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For what is likely the final time, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is hoping to lead Team USA to a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Having won gold medals previously and being one of the game’s most respected players, he has been the de facto leader on a stacked roster that includes other all-time greats like Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. James was … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Kevin Durant’s LeBron James Realization

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was among the celebrities to compete in the American Century Championship golf tournament in Lake Tahoe this week, and he wound up finishing tied for 13th place with 47 points. The winner of the event was former tennis player Mardy Fish, who finished with a ridiculous 83 points. Joe Pavelski (79), Annika Sorenstam (68), John Smoltz (64) … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Austin Reaves Finishes Tied For 13th In American Century Championship Golf Tournament

The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a four-year contract with former NBA player JJ Redick to become the franchise’s new head coach. While Redick has no coaching experience at any major level, he did spend 15 years in the league as a player and was well-known for his high basketball IQ and meticulous attention to detail and work ethic. Being drafted in 2006, Redick spent much of … [Read more...] about New Lakers Coach JJ Redick Is LeBron James’ Fourth Opponent Turned Head Coach

This offseason is a crucial one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to improve off of a first-round exit last season. With LeBron James opting out of his contract, he tried to help the front office by offering to take a pay cut for a select few players that were available in free agency. Unfortunately, general manager Rob Pelinka could not take advantage of that opportunity … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Acknowledges New Contract Could Be His Last In NBA

Now that the California Classic is over for the Los Angeles Lakers, they are off to Las Vegas to continue their Summer League exhibition schedule. After going 0-3 in San Francisco, L.A. has clearly lacked the necessary structure and discipline to win these games. With prominent names like Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ No. 17 pick, and Bronny James, son of LeBron James, on the … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Moses Brown & Trent Forrest Added To L.A. Summer League Roster