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• Lakers Have Interest In Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a 3-0 start under new head coach JJ Redick. But that better-than-expected start doesn't mean the Lakers aren't still looking at ways to upgrade the roster. One player Los Angeles has interest in is center Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz. The Lakers are looking for frontcourt depth around Anthony Davis. Jaxson Hayes has been the team's primary backup big, a...2024
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• Anthony Davis Shares How He Reacted When Lakers Drafted Bronny James
Anthony Davis has detailed his initial reaction to the Lakers selecting Bronny James 55th overall at the NBA Draft last month. “I actually called him when he got drafted,” Davis said in an interview with Today. “I called LeBron, I don’t have Bronny’s number yet. I called Bron, you know, (LeBron said) ‘What’s up man?’ […] The post Anthony Davis ...2024
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• Why LeBron James' max contract is latest indictment of Lakers' front office in a summer full of them

Rob Pelinka and the Lakers continue to struggle to build around LeBron James and Anthony Davis...2024
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• Anthony Davis Looking Forward To Playing With Bronny James On Lakers

Anthony Davis told NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN that he supported the Los Angeles Lakers targeting Bronny James. The Lakers drafted Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Bronny is the son of LeBron James. “He’s very good defensively,” Davis told ESPN. “He can read the floor very well. I […] The post Anthony Davis Looking Forward T...2024
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• Pelicans To Explore Brandon Ingram Trade If They're Unable To Agree To Extension

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to make Brandon Ingram available in trade talks if they are unable to agree to terms on a contract extension, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Ingram is entering the final season of his contract and the Pelicans have previously been considered unlikely to offer him an extension at his four-year, $208 million max. The Philadelphia 76ers are among the...2024
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• Anthony Davis reacts to the Lakers drafting Bronny James

Even with the high likelihood that LeBron James re-signs with the Lakers, there may be no single player's opinion that matters more to the franchise currently than Anthony Davis....2024
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• Report: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Want Lakers To Acquire ‘Another Elite Player’

According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, LeBron James and Anthony Davis want the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire “another elite player.” The Lakers can trade up to three first-round picks along with whatever players they choose in the 2024 NBA Draft in a trade. “James has the leverage that comes with his […] The post Report: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Want Lakers ...2024
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• Lakers Make No. 17 Pick Available In Trades, Interested In Jerami Grant

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to trade the No. 17 pick in the upcoming draft, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports. The team is looking for a "significant contributor" next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Jerami Grant is on the Lakers' wishlist as a potential trade candidate. Jonas Valanciunas has also been mentioned as a possible signing....2024
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• Pelicans Contact Sixers, Rockets On Brandon Ingram Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans have reached out to the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers on a trade of Brandon Ingram, sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Ingram is set to enter the final season of his contract with the Pelicans reportedly not interested in extending him at his max. Ingram was acquired by the Pelicans as part of the Anthony Davis trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019. Whil...2024
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• Lakers Monitoring Options At Center This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at options at the center position this summer, sources told Ian Begley of SNY. The Lakers, who have the 17th pick in the upcoming draft, are scheduled to work out Zach Edey. J.J. Redick remains the frontrunner as the next head coach of the team. The Lakers are also expected to make sure that Anthony Davis is aligned with the next head coach....2024
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Latest Anthony Davis news and rumors

• Begley’s Latest: Lakers, Pistons, Carrington, Scheierman
Look for the Lakers to target at least one big man this offseason. They’re muling their options to give Anthony Davis more opportunities to play his natural power forward position, according to SNY TV’s Ian Begley. The Lakers have the No. 17 pick in the draft and could grab a center at that spot. Purdue’s […]...2024
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• Dan Hurley: Talks With Lakers Weren't About Leverage With UConn

Dan Hurley has insisted his talks with the Los Angeles Lakers had nothing to do with creating leverage in his contract talks with UConn. Hurley said his new contract with UConn was already in place. "One of the worst takes I've heard is that this is a leverage play by me to improve my situation at UConn," Hurley said on the The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. "I don't need leverage here. We've wo...2024
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• Dan Hurley's Decision Came Down To Timing, Not Being Ready To Adjust To NBA

Dan Hurley ultimately decided to remain at UConn, turning down an opportunity to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley's "Start with the opportunity Dan Hurley has at UConn," said Wojnarowski on Get Up on Tuesday morning. "As you said, to do something that hasn't been done since John Wooden's UCLA teams, that's win a third straight NCA Championship. Probably never have that chance again as a coach...2024
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• Lakers Want To Put 'Program In Place' To Keep Up With How NBA Has Changed

