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• Lakers Rumors: Organization ‘Confounded’ By Darvin Ham Not Taking Accountability After Anthony Davis Comments

  02-05-2024 21:12 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers season ended at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, head coach Darvin Ham has been defending himself from his detractors. The main criticism levied towards Ham has been in regards to his constantly changing lineups and rotations.
  In particular, many wondered why it took Ham so long to settle on the starting lineup that ultimately turned the Lakers season around, especially as all five were on the team last year and had success together. But Ham has argued that the
  
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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

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  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

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  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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• Lakers Rumors: Rob Pelinka Looking For ‘Grinder’ In Next Head Coach

  14-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  As the 2024 NBA Playoffs rage on, the Los Angeles Lakers’ first priority in their offseason is to find their next head coach after they dismissed former head coach Darvin Ham and his staff the week they were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets.
  The Lakers haven’t had stability at the head coach spot since they parted ways with legendary head coach Phil Jackson in 2011. Since Jackson left the franchise, the team has cycled through six head coaches, which doesn’t paint the team in a
  
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• Lakers Video: LeBron James Gets Standing Ovation While Sitting Courtside At Cavaliers-Celtics Game

  14-05-2024 02:25 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  LeBron James’ sixth season with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t end how he had hoped with the team being bounced in the first round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets.
  After a second straight postseason defeat at the hands of the defending champs, James was not yet ready to speak about his future. He has a player option for the 2024-25 season that he is likely to decline, either to test free agency or return to the Lakers on a two or three-year contract.
  In the meantime, James is en
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Head Coaching Interviews To Begin With Candidates Organization Is Less Familiar With

  13-05-2024 22:41 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The first important offseason task for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is finding a new head coach who can get them back into championship contention. Coming off a disappointing first-round exit, L.A. needs to re-evaluate every aspect of the team if they wish to cash in on another ring with the LeBron James and Anthony Davis core.
  But getting this coaching hire right will set the tone for the rest of the summer. General manager Rob Pelinka has been unable to find a steady voice in his time
  
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• Full 2024 NBA Draft Order After Conclusion Of Lottery With Hawks Landing Top Pick

  13-05-2024 21:22 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The NBA held its annual Draft Lottery for the 2024 NBA Draft and despite having just 3% odds, it was the Atlanta Hawks who jumped all the way up to land the top overall pick.It’s the franchise’s highest pick since 2018 when they had the third overall pick and took Luka Doncic, only to deal him to the Dallas Mavericks for Trae Young and a future first.
  This presents a very interesting scenario for the Hawks, who are at a bit of a crossroads following a disappointing 2024 season in whi
  
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• Lakers Rumors: James Borrego A Candidate In Head Coaching Search

  13-05-2024 20:46 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With the Los Angeles Lakers expected to do a long and thorough search in order to find their next head coach, there are sure to be plenty of names brought up as potential candidates. One that hasn’t gotten too much attention is current New Orleans Pelicans lead assistant coach James Borrego.
  Borrego has some head coaching experience, spending four years in charge of the Charlotte Hornets and made some massive improvements there. In his final season in Charlotte in 2022, he led them to a wi
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Bronny James Medically Cleared & Expected To Remain In 2024 NBA Draft

  13-05-2024 20:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The order for the 2024 NBA Draft is now set with the Atlanta Hawks securing the top overall pick, but there will be plenty of questions around the league heading into draft night. A lot of college players still must decide whether they will remain in the draft itself and one of the biggest question marks revolves around USC guard and son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Bronny James.
  While Bronny isn’t viewed as one of the top prospects in this draft class, he is someone who m
  
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• 2024 NBA Draft Order and the Odds the Lakers Might Pick Bronny James

  13-05-2024 18:07 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The complete order for the 2024 NBA Draft has been established, featuring an unexpected twist as the Atlanta Hawks clinched the coveted No. 1 pick in the Draft Lottery held on Sunday. Despite a lackluster 36-46 finish in the 2023-24 season and only a 3% chance of winning, the Hawks surged ahead, marking their first time selecting first overall since 1975. This dramatic leap in draft positions was a significant upset, reminiscent of past lottery surprises from teams like the 1993 Magic, the 2014
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Releasing Rigorer AR1 Signature Shoes In ‘Hillbilly Bogey’ Colorway

  13-05-2024 17:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Austin Reaves has gained a lot of popularity throughout his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, showcasing a diverse skillset from the jump in his rookie season despite going undrafted. With his great performance in his first two seasons, it would earn him a new max contract, a chance to play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup and now his own signature shoes with Chinese sportswear brand Rigorer.
  Now that his third campaign is over, Reaves signed an extension with Rigorer, becoming a shareholder o
  
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• Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Appreciates Being Able To Learn From LeBron James

  13-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  During the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers decided it was worth bringing Rui Hachimura back after his strong end to the 2023-24 season.
  Hachimura emerged as one of the Lakers’ best players in the 2023 NBA Playoffs and he was rewarded with a three-year, $51 million deal. The front office was intent on keeping continuity on the roster and re-signing Hachimura was a no-brainer.
  With Hachimura back in the fold, LeBron James allowed the forward to work out with him during the offseason. That&
  
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• Lakers News: Alex Caruso Reveals When He Knew He Gained LeBron James’ Trust

  12-05-2024 20:52 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Without a doubt one of the most crucial and popular role players during LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers was Alex Caruso. An undrafted guard, Caruso was the first two-way player in franchise history and eventually parlayed that into a standard contract, becoming one of the most vital players during the Lakers’ run to the 2020 NBA Championship.
  Perhaps most importantly was that Caruso clearly had the complete trust of James, which isn’t something everyone earned. A
  
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• Anonymous GM Brings Up Idea Of Lakers Reuniting With Pelicans Star Brandon Ingram

  12-05-2024 19:21 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a first round postseason exit, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a spot where they know they need to improve their roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis if they want to get back to being true championship contenders.
  Knowing they are running out of time to do so considering James is not only 39 years of age, but also could test free agency this summer, the Lakers are expected to be aggressive on the trade market with three first-round picks at their disposal.
  It remains to be seen what
  
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• Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: David Adelman

  12-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers search for their next head coach is expected to take some time and there will be a number of candidates interviewed with differing levels of experience. The team is reportedly prioritizing experience, but there are a number of extremely intriguing options who have never been a head coach in the NBA before and perhaps the most promising is Denver Nuggets lead assistant David Adelman.
  The son of former NBA head coach Rick Adelman, David has been an NBA assistant since 2011,
  
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