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Lakers Remain Optimistic On JJ Redick As Head Coach

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The Los Angeles Lakers remain optimistic about JJ Redick as their head coach despite their first round exit, sources tell The Athletic. The Lakers will not make a coaching change. Redick generally received favorable reviews in his first season as head coach, but his decision to only play five players in the second half of the Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves … [Read more...] about Lakers Remain Optimistic On JJ Redick As Head Coach

Rob Pelinka Says Lakers To Prioritize Adding Size This Offseason

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Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka acknowledge that trading big for small ahead of the trade deadline left his team in a tough spot up front. After trying to fill that need before the trade deadline, and voiding the Mark Williams deal, Pelinka said adding size will be an offseason priority. "I think when you make a huge trade at the deadline where you trade your starting center … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka Says Lakers To Prioritize Adding Size This Offseason

Lakers ‘Couldn’t Live With What They Saw’ On Mark Williams’ Physical

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The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob … [Read more...] about Lakers ‘Couldn’t Live With What They Saw’ On Mark Williams’ Physical

LeBron James Not Expected To Retire

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LeBron James was non-committal when asked about his future plans following the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 elimination by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. James has typically been cryptic at this point in the season throughout his career and is expected to continue playing in the NBA at the age of 40. "There's no expectation for LeBron James to retire," said Shams … [Read more...] about LeBron James Not Expected To Retire