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• LaVar Ball Claims Lonzo Ball Is ‘Disgusted’ With Losing, Argues Lakers’ Record A Byproduct Of Rotations

  06-12-2017 18:32 via lakersnation.com
  
  If the Los Angeles Lakers thought that enforcing existing rules that are meant to prevent media members from speaking...
  
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• Lakers News: Rich Paul Not Focused On Getting Bronny To Play With LeBron James

  25-05-2024 19:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers may be out of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, but they still find themselves in the rumor mill ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft.
  Although Los Angeles isn’t sure if they’ll have their first-round pick this year, the scouting department still has work to do evaluating prospects such as Bronny James, the oldest son of Lakers star LeBron James. Bronny’s pre-draft experience has been heavily scrutinized, though he recently had a strong workout at the Klutch Sports Pro Day a
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Voted LeBron James & Anthony Davis Third Team All-NBA

  25-05-2024 18:18 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The NBA released the full voting results of the 2023-24 regular season awards and ESPN analyst and broadcaster JJ Redick, who is the leading candidate in the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search, voted LeBron James and Anthony Davis for Third Team All-NBA.
  Davis ultimately was named to Second Team All-NBA, while James made Third Team All-NBA. Redick also did not vote Davis for either All-Defensive Team, though the big man was still named to the All-Defensive First Team.
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• Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: Sean Sweeney

  25-05-2024 17:23 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  It’s been several weeks since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the 2024 NBA Playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, and the team is finally ramping up their efforts to find their next head coach.
  Shortly after former head coach Darvin Ham and his staff were let go, a list of candidates surfaced that included several veteran options and lead assistants around the league. The most notable experienced choices were Tyronn Lue and Mike Budenholzer, though the former is expected to sign an ex
  
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• Bronny James Has Received Most Bets To Be Picked First Overall In 2024 NBA Draft

  25-05-2024 17:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Although the 2024 NBA Draft is considered by analysts and talent evaluators to be one of the weakest classes to date, Bronny James’s presence is offering enough intrigue for people to follow along.
  Bronny decided to keep his name in the draft after participating in the annual NBA Combine and will look to hear his name called on draft day. So far, Bronny’s draft range is wide as he could be taken late in the first round or at any point in the second round, though he is reportedly only
  
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• Lakers Rumors: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Will Need To Sign Off On Head Coaching Hire

  25-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the final teams remaining in the league without a head coach.
  The Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards are searching for their next candidate, though L.A. should have its pick of the litter. There have been several lead assistant coaches and previous head coaches linked to Los Angeles, as well as current ESPN analyst and broadcaster JJ Redick but the organization is taking its time moving through the process.
  While hiring a head coach that can sche
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Spurs Not Interested In Signing D’Angelo Russell; Magic Could Be Only Suitor

  25-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are staring at another lengthy offseason after getting eliminated in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
  Los Angeles had moments of brilliance against the Denver Nuggets in the first round, but it was clear that the roster wasn’t deep or talented enough to hang with the defending champions. The Lakers are knee-deep in their search for a head coach, but the front office will need to find serviceable upgrades to give themselves a better chance of contending in th
  
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• NBA Draft News: Rich Paul Says Bronny James Won’t Sign Two-Way Contract

  24-05-2024 21:50 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Considering how close he is with the family, it makes complete sense that Bronny James would be represented by Rich Paul and Klutch Sports, who also represents his father, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. And right now is a crucial time in the NBA Draft process.
  Bronny has already taken part in the NBA Draft Combine and shined at the Klutch Sports Pro Day, which took place at the Lakers practice facility. Up next will be workouts for individual teams and if Bronny looks great, it is ve
  
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• Lakers Coaching Rumors: JJ Redick Remains Frontrunner After First Round Of Interviews

  24-05-2024 21:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  One of the first names mentioned as a head coaching candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers when the position opened up was current ESPN analyst JJ Redick. The former player had a long NBA career and is extremely intelligent, but also has no coaching experience at any major level, making him a complete unknown.
  Even still, Redick interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets job and was a finalist before they went with Boston Celtics assistant Charles Lee. Now, as the Lakers have begun meeting with candida
  
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• NBA Draft Rumors: Lakers & Suns Among ‘Few Teams’ Bronny James Will Visit With

  24-05-2024 20:39 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Bronny James continues to be the most talked about NBA Draft prospect of this class. The son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Bronny has been hard at work during the pre-draft process looking to prove that he is worthy of being selected in the 2024 NBA Draft.
  Bronny had a good showing at the NBA Draft Combine and looked great at the Klutch Pro Day, which took place at the Lakers practice facility. He showed off some excellent shooting and ball-handling, and of course the athleticism
  
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• Rich Paul Confirms LeBron James Not Involved In Lakers’ Coaching Search & Focus Should Be More On Anthony Davis

