With September coming to a close, that means that the NBA season is inching closer. It has been an eventful offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, retaining the core that made the Western Conference Finals while also building upon it.
  One of those players that was high on the Lakers’ to-do list was Austin Reaves, who was coming off a strong sophomore season and became a restricted free agent. Shockingly, there was no competitive offer sheet and Reaves re-signed on a four-year, $56 million c
  
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• Lakers News: Mariners Star Julio Rodriguez Looks Up To Kobe Bryant & LeBron James

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  One of the main reasons the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legends Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are so great is because the things that they embodied most are not limited to basketball but can be applied in any walk of life. Even those who might not have watched them play can still be inspired and that is the case with Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez.
  The center fielder is one of the rising young stars in baseball, winning AL Rookie of the Year last season and being named an All-Star i
  
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• Lakers Officially Sign Jarred Vanderbilt To Four-Year Contract Extension

  18-09-2023 20:03 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have officially agreed to a four-year contract extension with forward Jarred Vanderbilt. The deal will kick in starting with the 2024-25 season and is fully guaranteed with a player option for the final year, according to various reports.
  The Lakers acquired Vanderbilt at last season’s trade deadline as part of the three-team deal that sent out point guard Russell Westbrook. Vanderbilt came to L.A. along with point guard D’Angelo Russell and shooting guard Mali
  
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• Lakers Video: LeBron James Working On His Jumper Prior To Training Camp

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  Last season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James proved that he remains one of the best basketball players in the world despite being in his 20th NBA season. He helped the Lakers make the Western Conference Finals and despite coming up short, he is ready to go for Year 21.
  Obviously LeBron can’t quite do everything he was capable of a decade ago, but his level of play at this stage of his career is unlike anything anyone else has ever been able to do. The Lakers star was still an All
  
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• Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Calls Anthony Davis ‘Core’ Of Roster’s Continuity

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  The future of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise beyond LeBron James got a little clearer when Anthony Davis decided to sign a three-year extension this past August.
  Davis is coming off one of the best years of his career and he was rewarded with a lucrative deal that ties him to the Lakers until 2028. The star big man proved he could lead the team with James off the floor and the organization should be thrilled with how he’s assumed more leadership responsibilities.
  After the signing was ma
  
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• Lakers News: HBO Confirms ‘Winning Time’ Will Not Be Renewed For Third Season

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  As the NBA offseason draws to a close, Los Angeles Lakers fans have been itching for some basketball to watch. In the meantime, fans have been able to enjoy HBO’s “Winning Time,” a show on the Showtime era Lakers that is currently in its second season.
  Unfortunately, the second season will be the show’s last as HBO confirmed after Sunday night’s Season 2 finale that it will not be a renewed for a third season.
  This doesn’t come as a huge surprise as people wor
  
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• Three Battles To Watch For During Lakers Training Camp This Year

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  By most accounts, the Los Angeles Lakers had an extremely successful offseason. LeBron James chose to return for another year while Anthony Davis agreed to a new contract extension. The team retained D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura and, of course, Austin Reaves, who looks set to take another step in his development following an impressive showing as part of Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
  The Lakers front office also made some solid moves to bring in new players in free agency who sho
  
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• Lakers Video: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Clarifies Taking Oscar Robertson Over Magic Johnson As Best Point Guard Ever

  17-09-2023 16:08 via lakersnation.com
  
  A big topic of conversation in the NBA world this summer has been who is the greatest point guard ever as Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry continues to rack up accolades to catch up to the likes of Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson.
  The conversation has been so popular that ever Michael Jordan chimed in saying he would take Johnson over Curry.
  One other player who certainly has a case though is Oscar Robertson, a former teammate of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s in Milwaukee.
  Even tho
  
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• Saints’ Drew Brees Happy For Anthony Davis’ Success With Lakers Despite Leaving Pelicans

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  The Los Angeles Lakers are always in the market for stars and after entering a rebuild stage in 2013, they were finally able to bring LeBron James into town during free agency in 2018. James was surrounded with young talent in Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma in his first season with the Lakers with injuries truly derailing their season, extending the team’s playoff drought.
  Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was monitoring the situation with the New Orleans Pelicans and Anthony D
  
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• Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Discusses Her Portrayal By Hadley Robinson In ‘Winning Time’

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  HBO’s original series ‘Winning Time’ has been loved by Los Angeles Lakers fans, seeing the ‘Showtime’ era of Lakers basketball being brought to life. Allowing for fans to relive that era or for others to experience it for the first time and learn more about the Lakers became who they are today has been very refreshing, especially during the NBA offseason.
  Now in its second season, the focus is centered around the 1980s and the ups and downs of each season detailing
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Believes Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Eventually Be In MVP Race

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  The FIBA World Cup has come and gone with Team USA finishing with no medal. USA crushed exhibition and group play but met their maker in the final two games of the tournament in Germany and Canada.
  Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was one of the key parts of the USA roster being able to provide much-needed energy and effort off the bench. Reaves was the second leading scorer behind Anthony Edwards in the semifinal game against Germany with 21 points on 70% from the field and 4-of-5 from 3.
  
