30 years ago today, on February 2, 1996, basketball fans were treated to a memorable showdown between the Chicago Bulls and the LA Lakers. This game was particularly special as …
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The Los Angeles Lakers are firmly in the playoff picture, and with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the way, making the postseason is not the concern. However, the goal …
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LeBron James Praises Bronny’s Patience And Professionalism
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasIn the middle of a runaway win, LeBron James sounded less like a superstar evaluating a teammate and more like a father watching the long version of a dream unfold …
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JJ Redick Calls Cavaliers’ Elevated Floor A “Safety Hazard” After Dončić Scare, League And Team Now Looking At Fixes
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Lakers left Rocket Arena with a blowout loss, but the bigger concern came from a detail that has nothing to do with shot-making or schemes: the floor itself. After …
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30 Years Ago Today, Magic Johnson Returned And The Forum Felt Young Again
On January 30, 1996, 30 years ago today, the Los Angeles Lakers walked back into their own history at the Great Western Forum. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who had not appeared …
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LeBron James Fights Back Tears As Cavaliers’ Tribute Hits Home Again
by Len Werleby Len WerleLeBron James has returned to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse enough times as a visitor that the routine is familiar: a warm ovation, a highlight reel, the city acknowledging what it will …
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The Los Angeles Lakers cruised past the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, winning 129-118. Luka Doncic went on a tear, pouring in 46 points with 7 rebounds and 12 assists …
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Battle Of L.A.: Clippers Hold Off Lakers 112–104 As Kawhi’s Run Rolls On
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Lakers made it interesting late, but the Clippers had already done the damage. Behind 24 points from Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers beat the Lakers 112–104 on Thursday night in …
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Inside The Reported Jeanie Buss–LeBron James Rift: Power, Credit, And The Westbrook Fault Line
For most of LeBron James’ Lakers tenure, the public image has been a steady handshake: the sport’s most influential player and the league’s most famous franchise, aligned by ambition and …
