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Major Lakers problem under Rob Pelinka can't be ignored after Dalton Knecht release
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Michigan writer Tony Garcia offers three observations from the Wolverines' 83-66 loss to Houston in its final exhibition ... Show more
Michigan basketball gets reality check in exhibition loss vs Houston
Michigan basketball gets reality check in exhibition loss vs Houston
Michigan basketball prevails in seesaw battle for exhibition win: Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney combined for 45 points – 37 coming in the second half – to lead ...
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Mike Boynton Jr. has landed his first commit as Michigan basketball's head coach and the name is a familiar one in U-M circles ... Show more
Michigan basketball lands 4-star 2027 shooting guard Lucai Anderson
Michigan basketball lands 4-star 2027 shooting guard Lucai Anderson
"When I stretch the floor ... [it] opens the paint and we're gonna get some layups and dunks," Michigan basketball big Moustapha Thiam said ... Show more
New big three for Michigan basketball learning to play together
New big three for Michigan basketball learning to play together
Ibi Watson or Nikola Jokic?! 🤯👀 Top-level basketball in the EuroCup. Ratiopharm Ulm vs. Sarajevo now LIVE on #MagentaSport ! 📺🏀
Michigan basketball defeats Eastern Michigan in exhibition opener: Michigan opened the exhibition portion of its 2026-27 schedule with a victory over Eastern ...
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Michigan basketball cruises past Eastern Michigan in exhibition opener: While the Wolverines had to navigate some sloppy and choppy stretches ...
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Lakers 2026-27 training camp preview: 5 storylines to monitor: Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have their new star center in 7-foot-2 Walker Kessler ...
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Lakers transition from ‘LeBron Era’ to a Luka Doncic-led squad: Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick spoke to the media for ...
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LegionHoops Sep 26
Luka told Rob Pelinka he doesn’t want to be the Lakers ‘GM’:
“Ultimately, I have the final responsibility to make calls on the roster and Luka is very clear ... Show more
HoopsHype Sep 25
Rob Pelinka on LeBron James leaving the Lakers:
"To express gratitude for the LeBron era here. It was a great era and we're grateful for it"
Roddy Gayle Jr., a key member of Michigan basketball's NCAA championship team, was granted a preliminary injunction in Niagara County Supreme Court ... Show more
Roddy Gayle Jr. gets ruling to play for Michigan basketball in 2026-27
Roddy Gayle Jr. gets ruling to play for Michigan basketball in 2026-27
Michigan basketball transfer scores legal win in bid for fifth season
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Full story: Michigan basketball transfer scores legal win in bid for fifth season
Michigan basketball's Kenny Noland ruled eligible to play in 2026-27 − at least for now
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All four of Michigan basketball's rivalry games vs Michigan State and Ohio State will come in its final 10 games of 2026-27 schedule. Take a look ... Show more
See Michigan basketball schedule for title-defense 2026-27 season
See Michigan basketball schedule for title-defense 2026-27 season
First look: Michigan basketball team receives championship rings
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Full story: First look: Michigan basketball team receives championship rings
Heat Vice President of Player Personnel Eric Amsler is moving on to the Los Angeles Lakers as an assistant general manager under Rob Pelinka ... Show more
Heat executive leaves for Lakers, in rare basketball-operations departure
Heat executive leaves for Lakers, in rare basketball-operations departure
Gayle is due in court for his preliminary injunction hearing on Sept. 17 and is permitted to participate with Michigan until that time ... Show more
Michigan basketball's Roddy Gayle Jr. one step closer to return
Michigan basketball's Roddy Gayle Jr. one step closer to return
Michigan basketball rounds out staff with two additions: Mike Boynton Jr. has put the final touches on his staff by hiring a new director of player development ...
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Brandon McCoy injury is a massive blow to the Michigan basketball roster. Here's how coach Mike Boynton and the Wolverines could fill the void ... Show more
Brandon McCoy injury puts Michigan basketball roster in difficult spot
Brandon McCoy injury puts Michigan basketball roster in difficult spot
"I am asking only that the NCAA be restrained from declaring me ineligible, from interfering with [U-M's] decision to let me play," Gayle said ... Show more
Roddy Gayle seeks to return to Michigan basketball, files lawsuit
Roddy Gayle seeks to return to Michigan basketball, files lawsuit
Brandon McCoy Jr. injury casts a pall over Michigan's Europe finale: Michigan basketball ended its foreign tour on a bittersweet note.
