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• Richard Sherman Opens Up About Relationship With Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

  16-09-2026 22:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a massive impact on so many people around the world as he inspired many to pursue their dreams in whatever field they desired and put everything they could into achieving their goals. One of those was former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman who was a five-time All-Pro and one of the best of his generation at his position.
  Sherman grew up in Compton and was a huge fan of Bryant and the Lakers. And just getting to meet Bryant for the first time was a huge de
  
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• NBA Projecting Higher-Than-Expected Salary Cap For 2027-28 Season

  16-09-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA salary cap climbs every season, as new money comes in via broadcasting rights deals and to match inflation. However, recent seasons have seen modest gains that came in lower than expected. The new TV deal was expected to bring annual raises of around 10%, but the reality has been closer to 6%.This is because of the trouble surrounding local broadcasting channels and deals. Local stations — like the Lakers’ Spectrum SportsNet — have been under the microscope for their st
  
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• JJ Redick Discusses Involvement In Rebuilding Pacific Palisades Rec Center

  16-09-2026 18:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles communities of Pacific Palisades and Altadena were devastated in the winter of 2025 when wildfires ravaged both towns. Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick lived in the Palisades, and was devastated for the loss of memories from his home, and the loss that the entire community suffered.Redick hadn’t been in the Palisades long — having only accepted the head coaching job in the summer of 2024 — but he had already become a major part of that community, and made
  
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• WATCH: Luka Doncic & Lakers Celebrate Kobe Day At Slovenian Hospital

  16-09-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers trip to Slovenia was all about team bonding, getting to know each other and beginning to build that chemistry amongst a roster full of new faces. The Luka Doncic-hosted trip also coincided with one of the biggest days of the year for the Lakers and their fans everywhere, Aug. 24, aka Kobe Day.
  The day, of course, is the combination of Kobe Bryant’s two numbers, 8 and 24, and babies born on this day are often referred to as “Kobe Babies.” As such, with the
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Maxi Kleber Potentially Joining Luka Doncic’s European Team

  16-09-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Last season, one of the unsung heroes for the Los Angeles Lakers was big man Maxi Kleber. While he was never really part of the regular rotation, head coach JJ Redick regularly turned to Kleber when the team was dealing with injuries or just needed a boost and more often than not he came through.
  Kleber is one of many players who hit free agency but won’t be returning to the Lakers this season, though he may remain linked to the team and specifically, superstar Luka Doncic. The Lakers guar
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Maxi Kleber Potential Joining Luka Doncic’s European Team

  16-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Last season, one of the unsung heroes for the Los Angeles Lakers was big man Maxi Kleber. While he was never really part of the regular rotation, head coach JJ Redick regularly turned to Kleber when the team was dealing with injuries or just needed a boost and more often than not he came through.
  Kleber is one of many players who hit free agency but won’t be returning to the Lakers this season, though he may remain linked to the team and specifically, superstar Luka Doncic. The Lakers guar
  
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