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• Report: Lakers Interested In Trading For Walker Kessler
According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Walker Kessler. Kessler plays for the Utah Jazz, who are 0-2 in the young season. Meanwhile, the Lakers are an impressive 3-0 under new head coach JJ Redick. Kessler is averaging 9.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, […] The post Report: Lakers Interested In Trading For Wa...2024
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• Insider’s Prediction For Anthony Davis’ Future at the Lakers
One NBA insider is pretty skeptical that Anthony Davis will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the term long-term. The Athletic’s Jovan Buha was recently asked to guess which players from the Lakers’ current roster will still be on the team in five years time, and Davis wasn’t one of them. “AD in 2029 […] The post Insider’s Prediction For Anthony Davis’ Future at t...2024
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The Athletic's Jovan Buha guests to discuss the dawn of the JJ Redick era in LA. How much of an upgrade will Redick be on Darvin Ham? What are the prospects for the return of Jarrett Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent? Will the lack of depth sink this squad? Under what circumstances will the Lakers make a trade to bolster their playoff chase, and what are the holes they need to fill? Should Austin Reave...2024
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• The Lakers to ‘Revisit’ Wizards Big Man: Report
The Lakers weren’t able to secure big man Jonas Valanciunas over the summer, but the organisation still has its sight set on him, according to one NBA insider. The center was someone on LeBron’s hit list to target, so The Athletic’s Jovan Buha thinks signing Valanciunas isn’t totally out of the question in the future. […] The post The Lakers to ‘Revisit’ Wizards...2024
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• Report: Lakers Will ‘Probably’ Try To Acquire Jonas Valanciunas From Wizards

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers will “probably” try to acquire Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards. Valanciunas signed a three-year, $30.3 million contract with the Wizards this offseason as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers were interested in signing Valanciunas. Superstar […...2024
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• Lakers Sign Kylor Kelley, Quincy Olivari To Exhibit 10 Deals
The Lakers have signed free agents Kylor Kelley and Quincy Olivari to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to reports from Jovan Buha of The Athletic and Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation (Twitter links). Olivari’s agreement with the team was first reported in June, but Lane indicates that it’s official now (Twitter link). Kelley, who went undrafted […]...2024
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• NBA Insider Doesn’t Expect Lakers To Pursue Zach LaVine Trade With Bulls

NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic doesn’t expect the Los Angeles Lakers to pursue a Zach LaVine trade with the Chicago Bulls this offseason. Buha, who covers the Lakers for The Athletic, believes LaVine’s injury history hurts his chances of being traded to Los Angeles to play with fellow Klutch Sports Group clients […] The post NBA Insider Doesn’t Expect L...2024
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• Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt To Be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham told NBA reporters that Jarred Vanderbilt will be re-evaluated next week. Vanderbilt suffered a serious right foot injury on February 1 against the Boston Celtics in Beantown. Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt will be re-evaluated early next week. — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 3, 2024 Jarred Vanderbilt getting […] The post Lakers&#...2024
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• Report: Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt Could Return From Injury Soon

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt could return from his injury soon. Vanderbilt suffered a serious right foot injury on February 1 against the Boston Celtics. “From what I’ve heard, the Lakers are targeting early April,” Buha said. “I don’t have a concrete date in terms […] The post Report: Lakers’ Jarre...2024
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• ‘Internal Optimism’ Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt Will Return Before Regular Season Ends

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, there is internal optimism that Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt will return before the regular season ends next month. Vanderbilt suffered a serious right foot injury on February 1 against the Boston Celtics. “There is more internal optimism that Vanderbilt will return before the regular […] The post ‘Intern...2024
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• Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt (Foot) Could Return Before NBA Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers center Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a right foot injury during the first half of the team’s 114-105 win over the Boston Celtics on Feb. 1. It was initially reported that Vanderbilt would undergo a season-ending procedure. However, X-rays taken at TD Garden came back negative. According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The […] The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt (Foot)...2024
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• Lakers’ Gabe Vincent Cleared For Non-Contact Activity

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham told NBA reporters that point guard Gabe Vincent has been cleared for non-contact activity. Vincent has only played in five games this season. He underwent left knee surgery in December. Gabe Vincent has been cleared for non-contact activity, per Darvin Ham. — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 12, 2024 […] The post Lakers’ Gabe Vincent C...2024
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• Report: Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt Could Return This Season

