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Lakers Would’ve Traded Two First-Rounders for Kyrie Irving or Donovan Mitchell, per Report
si.com/nba/2022/09/27/lakers-trade-rumors-kyrie-irving-donovan-mitchell-2027-2029-first-round-picks
Nuggets loom, but Lakers are confident and ready for rematch: ‘We’re not ducking the smoke’
theathletic.com/5421990/2024/04/17/lakers-nuggets-playoff-rematch-zion-pelicans-play-in/
Quick Glance: Lakers Ready for Nuggets Rematch: Embracing the Challenge
- The Lakers are confident and prepared to face the playoff rematch against the Nuggets, refusing to shy away from the challenge.
- Despite some struggles, the Lakers prevailed against the Pelicans with a 110-106 win, securing the 7th seed in the West.
- Facing injuries and fatigue, the Lakers fought hard to clinch a playoff spot, displaying resilience and determination.
- Players are geared up for the upcoming challenge against the Nuggets, who have posed difficulties for the Lakers in the past, yet hope for a victory remains.
Lakers’ playoff path forward from the No. 7 vs. 8 Play-In game is a win-win: Win Tuesday, and the Lakers are in the playoffs. Lose, and they have another chance ...
theathletic.com/5418143/2024/04/16/lakers-playoffs-nuggets-pelicans-play-in/
Lakers vs. Pelicans score and live updates: Zion Williamson suffers injury amid career performance
theathletic.com/live-blogs/lakers-vs-pelicans-live-updates-score-play-in-game/qcdjjO0E2Y6W/
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
Report: Multiple Lakers front office members raved about Gabe Vincent’s impact during play-in game
lakersdaily.com/report-multiple-lakers-front-office-members-raved-about-gabe-vincents-impact-during-play-in-game/
2024 NBA Playoffs: Biggest Questions of the First Round: Do the new Lakers have a shot against the Nuggets? Can the Pacers beat the Giannis-less Bucks? And how ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/19/24134428/nba-playoffs-preview-first-round-celtics-nuggets-lakers
Nets Rumors: Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, Jordi Fernandez
hoopshype.com/lists/nets-rumors-donovan-mitchell-ben-simmons-cam-thomas-nic-claxton-jordi-fernandez/
Knicks clinch No. 2 seed in overtime thriller: The NBA postseason is set after a final day of the season that saw many seeds change.
theathletic.com/live-blogs/nba-updates-scores-play-in-tournament-regular-season-playoffs/cq3WznIVwFgP/
Kyrie Irving Reacts to Not Making Team USA Roster for 2024 Paris Olympics: The Dallas Mavericks star wasn't among the 12 NBA players to be named to the Team USA ...
si.com/olympics/2024/04/18/kyrie-irving-reacts-team-usa-roster-paris-olympics
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D'Angelo Russell Likely To Decline Player Option With Lakers, Become Free Agent
espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017
Lakers’ LeBron James on Nikola Jokic: “He’s one of the best players to ever play this game.”
denverpost.com/2024/04/19/lebron-james-nikola-jokic-best/
Nuggets to rematch Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James in first-round playoff series
denverpost.com/2024/04/16/nuggets-lakers-playoff-series-2024-first-round/
Klay Thompson 0-for-10, including six 3s. Wow: In a rematch of a first-round series that went seven games last year, Sacramento gets some revenge.
theathletic.com/live-blogs/warriors-vs-kings-live-updates-score-play-in-game/2w7bm2lOAGgj/
LeBron James Opens Up About the One NBA Award He Hasn’t Won: The King says it stings to have never won Defensive Player of the Year.
