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• Lakers News: Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Thankful For Battles With LeBron James

  02-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers gave the Denver Nuggets everything they could handle in their first round playoff series. LeBron James and Anthony Davis did it all, but ultimately it was Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray coming through when it mattered most to give the Nuggets the series victory in five games.
  Murray, in particular, doomed the Lakers, hitting a buzzer-beater to give Denver the victory in Game 2, and then ending the series with a game-winning jumper with just seconds to go in Game 5. And for
  
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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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• Lakers News: Cam Christie Relying On Brother Max Christie During Draft Process

  17-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  During the 2022 offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, they relied on buying a second round pick to be able to add a prospect to the roster that can develop alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That pick ultimately ended up being Michigan state guard Max Christie, who has shown some upside as a possible 3-and-D player.
  While Christie has now played two seasons with the Lakers, he unfortunately has not yet been give a permanent role to show what he is capable of. But when called upon, the 21-
  
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• Snoop Dogg Wants Lakers To Sign Warriors’ Klay Thompson This Offseason

  17-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Since being eliminated from the playoffs at the end of April, the Los Angeles Lakers are pivoting to a very busy offseason. A possible free agent target for L.A. is Golden State Warriors four-time champion Klay Thompson, who has been unable to sign an extension up to this point and is likely to test the market.
  The last few years have been rough for Thompson after suffering two significant injuries, tearing his Achilles and ACL, which since has impacted his ability to be the premiere 3-and-D pla
  
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• NBA Draft Combine Highlights: Bronny James Shines In Second Scrimmage

  16-05-2024 21:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Without a doubt the biggest story coming out of this week’s NBA Draft Combine is that of Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Coming into the Draft Combine, Bronny was viewed as a borderline second-round pick at best, but his performance there may have changed some minds.
  Bronny was excellent during drills, notably finishing second in the 3-point shooting drills and while he did measure at just 6’1.5″ without shoes, he also has a 6’7″ wing
  
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• Lakers Rumors: ‘Growing Sentiment’ Donovan Mitchell Will Sign Extension With Cavaliers

  16-05-2024 19:17 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make some moves this offseason that will help vault them back into championship contention. One potential deal that has been thrown around is the team adding Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell.
  It has long been rumored that Mitchell doesn’t want to remain in Cleveland long-term and with the guard having the ability to opt-out of his contract after next season, many feel the Cavaliers could look to trade him this summer. And if that is
  
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• Nick Young: ‘Snitch’ D’Angelo Russell Let Lakers Down In Playoffs

  16-05-2024 18:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After initially drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2015, D’Angelo Russell became a key piece of their rebuild as a No. 2 overall pick. Having a point guard that could score at all three levels with the ability to get teammates involved is something the Lakers hadn’t had in years and were trying to recreate.
  However, after some immature actions off the floor with then teammate Nick Young, that signified the beginning of the end of Russell’s tenure in L.A. But after progre
  
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• Lakers Almost Traded Kobe Bryant To Pistons In 2007?

  16-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  In the eyes of many, Kobe Bryant is the greatest player to ever wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Joining the franchise as a 17-year old out of high school in 1996, fans saw Bryant grow up in front of their eyes over the course of his 20 year career in L.A.
  And while there were countless amazing and memorable moments, there were also many rough patches as well with one of them coming in the mid-2000s. Kobe had grown frustrated with the Lakers struggles overall and would demand to be traded.
  And
  
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• Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan Again Doesn’t Rule Out Playing For Hometown Lakers

  16-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a disappointing exit from the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers are in line for some major roster changes in the offseason.
  Los Angeles has been known to star chase when given the opportunity and they’ve already been linked to guards like Trae Young and Donovan Mitchell, who appear ready for a change of scenery. Regarding Mitchell, the Lakers reportedly are standing at the front of the line should the star guard officially ask out from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  Another name to
  
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• Lakers Head Coaching Rumors: JJ Redick Considered Early Favorite

  16-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Arguably the most important decision the Los Angeles Lakers have to make this offseason is who they hire as their new head coach after dismissing former head coach Darvin Ham and his staff.
  With the Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns filling their vacant roles, the Lakers only have the Washington Wizards to compete with currently. So far, Los Angeles has cast a large net in their search that includes names like James Borrego and Kenny Atkinson. They also reportedly received permission to intervi
  
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• Donovan Mitchell Trade Rumors: Lakers & Nets Ready To Make Offers For Cavaliers Star

  15-05-2024 21:13 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  This offseason is an extremely important one for the Los Angeles Lakers, not only in their search for a new head coach, but also to re-shape the roster and make some major moves. If the team is looking to add another big-name player through trade, one of the brightest stars who could be available is Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.
  A five-time All-Star, Mitchell has helped make the Cavaliers one of the best teams in the East over the past two seasons, but most believe he does not want
  
