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Pau Gasol Congratulates Knicks On Winning NBA Championship

14-06-2026 22:25 via lakersnation.com

The parity era is here in the NBA, with now eight different champions in the last eight years, which goes to show how hard it is to repeat in this day and age.. The New York Knicks snapped their 53-year drought and defeated the San Antonio Spurs in an impressive five games.
San Antonio led for over 70% of the series, having double-digit leads in every game, but was unable to close out the Knicks. Los Angeles Lakers two-time champion Pau Gasol and former Spur congratulated New York on winning the

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Magic Johnson Believes Lakers & LeBron James Need To Make Decision ‘Soon’

14-06-2026 20:00 via lakersnation.com

Plenty of important decisions loom this summer for the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James as arguably their most more important. He will be heavily coveted as a free agent, but a return to the Lakers also seems to make sense for both parties if they can find a numer that works.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a team that could certainly lure James away from the Lakers and franchise legend Magic Johnson is among those who can see another potential reunion in Ohio. However, Johnson thinks both James

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Shares ‘Pinch Me’ Moments In NBA

14-06-2026 18:45 via lakersnation.com

There is no denying that Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves deserved All-Star consideration given his strong play to begin the year. Unfortunately, injury prevented him from solidifying his case and perhaps next year he will be on everyone’s radar.
Dating back to Reaves start in the NBA, he was an undrafted player that earned a roster spot and climbed his way up the food chain. There are typically feel-good stories every season and the guard is one of them as he has grown into a dynami

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Magic Johnson: Lakers Need To Get Younger & More Athletic

14-06-2026 17:08 via lakersnation.com

NBA free agency is just around the corner and the Los Angeles Lakers are amongst several Western Conference teams looking to make considerable roster changes. After Luka Doncic’s first full season in Los Angeles, it is apparent that he wants to win now and is playing at an MVP-level, giving reason to invest in the roster.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson spoke about what needs to happen for L.A. to become champions again after getting swept in the second round this season.
“Well first of

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Lakers News: Isiah Thomas Calls LeBron James Haters ‘Jealous’

14-06-2026 16:20 via lakersnation.com

LeBron James is still weighing whether or not he wants to continue playing in the NBA. If he does retire, the Los Angeles Lakers star will walk away with his name plastered all over the record books and will almost inarguably be the most statistically accomplished player the league has ever seen.Yet, there are many people who discuss the NBA who refuse to give James the respect he deserves. It goes beyond not calling him the GOAT, but there are some who don’t even consider him a top five p

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