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• Lakers Rumors: Darvin Ham Expected To Be Head Coaching Candidate Elsewhere

  04-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a rollercoaster 2023-24 season that resulted in a first-round exit to the Denver Nuggets, the writing was on the wall for Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham.
  Ham led the Lakers to a Western Conference Finals berth last year but struggled to build on that momentum this past season, which resulted in the team having to fight in the Play-In Tournament to qualify for the postseason. Once they get there, though, Ham looked out of his depth going up against Nuggets head coach Michael Malon
  
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• Lakers News: Metta World Peace Did Not Recognize Significance Of Celtics Rivalry Until 2010 Finals

  16-06-2024 18:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The NBA is built on rivalries with none being better than the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. These two teams have shared plenty of iconic NBA Finals matchups throughout history with their last meeting being back in 2010, one that holds sentiment to Lakers forward Metta World Peace.
  That series featured the biggest shot of World Peace’s career in Game 7, sealing a championship for the purple and gold. It was a gutsy game with a lot of intensity as both teams were battling it out und
  
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• Lakers News: Caron Butler Shares Awesome Kobe Bryant Game-Winner Story

  16-06-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Even though he only spent one season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Caron Butler has always spoken very fondly about his time in L.A. and as a teammate of the late, great Kobe Bryant. And likewise, Kobe always spoke highly of Butler as someone he enjoyed playing with.
  Anyone who has played with Bryant always has some excellent stories to share and that is certainly the case with Butler. And he recently shared an outstanding one from when the Lakers were in Charlotte in need of some last-second her
  
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• Lakers NBA Draft Prospect Evaluations: Purdue Center Zach Edey

  16-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With the 2024 NBA Draft just around the corner, the Los Angeles Lakers have the potential to add some talented prospects to the organization.
  They currently own the No. 17 and 55 overall picks and while it’s possible they trade one or both, standing pat is the most likely scenario.
  In the event that the Lakers keep the 17th pick, there are a number of players they have been linked to and one of them is Purdue center Zach Edey.
  Arguably the face of college basketball the last two years as t
  
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• Lakers News: James Worthy Appreciative Of Impact Jerry West Had On Him

  16-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Jerry West was one of the greatest and most influential people not only for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, but the NBA as a whole. His impact was felt for decades and many Lakers legends have come out to reflect on everything that he meant to them on a personal level.
  As the Lakers general manager, one of the most important moves he made was drafting James Worthy with the first overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft. Worthy recently appeared on Spectrum SportsNet and reflected on everything West
  
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• Lakers News: Mavericks Rookie Dereck Lively Joins Magic Johnson In NBA Finals History

  15-06-2024 21:31 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Much to the delight of Los Angeles Lakers fans everywhere, the Dallas Mavericks were able to fend off elimination and avoid a sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. One of the reasons they were able to do so was an excellent night from their role players, in particular rookie center Dereck Lively II.
  Lively finished with a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds, his second straight double-double of the series as he had 11 points and 13 rebounds in Game 3. And in doing so, he joined the le
  
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• Lakers News: Lamar Odom Says Feels ‘Sick’ Seeing Paul Pierce Happy About Celtics Potentially Winning NBA Title

  15-06-2024 21:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics will never die out. The last time the two franchises squared off in the NBA Finals was in 2010 when Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom took down Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in seven games to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy and exact revenge after losing to Boston two years prior.
  Now in 2024, the Celtics are on the verge of winning their 18th NBA Championship and moving back ahead of the Lakers on the all-time lis
  
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• TNT’s Charles Barkley Announces His Retirement From Broadcasting After 2024-25 Season

  15-06-2024 20:12 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  For the past couple of decades, many would argue that the best, most popular and beloved sports show in America has been Inside the NBA on TNT. Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal have an undeniable chemistry and never fail to deliver both excellent analysis and entertainment every time they are on camera.
  Unfortunately for basketball fans everywhere, it looks as if that show’s time on air is coming to an end. The NBA is close to finalizing a new TV right
  
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• Lakers News: Magic Johnson Offers Advice To Fever’s Caitlin Clark

  15-06-2024 18:39 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is perhaps one of the people in the world who can relate to Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark.
  Like Clark, Johnson was the first overall pick in his draft class and immediately faced pressure to win on the Lakers.
  All eyes have been on Clark since entering the WNBA and she’s already been subject to some physical plays on the court.
  In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Johnson recalled his experiences as a rookie and offered some advice
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Impressed With Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie Season

  15-06-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  One of this past season’s biggest storylines was San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and how his game would translate to the NBA. However, he had no issues adjusting and gave his opponents many problems throughout the season, even Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis.
  Standing at 7’4″ with an 8-foot wingspan, Wembanyama quickly became an elite rim protector but needs to continue to build his strength to compete against physical centers. In their first matchup against on
  