According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt could return this season. Vanderbilt has been out since February 1 with a right foot injury. “I’ve heard Vando is progressing upward,” Buha said. “It sounds like he’s going to be back this season. It’s just a matter of timing. […] The post Report: Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbil...2024
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• Lakers’ LeBron James Questionable To Face Clippers

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is questionable to face the Los Angeles Clippers tomorrow (2/28). LeBron is still dealing with a left ankle injury. Lakers’ injury report vs. the Clippers tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/OcFPol41wH — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) February 28, 2024 LeBron underwent treatment on his left […] T...2024
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• Lakers Notes: Davis, LeBron, Ham, Hachimura
The Lakers have experienced some extreme highs and lows already this season, but they’ve been able to rely on Anthony Davis through everything, writes Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The talented big man has played in 36 of the team’s 38 games, avoiding the injury woes that have haunted him through most of his career. […]...2024
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• Lakers Notes: Trade Market, Reaves, Vanderbilt, Hachimura, Vincent
The Lakers will be patient about assessing potential trades, team sources tell Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Numerous injuries have made it difficult to evaluate the current roster, so the front office will continue to study the type of moves that need to be made and wait to see what opportunities might develop if teams […]...2023

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"The rumor mill has been whirring with whispers of a Russell Westbrook trade for some time now, but Lakers insider Jovan Buha thinks with the team’s current situation that won’t be happening."

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"The Atlanta Hawks are probing the exchange between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and four courtside fans on Monday night at State Farm Arena, according to Chris Kirschner and Jovan Buha of The Athletic."

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"” While possibly accurate, that joke didn’t sit well with the Lakers, according to a report from The Athletic’s Jovan Buha and Sam Amick."

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"Griffin made his long-awaited return to Los Angeles on Saturday, and Jovan Buha of The Athletic noted that the Detroit Pistons forward clearly snubbed Clippers owner Steve Ballmer during pregame warmups."

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"Following the thrilling 104-102 victory over the Celtics to even their first-round playoff matchup at 2 games apiece, the Milwaukee Bucks star shouted out Thon Maker as the reason the series changed, per Jovan Buha of ESPN."

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"According to ESPN reporter Jovan Buha, Ball was wearing a pair of James Harden’s signature shoe, the Adidas Harden Vol."

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"Adande: "We did tonight what teams have done to us," Paul said, per Fox Sports' Jovan Buha."

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" He might not stay for the entirety of that contract, though, according to Fox Sports' Jovan Buha:The future Hall of Famer's situation in Los Angeles looks pretty favorable compared to what it could have been a few months ago."

• Report: Lakers Will ‘Probably’ Try To Acquire Jonas Valanciunas From Wizards
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• Lakers Sign Kylor Kelley, Quincy Olivari To Exhibit 10 Deals
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• Report: Bronny James Will Spend Next Season With Lakers’ G League Team

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Bronny James will spend next season with the Los Angeles Lakers‘ G League team. Bronny, LeBron James‘ son, was the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers. “And though Bronny James had an impressive end […] The post Report: Bronny James Will Spend Next S...2024
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• Western Notes: Lakers, Markkanen, Grizzlies, Murray
The Lakers, Celtics and Cavaliers are the only three teams who haven’t added any new players through free agency or trade this offseason. Of the three, Los Angeles is the one with the least clarity about its lineup for next season. Jovan Buha of The Athletic evaluates the Lakers’ depth chart and offers his predictions […]...2024
• Report: Lakers Trying To Trade D’Angelo Russell

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to trade D’Angelo Russell. Russell picked up his 2024-25 player option worth $18.7 million. The Lakers have been shopping D’Angelo Russell since he opted into his deal, according to @jovanbuha. pic.twitter.com/vEL1DgUK8g — Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) July 26, 2024 A one-time […]...2024
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• Report: Lakers Haven’t Reached Out To Pelicans About Brandon Ingram Trade

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t reached out to the New Orleans Pelicans about a Brandon Ingram trade. The Pelicans are open to trading Ingram, who is in the final year of his contract. The Lakers traded Ingram to the Pelicans in 2019 in the blockbuster Anthony […] The post Report: Lakers Haven’t Reached Out To Pelicans Ab...2024
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• Report: Heat ‘Slight Favorites’ To Land DeMar DeRozan