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• Lakers News: Vanessa Bryant Asks Fans To Sign Petition To Save Kobe & Gianna Mural In L.A.

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  Ever since the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in 2020, murals have popped up across the country and world paying tribute.
  There is believed to be more than 300 murals of Bryant in Southern California alone, and unfortunately that number is in danger of shrinking.
  One of the most popular murals downtown depicts both Kobe and Gianna in their basketball uniforms with angel wings in heaven. It is located about 0.5 miles from Crypto.com Arena
  
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• John C. Reilly Of ‘Winning Time’ Thought Jeanie Buss Would Kick Him Out Of Crypto.com Arena While Attending Lakers Game

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  Like a lot of Los Angeles Lakers fans, Jeanie Buss has been enjoying watching Season 2 of ‘Winning Time’ on HBO.
  The second season is exploring the mid-1980s portion of the Lakers dynasty and Jeanie has gotten a chance to watch more of John C. Reilly portray her father Dr. Jerry Buss.
  Reilly has done an outstanding job of playing Dr. Buss and Jeanie expressed how the actor has done her father justice on the show. In a recently appearance on the Winning Time Podcast, Jeanie shared a h
  
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• Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Notes What Season 2 Of ‘Winning Time’ Has Done Well

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  Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is one of the main characters portrayed in HBO’s ‘Winning Time.’
  Although the show heavily focuses on the Dr. Jerry Buss and the players of the 1980s, Jeanie is featured as a young woman and her rise through the organization.
  Several people affiliated with the organization have criticized ‘Winning Time’ for its portrayal of key figures, though Jeanie admitted she has been enjoying watching Season 2.
  In an interview on The Winn
  
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• Lakers News: Aaron Rodgers Thought Of Kobe Bryant After Suffering Achilles Injury

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  Long-time Los Angeles Lakers fans will always remember how hard Kobe Bryant worked behind the scenes to play every game he possibly he could.
  Bryant suffered multiple injuries toward the end of his career, with the most devastating one being the torn Achilles he suffered in the 2012-13 season. The Lakers icon had been playing heavy minute to carry the team into the playoffs, but it felt like the extra burden played a part in him hurting himself.
  After undergoing surgery, Bryant was able to retur
  
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• Lakers News: Lamar Odom Says Kobe Bryant Was ‘Easy To Learn From’

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  The mid-2000s Los Angeles Lakers teams were led by Kobe Bryant, who finally got the keys to the franchise when the team decided to trade Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat for Lamar Odom and others.
  Bryant had grown into the face of the Lakers but it came with some growing pains as he and the team missed the postseason in 2005. However, Los Angeles was able to rebound the next couple of seasons though they fell in the first round both times to the Phoenix Suns.
  It wasn’t until 2008 t
  
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• Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Making Progress With 3-Point Shot

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  Throughout LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting issues have been prominent regardless of the the various iterations of the roster. This summer, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made it a priority to acquire shooters to further boost the team’s chances of winning a championship.
  L.A. now has capable and willing shooters in D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Gabe Vincent, Rui Haciumura, Christian Wood and Max Christie. While
  
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• Lakers News: Myles Turner Recalls Pacers Fans Rooting For Kobe Bryant During Farewell Tour

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  Even though Kobe Bryant’s final season with the Los Angeles Lakers did not produce the wins that he or the fans wanted, it still left plenty of memories. Kobe was cheered at every arena all around the country and this is something that Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner remembers vividly.
  Turner was a rookie during Bryant’s last season and he was on the floor during Kobe’s final game in Indiana. It was a hard-fought close game that came down to the final few minutes and the thi
  
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• NBA Rumors: Former Lakers Center Dwight Howard To Meet With Warriors

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  The Los Angeles Lakers roster looks set for the 2023-24 season as they shored up the center position.
  For months, Christian Wood had been linked to the Lakers as a potential option and the two sides finally came to an agreement on a two-year deal with a player option in the second year. With Wood on board, Los Angeles has a solid and versatile front court rotation to spell Anthony Davis.
  Although the Lakers may be set with their team, other contenders in the Western Conference are surely looking
  
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• Lakers News: Kobe 6 Protro ‘Reverse Grinch’ To Launch In December

  15-09-2023 19:11 via lakersnation.com
  
  The news that Nike would begin re-releasing signature shoes of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant gave sneaker lovers everywhere joy. Kobe had some of the most popular sneakers in the world and for a time it looked like Nike and his wife Vanessa Bryant weren’t going to be able to come to an agreement in order to keep his shoes with the company.
  The re-launch of the Kobe sneakers kicked off in August though with the Kobe 8 Protro Halo which had a limited release on the Lakers legend&rsqu
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Jarred Vanderbilt Agrees To Four-Year Contract Extension

