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• Darvin Ham Points To Health As Most Important Factor In Future Success Of Lakers

  03-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers came into this season with championship expectations but fell short of those expectations in the end. With the season now over, many are looking at what went wrong for this team with injuries and head coach Darvin Ham being the main points.
  While the Lakers top players were all healthy for the most part, a number of role players including Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt and Cam Reddish all dealt with injuries for large chunks of the season. At the same time, other players
  
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• Lakers News: Taurean Prince Reflects On Darvin Ham’s Firing

  01-06-2024 20:25 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Despite bringing back the core of the roster that made it to the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers largely struggled during the 2023-24 season as they needed another late-season surge to qualify for the postseason.
  The Lakers finished the regular season in eighth place and earned a spot in the playoffs after beating the New Orleans Pelican in the Play-In Tournament to secure the seventh seed. Unfortunately, Los Angeles was awarded with a matchup against the Denver Nuggets, who to
  
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• Byron Scott Believes 1987-88 Lakers Are Greatest NBA Team Of All-Time

  01-06-2024 20:19 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The debate over the greatest NBA team of all-time is beginning to pick up steam recently. The Kobe-Shaq era Los Angeles Lakers are often mentioned, but with this franchise there are multiple eras and teams who deserve to be brought up and the Showtime era of the 1980s led by Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy is certainly one of those.
  The Lakers won five NBA Championships and made eight NBA Finals appearances during that decade, including becoming the first team in more than 20
  
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• Lakers News: Trevor Ariza Believes Kobe Bryant Is Best Player Ever & LeBron James Is ‘1B’

  01-06-2024 20:11 via lakersnation.com
  
  There are so many arguments to be made for the greatest player of all time with a lot of great players stepping foot in the NBA, making it hard to come down to one clear-cut player. In recent years, the two players at the forefront are Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.
  James has defied Father Time so far with the way he played in his 21st season, but Jordan was simply the greatest scorer the NBA has seen.
  However, a dark horse in this argument is anoth
  
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• Jaxson Hayes Calls Anthony Davis ‘Great Role Model’ During First Season With Lakers

  01-06-2024 19:38 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After initially signing with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, Jaxson Hayes entered a win-now environment for the first time in his career, providing him with key experience playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
  Every NBA player wants to win at a high level, and it does not get any better than with the Lakers. Hayes is still only 23 years old and looking to establish himself as a center who can contribute to a championship contender.
  The former Texas Longhorn certainly provided som
  
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• Lakers News: Metta World Peace Explains Name Change From Ron Artest

  01-06-2024 19:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers won a championship in 2010 with a great supporting cast around stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. Some players worth mentioning are Metta World Peace, Derek Fisher, Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum as they all contributed, specifically in a grueling Finals series against longtime rivals Boston Celtics.
  World Peace shared some intense battles with Bryant during his time with the Houston Rockets and provided that same toughness when he was traded to L.A. in 2009.
  After hitting the
  
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• Lakers News: Vince Carter Doesn’t Understand Why Kobe Bryant Isn’t In GOAT Conversation

  01-06-2024 19:29 via lakersnation.com
  
  While Kobe Bryant rose above everyone else as the premier player of his generation, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had a lot of competition for that spot throughout the years. One of those players who looked like they would challenge Kobe for that spot was Vince Carter.
  With his unreal athleticism and outstanding scoring ability, Carter became one of the biggest stars in the NBA. He also played 21 years in the league, meaning he was able to share the floor with not only Kobe but also LeBron Ja
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Pelicans Defer First-Round Draft Pick To 2025

  31-05-2024 23:14 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  In the summer of 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers completed a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire superstar big man Anthony Davis.
  While the trade proved to be a great one as the Lakers turned around and won the championship in their first season with Davis in 2020, it also did not come cheap.
  The Lakers gave up a number of talented young players and draft picks in the trade, some of which they are still paying off. The final draft pick included in the deal was a 2024 first-ro
  
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• NBA Finals Schedule: Dates, Time & TV Info

  31-05-2024 21:18 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Dallas Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night, setting up a meeting with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals.
  The meeting is an interesting one as the Celtics have been on the brink of an NBA Championship for a few years now, coming up short in 2022 against the Golden State Warriors. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are making their first NBA Finals appearance since
  
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• Former Lakers Center Dwight Howard Announces Part Ownership Of Asian Basketball League

  31-05-2024 20:54 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA Championship one person who played an absolutely crucial role was big man Dwight Howard. In a redemption story after spending one year with the Lakers back in 2013, Howard returned to provide a huge boost to the Lakers off the bench and win his only NBA Championship.
  In 2022, following another stint with the Lakers, Howard would go to Taiwan to play for the Taoyuan Leopards. Now, Howard is headed back overseas not just as a player but also as a part o
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Darvin Ham Spoke With Warriors About Assistant Coach Position

