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• Rob Pelinka: Lakers Would Love To Have LeBron James Back Next Season
Rob Pelinka went on the record on Tuesday indicating that the Los Angeles Lakers would love to have LeBron James remain with the team next season. James signed with the Lakers in 2018 and completes his eighth season with the team.
"We probably haven't seen a player that has honored the game to the extent that he's honored the game," Pelinka said as part of the team's annual exit interviews with re...2026
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• LeBron James Has Made No Decision On Future, Retirement Remains Genuine Option
LeBron James has not decided whether to continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season, and retirement remains a genuine possibility, team and league sources granted anonymity to speak openly told The Athletic. James is a free agent this coming offseason.
More revealing, the widely held belief that James would want a farewell tour, long cited as evidence that this season would not be his last, is ...2026
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• LeBron James Declares He's 'Kicking Father Time's Ass' As Lakers End Losing Streak
LeBron James delivered his most efficient performance with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, shooting 11-for-13 (84.6%) in a 125-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The 40-year-old declared he's winning his battle against aging just days before his 41st birthday on Tuesday.
James made his first three shots in the opening three minutes and finished with his third-best shooting percentage of his ...2025
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• Lakers Part Ways With Joey Buss, Jesse Buss
The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with Joey Buss and Jesse Buss from their front office positions effective immediately. Jeanie Buss will remain as governor of the Lakers for the foreseeable future despite the majority sale of the franchise to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation.
Joey Buss' specific role was alternate governor and vice president of research and development, while Jesse Bu...2025
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• 'Got to be the first': Austin Reaves' lob to Bronny James marks unique 25-year feat
The Los Angeles Lakers guard joked that he's the first NBA player to throw lobs to a father-son duo....2025
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• Austin Reaves Could Make $40M Per Year On Next Contract, Wants To Remain With Lakers
Last June, Austin Reaves turned down a four-year, $89.2 million contract extension offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. The extension was the most the Lakers could offer Reaves at the time whereas he can sign for significantly more money in 2026.
Two sources from rival teams believe Reaves could make more than $40 million per season on his next contract and is expected to earn at least $35 million p...2025
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• Lakers’ Austin Reaves ‘Can’t Wait’ To Watch Bronny James ‘Make A Career For Himself’
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves “can’t wait” to watch Bronny James “make a career for himself.” Bronny, of course, is the son of NBA icon LeBron James. “I also can’t wait to see Bronny grow,” Reaves said via Nicole Ganglani of SB Nation. “Obviously, he gets a bad rap because of who his dad […]
The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves &...2024
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• FIBA World Cup 2023 roster analysis: How each Team USA player fits in lineup
LAS VEGAS — Team USA announced its 12-man roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Thursday, confirming all of the commitments previously reported by The Athletic and other outlets.
The Americans, coached by Steve Kerr with Grant Hill as managing director, include reigning Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr., Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, and All-Stars Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Ed...2023
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• Paolo Banchero Commits To Team USA For World Cup
Paolo Banchero has committed to play for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup this summer.
Banchero becomes the 11th player to commit to their 12-man roster. Steve Kerr's roster will also have Anthony Edwards, Jaren Jackson, Tyrese Haliburton, Brandon Ingram, Jalen Brunson, Austin Reaves, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Walker Kessler and Bobby Portis.
Banchero also entertained the idea of playing for Italy...2023
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• Lakers Have 'Strong Interest' In Chris Paul In Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers have strong interest in signing Chris Paul should he become a free agent this offseason, sources tell Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
The Phoenix Suns are evaluating trade opportunities involving Paul and could waive him before his contract becomes fully guaranteed.
If the Lakers were to sign Paul to a minimum contract, they could easily re-sign both Austin Reaves and Rui Hachim...2023