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• Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: Kenny Atkinson

  10-05-2024 23:13 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers understood a change needed to be made after exiting the 2024 NBA Playoffs in the first round and they moved quickly, firing former head coach Darvin Ham and his coaching staff.
  With Ham out of the picture, the Lakers will embark on yet another search for a head coach and the pressure is mounting bring in the right candidate. Although Los Angeles will reportedly take their time searching for a head coach, they should ideally have someone in place before the 2024 NBA Draft s
  
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• Lakers News: Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Misses Kobe Bryant ‘Every Single Day’

  04-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant continues to hold great influence over players in the NBA today.
  During his playing days, Bryant was a fierce competitor who earned the respect of his peers but also became a mentor to the next generation of stars.
  Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was fortunate enough to befriend Bryant and the two would go on to have a close relationship even after the latter retired from basketball.
  Now, Irving is days away from competing in the NBA Finals again and he r
  
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• Austin Reaves Explains What Lakers Need To Do To Get Back To Championship Contention

  04-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With the 2024 NBA Finals set to begin later this week, the Los Angeles Lakers, like the rest of the league, will be eagerly waiting to see who emerges as champion between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
  The Lakers were bounced out of the first round, setting up what should be an eventful summer. Not only does Los Angeles need to settle on their next head coach, but they’ll also need to upgrade the roster in some capacity.
  Austin Reaves enjoyed being around his teammates this past
  
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• Hardly Anybody is Pulling for the Boston Celtics Outside of Boston

  04-06-2024 08:58 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The NBA’s unique landscape is defined by the unparalleled dominance of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. This rivalry, unlike any other in major sports leagues such as the NFL, NHL, and MLB, is a testament to the sustained excellence of these two incredible franchises, and unique in major North American sports.
  In 2024, the Boston Celtics, just four wins away, distinguish themselves from the Lakers. As heavy favorites against the Dallas Mavericks in this year’s NBA Final
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Front Office ‘Leaning’ Towards Upgrading Supporting Cast Over Acquiring Third Star

  03-06-2024 23:59 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  There is no doubt that some changes are coming to the Los Angeles Lakers roster this offseason. Assuming LeBron James returns for another season next to Anthony Davis, the franchise still has that excellent foundation of two superstars and now Rob Pelinka and the front office will have to figure out the right moves to make to make the team a true championship contender.
  What type of move will accomplish that goal is unclear, however. One could argue that the Lakers should look to add a third sta
  
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• Cavaliers Receive Permission To Interview Lakers Coaching Targets Micah Nori, Kenny Atkinson, James Borrego & Chris Quinn

  03-06-2024 23:08 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The last two remaining NBA teams looking for a head coach are the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Expectedly, both teams have overlap with candidates as L.A. and Cleveland sift through the market with some names being Micah Nori, Kenny Atkinson, James Borrego and Chris Quinn.
  There is not a ton of enticing options in terms of experience and championship pedigree, but both teams have to make due with what is out there. That’s especially true with the Lakers, who are in win-now m
  
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• Are Lakers Shopping Rui Hachimura On Trade Market?

  03-06-2024 20:36 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  As is usually the case when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, there are constant rumors about potential moves and trades the team could make going into this offseason. And when it comes those deals that could happen, one name that is in almost every hypothetical trade is forward Rui Hachimura.
  After a slow start and dealing with some injuries this past season, Hachimura really came on for the Lakers once he was inserted into the starting lineup permanently. He averaged 15.4 points while shooti
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Darvin Ham Turned Down Spot On Mike Budenholzer’s Suns Coaching Staff

  03-06-2024 20:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With Darvin Ham being let go as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, what his next move is remains unclear. He still has two guaranteed years left on his Lakers contract so doesn’t need to rush into another job, but if he is unable to land another head coaching opportunity in the near future, it’s likely that he will join someone’s bench as an assistant.
  The most obvious landing spot that would seem to make sense for Ham following his stint with the Lakers would be the Phoenix
  
