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• Ingram swishes the contested triple!

  16-10-2016 04:35 via twitter.com
  Ingram swishes the contested triple!
  
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• Lakers Video: Austin Reaves Shoots 76 But Doesn’t Qualify At Korn Ferry Tour Golf Event

  21-05-2024 21:32 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Many players have different hobbies that they enjoy during their down time away from the NBA and one of the most popular is golf. Many athletes take to the links on off days or during the offseason and one player absolutely loves the sport is Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.
  Reaves has long been an avid golfer and has spoken at length about his love for the sport, but he recently took that love a bit further than most. Reaves would actually head to Knoxville, Tennessee to take part in a K
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Named To NBA All-Defensive First Team

  21-05-2024 20:28 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis was named to the All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced on Tuesday. Davis was joined Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, Miami Heat centerBam Adebayo and New Orleans Pelicans wing Herb Jones on the First Team.
  The Second Team consists of Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, Timberwolves wing Jaden McDaniels and Celtics guard Jrue Holi
  
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• Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick Viewed As Potential Next Pat Riley

  21-05-2024 20:11 via lakersnation.com
  
  Of all the potential head coaching candidates the Los Angeles Lakers are considering, the biggest unknown by a large margin is JJ Redick. While Redick had a long NBA career and was known as an extremely intelligent and high IQ player, there is absolutely no evidence he will be a great NBA head coach.
  Redick has no coaching experience of any kind at any major level and currently serves as an ESPN NBA analyst and commentator. The Lakers job is unlike any other in the NBA with the amount of coverag
  
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• Lakers Head Coaching Rumors: Interviews Completed With JJ Redick, James Borrego & Sam Cassell

  21-05-2024 19:47 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a number of candidates to consider as they look for their next head coach. The process is expected to be a long and thorough one and while it is in its beginning stages, the early belief was that JJ Redick, James Borrego and Sam Cassell were the franchise’s top candidates.
  Of the three, only Borrego has previous head coaching experience at the NBA level. Cassell has been an assistant for a very long time but has yet to get his first chance at being a head coach,
  
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• Vanessa Bryant & Lakers Renovate Gym & Add Mural Of Gianna & Kobe Bryant At Nickerson Gardens

  21-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  For decades, the Los Angeles Lakers were fortunate enough to have someone as great as Kobe Bryant to lead the storied franchise.
  Bryant formed arguably the best one-two punch in NBA history with Shaquille O’Neal and the duo went on to “three-peat” from 2000-2002. Even after the Lakers traded O’Neal to the Miami Heat, Bryant endured and would eventually go on to win two more titles along with Pau Gasol.
  It’s nearly impossible to quantify the impact that Bryant had on
  
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• Lakers Trade Rumors: Raptors’ Bruce Brown Likely To Be Dealt This Summer

  21-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When building around superstars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, it is important to find the right role players who can support them. The Los Angeles Lakers have been trying to do that and one person who has long been on their radar is Toronto Raptors wing Bruce Brown.
  Last offseason, the Lakers hoped to sign Brown after he played a big role in the Denver Nuggets eliminating them on their way to the 2023 NBA Championship, but he would sign with the Indiana Pacers instead. And ever since then
  
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• NBA Playoffs Schedule: Conference Finals Dates, Times & TV Info

  20-05-2024 20:48 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a pair of Game 7s on Sunday that saw both road teams win, the 2024 NBA Playoffs have officially reached the Conference Finals and a new NBA Champion is guaranteed to be crowned at the end of the postseason.
  The Western Conference will see arguably the NBA’s two best young stars face off as Anthony Edwards leads the third-seed Minnesota Timberwolves against Luka Doncic and the fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks. The East will see the top-seed Boston Celtics take on Tyrese Haliburton and th
  
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• Lakers Coaching Search Rumors: Anthony Davis’ Relationship With James Borrego A Factor?

  20-05-2024 19:58 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  There have been a number of names linked to the Los Angeles Lakers as candidates to be their next head coach. It has been reported that JJ Redick, Sam Cassell and James Borrego are the early leading candidates to land the job, but of course there is plenty of time for that to change, especially as the interview process is only just beginning.
  Whoever is hired has a difficult task ahead of them, not only leading the franchise during the end of this current era, but also going forward after LeBron
  
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• Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Not Involved In Head Coaching Search

  20-05-2024 19:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Throughout his career, LeBron James has garnered the reputation of a superstar player who has major influence over the decisions his team makes. Whether it is with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat or Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron has almost always seemed to have a hand, or at least make his desires known, about signings or trades he wants the franchise to make.
  Now, with the Lakers looking for their next head coach, it would make sense that James would be very interested in who the franchise is
  