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• Lakers News: Michael Cooper ‘Hurt’ That Jerry West Won’t Be At Hall Of Fame Induction

  15-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  This summer will feature the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony and two Los Angeles Lakers legends are a part of that class in Michael Cooper and Jerry West. The latter is being inducted for a third time, this time for his work as an executive.
  While those two were from different eras of Lakers basketball, both cemented their legacies by bringing championships to L.A.
  Unfortunately, this week featured some saddening news with the sudden passing of West at the age of 86. It was news th
  
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• Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Re-Releasing Singles From Rap Album ‘You Can’t Stop The Reign’

  15-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Legendary Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal isn’t only one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball, but also one of the greatest entertainers in sports history. Shaq not only dominated on the basketball court, but also dabbled in the entertainment world by starring in movies and releasing multiple hip-hop albums.
  His third album, released after signing with the Lakers in 1996, was entitled ‘You Can’t Stop The Reign’ and the title track f
  
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• Lakers News: Dan Hurley Didn’t Want To Lose Control He Has At UConn

  14-06-2024 22:52 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are still in the process of finding their next head coach after an unsuccessful attempt at getting Dan Hurley to leave his job as head coach of UConn. Hurley is in the midst of back-to-back national championships and a $70 million contract offer was not enough to sway him to make the jump to the NBA.
  Even though the Lakers are the premier franchise in the NBA, the head coach job does have its drawbacks, especially for an extremely successful college coach. The top coaches
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Considering Moving Up From 17th Overall Pick In 2024 NBA Draft

  14-06-2024 22:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The 2024 NBA Draft is just around the corner, which means the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of decisions to make.
  The Lakers are heading into the draft with two picks, 17th overall in the first round and 55th overall in the second round, which means they could go in a variety of directions.
  With LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the roster, the Lakers are obviously in the business of competing for championships. With that being the case, they will likely shop the 17th pick to see if they can add
  
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• Gary Vitti: Decisions Lakers Have Made Makes It ‘Hard’ To Root For Them

  14-06-2024 20:27 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  While the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to make the 2024 NBA Finals, anyone who has ever been connected to the franchise undoubtedly has a rooting interest. Former players, coaches, staff and fans are all rooting fiercely against the Boston Celtics and that includes former longtime trainer Gary Vitti.
  Vitti was the head trainer of the Lakers for more than 30 years and thus has developed the same hatred for the Celtics as everyone else involved with the franchise. He was also very close with the
  
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• Pelicans’ Larry Nance Jr. Doesn’t Believe First-Time Head Coach Is Right Answer For Lakers

  14-06-2024 19:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching search experienced quite the rollercoaster last weekend when the team met with UConn head coach Dan Hurley.
  Hurley wasn’t previously on the list of candidates for the position, but the Lakers made a concerted push to land him. However, the reported deal on the table wasn’t enough for Hurley to leave the Huskies which leaves Los Angeles back to the beginning of their search.
  ESPN analyst JJ Redick is scheduled to formally interview for the h
  
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• Lakers’ LeBron James Explains What Makes 2023-24 Celtics So Good

  14-06-2024 18:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a rough reality as they could see their tie with the Boston Celtics most titles snapped as the latter is up on the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals.
  The Celtics were able to take care of the Mavericks at home in Games 1 and 2 and then on the road in Game 3 are now just one win away from winning their 18th championship. Boston entered the series as the clear favorites and are showing why as they’ve controlled both ends of the floor.
  LeBron James, who
  
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• Lakers Video: Bronny James Pre-Draft Workout

  14-06-2024 17:17 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  One of the more intriguing prospects to monitor leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft has been Bronny James, the oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
  Bronny declared for the draft despite playing limited minutes during his freshman season at USC due to a heart issue.
  While he will likely need a couple of years of developing before making an impact at the NBA level, it’s still possible and likely that Bronny will get drafted somewhere in the second round. The James camp has put pu
  
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• Lakers News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Statement On Death Of Jerry West

  14-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and the basketball world lost another legend this week as Jerry West passed away at his home at the age of 86.It’s impossible to tell the Lakers’ story without talking about West, who was instrumental in turning the franchise into the greatest one in the NBA. Throughout his time in Los Angeles, West contributed to several championships as a player and executive and went on to help build up other teams.
  Although West went on to work for the Memphis Grizzlies, Go
  
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• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Jerry West Was Made For Basketball

  14-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and the basketball world lost another legend this week as Jerry West passed away at his home at the age of 86.It’s impossible to tell the Lakers’ story without talking about West, who was instrumental in turning the franchise into the greatest one in the NBA. Throughout his time in Los Angeles, West contributed to several championships as a player and executive and went on to help build up other teams.
  Although West went on to work for the Memphis Grizzlies, Go
  
