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• Anthony Davis Plans To Play Wednesday Despite Eye Injury
The latest Anthony Davis injury turned out to be just a minor scare. Davis says he’s “fine” after getting poked in the eye during Monday’s game, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. It occurred when he blocked a dunk attempt by Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl. A visit to an ophthalmologist went well even […]...2024
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• NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Bronny James, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Kings

Lakers LeBron James and Bronny James took the court for the first time together in the Lakers’ preseason loss to the Suns, and as Dan Woike of the LA Times reported, LeBron used the phrase “pretty cool” to describe it six times. “Not real,” LeBron said of taking the court with his son, the No. […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Bronny James, Spurs, Victor Wembany...2024
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• Lakers Signing Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract; Must Make Cut

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract, per Dan Woike of the LA Times. An agreement between the sides was first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. As Woike noted, the Lakers already have three players signed to two-way deals, and three is the league limit. So that means […] The post Lakers Signing Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract; M...2024
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• Pacific Notes: LaVine, Zubac, Suns 2024/25 Outlook
As has been extensively reported, the Lakers‘ only outside additions to the standard roster this offseason came in the form of draftees Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. “They’re stuck,” one Eastern Conference executive said to the Los Angeles Times’ Dan Woike. In Woike’s newsletter, another executive from the Western Conference said the Lakers should consider […]...2024
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• Report: JJ Redick Has Lakers Players Doing ‘More Live Basketball’ In Workouts

According to NBA reporter Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, JJ Redick has Los Angeles Lakers players doing “more live basketball” in workouts. Redick is the new head coach of the Lakers. The former NBA guard replaced Darvin Ham. “Workouts have featured more live basketball — one on one and three on three — […] The post Report: JJ Redick Has Lakers Players Doin...2024
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• L.A. Notes: Davis, Lakers, DeRozan, Batum, Clippers, Christie
After LeBron James downplayed any concerns over what has been a quiet offseason so far for the Lakers, his star teammate Anthony Davis followed suit from Team USA’s training camp in Las Vegas, as Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times relays. Davis pointed out that injuries to presumptive rotation players like Jarred Vanderbilt and […]...2024
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• Anthony Davis Plans To Play Wednesday Despite Eye Injury
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• L.A. Notes: Davis, Lakers, DeRozan, Batum, Clippers, Christie
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• Cooper Flagg’s dominant USA Basketball practice is putting NBA hype in overdrive

Cooper Flagg took over the scrimmage against the all-time legends on the U.S. Paris Olympics roster Cooper Flagg already feels like a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 17-year-old from Maine has enrolled at Duke after stamping himself as the top high school player in the country regardless of class, and he’s poised to become college basketball’s biggest one-and-done star...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, Jalen Green and more

Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images We’ve got the latest rumors about what NBA teams are thinking about with less than a week to go until the trade deadline. The Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline is officially less than a week away. With that in mind, let’s bounce around the latest smoke from the hot stove that a couple of the NBA’s biggest insiders cooked up on Friday. Zach LaVine to t...2024
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• Lakers Giving Serious Thought To Not Making Major Trade This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are giving serious consideration to riding out the current season without making a major move if they can't find one that would make them a realistic championship contender, sources tell Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers turned around their season a few weeks ago when Anthony Davis began playing at an All-NBA level, but they have struggled since his injury. Rob ...2022
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• Dunc'd On: First Weekend Wrap-Up

We continue familiarizing ourselves with all these teams at the start of the season, with a focus on TOR/MIA, GSW/DEN, HOU/MEM, ATL/ORL, plus some smaller notes on the Spurs, Pacers, Thunder, and Pistons. Plus, Friday Daily Duncs. Friday Daily Duncs Rob Murphy The Pistons are investigating assistant general manager Rob Murphy over an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former female emp...2022
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• Lakers’ Anthony Davis collapses in tunnel after scary knee injury vs. Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis just couldn’t catch a break in Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter of the contest, he once again sustained another injury in the third quarter. According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers big man got […] The post Lakers’ Anthony Davis collapses in tunn...2021
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• Report: NBA season could be suspended for at least a month
It may be a long time before the NBA is back in action. In a mass text on Wednesday, Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times revealed that a player testing positive for coronavirus would result in the league going on hiatus of at least a month, citing a recent talk with an NBA official. The NBA announced that the season has been suspended indefinitely in the wake of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert testing...2020
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• Injuries plaguing the Chargers lineup
The Chargers are seemingly never able to stay healthy, and this year hasn’t been any different. They’ve already lost Hunter Henry and Jason Verrett to season ending injuries. Last year’s second round pick, guard Forrest Lamp, has been expected to start for the team in 2018, but has been very slow in recovering from a knee injury that cost him his whole rookie season.Michael Schofield is filling in...2018
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• Jason Verrett returns to full participation
Good news for Chargers fans (at least for now). Per Dan Woike of the San Diego Union-Tribune, cornerback Jason Verrett was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, the second day of last week’s mandatory minicamp, and he looked like his old self. Woike reports that, over the course of the three-day minicamp, Verrett flashed the ability that earned him a Pro Bowl nod in 2015 and that suggested ...2018
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• Blake Griffin Suspended 4 Games for Fight with Clippers' Equipment Staff Member
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• Clippers Release Statement on Blake Griffin Incident with Team Staff Member
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• DeAndre Jordan to Mavericks: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Blake Griffin Assault Investigation: Latest Details, Analysis and Updates
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""Batman coming for you, the Joker" - Dwight Howard to Nikola Jokic from the Laker bench— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) September 23, 2020 ."