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• Lakers Video: Albert Pujols Takes On Austin Reaves And D’Angelo Russell On Golf Course

  20-05-2024 17:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With the Los Angeles Lakers losing to the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the team is officially in offseason mode, with players doing a number of different things to unwind and recoup before they have to get back to work in a few months.
  Once the NBA offseason gets underway, most players go on vacation with their families or find a way to relax off the basketball court. Ironically enough, some players play another sport to relax, with Lakers guards
  
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• Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: Sam Cassell

  20-05-2024 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have started their head coaching search in earnest as they’ve lined up several candidates to interview over the next couple of weeks.
  While JJ Redick has reportedly become the early favorite for the job, the Lakers are doing their due diligence and evaluating other options. Their list of candidates includes a bevy of assistant coaches around the league, but one name gaining steam is Boston Celtics assistant Sam Cassell.
  A former player who won three NBA championships
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Names Stanley Johnson As One Of Better Defenders He’s Faced

  20-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a pivotal offseason ahead of them as they need to find players to help them close the gap between them and the top-tier teams of the league.
  Offensively, the Lakers were able to hit their stride during the 2023-24 season but their defense was middling at best. Despite a strong season from Anthony Davis, Los Angeles struggled to get stops especially in the postseason against the Denver Nuggets.
  LeBron James has seen just about every defense imaginable throughout his ca
  
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• NBA News: Conference Finals Set After Pair of Thrilling Game 7s

  20-05-2024 05:23 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Only four teams remain in the quest for the Larry O’Brien Trophy as the reigning champion Denver Nuggets were ousted from the 2024 NBA playoffs. The Nuggets, who quickly got past the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, faced a stunning defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of their second-round series on Sunday night. The Timberwolves staged an incredible comeback, erasing a 20-point second-half deficit. This marks the first time since the 2019 Warriors that a reig
  
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• This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James’ Late 3-Pointer Helps Beat Warriors In Play-In Tournament

  19-05-2024 20:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  On May 19, 2021, the Los Angeles Lakers played one of the worst first halves of basketball they could have ever imagined against the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament. But when it’s basically playoff season, the only thing that matters is the final result and LeBron James made sure the Lakers came out on top against Stephen Curry and his rivals.
  The Lakers overcame a 13-point halftime deficit and James knocked down a late, game-winning 3-pointer to give L.A. a 103-100 victory
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Teams Still Considering Drafting Bronny To Lure LeBron James In Free Agency

  19-05-2024 19:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  Over the last few years, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James constantly floated the idea of playing with his oldest son Bronny in the NBA.
  By expressing a desire to play with Bronny, LeBron was essentially telling teams that if they draft his son, they may have a chance of also adding him in free agency.
  Now that the draft is on the horizon though, both LeBron and Bronny have walked back that stance. It was recently reported that their agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports has been telling teams tha
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Credits Trainers & Offseason Work After Playing Career-High 76 Games

  19-05-2024 18:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The 2023-24 season was arguably the best season that Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis since putting on the purple and gold. A big piece of that was staying on the floor after struggling to do so in previous years.
  It is evident that when Davis is off the floor, L.A. looks like an entirely different team and not in a good way. Davis is the engine and defensive anchor for the Lakers, which is such an integral piece to wanting to win at a high level.
  So playing a career-high 76 games was a gre
  
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• Lakers Video: Bronny James Challenges LeBron James To 1v1 Game

  19-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ oldest son Bronny James had a health scare last summer, suffering from cardiac arrest while training at USC.
  It presented a challenging time for both Bronny and his family, but thankfully, he was able to make a full recovery.
  Now, the 19-year-old is making his way through the NBA Draft process and impressing scouts during his workouts at the combine, potentially raising his draft stock. While there was some pessimism that he would actually get drafted,
  
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• Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: Chris Quinn

  19-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  It’s been a couple of weeks since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the 2024 NBA Playoffs, but the franchise hasn’t had time to rest as they embark on yet another head coaching search.
  The Lakers’ dismissal of former head coach Darvin Ham was widely expected, and since then the team has been rumored to be looking into several candidates to replace him. Currently, JJ Redick, James Borrego and Sam Cassell are considered to be the leading targets for the job, though ther
  
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• Rui Hachimura Believes Current Version Of Lakers Can Continue Building To Compete For Championships

  19-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  It looked like general manager Rob Pelinka learned his lesson as he spent the previous offseason keeping the Los Angeles Lakers’ core intact.
  Pelinka brought back Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura after they helped the Lakers reach the Western Conference Finals. However, the same group was unable to get over the hump in the first round this year as they lost to the Denver Nuggets in five games.
  Injuries slowed the team down to begin the 2023-24 seas
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis’ Frustration With Darvin Ham Played Factor In Firing