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Miami Heat are the “slight favorites” to land DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is an unrestricted free agent. He will not return to the Chicago Bulls. Along with the Heat, DeRozan has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. According to NBA reporters Barry […] The post Report: Heat ‘Slight...2024
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• Heat Considered 'Slight Favorites' For DeMar DeRozan

The Miami Heat are considered "slight favorites" to acquire DeMar DeRozan this offseason, sources tell Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers are also interested in DeRozan, who is a free agent coming off a three-year, $85 million deal. DeRozan is not considering signing for the midlevel exception at this point. With only the Utah Jazz and De...2024
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• LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut With Lakers To Make Room For DeMar DeRozan

LeBron James is willing to earn less on his next contract with the Los Angeles Lakers so the team could potentially acquire DeMar DeRozan, sources told Jovan Buha of The Athletic. James was willing to do the same for a potential Klay Thompson deal. DeRozan, who is expected to leave the Bulls this offseason, could go to the Lakers for either a non-taxpayer midlevel exception or a sign-and-trade. De...2024
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• Report: Lakers Pursuing DeMar DeRozan, Discussing Trades With Blazers, Nets, Jazz

According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing DeMar DeRozan, who is an unrestricted free agent and won’t return to the Chicago Bulls. The Lakers could either sign DeRozan outright or acquire him via a sign-and-trade deal with the Bulls. “After missing out on Klay Thompson, the Lakers […] The post Report: Lakers Pursuing DeMar DeRoz...2024
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• Report: Lakers Interested In Trading For Walker Kessler
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• Lakers Will Aggressively Pursue Trade Of D'Angelo Russell

The Los Angeles Lakers will be aggressive in pursuing trade options after D'Angelo Russell decided to pick up his $18.7 million player option for the 24-25 season, sources tell Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Lakers believe they have a ceiling with their backcourt pairing of Russell and Austin Reaves. Russell averaged 18.0 points and 6.3 assists, shooting a career-best 41.5 percent on three-point...2024
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• Report: Lakers Prefer To Keep Austin Reaves

According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers prefer to keep Austin Reaves. Reaves averaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists this season while shooting 48.6% from the field, 36.7% from beyond the arc and 85.3% from the free-throw line. He played in all 82 games. “The Lakers would […] The post Report: Lakers Prefer To Keep Austin Reaves...2024
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• LeBron James Doesn't 'Have Much Time Left,' Prefers To Retire With Lakers

LeBron James said he didn't know when he was going to retire but that he didn't "have much time left" following the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets. "Not very long. Not very long. I'm on the other side, obviously, of the hill. I'm not gonna play another 21 years, that's for damn sure. But not very long. "I don't know when that door will close as far as when I'll retire. But ...2024
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• LeBron James Says He Doesn't 'Have Much Time Left,' Prefers To Retire As A Laker

LeBron James said he didn't know when he was going to retire but that he didn't "have much time left" following the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets. "Not very long. Not very long. I'm on the other side, obviously, of the hill. I'm not gonna play another 21 years, that's for damn sure. But not very long. "I don't know when that door will close as far as when I'll retire. But ...2024
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• NBA trade rumors: 4 players on the block, and the asking prices for them

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Your latest heaping of NBA trade rumors with two weeks until the deadline. With just two weeks to go until the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline, the flurry of early deals still hasn’t completely expedited the league’s annual game of transactional musical chairs. Several teams that might be selling are still asking for quite a bit for their players on the block...2024
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• Report: Lakers may be aiming to keep D’Angelo Russell

The Los Angeles are deep in trade talks on several fronts, and guard D’Angelo Russell has been among those discussed. But LA may want to keep him beyond the Feb. 8 trade deadline, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic. That’s understandable. Russell has been very good lately — averaging 27.2 points and 6.4 assists over […] The post Report: Lakers may be aiming to keep D’Ange...2024
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• Lakers players keep interrupted LeBron interviews with goat sounds and it’s hilarious
BAAAA! Wait... do goats baa? It’s not easy being the GOAT. There’s a weight of expectation hoisted on you at every turn, and you immediately become a lightning rod for criticism when a team underperforms — whether you’re a part of the struggles or not. Sometimes it even means getting interrupted during your post-game interviews in the locker room by teammates who won’t stop making goat sounds. ...2023
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• Pacific Notes: James, Ayton, Clippers, Payton II
LeBron James had 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during his return to action on Sunday but the Lakers lost 118-108 to Chicago. James said if he had listened to some medical experts, he would have been shut down for the season, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. James, who missed […]...2023
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• Lakers Open To Adding Bronny To Keep LeBron Happy