  24-05-2024 20:19 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Throughout his career, LeBron James has garnered the reputation of a player who has his hand in whatever major decisions his team makes. As such, most would assume that he would be at least somewhat involved in the Los Angeles Lakers’ search for their next head coach.
  However, there have been multiple reports saying the opposite is true in that LeBron has no involvement in the Lakers search. Some may not believe it, but LeBron’s agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports recently doubled down
  
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• NC State’s DJ Burns Took Part In Pre-Draft Workout With Lakers

  24-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When March Madness rolls around, one of the best parts of the tournament is seeing upsets and underdog teams make it farther than anticipated. This year featured NC State and DJ Burns overachieving as they were an 11th seed that made it all the way to the Final Four.
  Unfortunately, NC State lost to No. 1 seed Purdue 63-53, but it was a great run nonetheless and Burns played a huge factor in taking the Wolfpack that far. While only 6’9″, he weighed 275 pounds and became a bruiser all
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Chris Jent Joining Charles Lee’s Staff On Hornets

  24-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Following a first-round exit in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham and his coaching staff, including Phil Handy and Chris Jent.The writing was on the wall for Ham as he seemingly lost the locker room after several questionable lineup choices and poor in-game management, including some head-scratching decisions in the playoffs. Although Los Angeles likely wouldn’t have won a title with their roster, Ham didn’t do himself any favors over the cours
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Spurs Also Listed As Suitors For Potential Warriors Free Agent Chris Paul

  24-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a short-lived 2024 NBA Playoff appearance, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be one of the most aggressive teams in the offseason as they try to upgrade their roster.
  Although the Lakers aren’t projected to have any cap space at their disposal, the team will still be able to add players via the mid-level exception and the veteran’s minimum. As is the case every year, there will be free agents who are willing to sign for less money in hopes of chasing after a title or rehab
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Wants NBA To Change Challenge Rules

  23-05-2024 22:32 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After a champion is crowned, the NBA often revisits its rules or offers new ones to improve their product while pleasing front offices, fans and players. A new wrinkle that was added a few years back was the ability to challenge a call made by a referee. While it was a great addition, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James believes there’s a need to tinker with that rule.
  After last season, commissioner Adam Silver built on the NBA’s challenge rule by providing a second challenge to te
  
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• Shaquille O’Neal & Draymond Green Debate 2000s Lakers Vs. 2010s Warriors

  23-05-2024 22:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When discussing the greatest teams in the history of the NBA, there are a lot thrown out as potentially being at the top of the list. But without a doubt two squads that are always in the debate are the early-2000s Los Angeles Lakers led by Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, and the late-2010s Golden State Warriors led by Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
  The debate between these two squads is truly a fun one as they are such completely different teams built for
  
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• Lakers Video: LeBron James & Anthony Davis In Attendance As Brony James Shines At Klutch Pro Day

  23-05-2024 21:04 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  One of the most talked about prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft continues to be Bronny James, for obvious reasons. The son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, there is a ton of pressure on Bronny to prove he is deserving of being drafted and being on an NBA roster based on his skill and not his father.
  As such, Bronny has been putting in a lot of work on the pre-draft circuit to show exactly that. He had a promising showing at the NBA Draft Combine in both drills as well as the scrimmage
  
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• Lakers Video: LeBron James & Anthony Davis In Attendance As Bronny James Shines At Klutch Pro Day

  23-05-2024 21:04 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the most talked about prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft continues to be Bronny James, for obvious reasons. The son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, there is a ton of pressure on Bronny to prove he is deserving of being drafted and being on an NBA roster based on his skill and not his father.
  As such, Bronny has been putting in a lot of work on the pre-draft circuit to show exactly that. He had a promising showing at the NBA Draft Combine in both drills as well as the scrimmage
  
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• Lakers Rumors: James Borrego & Kenny Atkinson Candidates In Cavaliers’ Coaching Search

  23-05-2024 20:14 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have begun their search for a new head coach with interviews having already taken place. A number of names have been linked to the position with the likes of James Borrego, JJ Redick, Sam Cassell and Kenny Atkinson all being potential candidates.
  However, the Lakers job isn’t the only head coaching position that is open as the Cleveland Cavaliers fired their coach J.B. Bickerstaff following their postseason elimination. This means another franchise is now in search o
  
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• Lakers Video: Sky’s Angel Reese Thinks Of Kobe Bryant When Holding Larry O’Brien Trophy

  23-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With the 2024 WNBA season underway, there is a surplus of new talent entering their league, creating some new buzz and much-deserved attention. The likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are two notable names as they experienced tremendous success during their college careers before entering the WNBA as rookies this season..
  Both players are winners and extreme competitors, which again is another great thing for the WNBA as their popularity can seemingly transcend the league. Adding some more co
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Proud Of How Bronny Has Navigated NBA Draft Process