  18-05-2024 21:21 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After being eliminated by the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers had to evaluate every aspect of the team going into this summer. When change is on the horizon, it usually starts with the head coach and that was Darvin Ham, who was fired shortly after the Game 5 loss.
  Despite making the Western Conference Finals last season, there were still some obvious flaws with Ham, starting with lineups and rotations. In a conference that proved to be super competiti
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Donovan Mitchell Is Preferred Third Star Over Trae Young

  18-05-2024 19:36 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline this past season, it paved the way for them to chase stars like Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young this offseason.
  By the time the 2024 NBA Draft rolls around, the Lakers will have the ability to trade three first-round draft picks in addition to pick swaps and second-rounders if they want to make significant roster upgrades.
  With that being the case, the Lakers have already been linked to both Mitchell and Young should e
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Explains What Makes Nuggets So Hard To Beat

  18-05-2024 18:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves sitting at home watching the 2024 NBA Playoffs after being eliminated in the first round by the Denver Nuggets.
  Despite strong series showings from Anthony Davis and James, the Lakers were dispatched in five games which sets up an eventful summer.
  James was as healthy as he’s been in years, but failed to lead Los Angeles over the hump against the defending champions. James previously reflected on what it was like to lose to the Nugget
  
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• Lakers News: Spencer & Austin Reaves Hosting Basketball Camps In Arkansas

  18-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  It was an eventful third NBA season for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who was already coming off a busy summer with a long postseason run, contract extension, the FIBA World Cup and then preparing for the 2023-24 season. Despite some offensive struggles, Reaves maintained a productive level of play and continued to prove he is a valuable piece to the team.
  Thankfully, he now gets a chance to relax and decompress from a chaotic handful of months, allowing the 25-year-old to make sure he
  
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• Stephen Curry Wins 2023-24 PBWA Magic Johnson Award & Gets Congratulated By Lakers Legend

  18-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  For the most part, the argument for the greatest point guard in the history of the NBA comes down to Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Magic is still considered the gold standard to most and he made such an impact during his career that he even has awards named after him.
  One of those is the Magic Johnson Award handed out by the Pro Basketball Writers Association, which is given to the NBA player who excels both on the court and in display
  
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• Lakers Head Coaching Rumors: Sam Cassell A ‘Legitimate Candidate’

  18-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ first move in the offseason is to figure out who their next head coach will be.
  Despite consecutive playoff appearances, former head coach Darvin Ham was let go of his duties and the Lakers have since begun their search for his replacement. So far, the team has reportedly started the interview process as they recently obtained permission to interview several assistant coaches around the league for the role.
  Names like David Adelman, Micha Nori and James Borrego have
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Bronny James Interviewed With Organization At NBA Draft Combine

  17-05-2024 21:55 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot on their plate this offseason and one of the things that will be watched closely is how they handle the 2024 NBA Draft. In particular, there remains a possibility that the franchise could select Bronny James, son of superstar LeBron James, when that night comes.
  Initially, it seemed as if Bronny was unlikely to be drafted, but his performance at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago hase put his stock on the rise. While still not a top prospect, Bronny could be a sec
  
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• Lakers News: Donovan Mitchell ‘Happy’ But Will Speak With Cavaliers & Make Decision About Future

  17-05-2024 20:56 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Every season, there seems to be one or two All-Stars around the league who are unhappy in their current situation and one that had been watched closely all year long was that of Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. There are many who have felt that Mitchell would look to be traded away this offseason and the Los Angeles Lakers are one of many potential landing spots for the talented guard.
  With the Cavaliers season now officially over, there have already been a number of stories coming
  
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• Lakers Returning To Palm Springs & Las Vegas For 2024 Preseason

  17-05-2024 20:27 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have announced three games for its 2024-25 preseason schedule, presented by Delta Airlines.
  While more preseason games will be added at a later date, the Lakers will play a pair of games at the Acrisure Arena in the Greater Palm Springs area. First up will be a contest against one of the best young teams in the NBA, the Minnesota Timberwolves led by All-Star Anthony Edwards on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. PT. That will be followed by a game against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 6 at 6:3
  
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• Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: James Borrego

  17-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  As soon as former head coach Darvin Ham and his staff were let go, reports began to leak about which candidates the Los Angeles Lakers were targeting to replace him.
  Veteran head coaches like Kenny Atkinson and Mike Budenholzer were brought up, as well as current L.A. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, who some speculated would part ways with the team after another disappointing playoff exit. However, the Lakers’ front office is casting a wide net this time around that also includes several l
  
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