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• NBA Draft Combine Highlights: Bronny James Shines In Second Scrimmage

  16-05-2024 21:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Without a doubt the biggest story coming out of this week’s NBA Draft Combine is that of Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Coming into the Draft Combine, Bronny was viewed as a borderline second-round pick at best, but his performance there may have changed some minds.
  Bronny was excellent during drills, notably finishing second in the 3-point shooting drills and while he did measure at just 6’1.5″ without shoes, he also has a 6’7″ wing
  
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• Lakers Rumors: ‘Growing Sentiment’ Donovan Mitchell Will Sign Extension With Cavaliers

  16-05-2024 19:17 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make some moves this offseason that will help vault them back into championship contention. One potential deal that has been thrown around is the team adding Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell.
  It has long been rumored that Mitchell doesn’t want to remain in Cleveland long-term and with the guard having the ability to opt-out of his contract after next season, many feel the Cavaliers could look to trade him this summer. And if that is
  
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• Nick Young: ‘Snitch’ D’Angelo Russell Let Lakers Down In Playoffs

  16-05-2024 18:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After initially drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2015, D’Angelo Russell became a key piece of their rebuild as a No. 2 overall pick. Having a point guard that could score at all three levels with the ability to get teammates involved is something the Lakers hadn’t had in years and were trying to recreate.
  However, after some immature actions off the floor with then teammate Nick Young, that signified the beginning of the end of Russell’s tenure in L.A. But after progre
  
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• Lakers Almost Traded Kobe Bryant To Pistons In 2007?

  16-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  In the eyes of many, Kobe Bryant is the greatest player to ever wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Joining the franchise as a 17-year old out of high school in 1996, fans saw Bryant grow up in front of their eyes over the course of his 20 year career in L.A.
  And while there were countless amazing and memorable moments, there were also many rough patches as well with one of them coming in the mid-2000s. Kobe had grown frustrated with the Lakers struggles overall and would demand to be traded.
  And
  
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• Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan Again Doesn’t Rule Out Playing For Hometown Lakers

  16-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a disappointing exit from the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers are in line for some major roster changes in the offseason.
  Los Angeles has been known to star chase when given the opportunity and they’ve already been linked to guards like Trae Young and Donovan Mitchell, who appear ready for a change of scenery. Regarding Mitchell, the Lakers reportedly are standing at the front of the line should the star guard officially ask out from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  Another name to
  
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• Lakers Head Coaching Rumors: JJ Redick Considered Early Favorite

  16-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Arguably the most important decision the Los Angeles Lakers have to make this offseason is who they hire as their new head coach after dismissing former head coach Darvin Ham and his staff.
  With the Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns filling their vacant roles, the Lakers only have the Washington Wizards to compete with currently. So far, Los Angeles has cast a large net in their search that includes names like James Borrego and Kenny Atkinson. They also reportedly received permission to intervi
  
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