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Michigan added two McDonald's All-Americans to its roster and so far in Europe, both Brandon McCoy Jr. and Quinn Costello have lived up to the hype ... Show more
All-American freshmen key pieces for Michigan basketball in 2026
All-American freshmen key pieces for Michigan basketball in 2026
Michigan basketball's latest roster addition impacted by court ruling
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Michigan basketball drops second exhibition on its overseas trip: One day after falling to the Lithuania national team, the shorthanded Wolverines were handed a ...
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Michigan basketball's sights set beyond just winning on Europe trip: Michigan basketball left Ann Arbor on Thursday morning for a 10-day Europe trip that will ...
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Michigan basketball has added to its backcourt with transfer Kenny Noland from Columbia, who averaged 17.1 points per game in 2025-26 ... Show more
Michigan basketball adds transfer Kenny Noland, All-Ivy League player
Michigan basketball adds transfer Kenny Noland, All-Ivy League player
"I think Rob [Pelinka] will have to do a lot more to prove himself moving forward than JJ [Redick].
Andy Kamenetzky on who has more pressure on them ... Show more
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Former Michigan basketball coach Dusty May explained why he left college for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. A Big Ten meeting shined a stark light ... Show more
Dusty May left Michigan for NBA after Big Ten meeting shined a light
Dusty May left Michigan for NBA after Big Ten meeting shined a light
Michigan basketball has added Bertram "Buzzy" Caruthers as its new Director of Player Development, according to U-M's athletics directory ... Show more
Michigan basketball rounds out staff with development director
Michigan basketball rounds out staff with development director
Michigan basketball's nonconference clash with Duke called off
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📸 Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Full story: Michigan basketball's nonconference clash with Duke called off
Michigan basketball could be looking at a reunion with former wing Roddy Gayle Jr. after a new court ruling See link below ⬇️
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Why Michigan basketball reunion with Roddy Gayle Jr. makes sense
Why Michigan basketball reunion with Roddy Gayle Jr. makes sense
Dylan Murphy, former NBA G League head coach, joins Michigan's staff: Mike Boynton Jr.’s fifth and final assistant coach on his Michigan basketball staff is ...
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Michigan basketball to add NBA G League head coach to staff: Mike Boynton Jr. is going outside the college ranks to fill another position on his inaugural ...
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Michigan Men's Basketball players Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau share their reactions to their former head coach Dusty May leaving for the NBA on The ... Show more
Mike Boynton Jr. unfazed by expectations, pressure to deliver at Michigan: Mike Boynton Jr. doesn’t have an issue with having to prove himself as Michigan ...
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Michigan basketball reportedly adds Toledo to 2026-27 schedule: Michigan basketball will host Toledo on Dec. 30 at Crisler Center as part of its upcoming ...
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Mike Boynton Jr. embraces 'unique situation' as Michigan basketball coach: To say the last month has been a whirlwind for Mike Boynton Jr. would be an ...
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How many active NBA players are University of Michigan basketball alums in the league? 👀
2026 NBA Summer League MVP Yaxel Lendeborg tests his knowledge! 🤝
The Hurricanes added a commitment from former Michigan guard L.J. Cason, who won a title with the Wolverines last year but is recovering from knee surgery ... Show more
Hurricanes land L.J. Cason, who won national title with Michigan, but he may not play this season
Hurricanes land L.J. Cason, who won national title with Michigan, but he may not play this season
L.J. Cason plans to enter transfer portal, leave Michigan basketball: The last decision is in after Dusty May's departure and it's a notable loss for Michigan.
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Anthony Davis found this post amusing regarding his departure from the Lakers. 😳
Here are contract details for Michigan basketball coach Mike Boynton Jr.
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📸 Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Full story: Here are contract details for Michigan basketball coach Mike Boynton Jr.
Michigan basketball to host Oakland in 2026-27 season opener
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Full story: Michigan basketball to host Oakland in 2026-27 season opener
Michigan keeps talented freshman class together after Dusty May's exit: The last piece of Michigan basketball’s top-five recruiting class is staying in place.
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Anthony Davis responds to a post saying that Rob Pelinka 'backdoored' him and LeBron 😳👀
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lakers.com Jul 09
Los Angeles Lakers Acquire Center Walker Kessler
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Key FactsLakers Rapidly Revamp Roster Post-LeBron Exit
Jul 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: espn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: espn.com
- LeBron James informed the Lakers on July 1, 2026, that he would continue his career elsewhere after eight seasons with the franchise.
- Within about 35 minutes the next morning, the Lakers executed a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler and signed three unrestricted free agents.
- The roster shifted to a younger, less proven group, with veterans Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard moving on to other teams.
- Luka Doncic is now positioned as the new team leader following the conclusion of LeBron’s tenure marked by one championship.
"it was time to move on."— LeBron James; according to ESPN, a source familiar with James's thinking, said it was time to move on.
