The Los Angeles Clippers are in a rough spot as the NBA looks into Kawhi Leonard’s $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration. That agreement is now under fire as possible …
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Luka Doncic Highlights Stark Contrast Between European And American Youth Basketball Training
In a revealing interview with the Wall Street Journal, NBA superstar Luka Doncic offered an interesting perspective on the fundamental differences between youth basketball development in Europe and the United …
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How Elgin Baylor Became The Lakers’ Savior And The Greatest Player To Never Win A Ring
The late, great, NBA legend Elgin Baylor would have turned 91 years old today. Baylor was probably the greatest player to never win a ring and the most under looked …
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Kawhi Leonard Passed On The Lakers In 2019 Because He Didn’t Want To Play With LeBron James
After winning a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019, many believed Kawhi Leonard would not stay in Toronto. The expectation was that he would head home to California, and …
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Jimmy Butler Reacts To Luka Dončić Trade: “I Thought It Was Fake Like Everybody Else”
In a league where blockbuster trades are part of the rhythm, few moves have rattled the NBA landscape like Luka Dončić’s stunning transfer to the Los Angeles Lakers. And now, …
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NBA Analyst Doesn’t See The Los Angeles Lakers As An Elite Team In The Western Conference
The Los Angeles Lakers went to work this offseason to check off some major boxes. Deandre Ayton was signed to fill the glaring hole at center, while Marcus Smart and …
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Zach Lowe Defends Lakers’ 2020 Bubble Title: “It’s aAReal Championship, Stop Disparaging It”
NBA analyst Zach Lowe has had enough of the skepticism surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 championship. In a passionate defense delivered during a recent segment, Lowe pushed back against …
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Today would have been Kobe Bryant’s 47th birthday. Time to celebrate the late, great Kobe Bryant, who retired after the 2015-16 season. He is one of the greatest players to …
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Luka Doncic’s Extension Isn’t Just Business, It’s A Power Play Directed At The Lakers’ Front Office
When Luka Doncic signed his three-year, $165 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, the headlines focused on the obvious: the franchise had secured its future. But beneath …
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NBA Analyst Thinks LeBron Could Be In Play At Trade Deadline: “Lakers Are Clearly No Longer His Team”
LeBron James looks on track to open the 2025-26 NBA season wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. But with speculation swirling, the bigger question is whether he’ll still be with …