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  The Los Angeles Lakers stuck to the plan this offseason as they re-signed their key free agents and added players that could complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the floor.
  The Lakers came to extension agreements with Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura that ensure the team will maintain the chemistry and continuity they had been harping in throughout the year. Aside from them, Los Angeles brought in players like Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes and Christia
  
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• Lakers News: Dennis Schroder Outlines Why He Chose To Sign With Raptors In Free Agency

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  Point guard Dennis Schroder wound up being one of the most integral pieces of the Los Angeles Lakers’ run down the stretch of last season and into the playoffs. Even though he came off the bench for most of it, his speed and aggression on both ends of the floor were absolutely crucial to the success of the team.
  While many hoped he would return to the Lakers, Schroder chose to join the Toronto Raptors in free agency, agreeing to a two-year, $25.4 million contract. He is penciled in as the
  
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• Lakers News: First Look At LeBron James’ Upcoming Nike LeBron 21 Shoes

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  Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering his 21st NBA season while still towards the top of the league. James’ impact on the floor is still sky high, but it’s arguable that his impact off the floor — as both an NBA and community leader — is even greater.One way that his off-court success can be best measured is with his signature shoe collection with Nike. Not only do fans clamor for the next pair of Nike LeBron’s, but opposing players can often be seen wear
  
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• Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Takes Trip To China With Hall Of Famer Dwyane Wade

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  This season will be a extremely important one for Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell. After returning to the team at the trade deadline, Russell was excellent down the stretch of the season for the Lakers before struggling mightily as the playoffs went on.
  But despite his performance in the postseason, the Lakers and Russell would agree on a new two-year contract in free agency this summer. Russell will have the opportunity to redeem himself this year and help the Lakers get o
  
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• Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Discusses Positives Of Plant-Based Diet

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  As players go through their NBA career, they often make lifestyle changes in order to improve their body and become better players overall. One thing that many wind up changing is their diet as most don’t pay attention to that in high school and college. But Los Angeles Lakers rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino already took that step well before he was drafted.
  Like many others, Hood-Schifino has long had the goal of making the NBA and wants to do everything he can in order to be the best player h
  
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• Lakers News: Rockets’ Cam Whitmore Names LeBron James As His Biggest Inspiration

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  Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has somehow been able to maintain a high level of play throughout 20 NBA seasons, now heading into his 21st.
  Since signing with L.A. in 2018, there has been a fair share of nagging injuries that have hindered James. But it’s still remarkable that for as physical and aggressive of a playstyle he possesses, he has been able to stay remarkably healthy for his career.
  James’ offseason regimen is one of a kind, putting $1 million into bettering his bod
  
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• Lakers News: Jalen-Hood Schifino Discusses Offseason & Adapting To NBA Lifestyle

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  The Los Angeles Lakers had a rare first-round draft pick this past summer and there was some uncertainty surrounding the No. 17 pick. It was rumored that L.A. was likely to move off the pick to acquire more depth pieces to further solidify a roster coming off a Western Conference Finals appearance.
  Despite all the speculation, the Lakers ultimately kept the pick and selected Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino. There were some mixed reactions from the fanbase due to a protected top-10 pick falling
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Sends Well Wishes To Jets’ Aaron Rodgers After Torn Achilles

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  In his 20th NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continued to defy all limits of what an athlete as his age can accomplish. If there was one NFL star capable of doing the same this season, it would have been New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
  A four-time MVP and former Super Bowl MVP, Rodgers was looking to set the world on fire at 39 years old in his first season in New York. Unfortunately, those hopes came crashing down just minutes into his debut game as the future Hall
  
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• NBA Board Of Governors Approve New Rules Preventing Teams From Resting Two ‘Stars’ In Same Game

  13-09-2023 20:02 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the biggest complaints from many fans across the NBA has been the increase in teams resting star players when healthy during the regular season. With so much emphasis being placed on having players at full strength for the playoffs, teams have taken the route of finding certain games in which to rest their stars in order to preserve them long term.
  The NBA implemented a rule back in 2017 in order to prevent teams from doing so, but new, more stringent rules were recently put up to a vote
  
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• Lakers News: Cam Reddish Explains Reason Behind Wearing No. 5

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  Former Duke Blue Devil and lottery pick Cam Reddish has been a rumored target of the Los Angeles Lakers for the past two seasons. This summer though, it finally came to fruition with L.A. coming to terms with Reddish on a two-year contract with the second year being a player option.
  The 6’8″ forward comes to the Lakers with an opportunity to compete for a championship, but also have a chance to solidify his standing in the league. Reddish has bounced around in his young career, now p
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Admits Team USA Was ‘Not Good Enough’ To Win Medal In FIBA World Cup

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  Heading into the FIBA World Cup, the Team USA roster was extremely young with little to no experience in international play. Therefore, the expectations were low for fans going into the tournament.
  However, the talent was there and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was one of the bright spots throughout the whole World Cup despite there being some outside noise on whether he deserved to be on the roster or not. Reaves would become a key bench piece for USA and would often find himself finis
  
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