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• Jeanie Buss’ Heartwarming Gesture Goes Viral as Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Natalia Reaches Huge Career Milestone With USC
Jeanie Buss hands Natalia Bryant her USC diploma in a viral moment honoring Kobe's legacy and celebrating a major milestone....2025
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• Lakers extend agreement with Rob Pelinka
The Los Angeles Lakers recently extended their agreement with Rob Pelinka, naming him President of Basketball Operations and General Manager. “For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob’s vision and leadership to do what’s best for the Lakers organization,” said Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss. “I value his partnership and professionalism and believe in his ability … Continue reading "Lakers extend...2025
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• Lakers Extend, Promote Rob Pelinka

The Lakers have announced an extension and promotion for Rob Pelinka, who is now the team’s president of basketball operations as well as general manager, tweets Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob’s vision and leadership to do what’s best for the Lakers organization,” team governor Jeanie Buss said. […]...2025
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• Rob Pelinka, Lakers Agree To Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Lakers and Rob Pelinka have agreed to a contract extension. Along with the extension, Pelinka will also have the new title of president of basketball options. The Lakers hired Pelinka as general manager in 2017 along with Magic Johnson. Johnson left the Lakers in 2019 with Pelinka then assuming duties as top decision-maker. "For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob's vision and lead...2025
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• Lakers’ Jeanie Buss reveals how a leak would’ve prevented the Luka Doncic trade from ever happening

Jeanie Buss said that secrecy was the main reason why the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade went through....2025
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• Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In Offseason

Austin Reaves has solidified himself as an essential piece of the Los Angeles Lakers' championship aspirations. Rob Pelinka expressed confidence in Reaves' ability to thrive alongside two of the greatest players of all-time in LeBron James and Luka Doncic. "My theory is basketball geniuses that love to win, find ways to work and click together," Pelinka told ESPN. "And we knew LeBron was a basketb...2025
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• Lakers’ Ham: “Aligned” With Owner, GM
Amid a report of a “deepening disconnect” between Darvin Ham and Lakers players due to Ham’s erratic lineups, which have partially been a result of injuries, the team’s head coach says he’s “solid” in his job security and is “aligned” with owner Jeanie Buss and vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, […]...2024
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• Lakers To Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue On Feb. 8

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a bronze statue of Kobe Bryant outside Crypto.com Arena on February 8th, 2024. The Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets that night. The date hold special meaning for the Bryant family because his daughter Gigi wore No. 2, while Bryant wore numbers eight and 24 during his career with the Lakers. Bryant and Gigi passed away along with seven other people in a helicop...2023
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• Lakers’ Jeanie Buss says an update on the Kobe Bryant statue will be given ‘when the time is right’
In 2020, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, along with seven others, were tragically killed in a helicopter crash. It was a tragic loss for the Lakers family and the rest of the NBA. Since then, Bryant has been inducted into the Hall of Fame and his legacy lives on forever. He’s one of the […] The post Lakers’ Jeanie Buss says an update on the Kobe Bryant statue will be given &...2023
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• Lakers won't evaluate Frank Vogel's third season 'until we're 100 percent healthy,' Jeanie Buss says
L.A. has dealt with numerous injuries, including some players who haven't played yet this season...2021
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• Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on Kobe: “I lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter”

