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• Lakers News: Adou Thiero Embracing Mentor Role With Cameron Carr

  27-07-2026 22:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had much in terms of young talent to develop over the past couple of seasons, but this summer proved they have two very intriguing pieces in second-year wing Adou Thiero and rookie guard Cameron Carr. Injuries hampered Thiero’s rookie season, but he has been hard at work this summer and helping the rookie Carr in his journey is part of that as well.
  Prior to Las Vegas Summer League kicking off, Thiero spoke about how he has been giving Carr tips and adv
  
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• Derek Fisher Defends LeBron James Amid Ring Chaser Allegations

  27-07-2026 21:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Everyone had been waiting for LeBron James to make his free agency decision and now that the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar has chosen to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, just about everyone has an opinion on that as well. One of the prevailing thoughts is that James is ring chasing by joining a 76ers team that already featured three All-Stars in Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the recently acquired Jaylen Brown.
  One person who doesn’t agree with that thought is former Lakers guard Der
  
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• Lakers News: Walker Kessler Would Rather Get Game-Winning Block Than Bucket

  27-07-2026 19:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  New Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is expected to have a huge impact on the team this season and in many years to come. Kessler will undoubtedly benefit offensively by playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but where he thrives most is on the defensive end.
  Kessler is one of the best rim protectors in the NBA and really takes pride on that end of the floor. In fact, the big man made it clear that he’d rather seal a game with a block than a bucket on offense.
  “If p
  
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• Magic Johnson Pleased With Lakers’ Offseason Moves

  27-07-2026 17:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers take the court for the 2026-27 season, they will look much different than they did last season as they completely overhauled their roster.
  With LeBron James departing in free agency, the Lakers’ focused shifted to building around Luka Doncic and putting together a core with youth, athleticism and shooting. And one person who likes what the Lakers did is franchise legend Magic Johnson.
  “I said this offseason the Lakers had to get younger, more athletic, and
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Speaks On Offseason Focus

  27-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Perhaps the biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was re-signing Austin Reaves to a new four-year contract. After playing on what was arguably the biggest bargain contract in the league, Reaves has now cashed in and will be a core member of this franchise for many years.
  That new contract has not changed how he works out and prepares in the offseason as Reaves noted that his focus on getting stronger and becoming a better basketball player remains the same.
  “It’s the s
  
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