  31-05-2024 20:49 via lakersnation.com
  
  Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with head coach Darvin Ham all of the conversation has been focused on who the franchise will hire to replace him. But for Ham, this means he must now look for a new place to land following his dismissal.
  While Ham had moments of success, the Lakers felt it was best to go in a different direction following the team’s first-round playoff exit. Ham will almost certainly have to move back to an assistant coach role and there is at least o
  
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• Lakers Video: Sabrina Ionescu Gives Shooting Lesson To Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Bianka

  31-05-2024 18:34 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  One of the prominent stars in the WNBA is New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, who formed a positive connection and relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his family. The late, great Bryant loved taking his daughter Gianna to WNBA games and even went to Liberty games to watch Ionescu.
  It stings that Kobe and Gianna are no longer with us, but their legacies live on through WNBA and NBA stars, who are moving basketball forward. Specifically with the WNBA, it is reaching new
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Former Assistant Greg St. Jean Being Considered For Coaching Staff

  31-05-2024 12:40 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers continue on in their search for the franchise’s next head coach, but the team also understands the importance of building a complete coaching staff. Getting the right assistant coaches under the head coach is absolutely imperative to the team’s success and they often thrive where the head coach is weaker.
  Some of the people being interviewed for the head coach position have also been mentioned as possible staff hires if they don’t land the job, but others
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves To Play Golf In American Century Championship

  31-05-2024 12:31 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason is in full swing and players have been taking the time to enjoy their extended vacations before they dive head first into the upcoming 2024-25 season.
  Austin Reaves is going to be a key piece this offseason as either a potential trade piece in a blockbuster or a player the Lakers identity as a core player alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Despite getting benched midway through the 2023-24 season, Reaves was inserted back into the starting lineup an
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Trae Young Leaving Klutch Sports Decreases Odds Of Trade With Hawks

  30-05-2024 21:30 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be one of the more aggressive teams this offseason as they look to bolster the roster surrounding LeBron James and Anthony Davis. There are a few All-Star names who have been floated around as potential targets with one of them being Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.
  Young is one of the most dynamic scorers the NBA has to offer and doubles as one of the league’s best playmakers, averaging 10.8 assists this season, which would’ve ranked secon
  
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• Lakers Rumors: ‘Nowhere Close’ To Hiring Next Head Coach

  30-05-2024 20:38 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The top priority for the Los Angeles Lakers remains finding the team’s next head coach and that process is beginning to kick into gear. The franchise has already brought in a number of candidates for their initial round of interviews with the likes of JJ Redick and James Borrego emerging as early favorites.
  But from the beginning, it was believed that the Lakers would take their time with this search and really make sure the team finds the right person for the job. Rob Pelinka understands
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Preference Is To Keep Austin Reaves

  30-05-2024 20:32 via lakersnation.com
  
  This offseason is all about the Los Angeles Lakers making the necessary moves to bring this franchise back to championship contention. This includes finding the right type of players to fit around the superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis and one player who has proven he is an excellent fit is Austin Reaves.
  The versatile guard has shown that he can fit into any role the Lakers need as he can create as a primary ball-handler, but can also stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. Ad
  
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• Rich Paul: Lakers Should Look At Bronny James Like Any Other NBA Draft Prospect

  30-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The situation surrounding Bronny James ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft is truly unlike any other in the history of the league. It looks as if there is a very real chance that Bronny could wind up on the Los Angeles Lakers with his father LeBron James.
  While the 19-year-old has said that is not his goal, and Klutch Sports founder Rich Paul, has made it clear that is not his focus either, the Lakers are reportedly on the short list of teams viewed as ideal situations.
  But Paul continues to make it cle
  
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• Lakers and Suns Hold Top Odds to Draft Bronny James and Sign LeBron James

  30-05-2024 17:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been invited by ten different NBA teams for personal workouts, including the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. These teams currently hold the top odds of drafting Bronny, which has significant implications for the future of James’ career.
  As noted by expert Steve Ashwell, such developments will significantly impact predictions and odds on safe sportsbooks outside of Gamstop.
  The Significance of Drafting Bronny James
  An NBA executi
  
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• Taurean Prince Believes Lakers Can Benefit From Continuity After Injury-Plagued 2023-24 Season

  30-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Injuries hamper every team in the NBA, but some more than others and the Los Angeles Lakers fell under that category in 2023-24 as some key role players were unable to suit up consistently. To his credit, Taurean Prince played 78 games and became a steady force whether it be as a starter or reserve.
  While the Lakers was able to survive to a certain extent by securing a playoff spot, they were faced with a tough challenge in the reigning champion Denver Nuggets and saw their season come to an end
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Honors Bill Walton

