Last season brought another change for D’Angelo Russell, who was dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Brooklyn Nets. For a player who had faced constant criticism in Los …
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Austin Reaves Could Command $40 Million Per Year In 2026 Free Agency
by Len Werleby Len WerleLos Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has gone from undrafted rookie to one of the NBA’s most valuable wings, and his next contract could reflect just how far he’s come. …
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JJ Redick Holds “Heart-to-Heart” With Reporters, Acknowledges Shortcomings In Playoff Conduct
by Len Werleby Len WerleLos Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick reportedly pulled reporters aside following the team’s exit interviews to deliver a personal message. According to Jovan Buha, Redick wanted to take accountability for …
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Robert Horry Thinks Lakers Should Move Austin Reaves In A Sign-And-Trade Deal
This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers secured deals for players like DeAndre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia. But with fan favorite Austin Reaves, that wasn’t the case. Reaves turned …
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Pat Riley Wouldn’t Trade Andrew Wiggins To Lakers Because He Doesn’t Want To Help LeBron
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has hit a wall, and according to one NBA executive, the reason may have less to do with basketball …
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Kawhi To Lakers For The Minimum? NBA Analyst Brings Up Scenario Amid Clippers Probe
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
by Len Werleby Len WerleIn 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
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe 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”
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasIn 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, …
