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Community Shootaround: Western Conference Playoff Race

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Of the 15 teams in the Western Conference, only two are clearly focused more on the 2025 draft lottery than the 2024/25 standings. The 10-31 Jazz and 14-28 Trail Blazers don’t have realistic postseason aspirations this season, with management prioritizing the development of young players and the possibility of landing another high draft pick. Those two teams are sandwiching the … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Western Conference Playoff Race

Lakers vs. Wizards Preview and Game Thread: Can the regain their form?

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Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Lakers look to get back on the winning column as they host the struggling Wizards on Tuesday. After a dispiriting loss to L.A. Clippers on Sunday, the Lakers are back on their home floor against the visiting Washington Wizards. This is the first time these two teams face this season with both teams coming off losses. The Wizards, … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Wizards Preview and Game Thread: Can the regain their form?

Report: Raptors ‘very motivated’ to move Lakers trade target Bruce Brown

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Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images The Raptors appear to be sellers during this trade market, which will include potentially trading Lakers target Bruce Brown. The Lakers have already been wheeling and dealing during this trade window, sending D’Angelo Russell to Brooklyn and landing Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. The move lands the Lakers a 3-and-D player in DFS … [Read more...] about Report: Raptors ‘very motivated’ to move Lakers trade target Bruce Brown