Marcus Moller, Ricky Liburd staying at Michigan after Dusty May's exit: Michigan basketball has moved another step closer toward keeping its entire roster intact ...
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Rob Pelinka Is Officially on the Clock After LeBron James’s Exit: Pelinka’s job security is in his own hands this offseason.
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The OKC Thunder selected 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara 12th overall in teh 2026 NBA Draft. Learn why the former Michigan star is known as "The Big Goof ... Show more
Thunder culture influenced Michigan basketball, so Aday Mara will fit right in with OKC
Thunder culture influenced Michigan basketball, so Aday Mara will fit right in with OKC
Transfer J.P. Estrella to remain at Michigan despite coaching change: Another key piece on Michigan basketball's roster is staying put in wake of Dusty May's ...
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Why Michigan Basketball Could Lose Players to Transfer Portal With Dusty May Leaving for Mavericks
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[Charania] Just in: Minnesota is sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton ... Show more
Aday Mara, Michigan basketball center, OKC Thunder 12th pick NBA Draft: A look at Aday Mara, who was selected 12th overall by the OKC Thunder in the 2026 NBA ...
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Why Mike Boynton has no excuses with Michigan basketball after Dusty May goes to Mavs
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Former Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg said he hopes Dusty May will draft him now that May will coach an NBA team. See link below ⬇️
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Yaxel Lendeborg on Dusty May leaving Michigan: 'He better pick me up'
Yaxel Lendeborg on Dusty May leaving Michigan: 'He better pick me up'
For the third and presumably final time this offseason, Elliot Cadeau has said he will stay with Michigan basketball. See link below ⬇️
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Elliot Cadeau set to return to Michigan basketball roster
Elliot Cadeau set to return to Michigan basketball roster
A historic Michigan basketball team made more in the draft, with three players going in the top 15 for the first time in program history ... Show more
Michigan basketball makes history in 2026 NBA Draft
Michigan basketball makes history in 2026 NBA Draft
Michigan basketball players who wish to transfer will be subject to certain NCAA transfer rules once U-M hires a new coach. See link below ⬇️
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Michigan basketball transfer rules with Dusty May leaving for NBA
Michigan basketball transfer rules with Dusty May leaving for NBA
Trey McKenney indicates he's not planning to leave Michigan basketball: Michigan basketball is looking to keep its roster together after Dusty May left ...
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Doyel: Dusty May to NBA is one of most unlikely success stories from our historic state
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Luka Doncic In Constant Contact With Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick As Lakers Face Promised Summer Of 26 Roster Plan
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Detroit Pistons probably need to draft a shooter in the first round. But don't rule out Michigan basketball stars Yaxel Lendeborg or Morez Johnson Jr ... Show more
Yaxel Lendeborg would be nice Pistons pick. His teammate might be nicer
Yaxel Lendeborg would be nice Pistons pick. His teammate might be nicer
If Michigan basketball is going to repeat as NCAA champs, it'll have to change things up. Coach Dusty May is spending his summer getting ready ... Show more
Dusty May's secret sauce is obvious – Michigan should savor it now
Dusty May's secret sauce is obvious – Michigan should savor it now
TheSteinLine May 12
Rob Pelinka says at his end-of-season news conference that the Lakers will add two assistant general managers to his staff.
Last year, Michigan basketball counted on its frontcourt to lead the way. This time around, it's on guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney ... Show more
Michigan's Dusty May has lofty expectations for returning backcourt
Michigan's Dusty May has lofty expectations for returning backcourt
Lakers Hire Rohan Ramadas As Assistant General Manager
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Last April, Victor Wembanyama’s agent, Bouna Ndiaye, reached out to Lakers GM and Kobe’s former agent, Rob Pelinka, to learn about Bryant's mental ... Show more
Defending national champion Michigan and Duke could see their scheduled game at Madison Square Garden get altered, or possibly canceled. Here's why ... Show more
Duke-Michigan basketball game up in the air over broadcast rights
Duke-Michigan basketball game up in the air over broadcast rights
After a win against Cleveland on March 31, JJ Redick highlighted several milestones from that game in the locker room, including LeBron James’ 1 ... Show more
Rob Pelinkas Position With Lakers Appears Secure Amid Front Office Overhaul
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With 48.1 percent of the votes, the 29-year-old clearly beat Ibi Watson and Jordan Roland. With an average of 16.5 points, record scorer in the Bundesliga ... Show more
thedunkcentral May 13
LeBron reportedly felt like the Lakers took him for granted when Rob Pelinka didn’t give him the game ball after he broke the record for most wins in NBA ... Show more