According to Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are open to adding Bronny James to keep LeBron James happy. Bronny is eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft and LeBron wants to play with him. No father has played with or against his son in the NBA. “The Lakers, […] The post Lakers Open To Adding Bronny To Keep LeBron Happy appeare...2024
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• RUMORS: Los Angeles Lakers still Kyrie Irving’s preferred landing spot
Trade talks between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers may be stalled at the moment, but Kyrie Irving would still like to reunite with LeBron James. From The Athletic’s Jovan Buha: “…All indications are that the Lakers are Irving’s top destination if he leaves Brooklyn, whether it’s via a trade between now and the […] The post RUMORS: Los Angeles Lakers still Kyrie Ir...2022
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• The Lakers’ 5 Russell Westbrook options, ranked
Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reported that the increased momentum toward the Los Angeles Lakers running it back with Russell Westbrook is not solely posturing. Here’s what my fellow beat reporter wrote: “It’s not merely a bluff or tactic to try to regain leverage in trade talks. That may be an ancillary motive, […] The post The Lakers’ 5 Russell Westbr...2022
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• Lonzo Ball can’t wear his own Big Baller Brand shoes for Lakers workout because they aren’t ready yet
Incoming NBA rookie Lonzo Ball may have his own signature shoe, but for now he has to resort to lacing up some Adidas basketball shoes. That’s because his $495 signature shoe from the Big Baller Brand isn’t ready yet.Ball had to wear a pair of Adidas shoes during a private workout with the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA franchise who may draft the UCLA Bruin with the second overall pick. The ZO2, whi...2017
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• Paul Pierce Claims He Will Retire If Clippers Win NBA Title
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• LeBron Reveals Key to Facing Warriors in Second Round
LeBron James has given insight into what his team must not do when they play the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday. “You can’t make a mistake,” LeBron told Jovan Buha. “They’ll make you pay. You can’t make a mistake. It’s that simple.” The 20-season veteran knows firsthand what making […] The post LeBron Reveals Key to Facing Warriors in Second Ro...2023
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• The Latest Lakers Free Agency Rumors
Free agency is almost here! And there are a ton of rumors around, especially about the Lakers and who they are looking to sign. Let’s dissect the latest rumors about the purple and gold. BRUCE BROWN The Lakers believe they will be successful in acquiring Nuggets championship player Bruce Brown, Lakers insider Jovan Buha reports. […] The post The Latest Lakers Free Agency Rumors appeare...2023
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• Lakers Insider Believes Russell Westbrook Trade Off The Table
The rumor mill has been whirring with whispers of a Russell Westbrook trade for some time now, but Lakers insider Jovan Buha thinks with the team’s current situation that won’t be happening. “From my understanding, I think a Russ trade is probably off the table at this point,” Buha told Anthony Irwin. “I think the […] The post Lakers Insider Believes Russell Westbrook Trade Off The Table app...2022
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• Lakers Targeting Three All-Stars for Blockbuster Trade in Offseason
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka didn’t make any trades ahead of the deadline, but his recent inactivity on doesn’t mean there couldn’t be a trade in the relatively near future. In fact, there’s still potential for something major to go down in the offseason, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. “The Lakers plan to use […] The post Lakers Targeting Three Al...2024
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• ‘Another Alex Caruso Situation’: Austin Reaves No Certainty to Stay With Lakers
The Lakers could have another Alex Caruso situation on their hands with Austin Reaves and his impending free agency, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. LA famously lowballed Caruso in free agency two years ago by offering him less than $15 million over two years. He refused and signed a $37 million deal with the […] The post ‘Another Alex Caruso Situation’: Austin Reav...2023
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• Lakers issues with officiating come to a head after crucial no-call in Boston: ‘We got cheated’
Jovan Buha examines the state of the Lakers after another crucial loss with dwindling margin for error....2023
• Lakers Linked to Four New Names Ahead of Trade Deadline
Lakers fans have been calling for some roster changes to shake things up, and it appears there could be some new names to keep an eye on as the trade deadline approaches. In addition to LA’s widely reported interest in Zach LaVine and Dejounte Murray, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha has listed numerous other potential trade […] The post Lakers Linked to Four New Names Ahead of Trade Deadline...2024
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• Western Notes: Lakers, Markkanen, Grizzlies, Murray
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• LeBron James Will Consider Taking Less Than Max If Lakers Can Sign Impact Player For MLE
LeBron James will consider signing a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers at a number below his max if the team can receive a commitment from an impact player for the full midlevel exception, confirmed Rich Paul to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Among the players identified as targets include James Harden, Klay Thompson and Jonas Valanciuans. If no such player can be found at that number, James plans to ...2024
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• Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons, early playoff exit: Sources
By Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Jenna West The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham after his second season with the team, which ended Monday in a first-round playoff exit with a loss to the Denver Nuggets, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Sources briefed on the matter say that an extensive search will commence soon, with candidates such as Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinso...2024
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• Report: Lakers Will Fire Darvin Ham ‘By The End Of The Week’