Rob Pelinka was, for many years, Kobe Bryant’s agent and confidant. Then, he came in (initially with Magic Johnson) to take over running the Lakers for Jeanie Buss. He was as close as anyone to Kobe, outside the star’s immediate family. Kobe’s death, along with Bryant’s daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash...2020
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• Jeanie Buss shares emotional tribute to Kobe, Gianna Bryant on Instagram
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has made her first public comments since Kobe Bryant and Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash. Buss shared a lengthy tribute on Instagram Thursday in which she wrote about a specific day when Kobe brought Gianna to spend some time with her. The meeting was not long after Buss’ father Jerry Buss died, and Jeanie said she was “strugglin...2020
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• Frank Vogel: Kobe Bryant Tragedy Brought the Lakers Closer
Kobe Bryant‘s shocking death has brought the Lakers closer together, according to head coach Frank Vogel. The team, which held its first practice Wednesday since the tragedy, put out a statement along with owner Jeanie Buss and Kobe’s widow Vanessa all put out statements following the tragedy. Bryant, 41, perished in a helicopter crash Sunday […] The post Frank Vogel: Kobe Bryant...2020
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• Report: Lonzo Ball passed on 'unauthorized' surgery after Lakers' threat to void contract
Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball nearly underwent an "unauthorized" procedure on his left ankle procedure before the organization threatened to void his rookie contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The drama occurred in late February with Ball travelling to Ohio to undergo the surgery before the Lakers brass talked him out of it. Owner Jeanie Buss sent a plane to Ohio to pick up Ball and ...2019
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• LeBron James’ camp reportedly prefers Lakers coaching change
While Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has praised head coach Luke Walton’s performance this season, LeBron James' camp reportedly prefers a coaching change, ESPN scribe Jackie MacMullan said on the "Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective" podcast. “It’s clear to me, and probably to you, Brian, that LeBron’s camp would prefer a coaching change — they’re not too subtle about that,” MacMullan said (via Silv...2019
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• Jeanie Buss: Luke Walton “Doing A Terrific Job”
There’s a perception in Los Angeles and among many NBA observers that Lakers head coach Luke Walton is on the hot seat, but controlling owner Jeanie Buss said during an appearance on Zach Lowe’s Lowe Post podcast that’s not the case, as Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com relays. According to Buss, “everyone in the organization” – including top decision-makers Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka – is behind Walt...2019
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• For Championship-or-Bust Lakers, Current Drought Feels Familiar
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• Los Angeles Lakers Must Balance the Roster Before 2015-16 Training Camp Begins
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"Jeanie Buss didn't want to risk "blowing up" her team if word of L."

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"Lakers' Jeanie Buss explains decision to hire JJ Redick: 'We wanted to kind of think a different way'"

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"Lakers’ Jeanie Buss Has Already Made Significant LeBron James Retirement Decision"

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"Lakers legend Phil Jackson has been in contact with Jeanie Buss all season regarding team matters, per report"

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"LeBron James on the play-in tournament: "Whoever came up with that s— needs to be fired" — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May […] The post Lakers owner Jeanie Buss doubles down on LeBron James’ controversial take on play-in appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Lakers chief executive officer and governor Jeanie Buss shared a photograph of a letter on her Instagram account Friday containing racial and misogynistic epithets "so that everyone can see the hate is real and living out there," she wrote."

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"The Lakers were also given that list of demands from Robertson, but owner Jeanie Buss correctly deemed them illegal and refused to offer them."

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"Lakers majority owner Jeanie Buss publicly backed coach Luke Walton -- who was said to have "lost his team" by LaVar Ball -- on Twitter, posting a photo and using the hashtag #InLukeWeTrust."

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"Co-Owner and Governor Jeanie Buss and President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson expressed their thoughts on the hunt for a general manager, the current roster and more."

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"Following is a statement from Lakers President and co-owner Jeanie Buss regarding the announcement that Shaquille O'Neal will be honored"

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""I would come home from work, and he'd be reading cookbooks," Jeanie Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers president, said of Jackson, her fiance."

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"Lakers president Jeanie Buss has a message for any player who doesn't want to play with Kobe Bryant: good riddance."

• Rob Pelinka, Lakers Agree To Contract Extension
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• Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In Offseason
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• Jeanie Buss gives big reason for why Lakers made Luka Doncic trade

The Los Angeles Lakers had plenty of reasons to jump at the opportunity to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks when the chance was offered to them. Owner Jeanie Buss, however, revealed that there was one big and surprising motivation behind the deal from the Lakers’ point of view....2025
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• Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss: ‘We Were Not Looking To Move Anthony Davis’
Los Angeles Lakers owner and president Jeanie Buss said while on The Rich Eisen Show before Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks that the purple and gold originally had no plans to trade Anthony Davis. In a three-team deal before the NBA trade deadline, the Lakers, Mavericks, and Jazz completed a three-team trade that sent […] The post Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss: ‘We Were No...2025
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• Mavs Offered Luka Doncic To Lakers 'A Few Days Ago'

The Dallas Mavericks approached the Los Angeles Lakers over a trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis "a few days ago," according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "The Mavericks went out, they knew exactly who they wanted. They wanted Anthony Davis. That's a player that if they were ever going to trade Luka Doncic...it was for AD. The Mavericks called the Lakers, offered Luka Doncic, and that's wh...2025
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• Jeanie Buss On LeBron James Being Lakers’ Highest-Paid Player: ‘He’s Still A Bargain To Me’

LeBron James (39) is the oldest player in the NBA. He turns 40 in December. However, The King is the highest-paid player on the Los Angeles Lakers. He’ll make $48.7 million next season and has a no-trade clause in his contract. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss recently said she has no problem with LeBron making that […] The post Jeanie Buss On LeBron James Being Lakers’ Highe...2024
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• Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Impressed With Bronny James: ‘He Works Hard, He’s Dedicated’

