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• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hopes Fans Appreciate LeBron James’ Time With Lakers

  12-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the biggest accomplishments LeBron James made as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers was becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing franchise legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s longstanding record. And now that James’ time with the Lakers has come to an end, Abdul-Jabbar believes the fans everywhere should appreciate the superstar.
  Following the news that the 41-year-old would continue his playing career elsewhere, Abdul-Jabbar took to social media to praise James a
  
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• Austin Reaves’ Main Goal This Summer Was To Continue Career With Lakers

  12-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers had two main goals this offseason. One of those was to bring in a new center and the other was to re-sign guard Austin Reaves on a new deal. The front office accomplished both of those with the first move of the summer being agreeing to a new four-year, $185 million deal with the guard.
  Reaves has spent his entire five year career with the Lakers, growing into one of the best young guards in the league and pairing extremely well with superstar Luka Doncic. And while there
  
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• Recap: Arthur Kaluma Leads Lakers To Win Over Mavericks In Las Vegas Summer League

  12-07-2026 06:08 via lakersnation.com
  
  After a strong showing in the Las Vegas Summer League opener, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep that momentum going on Saturday night when they took on the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas & Mack Center.
  Unfortunately, Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr, who has been a standout to begin the summer, was ruled out of this one with a right thumb contusion. That didn’t make a difference though as the Lakers pulled away in the second half to stay undefeated in Las Vegas with a 91-
  
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