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• Lakers Coaching Rumors: Permission To Interview James Borrego, David Adelman, Sam Cassell, Micah Nori & Chris Quinn

  15-05-2024 20:46 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning to ramp up their search for a head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham. A number of different names have been brought up as potential candidates, many of whom are current assistant coaches and it looks as if the Lakers are beginning to take the next steps.
  The franchise is expected to conduct a thorough interview process and things should be picking up soon as according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers have secured permission to interview a
  
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• Lakers News: Bronny Emphasizes Dream Is To Play In NBA But Not Necessarily With LeBron James

  15-05-2024 17:41 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of their head coach search, but the scouting department is also hard at work ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft.
  The Lakers could have a first-round pick to use if the New Orleans Pelicans decide to defer it, but they’ll at least have the No. 55 pick which they could use to take a home run swing on a prospect. Of course, the biggest name in the pool of players Los Angeles might be eyeing is Bronny James, who was medically cleared and expected to remain in t
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Head Coaching Hire Could Be More About Anthony Davis Than LeBron James

  15-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The top priority for the Los Angeles Lakers currently is to find the franchise’s next head coach. There are already a number of names being tossed around as possibilities, but the Lakers are just now beginning to schedule interviews with potential candidates.
  Of course there will be a number of factors at play when deciding the right person to take over the job. The Lakers are in win-now mode with LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way. But with LeBron at the tailend of his career,
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Stephen A. Smith Believes Mavericks Could Draft Bronny James

  15-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  An intriguing prospect that will continue to gain traction throughout the NBA Draft Combine is Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Due to his father being one of, if not the greatest, ever to play in the NBA, there is an expectation for Bronny to follow suit.
  The early indication is that the 19-year-old will be drafted somewhere in the second round, potentially by the Lakers, who own the 55th pick in addition to 17th overall in the first round.
  However, with Bronny hav
  
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• Lakers Rumors: L.A. At ‘Front Of The Line’ For Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Should He Ask For Trade

  15-05-2024 00:02 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  A burning question facing the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is whether or not should they pursue a third star to play alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis once again. Some of the names being thrown around are Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young.
  Particularly with Mitchell, it could be a more seamless fit alongside James and Davis due to his ability to play off the ball at times. However, Mitchell has a player option for the 2025-26 season and is ex
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Organization Was Made Aware That LeBron James Was Attending Cavaliers Playoff Game

  14-05-2024 21:32 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With the Los Angeles Lakers season over, one of the biggest questions for the team going into this offseason is the status of superstar LeBron James.James can opt-out of his contract this season and become an unrestricted free agent, but there is also the possibility of him retiring after 21 years in the NBA.
  But if he were to hit free agency, he could sign with any team he wants and considering he’s done it before, a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers could be considered a possibility as h
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Mike Krzyzewski An ‘Unofficial Resource’ During Head Coaching Search

  14-05-2024 20:41 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Back in 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking for a new head coach to lead a new era in the franchise behind Kobe Bryant. After parting ways with Phil Jackson, the franchise made a big offer to legendary Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski, a favorite of Kobe’s, but Coach K would ultimately turn it down.
  Despite that, there has always remained a level of respect between Krzyzewski and the Lakers organization as a whole that has continued from the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss down
  
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• Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick, James Borrego, Sam Cassell ‘Leading Targets’ For Head Coaching Job

  14-05-2024 20:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to begin ramping up their search for a head coach this week and many names have already been floating around as potential hires. From former head coaches and current assistants, to some with no head coach experience, there are a wide range of candidates for the Lakers to choose from.
  Obviously as the front office conducts interviews and gets a deeper knowledge and understanding of the candidates, certain ones will separate themselves. But even before any of th
  
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• Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: Micah Nori

  14-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to have a wide range of candidates in their search for their next head coach. From assistants and former head coaches to some without any head coach experience, the Lakers are exploring all options and one name who has come up as a very real candidate is Minnesota Timberwolves top assistant Micah Nori.
  With Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch currently dealing with a torn patellar tendon, Nori has stepped into a more prominent role, roaming the sidelines and h
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Rich Paul Telling Teams Drafting Bronny Will Not Result In LeBron James Signing

  14-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  As the NBA Draft looms on June 27, one of the more intriguing prospects is Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James who played his freshman year with the USC Trojans. While the statistics do not pop out, the 3-and-D skillset is there for Bronny and if he continues to develop his jump shot, he could be a quality NBA player.
  However, one of the caveats that has been thrown out there is that whoever drafts Bronny will also be able to land LeBron in free agency.
  LeBron has been
  
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