Jeanie Buss and the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and Buss has been impressed with LeBron James‘ son. Bronny signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers. “Yeah I mean again, we have to let the kid have an opportunity to play and […] The post Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Impressed With Bronny James: &...2024
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• Jeanie Buss Was 'Genuinely Disappointed' Dan Hurley Didn't Accept Lakers' Offer

Dan Hurley emerged as a candidate to become head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on June 6th. Beyond Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' interest in Hurley was kept tight-lipped. Hurley was offered a six-year, $70 million deal According to The Athletic, several people inside the Lakers and externally wondered about the "true overall genuineness of the pursuit and whether the franchise had bee...2024
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• JJ Redick hired as Los Angeles Lakers coach on four-year contract – report

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year contract with JJ Redick to make him the team’s next coach, ESPN reported on Thursday. Redick, an ESPN basketball analyst who played 15 years in the NBA, met with Lakers vice-president and general manager Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss over the weekend and was offered the job on Thursday morning, according to the network. The 39-year-old became...2024
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• JJ Redick Will Formally Interview With Lakers, Considered Favorite For Job

JJ Redick will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend, which will be his first formal interview for the open head coaching job. Redick is expected to be the favorite to be hired. Should the NBA Finals advance to a Game 5, that game won't be played until Monday, giving Redick the weekend to meet with the Lakers. Rob Pelinka and Redick have stayed connected throughout the process. Redick is l...2024
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• Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In Offseason
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• Lakers' Jeanie Buss points out similarities to new Netflix comedy
The new Netflix comedy "Running Point" has a storyline similar to Jeanie Buss' tenure as president and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers....2025
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• WOW (Women Of Wrestling) To Host Event In Las Vegas On 9/28, Set To Introduce The 'Buss Belt'
WOW is coming to Las Vegas. The promotion issued a press release on Friday, September 13 and announced that they will be hosting a live event in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, September 28. The event will be held at the Fremont Street Experience. Stars like Princess Aussie, Genesis, Penelope Pink, Sweet Heat, Paola Mayfield, Nikki Nashville, Xena Phoenix, Albanian Grappler, and more will all be fe...2024
• Lakers’ Ham: “Aligned” With Owner, GM
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• Jeanie Buss Is Proud To Invest In WOW And Be Part Of The Empowering Group
WOW Women of Wrestling is set to have its season premiere this weekend. WOW was relaunched in 2022 with episodes premiering in syndication on CBS networks. The relaunch was spearheaded by Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss and David McLane. Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Buss commented on the upcoming season. “It’s important to see women’s sports that can be self-susta...2023
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• LeBron James, Lakers benefit from star’s strong bond with ownership
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are firing on all cylinders in the superstar’s second season with the team, and how he has forged such a strong relationship with the organization’s front office suggests enduring harmony in the future. In a deep dive exploring James’ brief run in L.A., Brian Windhorst of ESPN lays out how a superstar not necessarily known for seeing eye to eye with team own...2020
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• Report: Darren Collison no longer eyeing NBA comeback, will remain retired
Veteran free agent Darren Collison has decided to remain retired and is no longer considering an NBA comeback this season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj notes Collison had been pondering a return to the court, with both the Clippers and Lakers heavily interested in adding the 32-year-old to their rosters. Collison informed teams that the timing for his return simply isn’t right for h...2020
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• Jeanie Buss leaves no doubt: 'Luke Walton is the Lakers coach, period'
Doubling down on what she hinted at recently, Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss threw her full support behind head coach Luke Walton on Tuesday.Speaking with Cassidy Hubbarth on Buckets, Episode 7, Buss slammed the door on any notion that the Lakers are looking to replace the young coach. What’s really fascinating about this story to begin with is that the Lakers have gone on a tear...2018
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• Phil Jackson Enjoying His Knicks Reunion so Much, He's Planning Long-Term Stay
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• Don't Count L.A. Lakers out of the Russell Westbrook Hunt Just Yet
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• Jeanie Buss’ Heartwarming Gesture Goes Viral as Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Natalia Reaches Huge Career Milestone With USC
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• Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Says She Wasn’t Certain Of Luka Doncic Trade Until Last Minute

