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5 things we learned after Team USA’s five exhibition games
Team USA wrapped up it’s pre-Olympics showcase on Monday with an unbeaten record. What did we learn about the team in that span?
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2024 Paris Olympics: Everything you need to know about 3x3 women’s basketball
3x3 basketball is relatively new to the Olympics, so here’s an explainer that will prepare you to watch Team USA go after the gold.
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Former Clipper Paul George says he did not feel Lakers love in Los Angeles
Now that he’s no longer on the Clippers, Paul George is revealing all his thoughts on the franchise and living in Los Angeles over the last five years.
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The Bronny James discourse will never be normal for Lakers
Bronny James needs time, just like every other NBA draft pick
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Mailbag Questions: Week of 7/22 - 7/27
Fielding questions on the Lakers or NBA for the weekly mailbag episode of July 22 through July 27.
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LeBron James remains incredible in Team USA win over Germany
In the final tune-up for Team USA before the Olympics, LeBron James took over once again the fourth quarter to take down Germany.
Lakers Summer League Player Grades: Bad start, great finish
After a Summer League that saw them start slow before finding their groove in Las Vegas, let’s grade their performances between the two events.
LeBron James to be Team USA flagbearer at 2024 Paris Olympics
LeBron James will make more history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by becoming the first ever basketball player to be flagbearer for Team USA.
Lakers Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More
We are answering every question you could possibly have about the Lakers’ salary, draft pick and other team-building situations here.
Rui Hachimura shining in pre-Olympic exhibition games for Japan
In his first games for Japan this summer, Rui Hachimura has looked like he’s in midseason form, shining in both exhibition contests before the 2024 Olympics.
How the Lakers could gain access to the taxpayer midlevel exception
With only $45,000 to spare below the second apron, the Lakers must dump significant salary to gain access to the taxpayer MLE this offseason.
A deep dive into new Lakers assistant coach Lindsey Harding
The Lakers have reportedly hired Lindsey Harding, a coach with a unique coaching history, including being named G League Coach of the Year. Let’s look at her career on the sidelines.
Lakers blowout Bulls in final game of Summer League
Behind big-time performances by Blake Hinson and Quincy Olivari, the Lakers end their Summer League with a win against the Chicago Bulls.
LeBron James ignites Team USA comeback win versus South Sudan
Team USA trailed by as many as 15, but LeBron James went to work in the second half to secure the victory.
Lakers vs Bulls Summer League preview and Game Thread: The Dalton Knecht and Bronny James show
The emergence of Dalton Knecht and Bronny James has turned this summer around for the Lakers, who look to wrap up their Las Vegas trip with a three-game winning streak
Jeanie Buss says it’s ‘harder for any one team to dominate’ than when her father owned Lakers
Jeanie Buss appeared on a podcast and discussed the challenges of building a Lakers roster now, given the salary cap limitations in the modern NBA.
Report: LeBron James expected to be among bidders for Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise
The NBA looks set for expansion in the coming years and LeBron James is expected to be among those bidding for a team in Las Vegas.
Rich Paul says Jeanie Buss made the call to draft Bronny James
While the Lakers seem pretty aligned in their decision to draft Bronny James, it may have been Jeanie Buss who made the final call to select him.
Lakers reportedly expected to add Beau Levesque to coaching staff
From a scarcity of resources to an abundance of wealth, the Lakers coaching bench is filling out with Beau Levesque reportedly joining JJ Redick’s staff.
5 best remaining free agents for the Lakers
If the Lakers do make a trade to open a roster spot this season, here are five free agents the team should consider
Why the Lakers pursuit of roster upgrades will require patience
The Lakers offseason has been quiet, with neither free agency nor the trade market offering any real roster changes...at least yet.
Lakers grab second Summer League win behind Dalton Knecht, Bronny James
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James lead the Lakers to a second-straight win in Las Vegas on Thursday against the Cavs.
Lakers vs Cavaliers Summer League preview and Game Thread: Finishing strong in Vegas
The Lakers look to rewrite the story of their underwhelming summer stint so far by winning their second straight game
JJ Redick says Bronny James is a ‘development player’
There’s a lot of chatter about Bronny James’ game, but the Lakers and coach JJ Redick are well aware that he needs time to develop into what he could ultimately become.
Hornets assistant coach Bob Beyer expected to join Lakers coaching staff
It looks like Bob Beyer will be joining the Lakers as part of JJ Redick’s coaching staff.
Lakers grab their first Vegas Summer League win in nailbiter ending
Bronny James, Blake Hinson and Colin Castleton were a big part of the Lakers winning their first Summer League game.
Players Grades: A Sparks midseason report
With the Los Angeles Sparks’ season past the halfway mark, let’s grade their performances over that span.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis help Team USA cruise to victory against Serbia
Team USA gained another exhibition win thanks to a second-quarter surge, where Anthony Davis dominated defensively.
Lakers vs Hawks Summer League preview and Game Thread: Looking for the positives
With exactly two games to go, the least this summer Lakers team can do is make the most out of the opportunity they have left at the Las Vegas Summer League.
Lindsey Harding, G League Coach of the Year, to join JJ Redick’s coaching staff
The Lakers appear set to hire their first full-time female coach as Lindsey Harding will reportedly join JJ Redick’s coaching staff.
Sparks come up short despite strong performances from Burrell, Stevens
Rae Burrell and Azurá Stevens shouldered a heavy offensive load, but it wasn’t enough as the Sparks lost to the Seattle Storm.
Jaylen Brown wants everyone to know he definitely wasn’t talking wild about Bronny James
After cameras caught Jaylen Brown talking about Bronny James at a Las Vegas Summer League game, Brown went on the defensive to tell everyone they didn’t see what they saw.
Maxwell Lewis showing he’s still a work in progress in Las Vegas
There were good moments and poor ones for Maxwell Lewis on Monday, a recurring trend for the young Laker already in his career.
Lakers fake comeback falls short in Summer League loss to Celtics
The Lakers struggled to find any rhythm and drop their second game of the Vegas Summer League to the Boston Celtics.
JJ Redick explains why he left Anthony Davis off his All-Defense teams
JJ Redick tried to justify calling Anthony Davis one of the best defenders but not having him on his All-Defense teams when he was a media member.