According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers will fire Darvin Ham as head coach “by the end of the week.” The Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2024 playoffs. Lakers likely to move on from Darvin Ham by the end of the week; […] The post Report: Lakers Will Fire Darvin Ham ‘By The End Of The Week’ appeared ...2024
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• Darvin Ham’s Position With Lakers In ‘Serious Peril’

Darvin Ham‘s position with the Lakers is in “serious peril” following the team’s elimination from the playoffs on Monday, according to Shams Charania, Jovan Buha, and Sam Amick of The Athletic. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin agrees, citing league sources who say that Ham’s head coaching job is “very much in jeopardy.” The Athletic’s reporters and McMena...2024
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• Report: Darvin Ham Unlikely To Be Brought Back As Lakers Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are “highly unlikely” to retain Darvin Ham as coach after the team suffered its second straight playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, per Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The report cited “some stakeholders” saying that Ham’s future in Los Angeles is “in serious […] The post Report: Darvin Ham Unli...2024
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• Why the Lakers Benched Rui Hachimura in Favor of Taurean Prince
When Rui Hachimura signed a three-year $51 million contract with the Lakers, many thought he would certainly get a spot in the starting lineup. But LA coach Darvin Ham opted to put Taurean Prince in the lineup for much of the 2023-24 season and bench Rui. NBA insider Jovan Buha has recently shed light on […] The post Why the Lakers Benched Rui Hachimura in Favor of Taurean Prince appeared fi...2024
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• Report: Lakers To Pursue Hawks’ Trae Young This Summer

According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers will pursue Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young this summer. Young, LeBron James and Anthony Davis have the same agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group. “The one name I continually hear is Trae Young,” Buha said. “He’s been to Laker playoff games […] The post Report: Lakers To Pursue Hawks...2024
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• Lakers Notes: Vanderbilt, Hachimura, Wood, Prince, Reddish, Offense
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has tinkered with the team’s starting lineup over the course of the season, but no matter what he tried, he was having difficulty finding one that stuck. According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, Ham planned to start Jarred Vanderbilt as the fifth starter alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell […]...2024
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• Lakers Plan To Fire Darvin Ham By End Of Week

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to part ways with Darvin Ham in the near future, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Ham was hired by the Lakers in 2022 to replace Frank Vogel. "My sense is nothing has changed on that front in terms of the Lakers' plans. As we reported, the Lakers wanted to do their due diligence over the 24 to 72 hours or so after being eliminated. And really just think ...2024
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• NBA trade rumors: 4 players on the block, and the asking prices for them
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• Lakers Rumors: Murray, D-Lo, Hood-Schifino, Reaves, More
The buzz connecting Hawks guard Dejounte Murray to the Lakers has increased to “noisy levels” as of late, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, who hears that the two teams have discussed possible frameworks for a trade. One concept the Lakers and Hawks talked about late last week would’ve included guard D’Angelo Russell, rookie […]...2024
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• Trade Rumors: Lakers, Kuminga, Nets, LaVine, Raptors
There has been growing buzz in recent days that the Lakers are increasingly more likely to trade their first-round pick (No. 17) than to keep it, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. In his latest story, Buha explores all the possibilities in play for Los Angeles, including hanging onto the pick, trading out of […]...2023
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• RUMOR: Russell Westbrook’s shocking behavior during team film sessions, revealed
There have been a lot of stories surrounding Russell Westbrook and his disappointing debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers last term. Several of these narratives centered around the former league MVP’s unwillingness to take constructive criticism from the team, particularly from the coaching staff. NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic has added more […] The post RUMOR: Russell Wes...2022
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