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"The Lakers are in the market to add another big man to their roster and, on paper, free agent forward Christian Wood makes the most sense, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times."

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"15th, he is reportedly on the trading block, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times."

2021
"The Lakers center — who has publicly questioned COVID-19 protocols and vaccines in the past — was asked about his vaccination stance by The Athletic’s Bill Oram (and then Dan Woike of the Los […] The post Lakers center Dwight Howard gets schooled on HIPAA by reporter appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"McGee suffers asthma, but he told Dan Woike and Tania Ganguli of the Los Angles Times he feels “comfortable” ahead of the NBA restart in Orlando: “I’m definitely comfortable,” […] The post JaVale McGee reveals feelings about returning to play in Disney bubble with asthma appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"In a feature this week by Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times on the job stress of NBA head coaches, the LA Clippers coach discussed how he nearly quit coaching three winters ago due to the toll the job was taking on his health."

2018
"Per Dan Woike of the San Diego Union-Tribune, cornerback Jason Verrett was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, the second day of last week’s mandatory minicamp, and he looked like his old self."

2017
"There is an extra guard spot open in the West since Chris Paul tore a ligament in his thumb, per Dan Woike of the Orange County Register."

2016
"The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to send struggling swingman Lance Stephenson to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jeff Green, according to Dan Woike of the OC Register."

2015
" The Clippers will be paying Smith the veteran's minimum, per Dan Woike of the Orange County Register."

2014
"" Dan Woike of the Orange County Register provides comments from Clippers coach Doc Rivers: Charges have not been filed at this moment, while the NBA is also looking into the investigation."

• Lakers Signing Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract; Must Make Cut
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• Pacific Notes: LaVine, Zubac, Suns 2024/25 Outlook
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• LeBron James Reportedly Expected To Decline Player Option

Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is expected to decline his $51.4MM player option for 2024/25 to become an unrestricted free agent, according to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. The four-time MVP faces a June 29 deadline to finalize that decision. Woike’s report isn’t surprising. Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, James’ agent, referred to […]...2024
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• NBA Rumors: Cavs, Isaac Okoro, Sixers, Pelicans, Brandon Ingram

Cavaliers The Lakers are expected to be among the teams that could have an interest in Cavaliers restricted free agent wing Isaac Okoro, as suggested by Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. The Cavs intend to bring him back, though the outside interest is undoubtedly there. The Magic, Hornets and Wizards are others to […] The post NBA Rumors: Cavs, Isaac Okoro, Sixers, Pelicans, Brandon Ingra...2024
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• Report: Teams Have Discussed Drafting Bronny James To Lure LeBron James In Free Agency

Multiple NBA executives told Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times that their teams have discussed drafting Bronny James in the first round to lure his father, LeBron James, to their team in free agency. LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Los Angeles […] The post Report: Teams Have Discussed Drafting Bronny James To Lure Le...2024
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• Report: Lakers Met With Bronny James At NBA Draft Combine

According to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Lakers met with Bronny James at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. The Lakers have the 17th and 55th pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. “In terms of the draft, the Lakers seem like they’ll be the draft floor […] The post Report: Lakers Met With Bronny James At NBA Draft Combine appeared first on Hoo...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, Jalen Green and more
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• What will the Lakers do at the trade deadline? | Good Word with Goodwill