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers view Dan Hurley as a potential coach that can transform the franchise over the long-term and is well suited to adapt to the changing the landscape of the NBA that prioritizes player development. "The Lakers, Rob Pelinka, they want to put a program in place in L.A.," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "They don't want to have just coach-to-coach. They want to put a pro...2024
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• Pelicans Defer First Round Pick From Lakers To 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans will defer the first round pick they are owed from the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2024 draft to the 2025 edition. The Lakers own the 17th overall pick in what is widely considered a down draft, whereas the 2025 draft is expected to be strong. There are also a number of potential scenarios where the Lakers end up sending the Pelicans a higher pick in 2025. The Lakers trade...2024
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• Pelican Defer First Round Pick From Lakers To 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans will defer the first round pick they are owed from the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2024 draft to the 2025 edition. The Lakers own the 17th overall pick in what is widely considered a down draft, whereas the 2025 draft is expected to be strong. There are also a number of potential scenarios where the Lakers end up sending the Pelicans a higher pick in 2025. The Lakers trade...2024
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• Report: Pelicans to defer Lakers' first-round pick in Anthony Davis trade until 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans have opted not to take the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick in this year's NBA Draft as part of the Anthony Davis trade. The Pelicans will take the Lakers' pick next year....2024
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• LeBron James Reportedly Not Involved In Lakers' Coaching Search

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering hiring J.J. Redick as head coach, but LeBron James is reportedly not driving that candidacy. "I'm told LeBron James is not involved in the Lakers' head coaching search," said Shams Charania. "I reported on it last week: J.J. Redick, James Borrego and Sam Cassell are the lead initial targets. "LeBron James James has made it clear that this is the organization...2024
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• Lakers Rumors: Mitchell, Redick, LeBron, Reaves, Bronny
As the Lakers weigh their offseason options, one path they will seriously consider is packaging players and draft picks to attempt to acquire a third star to play alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Within the last year, star guards like Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, and Zach LaVine have been mentioned as possible targets for […]...2024
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• Plaschke: Lakers stuck in mediocre hell with no hope in sight after season-ending loss

The Lakers aren't going to buy out LeBron James' contract or trade Anthony Davis, so fans better get used to the team underachieving in the playoffs....2024
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• Pelicans Expected To Defer Lakers Pick To 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to defer their first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers for this year to the 2025 NBA Draft, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Pelicans have the option to take either the Lakers’ 2024 or 2025 pick as part of the Anthony Davis trade. So this may be […] The post Pelicans Expected To Defer Lakers Pick To 2025 appeared first on Hoops Wire...2024
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• LeBron & AD Respond to Lakers’ Lack of Action at Trade Deadline
The Lakers made zero moves at the trade deadline and LeBron James and Anthony Davis were asked about their thoughts on the lack of action from LA’s front office. After the team’s 114-106 loss to the Nuggets, LeBron was asked what the Lakers need to do in order to position themselves for a playoff run, […] The post LeBron & AD Respond to Lakers’ Lack of Action at Trade Deadli...2024
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• Lakers back off trade talks, avoid making deadline day deal

Well, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to just keep trying with what they have. That may not be such a horrible thing, given that they have LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But after spending the past month or so exploring trades, the Lakers avoided making a deal on deadline day Thursday. Instead, they will […] The post Lakers back off trade talks, avoid making deadline day deal appeared firs...2024
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• Lakers Quiet Trade Rumors With Win Over Celtics … for Now

Los Angeles needs consistency around LeBron James and Anthony Davis that starts internally instead of swinging for a major trade before the deadline....2024
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• LeBron James and Anthony Davis to miss Celtics game amid Lakers' strife

The Lakers will face the potent Celtics without stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James amid rising discontent as the trade deadline looms....2024
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• Anthony Davis Addresses Lakers Trade Rumors
Even with a perfectly healthy Anthony Davis, the Lakers can’t seem to get past a .500 record and genuinely enter the championship conversation. Amazingly, Davis is tied first with Jayson Tatum among NBA stars for the most games played in the last 365 days, according to Hoops Hype. At 39 years of age, LeBron is […] The post Anthony Davis Addresses Lakers Trade Rumors appeared first on B...2024
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• LeBron James Weighs In on Lakers Trade Rumors
The February 8 trade deadline is edging closer and the rumors about the Lakers are constant, as they look to build a solid roster around 39-year-old LeBron James and Anthony Davis. It is clear the pair need some more help as the Lakers only have a 21-21 record, but LeBron only wants to focus on […] The post LeBron James Weighs In on Lakers Trade Rumors appeared first on Basketball Forever....2024
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• NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Thursday, January 11
Mike Barner looks over Thursday's four-game slate and isn't sweating the high salary on Anthony Davis in a clash with the Suns....2024
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• LeBron James' 'Patience Has Been Tested' This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have a somewhat disappointing record this season despite relative good health and play from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Davis has played in 35 of 37 games, while James has played in 34. Sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin that "James' patience has been tested" this season. But James is attempting to focus on maximizing his role. The Lakers have one future first round pick...2024
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• Zach LaVine Would Like Trade To Lakers

Zach LaVine is currently out due to right foot inflammation, but the trade market continues to swirl around the Chicago Bulls guard. According to reports, LaVine would like a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. LaVine is represented by Klutch Sports. The agency also represents several current Lakers, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis. LaVine also played his college ball at UCLA. Los Angeles is...2023
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