si.com/nba/2024/04/16/lebron-james-defensive-player-award-quote-marc-gasol
NBA live: Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans on ProSieben MAXX and livestream
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Lakers need to duck Nuggets by losing on purpose to Pelicans in NBA play-in tournament
sbnation.com/nba/2024/4/14/24130524/lakers-nuggets-pelicans-nba-playoffs-play-in-tank-anthony-davis-injury
Lakers have transformed into an offensive juggernaut. ‘We’re just playing freely’
theathletic.com/5396019/2024/04/07/lakers-offense-stats-cavaliers-dangelo-russell/
NBA Play-In Tournament odds, expert picks for Lakers at Pelicans and Warriors at Kings
theathletic.com/5417561/2024/04/16/nba-play-in-tournament-odds-picks-lakers-pelicans-warriors-kings/
Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
D'Angelo Russell Likely To Decline Player Option With Lakers, Become Free Agent
espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017
Video: Lakers' LeBron James Tells Son Bryce He's 'GOAT' During Shooting Contest: Being arguably the greatest basketball player of all time doesn't prevent LeBron ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117640-video-lakers-lebron-james-tells-son-bryce-hes-goat-during-shooting-contest
Report: NBA executive pegs Knicks as perfect trade destination for Anthony Davis: An anonymous general manager mentioned the New York Knicks as an ideal trade ...
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/lakers/report-nba-executive-pegs-knicks-as-perfect-trade-destination-for-anthony-davis/
Pelicans ‘punched’ in the mouth by Lakers, whom they’ll see again in Play-in Tournament
theathletic.com/5416003/2024/04/15/pelicans-lakers-matchup-play-in-tournament-nba/
LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
apnews.com/article/lakers-pelicans-score-594fe66dd780753cd4649b5005af3a76
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions: The New Orleans Pelicans welcome the Los Angeles Lakers to Smoothie King Center Tuesday ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/16/los-angeles-lakers-at-new-orleans-pelicans-odds-picks-and-predictions-5/73338170007/
Can the Cleveland Cavaliers convince Donovan Mitchell to stay?: Mitchell has played his best basketball in Cleveland with a talented, improving core ...
theathletic.com/5425098/2024/04/18/cleveland-cavs-donovan-mitchell-playoffs-cavaliers/
Minnesota star Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to return from injury in one of the Timberwolves' fina
theathletic.com/live-blogs/nba-regular-season-play-in-tournament-playoffs-scores-updates/cq3WznIVwFgP/
Lakers’ successful 5-1 road trip has them peaking at the right time — again: With five games remaining, the Lakers are rounding into form. "We hit this stride ...
theathletic.com/5389993/2024/04/04/lakers-lebron-james-anthony-davis-wizards/
NBA admits shocking oversight about the end of Lakers-Grizzlies game: How does this even happen?
sbnation.com/nba/2024/4/13/24129732/lakers-grizzlies-shot-clock-error-extra-minute-nba-playoffs
As Donovan Mitchell’s health improves, Cavs aim to ‘loosen up’ ahead of postseason
theathletic.com/5407425/2024/04/11/donovan-mitchell-cavaliers-nba-standings-east/
LeBron’s son Bronny James declares for 2024 NBA Draft, transfer portal: USC basketball freshman guard Bronny James, the elder son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar ...
cleveland.com/sports/2024/04/lebrons-son-bronny-james-declares-for-2024-nba-draft-transfer-portal.html
Quick Glance: Bronny James Announces Participation in 2024 NBA Draft and Enters Transfer Portal
- The son of the superstar, Bronny James, will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. To have flexibility, he will also enter the transfer portal while working out for NBA teams before making a final decision based on evaluations. Bronny's choice to simultaneously opt for the draft and the transfer portal marks the conclusion of a season at USC that began with a serious health issue and saw his remarkable return to the court in a bench role.
- LeBron has publicly expressed his desire to play in the NBA with his son before the end of his Hall of Fame career. Nineteen-year-old Bronny, who completed his freshman season at USC, will participate in the 2024 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility. He will also utilize the transfer portal to have flexibility during his workouts with NBA teams before making a final decision based on team evaluations.
Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokic Named NBA Players Of Week 25
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The Dallas Mavericks Are the NBA’s Most Dangerous Sleeper: Luka Doncic has never looked better. Neither has his supporting cast. Good luck stopping them in a ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/5/24121443/luka-doncic-dallas-mavericks-nba-playoffs-2024
Knicks clinch No. 2 seed in overtime thriller: The NBA postseason is set after a final day of the season that saw many seeds change.
theathletic.com/live-blogs/nba-updates-scores-play-in-tournament-regular-season-playoffs/cq3WznIVwFgP/
Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving leave even their Mavericks teammates ‘starstruck’: With two of the league's best shot makers on their side, these Mavericks feel they ...
theathletic.com/5397824/2024/04/08/kyrie-irving-luka-doncic-mavericks-rockets/
Report: Pelicans expected to give Lakers 2024 first-rounder and keep 2025 pick instead
lakersdaily.com/report-pelicans-expected-to-give-lakers-2024-first-rounder-and-keep-2025-pick-instead/
NBA play-in game tournament features big stars. See the matchups, schedule and TV
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/04/14/play-in-games-tournament-schedule-matchups-teams-tv/73322335007/
The ‘humbling experience’ of trying to shoot over Victor Wembanyama: Victor Wembanyama has even the NBA’s best shooters "recalibrating," because "when you think ...
theathletic.com/5400337/2024/04/10/victor-wembanyama-block-jump-shot-spurs/
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
apnews.com/article/nba-playoffs-c9e64d8c6112fb82680cf9d9e964ead7
NBA All-Star: N.J. childhood might have made me immature: NBA All-Star: N.J. childhood might have made me immature
nj.com/sports/2024/04/nba-all-star-nj-childhood-might-have-made-me-immature.html
Vanessa Bryant Gave Dodgers the Perfect Gift in Honor of Kobe Bryant on Historic Anniversary
si.com/2024/04/14/dodgers-kobe-bryant-lakers-shoes-vanessa-anniversary
LeBron James and the Lakers sneak into NBA playoffs with win over New Orleans: The Los Angeles team will face the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Saturday ...
english.elpais.com/sports/2024-04-17/lebron-james-and-the-lakers-sneak-into-nba-playoffs-with-win-over-new-orleans.html
Warriors' playoff scenarios: Only 1 game left, but much to be decided: The Golden State Warriors head into Sunday’s regular-season finale knowing they are in the ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/warriors-playoff-scenarios-1-game-left-much-19402430.php
Mavs' Kyrie Irving: 'I Just Didn't Fit into' Team USA 2024 Olympic Basketball Roster
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117563-mavs-kyrie-irving-i-just-didnt-fit-into-team-usa-2024-olympic-basketball-roster
Cavs playoff hopes rest on Donovan Mitchell, but also the lessons learned along the way
theathletic.com/5412172/2024/04/13/nba-playoffs-cleveland-cavaliers-donovan-mitchell/
Report: Eastern Conference scout was thrilled Darvin Ham waited so long to play last year’s core group
lakersdaily.com/report-eastern-conference-scout-was-thrilled-darvin-ham-waited-so-long-to-play-last-years-core-group/
Lakers, Grizzlies Accidentally Played 13-Minute Third Quarter Because Nobody Caught Odd Clock Error
si.com/nba/2024/04/13/lakers-grizzlies-longer-third-quarter-clock-mistake
Prepping for the NBA Play-In Tournament : With the No. 9 Lakers playing host to the No. 10 Warriors on this Newsletter Tuesday, it's a good time to review some ...
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Lakers' LeBron James: Not Sure When I'll Retire But 'I Don't Have Much Time Left'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10115134-lakers-lebron-james-not-sure-when-ill-retire-but-i-dont-have-much-time-left
Quick Glance: LeBron James Makes History in Lakers' Win Against Nets
- LeBron James scored 40 points, including 9 three-pointers, in a convincing Lakers victory over the Nets.
- James finished the game with 9 out of 10 shooting from beyond the arc and 5 out of 6 from the free-throw line.
- In addition to his points, he added 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals.