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss revealed she was among the few with advance knowledge of the trade talks involving Luka Doncic, but she wasn’t certain the deal would be finalized until the last moment, according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Speaking at a promotional event for her new Netflix show on Thursday, Buss […] The post Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Says She Wasn’t Ce...2025
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• Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on the trade for Luka Doncic: 'We had to go for it'

The Lakers' trade for Luka Doncic is the kind of move that will shape Jeanie Buss' organization into the future — and it's the kind of trade she thinks her father would've made....2025
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• Anthony Davis Doesn't Believe Nobody Knew Lakers, Mavericks Were Discussing Luka Doncic Trade

Anthony Davis was in disbelief when he found out he had been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Davis immediately FaceTimed LeBron James hoping to be filled in with details about what had happened and why. The trade discussions between Nico Harrison and Rob Pelinka were reportedly kept so confidential that the only other parties to have advanced knowledge wer...2025
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• Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Reveals Unique Living and Sleeping Arrangements With Husband Jay Mohr
Los Angeles Lakers president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss explained her living situation with husband Jay Mohr....2025
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• WOW (Women Of Wrestling) To Host Event In Las Vegas On 9/28, Set To Introduce The 'Buss Belt'
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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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• Dan Hurley To Meet With Lakers On Friday As Talks Have 'Momentum'

Dan Hurley will travel to California on Friday to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers to discuss their head coaching vacancy. Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss will lead the meeting with Hurley as the pair are "eager to close a deal" with the UConn head coach. The two sides are discussing contractual parameters, which will be significant in length and salary. Hurley has yet to make a decision about leaving...2024
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• LeBron James’ Warriors trade rumors mean more with free agency, Bronny James coming

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The Warriors calling the Lakers about a LeBron James trade is the start of another round of free agency speculation with his son Bronny potentially entering the NBA Draft. The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers each called the Los Angeles Lakers to make a trade offer for LeBron James, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Both the Lakers and James w...2024
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• Jeanie Buss Recalls Horrifying Moment NBA Owner Groped Her
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss recently recalled the awful moment a fellow NBA owner grabbed her backside during her first NBA board of governors meeting in 1995. “As we were waiting, taking a break from the meeting and everybody’s in line for the buffet for lunch during the lunch break, somebody grabs my ass,” Buss said […] The post Jeanie Buss Recalls Horrifying Moment NBA Owner Groped Her appea...2023

• Lakers to Honor Shaq with Statue
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• Lakers Announce Shaquille O'Neal Statue to Be Unveiled Next Season
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• Phil Jackson, NBA's Lord of the Rings, Faces Ultimate Test: Saving the Knicks
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• Jeanie Buss: Jim will resign if rebuild plan fails
Jeanie Buss: Jim will resign if rebuild plan fails...2015
• Lakers' Infusion of Young Talent to Test Kobe's Ability to Take Needed Step Back
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• Jared Dudley Says 'Most Guys' Don't Want to Play with Kobe Bryant
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• Kobe's Pitch to LaMarcus Aldridge Reveals Why Free Agents Are Rebuffing Lakers
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• Will NY Knicks or LA Lakers Make It Back to the NBA Playoffs First?
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• With Kobe Bryant Era Ending, Steps for Lakers' Return to Prominence Are Clear
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• Los Angeles Lakers' Next Chapter May Not Go According to Plan
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• WOW (Women Of Wrestling) To Host Event In Las Vegas On 9/28, Set To Introduce The 'Buss Belt'
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• UConn Has Noon Workout Scheduled For Monday, As Dan Hurley Lakers Decision Looms

The UConn basketball team has a formal workout scheduled for Monday at noon, by which time coach Dan Hurley is expected to have decided on his future, per John Fanta of Fox Sports. Hurley, 51, met with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka on Friday in California and told Adrian […] The post UConn Has Noon Workout Scheduled For Monday, As Dan Hurley Lakers Deci...2024
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• LeBron James’ Warriors trade rumors mean more with free agency, Bronny James coming
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• Darvin Ham Assured By Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka Job Not In Jeopardy

