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 …
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Quiet Act Of Kindness During The 2000 NBA Finals
During the 2000 NBA Finals, as the Los Angeles Lakers battled the Indiana Pacers for the title, Shaquille O’Neal was under immense pressure. The stakes were enormous: win Game 4 …
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NBA Analyst Examines Lakers’ Shot At Landing Nikola Jokic Or Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Los Angeles Lakers have never been shy about chasing superstars. They landed LeBron James, then Anthony Davis, and most recently Luka Doncic. This time, the names in play are …
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Trade Idea Has The Lakers Saying Goodbye To Austin Reaves In Deal With Sacramento
Austin Reaves has spent his whole NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, going from undrafted rookie to playoff starter. Year after year, he’s gotten better and more admired. But …
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Knicks, Lakers, Thunder, And Warriors Dominate National TV Slate In 2025–26 NBA Schedule
The NBA has officially unveiled its 2025–26 regular season schedule, and four franchises stand out above the rest when it comes to national exposure: the New York Knicks, Los Angeles …
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Rookie Guard Magic Johnson Had To Play Center In The NBA Finals And Became A Legend
Let’s throw it back to one of Magic Johnson”s most legendary performances. On May 16, 1980, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Magic Johnson filled in at center for the injured …