- The performances of the Lakers' starters have fans hopeful for a successful playoff run, as the team, with six wins in their last seven games, threatens to surpass the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference.
Insane: the Grizzlies have 13 PLAYERS out for tonight’s game vs. the Lakers 🤯
More details on who’s actually suiting up for Memphis on the @Digits3App : Show more
TBD vs TBD Box Score - April 16, 2024 - The Athletic
theathletic.com/live-blogs/lakers-vs-pelicans-live-updates-score-play-in-game/qcdjjO0E2Y6W/
NBA buzz suggests Donovan Mitchell will decline extension and look elsewhere unless Cavs make Finals
cavaliersnation.com/2024/04/05/nba-buzz-suggests-donovan-mitchell-will-decline-extension-and-look-elsewhere-unless-cavs-make-finals/
Lakers’ Anthony Davis exits with another eye injury vs. Timberwolves, LeBron James out sick
theathletic.com/5398727/2024/04/08/lakers-anthony-davis-eye-injury-lebron-james-health/
Lakers fix errors on Kobe Bryant statue: The 19-foot, 4,000-pound bronze statue of the late franchise icon, which was unveiled in February ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/09/lakers-fix-errors-on-kobe-bryant-statue/
LeBron James Had Fired-Up Message for Caitlin Clark Haters During Iowa-South Carolina National Title Game
si.com/college/2024/04/07/lebron-james-iowa-caitlin-clark-national-title-game
Tired legs catch up to Hawks in loss to Mavericks: DALLAS -- The Hawks fell to the Mavericks 109-95 at the American Airlines Center on Thursday.
ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/tired-legs-catch-up-to-hawks-in-loss-to-mavericks/43VFA3P3KZAZJGALTLMRYZRKEE/
NBA Playoffs: All 10 Western Conference Seeds Set Before Play-In Tournament: The NBA Playoffs seeds are established for the Western Conference ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/14/western-conference-playoff-play-in-seeds
Warriors lose another home game, give away their clearest shot at the eighth seed
theathletic.com/5411958/2024/04/13/warriors-lose-another-home-game-chase-eighth-seed/
Lakers' LeBron James: 'Icons' like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark lifting women's hoops - ESPN
espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39871655/lakers-lebron-james-women-hoops-rise-thanks-icons
Pelicans Coach Questions Officials After Play-in Tournament Loss to Lakers: Willie Green highlighted the free-throw discrepancy between New Orleans and Los ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/16/pelicans-coach-willie-green-questions-officials-lakers-loss
Former ‘Showtime’ Lakers defensive star Michael Cooper elected to Hall of Fame: The former Pasadena High and Pasadena City College star was the 1986-87 NBA ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/04/former-showtime-lakers-defensive-star-michael-cooper-elected-to-hall-of-fame/
#thisleague UNCUT: #thisleague UNCUT: Lakers - Warriors, Play-In Tournament debate, latest on Giannis and the surging Mavs on Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thisleague-uncut-lakers-warriors-play-in-tournament/id1668189953
Curry powers Warriors to key victory over Trail Blazers in road finale: The Golden State Warriors survived an ugly outing in Portland, rallying to beat the Trail ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/curry-powers-warriors-key-victory-trail-blazers-19397813.php
Reggie Miller Oddly Suggests Lakers Should Miss Late Free Throw: The TNT analyst unleashed a rather interesting suggestion for the Lakers' game plan.
si.com/nba/2024/04/17/reggie-miller-suggests-lakers-miss-late-free-throw
Report: LeBron James seeking unique clause with new Lakers contract: LeBron James is widely expected to finish his storied career in a Lakers uniform ...
yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_lebron_james_seeking_unique_clause_with_new_lakers_contract/s1_13132_40213773
Mavs' Kyrie Irving Says Steph Curry 'Set the Bar' for NBA PGs: 'Chasing His Legacy'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10115813-mavs-kyrie-irving-says-steph-curry-set-the-bar-for-nba-pgs-chasing-his-legacy
NBA playoffs 2024 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick first-round winners
theathletic.com/5428680/2024/04/19/nba-playoff-predictions-first-round-anonymous/
NBA insider thinks LeBron will opt out of Lakers deal, seek no-trade clause: LeBron James has some significant decisions to make about his future following this ...
lakersdaily.com/nba-insider-thinks-lebron-will-opt-out-of-lakers-deal-seek-no-trade-clause/
LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers to win over Pelicans to clinch 8th place in the West
ocregister.com/2024/04/14/lebron-james-anthony-davis-lead-lakers-to-win-over-pelicans-to-clinch-8th-place-in-the-west/
LeBron James: Bronny has ‘tough decisions to make’ amid transfer speculation, USC coaching change
theathletic.com/5387386/2024/04/02/lebron-james-bronny-transfer-decision-comments/
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D’Angelo Russell says son’s birth ‘reshaped’ his world: ‘A new purpose in life, beyond basketball’
lakersdaily.com/dangelo-russell-says-sons-birth-reshaped-his-world-a-new-purpose-in-life-beyond-basketball/
Rajon Rondo Retires from NBA at Age 38; PG Won 2 Championships with Celtics, Lakers
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Quick Glance: Rajon Rondo retires from 16-year NBA career with two titles
- Rajon Rondo, one of the best point guards of his generation, has officially announced his retirement from the NBA.
- Reflecting on his successful career, Rondo finishes as a four-time All-Star, four-time All-Defensive player, and a two-time champion, ranking in the top 15 in career assists in the NBA.
- After stints with the Celtics, Mavericks, Kings, Bulls, and Pelicans, Rondo concluded his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing to a championship win.
- His modest playing style as a floor general and pass-first point guard defined his career, leaving a legacy as one of the greatest playmakers in NBA history.
Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch Tuesday: While it's been suggested the Lakers might want to lose Tuesday to avoid a first-round series against ...
latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2024-04-15/lakers-pelicans-play-in-game-guarding-against-complacency
NBA play-ins: LeBron James and the Lakers squeeze into the play-offs: Basketball superstar LeBron James is in the NBA playoffs for the 17th time ...
spiegel.de/sport/basketball/nba-basketballstar-lebron-james-und-die-lakers-zittern-sich-in-die-playoffs-a-474f8535-d59d-4f92-aa19-f618a3168504
Anthony Davis leaves Lakers season finale with back spasm, accuses Larry Nance Jr. of 'dangerous play'
sports.yahoo.com/anthony-davis-leaves-lakers-season-finale-with-back-spasm-accuses-larry-nance-jr-of-dangerous-play-231015575.html
Lakers' Darvin Ham blasts 'insane asylum sources' who said team should tank Play-In game vs. Pelicans
cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-darvin-ham-blasts-insane-asylum-sources-who-said-team-should-tank-play-in-game-vs-pelicans/
Stakes clear for Lakers: Beat Pelicans and finish 8th in West: After defeating the Grizzlies on Friday while the Kings and Warriors lost, the Lakers can escape ...
latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2024-04-13/lakers-pelicans-game-preview-play-in-stakes-clear
Playoff watch: Kings, Suns, Lakers and Warriors fighting for play-in position: Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers ...
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article287566765.html
Charles Barkley Had Everyone Laughing With His One-Liner Trashing the Lakers : Charles Barkley had some high praise for Anthony Davis before trashing the Lakers.
si.com/nba/2024/04/12/charles-barkley-trashes-lakers-shaq-kenny-smith-laugh
Lakers keep hold of eighth place with victory over Cavaliers: D'Angelo Russell has 28 points while LeBron James and Anthony Davis have double-doubles in a ...
latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2024-04-06/los-angeles-lakers-cleveland-cavaliers-nba-game-recap
NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday
apnews.com/article/nba-playin-games-playoffs-d7db2fa1f9fae6a7302e41b47161a6eb
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