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• Lakers Rumors: Interest In Kel’el Ware After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

  23-06-2026 21:53 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Lakers have a number of avenues with which to improve the roster this offseason and one area the team is known to be targeting is at center. Ideally, the team would like an athletic, rim-running center to pair with superstar guard Luka Doncic.
  One intriguing name that would fit that bill is Kel’el Ware, who was recently dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of the massive trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. And according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Lakers ha
  
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• LeBron James Explains Why He Did Not Enjoy His NBA Draft Day Experience

  23-06-2026 20:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  Hearing your name called at the NBA Draft is an absolute dream for so many young basketball players growing up and that moment, and walking on the stage afterwards is a memory that will never be forgotten. For Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, that moment came back in 2003 when he was selected first overall by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers.
  But what most don’t see is everything that happens behind the scenes. There is so much hustle and so many things to be taken care of regard
  
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• Magic Johnson Reacts To Bucks Trading Giannis Antetokounmpo To Heat

  23-06-2026 18:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA offseason is underway and the first domino has fallen as the Milwaukee Bucks have completed a trade to send superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
  This saga had been going on for almost a year, so it is nice to see that it is over with and Antetokounmpo can begin a new chapter with the Heat. Meanwhile, the Bucks are beginning their own new chapter after shipping out the face of their franchise and Bobby Portis for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jak
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Rohan Ramadas Has Been ‘Impressive’ In Draft Meetings

  23-06-2026 17:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have made a number of hirings throughout the front office this offseason as new owner Mark Walter has taken over and is looking to improve the franchise on all levels. One of the biggest hirings is Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager of strategy and data systems.
  Ramadas’ role is primarily focused on the analytical and strategy side of things and he came in very highly regarded. And the early returns on what he brings to the table are good as he has reportedly
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht Have Little Trade Value Across NBA

  23-06-2026 16:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the ways the Los Angeles Lakers can improve their roster this offseason is through trades. The team has salary cap space to absorb contracts and draft picks to include in potential deals, however the team does not have much to offer in terms of players that other teams would want.
  The two most popular players that have been included in potential deals are wing Dalton Knecht and forward Jarred Vanderbilt. However, it sounds as if neither has much trade value across the league, via Dan Woik
  
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• Who Is Coaching Lakers In 2026 Summer League?

  23-06-2026 15:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a busy summer ahead of them as they are among the teams taking part in the California Classic Summer League from July 3-6 before heading to Nevada for the annual Las Vegas Summer League.
  According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, the Lakers’ 2026 Summer League squad will be led by lead player development coach Ty Abbott:
  At last check, the coaching staff is set to return with Ty Abbott coaching for the Lakers in summer league.
  The rest of Abbott’s staff could
  
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