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Los Angeles Times Lakers beat writer Dan Woike to discuss the weird season the team has had so far, talk about the different options they have on the trade market, and wonder if the Clippers could be gaining turf in L.A....2024
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• Lakers Notes: Russell, Reddish, Hachimura, Prince
If D’Angelo Russell is leaving the Lakers before the February 8 trade deadline, he’s doing his best to raise his value on the way out, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. Russell had 34 points and eight assists in Sunday’s romp over Portland and has averaged 27.2 PPG while shooting nearly 54% from […]...2024
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• Lakers Notes: Wood, Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Reddish
Anthony Davis played with Christian Wood in New Orleans, while Lakers head coach Darvin Ham briefly worked with Wood as an assistant in Milwaukee, notes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. Davis’ and Ham’s familiarity with the free agent big man is one reason why the Lakers targeted him as soon as it became […]...2023
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• Lakers Notes: James, Davis, Vanderbilt, Russell, Wood
Lakers All-Stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James submitted good-but-not-great outings in L.A.’s Game 1 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. Guided largely by their efforts, Los Angeles led Denver by as much as 12 points in the first half. James had 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting from […]...2024
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• Lakers Notes: Play-In Picture, Vincent, Timer’s Error, Vanderbilt, LeBron
There are countless ways the Western Conference standings could end up, but the Lakers‘ mission is clear heading into Sunday’s game, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. Regardless of what else happens, L.A. can secure the No. 8 seed with a victory at New Orleans. That would avoid a potential meeting with the […]...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, Jalen Green and more
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• Lakers Notes: Russell, Reddish, Hachimura, Prince
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• Lakers Notes: Reaves, Russell, LeBron, Davis, M. Leonard
After scoring a career-high 35 points Sunday night, Austin Reaves was rewarded with a spot in the Lakers‘ starting lineup, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. With two days off between games, coach Darvin Ham and his staff had time to prepare Reaves for starting duties as he took the place of Malik Beasley. […]...2023
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• Dunc'd On: First Weekend Wrap-Up
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• REPORT: Los Angeles Lakers Place Talen Horton-Tucker On Trading Block
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly trying to reset their roster to move up the standings in the Western Conference. Now that Talen Horton-Tucker has become trade eligible as of Jan. 15th, he is reportedly on the trading block, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. “According to people with knowledge of the […] The post REPORT: Los Angeles Lakers Place Talen Horton-Tucker ...2022
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• Report: NBA season could be suspended for at least a month
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• Report: Clippers interested in former Paul George teammate Thaddeus Young
The LA Clippers just might be throwing it back to Paul George’s Indiana days. Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday that NBA sources not authorized to speak publicly believe that the Clippers are looking at players like Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young via trade. Woike also says that rival executives think the team could be on the hunt for another physical center or another play...2019
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• Kyle Kuzma still defining his role on this season's Lakers
Kyle Kuzma continues to search for his fit on this season’s Lakers, as Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times writes. “It’s tough sometimes, but you just have to be positive, have an even-keeled mindset. But that’s easier said than done,” Kuzma said. “It’s something I’ve got to kind of figure out. But it isn’t anything I can’t handle.” Kuzma has scored 10 or fewer points in half of the 14 games he’s p...2019
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• Report: Teams Have Discussed Drafting Bronny James To Lure LeBron James In Free Agency
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• Dunc'd On: First Weekend Wrap-Up
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• Chargers coach calls on team to find young QB
There appears to be growing momentum for the Los Angeles Chargers to add a younger quarterback who can serve as Philip Rivers' heir apparent.Coach Anthony Lynn is the latest to voice his belief that the Chargers need to find a long-term solution at the position.“I think we do have to get a young quarterback on campus. We have to start developing someone because we have two veteran quarterbacks,” L...2017
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• Austin Rivers would likely be part of Carmelo Anthony trade
The potential arrival of Carmelo Anthony in Los Angeles is likely to come at the expense of the Rivers family.According to Dan Woike of the Orange County Register on Thursday, guard Austin Rivers, who is the son of head coach Doc Rivers and whom the New York Knicks pursued in free agency last summer, will “almost certainly” be included if the Los Angeles Clippers trade for Anthony. The 24-year-old...2017
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• Thunder vs. Clippers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
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• Chris Paul Proving Invaluable for LA Clippers and Other Thursday NBA Takeaways
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• Chris Paul memorized eye chart to avoid contacts or glasses, got LASIK this summer
Chris Paul has great vision. You don’t need anyone tell you that. Just watch him play. He whips passes to teammates in every direction. He shoots with pinpoint accuracy all the way out beyond the 3-point arc. He swipes for steals at just the right moment. Except… Dan Woike of The Orange County Register: Chris […]...2016
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• Grizzlies vs. Clippers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Spurs Missing Their Chance to Seize Superpower Status
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• Austin Rivers re-signing with Clippers on three-year deal
The Rivers family dinners live to see another day! According to a report by Dan Woike of the Orange County Register on Saturday, Austin Rivers has reached an agreement to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on a three-year deal. Per source Austin Rivers has agreed to a 3-year deal with the Clippers — Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) July 2, 2016 Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical adds that the deal...2016
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• Josh Smith to Clippers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Wesley Johnson to Clippers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Lance Stephenson to Clippers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• DeAndre Jordan to Mavericks: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Chandler Parsons Blasts DeAndre Jordan for Spurning Mavericks for Clippers
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• Lance Stephenson to Grizzlies: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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• Clippers Had Locker Room Argument After Loss to Toronto Raptors
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• Chris Paul Proving Invaluable for LA Clippers and Other Thursday NBA Takeaways
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• Pablo Prigioni Injury: Updates on Clippers Guard's Face and Return
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: DraftKings Rankings, Picks for Monday, Feb. 9
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• L.A. Notes: Davis, Lakers, DeRozan, Batum, Clippers, Christie
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• Cooper Flagg’s dominant USA Basketball practice is putting NBA hype in overdrive
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• Lakers Conduct In-Person Coaching Interview With James Borrego