Darvin Ham has been informed by Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka that his job as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers is not in jeopardy, sources tell Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. The Lakers have lost 11 of its last 16 games. "I speak to Rob every day and we're always discussing ways to improve our team and what we can do better as a coaching staff," Ham told B/R after falling to 19-20 on the seaso...2024
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• Lakers’ Ham: “Aligned” With Owner, GM
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• WOW Inks Deal To Be Streamed In India, Preview Of The Latest WWE Rivals, More | Fight Size
Here's your fight size update for Thursday, April 6, 2023: - MX Player inks exclusive free on-demand content deal with Paramount Global Content Distribution for their most successful sports series, ‘WOW – Women Of Wrestling’ The new season of ‘WOW – Women Of Wrestling,’ will be available on MX Player from 8th April 2023. Mumbai, 6th April 2023: Diversifying and strengthening its vast content port...2023
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• LeBron James’ ex-Cavs teammate hit Jeanie Buss, Lakers with harsh reality check
LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Richard Jefferson has warned Jeanie Buss that her expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23 might be a tad too high. Buss recently dropped a staunch criticism of the Lakers after their failed bid to make the playoffs. The team owner said she is “growing impatient just because […] The post LeBron James’ ex-Cavs teamm...2022
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• Lakers owner Jeanie Buss 'growing impatient' after high-priced roster misses playoffs: 'It was gut-wrenching'
'When you spend that kind of money on the luxury tax, you expect to go deep into the playoffs,' she said...2022
• Lakers owner Jeanie Buss: ‘When you spend that kind of money on the luxury tax, you expect to go deep into the playoffs’

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• Lakers owner Jeanie Buss doubles down on LeBron James’ controversial take on play-in
LeBron James made it clear last season he was not a fan of the play-in tournament. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s reaction to the playoff before the playoff drew polarizing responses around the NBA. LeBron James on the play-in tournament: "Whoever came up with that s— needs to be fired" — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May […] The post Lakers owner Jeanie Buss doubles down ...2021
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• LeBron James’ Warriors trade rumors mean more with free agency, Bronny James coming
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• Darvin Ham Continues To Have 'Strong Support' Of Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka
While there was some outside speculation regarding the immediate future of Darvin Ham as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend, separate reporting from Marc Stein at Substack as well as ESPN's Brian Windhorst indicate that a coaching change is in no way imminent. The Lakers have struggled since winning the In-Season Tournament in early December. "League sources say Ham continues t...2024
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• Jeanie Buss gets real on LeBron James’ future with Lakers amid retirement whispers
Before anything else, let me get one thing straight. LeBron James isn’t going to be retiring anytime soon — at least as far as we know. The King still has a lot of gas left in the tank, and it would be an absolute shame if he decides to walk away from the game at […] The post Jeanie Buss gets real on LeBron James’ future with Lakers amid retirement whispers appeared first o...2022
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• Jeanie Buss Says Lakers Can’t ‘Really Make Any Judgment’ on Frank Vogel Until the Team is Healthy
After growing speculation about the job security of Coach Frank Vogel, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has made it clear that his job is safe for now. According to NBA.com, Buss will not be making judgments on his job performance until he has his full complement of players. “Until we’re 100% healthy, I don’t think you can really make […] The post Jeanie Buss Say...2021
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• Frank Vogel: Kobe Bryant Tragedy Brought the Lakers Closer
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• Report: NBA investigated Clippers over improper demands from Kawhi Leonard’s camp
The Lakers and Clippers are preparing to meet for the first time since Kawhi Leonard spurned the former to join the latter, and it’s pretty clear that the Lakers are still not pleased by how the saga played out. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Clippers were the subject of an NBA investigation after complaints surfaced that Dennis Robertson, Leonard’s uncle, asked teams for improper and...2019
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• Jeanie Buss continues to show support for Luke Walton
The Los Angeles Lakers not surprisingly have struggled during LeBron James’ absence, going 5-9 since the superstar went down with a groin injury during a Dec. 25 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Despite the legitimate built-in reason for the Lakers’ rough patch, rumors suggest coach Luke Walton’s job may not be safe. In light of speculation Walton may be on the hot seat, Lakers co-owner and...2019
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• Report: Luke Walton still has the backing of Lakers owner
The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped from a top-four seed on Christmas Day to completely out of the Western Conference Playoffs in a matter of less than a month. It’s obvious that the loss of LeBron James to a groin injury has played a role in this free fall. Los Angeles boasts a 3-7 record since James suffered said injury in a blowout win over the Warriors. This has led to speculation that head co...2019
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• Buss: Entire Lakers’ organization behind Walton
Lakers ownership and management continue to voice their support for Luke Walton, with controlling owner Jeanie Buss the latest to praise the club’s head coach. As Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN details, Buss was asked on Tuesday whether Walton will remain the Lakers’ head coach through the season and the 2018 offseason, and she essentially dismissed the idea that it’d even be up for debate.“Luke Walton is...2018
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• Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson tweet support for Lakers coach Luke Walton after LaVar Ball’s comments

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