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Luka Doncic has undergone a dramatic conditioning transformation this offseason, dropping significant weight and implementing strict diet and cardio training following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Slovenian star's commitment to fitness represented a major shift from his previous offseason routines. Doncic spent an entire month away from … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Has Lost Significant Weight With Offseason Conditioning Overhaul

The Los Angeles Lakers are not interested in acquiring John Collins despite rumors to the contrary, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Lakers have long been interested in Walker Kessler, though the Jazz have not made Kessler available in trade discussions. Collins was a rumored target for the Warriors earlier this year. Collins averaged 18.9 points and 8.2 … [Read more...] about Lakers Not Interested In John Collins

Luka Doncic released a statement on X in response to news that the Los Angeles Lakers will be sold by the Buss family to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. As part of the sale agreement, Jeanie Buss will remain as governor of the Lakers for an indeterminate period of time. "The Lakers are an amazing organization," wrote Doncic. "I'm looking forward to meeting Mark and … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic: I Look Forward To Working With Mark Walter, Jeanie Buss To Win Championships

When the Buss siblings voted on whether to sell a majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to a group led by Mark Walter, the decision was reportedly not unanimous. Jeanie Buss was considered the swing vote between her three siblings from Dr. Jerry Buss' first marriage and a pair of younger siblings from his second marriage who each currently work in basketball operations for … [Read more...] about Buss Family Split On $5 Billion Lakers Sale, Jeanie Buss Likely Provided Swing Vote

The Buss family has sold their majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers amid escalating operational costs in today's NBA landscape. Mark Walter will purchase the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation and is better positioned from a cash perspective than the Buss siblings. The transaction addresses financial constraints that have limited the franchise's competitiveness against … [Read more...] about Buss Family Sells Lakers Majority Ownership Amid Rising NBA Costs