  30-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers might be in the midst of a pivotal summer filled with crucial decisions to make, but they and the rest of the basketball world took a moment to honor NBA legend Bill Walton.
  News broke that Walton had passed away due to cancer, sending shockwaves throughout the league. Almost immediately after Walton’s death was announced, Lakers legends like Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul Jabbar and others paid tribute to the legendary center.
  In a history rich with players with big pe
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Rajon Rondo & Scott Brooks Under Consideration For Coaching Staff

  30-05-2024 01:20 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the past few weeks evaluating candidates for their vacant head coaching position, but the sense around the league is ESPN broadcaster and former NBA shooting guard JJ Redick is the frontrunner for the job.
  Redick previously interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets head coaching gig before they hired Charles Lee, making him available to the Lakers should they choose to go that route. Redick by all accounts has a deep understanding and knowledge of X’s and O&rs
  
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• Rich Paul Confirms Bronny James Will Remain In 2024 NBA Draft

  29-05-2024 20:28 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The deadline for prospects to decide whether they will remain in the 2024 NBA Draft or return to college is quickly approaching. Of course, the player who is garnering the most attention for his decision is Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.
  Bronny has seen his draft stock rise with the work that he has done during the pre-draft process. In particular, he had some great moments at the NBA Draft Combine while also looking great during the Klutch Sports Pro Day. And ap
  
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• Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick Already Calling Potential Assistant Coach Candidates

  29-05-2024 19:45 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to officially announce who will be their next head coach, but all signs look to be pointing towards JJ Redick being the selection. Despite having no prior experience, Redick seems to have impressed the Lakers brass enough and it feels as if it is only a matter of time before an announcement is made.
  With a first-time head coach, the coaching staff becomes even more important as there are certain things you just simply haven’t dealt with. Regardless of how in
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Tyronn Lue Signs Contract Extension With Clippers

  29-05-2024 18:08 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a disappointing first round exit, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with head coach Darvin Ham, opening up their third coaching search since 2019.
  Going back to that 2019, the original favorite to land the job was Tyronn Lue, who won a championship alongside LeBron James as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. The Lakers and Lue were unable to come to terms on a contract, however, as a year later he took the L.A. Clippers head coaching job.
  With the Lakers again having
  
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• Lakers Head Coaching Rumors: James Borrego Scheduled For In-Person Interview

  29-05-2024 17:48 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach in underway and while JJ Redick is the early favorite, other candidates like James Borrego and Sam Cassell are also in the mix.
  Borrego, in particular, may have a legit chance at landing the job due to his qualifications. He is the former head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, which means he brings some experience to the table. He also helped turn the New Orleans Pelicans’ offense around this past season as an assistant.
  Additionally,
  
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• Udonis Haslem Doesn’t See LeBron James Leaving Lakers In Free Agency

  29-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers face a critical offseason full of pivotal decisions that could alter the franchise’s direction for years.
  Not only do the Lakers need to figure out who their next head coach will be, they’ll also be on pins and needles as they wait to hear what LeBron James plans to do with his player option for the 2024-25 season. James is expected to decline that player option and test free agency, though early reporting suggests that he’ll stay in Los Angeles.
  Despite
  
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• Eastern Conference GM Floats Idea Of Lakers Trading For Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr.

  29-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make some moves this offseason as they look to return to championship contender status. Coincidentally enough, the team that has eliminated them from the playoffs in two consecutive seasons, the Denver Nuggets, could also be looking to make some changes after a second-round playoff exit this year.
  In the first-round series between the Lakers and Nuggets, arguably the biggest difference was Michael Porter Jr.Porter averaged 22.8 points and 8.4 rebounds in th
  
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• NBA Odds: Celtics Remain Favorites to Win the 2024 NBA Championship

  29-05-2024 10:19 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Boston Celtics have secured their place in the NBA Finals, an outcome widely anticipated as they entered the playoffs as favorites to advance. Boston has consistently been a strong contender for the title and remains the odds-on favorite after sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. With the NBA Finals set to begin on June 6, the Celtics now await the winner of the Dallas Mavericks-Minnesota Timberwolves matchup.
  Latest Odds to Win the NBA FinalsCeltics: -230
  Mavericks:
  
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• Taurean Prince ‘100%’ Wants To Re-Sign With Lakers In Free Agency

  28-05-2024 23:34 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  A polarizing player this season for the Los Angeles Lakers was forward Taurean Prince, not due to his play, but his role and what he was asked to do for L.A.Former head coach Darvin Ham had a past relationship with Prince, resulting in a lot of trust in the wing. He began the season as a starter and played big minutes before eventually slotting into a more familiar bench role.
  When playing high minutes, Prince’s ability to space the floor as well as his perimeter defense seemed to diminish
  
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