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• Lakers News: Taurean Prince Prefers To Start Than Come Off Bench

  03-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  This summer presents several tough decisions for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to get back into contention. While the last free agency period earned some praise for Rob Pelinka, it did not pan out with a championship. Now heading into this offseason, one decision they have to make is whether they re-sign Taurean Prince or let him walk in free agency.
  There are mixed opinions on Prince and what he provides to a team trying to win a championship. Former Lakers head coach Darvin Ham had him i
  
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• Lakers News: Taurean Prince Believes Anthony Davis Should Have Got More Consideration For NBA Defensive Player Of The Year

  02-06-2024 18:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Anthony Davis turned in the best season he’s had since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, playing a career-high 76 regular season games in the 2023-24 campaign.
  Davis has constantly mentioned he wants to play as many games as possible and he made good on his promise and helped lead the Lakers back to the postseason. Although Los Angeles didn’t get past the first round, it shouldn’t diminish the season Davis had.
  Defensively, Davis was one of the most impactful players in the leagu
  
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• Lakers News: Taurean Prince Believes Anthony Davis Deserved More Consideration For NBA Defensive Player Of The Year

  02-06-2024 18:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Anthony Davis turned in the best season he’s had since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, playing a career-high 76 regular season games in the 2023-24 campaign.
  Davis has constantly mentioned he wants to play as many games as possible and he made good on his promise and helped lead the Lakers back to the postseason. Although Los Angeles didn’t get past the first round, it shouldn’t diminish the season Davis had.
  Defensively, Davis was one of the most impactful players in the leagu
  
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• Lakers’ LeBron James & Anthony Davis Had Unique All-NBA 2023-24 Seasons

  02-06-2024 17:47 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis had unique 2023-24 seasons when they were named to a few of the All-NBA teams.
  James was named a member of the All-NBA Third Team while Davis was named to the All-Defensive First Team and All-NBA Second Team.
  For James, he was the youngest player in NBA history to be named to an All-NBA team when he made All-NBA Second Team in his second season in the league. However, he made history when he became the oldest player to ever make an All-NBA
  
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• Lakers News: Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard ‘Looks Up To’ Austin Reaves

  02-06-2024 17:33 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have developed a reputation over the years of drafting well as they’ve unearthed several gems.
  The Lakers’ biggest win might be Austin Reaves, who signed with the team after going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft. Reaves impressed the organization almost immediately, and his two-way contract was converted to a standard NBA one.
  Reaves would go on to secure a four-year deal with Los Angeles and is considered one of the best success stories in the league. With the
  
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• Lakers News: Vince Carter Went To Kobe Bryant For Advice About Retirement

  02-06-2024 17:27 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Retirement is not easy for NBA players, especially for stars that had countless years of dominance and possibly even championships. However, it all comes to an end eventually, which was the case with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as he started to break down towards the backend of his career.
  While it was unfortunate to see Bryant begin to suffer significant injuries and not be able to score efficiently anymore, his legacy was solidified already. When he decided to hang it up, the five-ti
  
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• Lakers News: Rasheed Wallace Believes L.A. Needs Veteran Head Coach

  02-06-2024 17:18 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham this past season. A buzzword that has been used during this search is experience, and it makes sense given the circumstances, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on the team. Someone who is behind that idea is former NBA player Rasheed Wallace, who almost became a part of Ham’s coaching staff when first hired.
  However, this coaching market is not particularly strong and possesses a ton of experie
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Kyle Lowry Could Be Likely Free Agent Target For L.A.

  02-06-2024 17:11 via lakersnation.com
  
  This summer is crucial for Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, as he has limited time with this LeBron James and Anthony Davis duo. With a weak free agent class, Pelinka needs to make veteran minimum signings, and Kyle Lowry could be a potential target.
  Since taking over as general manager, Pelinka has notably targeted veteran guards and circled back to players he targeted in the past. During the 2020-21 season, L.A. nearly traded for Lowry at the trade deadline but ultimately did no
  
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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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