The Los Angeles Lakers were scheduled to hold an in-person interview with coaching candidate James Borrego, per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. Borrego is among those who are said to be strong candidates for the vacancy, along with JJ Redick and several others. Borrego, 46, is currently an assistant under Willie Green with […] The post Lakers Conduct In-Person Coaching Interview With Jam...2024
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• Lakers Notes: Game 4, Hachimura, Wood, LeBron
Despite a 3-0 deficit, the Lakers‘ confidence hasn’t waned going into tonight’s Game 4, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. L.A. has dropped its last 11 games to Denver, including seven straight in the playoffs, but the players aren’t convinced that the series is over. “We have the guys here, we have the […]...2024
• Dwight Howard keeps tweeting bad photoshops to troll the Lakers for not bringing him back to guard Nikola Jokic

Edit via Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) on Twitter Dwight Howard is taking to the internet to remind the Lakers about who their starting center was the last time they beat Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in a series. The Los Angeles Lakers keep getting their hearts ripped out by the Denver Nuggets, but fans who want to remember a happier time, when their favorite team was capable of slowing do...2024
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• LeBron James on Spencer Dinwiddie joining Lakers: ‘Another ball-handler and shot-maker’

Guard Spencer Dinwiddie is joining the Los Angeles Lakers at the perfect time, per Dan Woike of the LA Times. Namely, because the schedule is on the easier side as the league heads toward next weekend’s All-Star break in Indianapolis. “Timing on the Dinwiddie signing is about as good as it could’ve been as far […] The post LeBron James on Spencer Dinwiddie joining Lakers: ‘...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, Jalen Green and more
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• Lakers Notes: Reaves, Reddish, LeBron, Davis
Darvin Ham’s decision to change his starting lineup paid off Friday as the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. Ham replaced Austin Reaves with Cam Reddish in a move designed to create a better situation for both players, Woike explained. Reddish doesn’t need the ball as much, […]...2023
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• Lakers Notes: Reaves, Reddish, LeBron, Davis, Hayes, Problems
The Lakers made a fairly surprising change to their starting lineup on Friday in Phoenix, with Cam Reddish replacing Austin Reaves at shooting guard. The news was first reported by Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times (Twitter link). Reaves has had a slow start to the 2023/24 season, averaging 13.1 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.0 […]...2023
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• Can Lakers take down the red-hot Nuggets?
Dan Woike reflects on the Lakers' shocking run to the Western Conference Finals, including Darvin Ham's coaching performance, and looks ahead to the Nuggets matchup....2023
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, Jalen Green and more
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• Can Lakers take down the red-hot Nuggets?
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• Timberwolves' winless road trip reportedly spurred Jimmy Butler trade
Jimmy Butler’s situation with the Minnesota Timberwolves came to a head Friday night, according to reports. On Friday night, the Timberwolves concluded a five-game road trip with a 121-110 loss to the Sacramento Kings, ensuring an 0-5 record on the trip. That apparently was enough to convince coach and president Tom Thibodeau that Butler was dragging down the team and causing dysfunction and decid...2018
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Spurs Missing Their Chance to Seize Superpower Status
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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• Trail Blazers vs Warriors: Game 5 Score, Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Clippers vs Trail Blazers: Game 4 Score, Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• How Much Longer Can LA Clippers Survive Without Blake Griffin?
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• Latest Injury Buzz Ahead of NBA Opening Night
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• Everything You Need to Know About Crazy Day 1 of 2015 NBA Free Agency
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