  23-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  There is a lot of clamor about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ son Bronny and who he is as a prospect as the 2024 NBA Draft nears closer. It has unfortunately resulted in unnecessary pressure for the 19-years-old, although he has been able to handle it and seems ready to take a leap to play professionally.
  While there have been flashes of great perimeter defense and tremendous athleticism in Bronny’s game, it is clear that there is a need for some development for him to continu
  
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Named To Second Team All-NBA; LeBron James To Third Team

  23-05-2024 01:56 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The NBA announced its All-NBA teams for the 2023-24 season and Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony were among the 15 players earning honors.
  The First Team is comprised of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic. Second Team features Davis along with Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant. Lastly, James, Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Domantis Sabonis and Tyrese Haliburton rounded out the Third Team.
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• Lakers News: Anthony Davis Named To Second Team All-NBA, LeBron James To Third Team

  23-05-2024 01:56 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The NBA announced its All-NBA teams for the 2023-24 season and Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony were among the 15 players earning honors.
  The First Team is comprised of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic. Second Team features Davis along with Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant. Lastly, James, Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Domantis Sabonis and Tyrese Haliburton rounded out the Third Team.
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Gives Valuable Advice To WNBA Star Caitlin Clark

  22-05-2024 21:26 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The rise of women’s basketball in America has been driven in large part by former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, whose popularity, along with that of others like Angel Reese, helped to drive massive viewership numbers towards the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Clark has since been drafted to the WNBA’s Indiana Fever and the pressure on her is at a level very few have ever experienced. But one who has is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.
  Like Clark, LeBron came into the
  
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• Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Picking Timberwolves To Sweep Mavericks In Western Conference Finals

  22-05-2024 21:02 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Western Conference Finals are officially set with the Minnesota Timberwolves taking on the Dallas Mavericks to see who will go to the NBA Finals. And despite being eliminated in the first round, there are a number of Los Angeles Lakers who have ties to the Timberwolves.
  The Lakers acquired D’Angelo Russell from the Timberwolves in a three-team deal at the 2023 trade deadline. Jarred Vanderbilt, who also previously played with the Timberwolves, was involved in that traded as well. Addit
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Chris Paul A ‘Real Possibility’ This Offseason

  22-05-2024 20:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Throughout the years, there have been a handful of NBA stars who were linked at one point or another with the Los Angeles Lakers. One of the most prominent, and one who arguably should have joined the franchise long ago, is point guard Chris Paul of the Golden State Warriors.
  One of the best pure point guards the NBA has ever seen, Paul is nearing the end of his career and still has yet to reach that ultimate goal of winning an NBA Championship. He has also yet to team up with good friend LeBron
  
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• NBA Will Crown Sixth Straight New Champion Following Nuggets’ Postseason Loss

  22-05-2024 18:40 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  In the first round of the NBA postseason, the Los Angeles Lakers got their rematch with the Denver Nuggets after getting swept in the Western Conference Finals last year. However, Denver handled L.A. once again in five games, although there were cracks in the armor that showed the Nuggets may not be the best team in the NBA after all.
  Now more than ever in the NBA there is parity, especially in the Western Conference as more than 10 teams are looking to contend for a playoff spot yearly. As tale
  
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• Lakers Nation Roundtable: Is JJ Redick Best Head Coaching Candidate?

  22-05-2024 17:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search is underway and JJ Redick already seems to be the favorite among the candidates to land the job.
  Redick, who played in the NBA for 15 years, has not coached at any level other than his kids’ youth games since retiring in 2021. He does do a great job as an analyst for ESPN and podcast host though, breaking down the game at a level that few can.
  Earlier this year, Redick started the “Mind the Game” podcast with Lakers star LeBron Jame
  
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• Lakers Head Coaching Rumors: L.A. Taking Methodical Approach & Looking For Specific Qualities

  22-05-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Arguably the biggest decision of this summer for the Los Angeles Lakers is finding a head coach that can lead them to another championship. By struggling to find a consistent figure as a coach in recent years, it has resulted in L.A. being behind other contenders in the Western Conference that have stability in place.
  More importantly, this hiring could be responsible for how the final couple seasons of LeBron James’ career goes, which creates added pressure for the coach to perform right
  
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• Lakers Rumors: All Options Still On Table Regarding LeBron James’ Contract Status

  22-05-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Aside from finding their next head coach, the biggest question for the Los Angeles Lakers revolves around superstar LeBron James and his contract. LeBron has a player option for next year, the final on his deal, and could choose to opt out and hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent.
  The overwhelming belief early on in the Lakers offseason is that James will choose to opt out of the final year of his deal and hit free agency. But that is just speculation and there remains a possibility
  
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