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• Lakers Coaching Rumors: James Borrego & Sam Cassell Not Interested In Secondary Roles

  14-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After Dan Hurley announced he would return to UConn to chase a third straight National Championship, the Los Angeles Lakers were left back at square one of their head coaching search.
  The Lakers made a full-court press to convince Hurley to leave the Huskies, but ultimately their reported six-year, $70 million offer wasn’t enough to get him to leave. Now, Los Angeles will revert back to its original list of candidates that includes ESPN analyst JJ Redick, New Orleans Pelicans assistant Jam
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Not Thinking About Retirement Due To Love For Game

  13-06-2024 21:22 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is coming off arguably the best season of his career, playing a personal best 76 games while being named to Second Team All-NBA and First Team All-Defense.
  Even though the Lakers didn’t win the championship, Davis put a lot of narratives to bed about his ability to stay healthy and lead a team. And with LeBron James on the verge of turning 40 and entering his 22nd season, the Lakers will need Davis to continue his 2023-24 level of play and leadership m
  
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• Dan Hurley: LeBron James Text Messages ‘Blew My Mind’

  13-06-2024 19:26 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Since the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search began, LeBron James’ camp has let it be known that he is uninvolved and will not give input to the organization.
  James has given input on roster moves in the past but given his current contract situation and his ability to opt out and test free agency, he made it clear that he wants the Lakers to make the decision on their next coach themselves.
  Even still, it was presumed that James’ preferred choice would be JJ Redick, who he host
  
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• Dan Hurley Confirms There Was Number That Would Have Made Him Leave UConn For Lakers

  13-06-2024 18:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers made a hard push to make Dan Hurley their next head coach although he ultimately turned them down in favor of staying at UConn.
  Hurley understandably wanted to stay home to chase a third straight National Championship, although it turns out money may have played a factor as well.
  Early in the Lakers’ pursuit, it was reported that they were planning to give Hurley a monster offer of at least $100 million. After he declined though, it came out that the offer was actual
  
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• Lakers News: Phil Jackson Speaks To Jerry West’s Impact On NBA

  13-06-2024 18:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Some deeply saddening news broke on Wednesday morning when it was announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86.West is one of the most important figures in Lakers history for the work he did as a player and executive. He brought L.A. its first championship as a player in 1972 and then was responsible for several others in his post-playing days.
  He was the team’s general manager when they brought both Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal to town, and th
  
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• Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick ‘Understands And Accepts’ Pursuit Of Dan Hurley

  13-06-2024 16:48 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers began their coaching search, JJ Redick quickly became the reported frontrunner due to his basketball acumen and IQ and relationship with LeBron James.
  As the search went on though, the Lakers brass shifted its focus to a bigger target, trying to pry two-time defending NCAA Championship winning head coach Dan Hurley away from UConn.
  While Rob Pelinka and Dan Hurley presented Hurley with a six-year, $70 million offer, he would eventually turn them down in favor of stayi
  
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• Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick To Interview This Weekend

  13-06-2024 16:09 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers began their search for a new head coach at the start of the offseason, one name that immediately began to emerge was JJ Redick.
  The ESPN analyst has not coached at any level other than youth since he retired from playing in 2021, but he made it clear that he misses being competitive and in a locker room, which is why he was looking to get into coaching.
  Redick, of course, started a podcast with Lakers star LeBron James earlier this year and the two immediately became
  
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• Rich Paul: Bronny James Considering Working Out For Teams Other Than Lakers & Suns

  13-06-2024 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The story of Bronny James throughout this NBA Draft process has been closely followed. Bronny took part in the NBA Draft Combine as well as a Klutch Sports Pro Day where he looked impressive in both settings. When it comes to visits and workouts for teams, however, there have only been two he has been willing to do: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.
  Agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who of course is also the agent for Bronny’s father and Lakers superstar LeBron James, has said t
  
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• Lakers Video: Shaquille O’Neal Pays Homage To Jerry West

  13-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers wouldn’t be the franchise it is today without the contributions from legend Jerry West, who recently passed away at the age of 86.
  West is arguably the most influential individual in Laker history as he led the team to its first title in Los Angeles, led and guided the 1980s “Showtime” group and later lured Shaquille O’Neal away from the Orlando Magic and trade for young phenom Kobe Bryant during the 1996 NBA Draft.
  West served as the general manage
  
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• Jeanie Buss Shares Dr. Jerry Buss’ Message To Lakers Legend Jerry West

  13-06-2024 03:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  Wednesday was a sad day in the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA family as it was announced that the legendary Jerry West passed away in his home at the age of 86.
  West was one of the most important figures in basketball history and specifically with the Lakers, both as a player and executive. The entire basketball world came together on social media to celebrate West’s incredible life, with the Lakers organization, LeBron James and Magic Johnson notably all releasing statements to remember him.
  
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