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• Teams Demand High Trade Prices For Centers As Lakers Turn To Deandre Ayton

After teams around the league demanded high trade prices from the Los Angeles Lakers for available centers, Rob Pelinka turned to Deandre Ayton after he cleared waivers from the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers held approximately $8 million from their midlevel exception while watching center options like Brook Lopez and Clint Capela sign elsewhere on the opening night of free agency. Teams with ...2025
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• Lakers Working To Sign Another Free Agent Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to pursue free agent centers after coming to term with Deandre Ayton. "They're still working to shore up their frontcourt depth," said Shams Charania on Sports Center on Thursday afternoon. "I'm told they're in talks with multiple free agents on bringing a center to Los Angeles as well to back up Deandre Ayton. We'll see between now and the next several days-l...2025
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• Lakers rumors about Dorian Finney-Smith’s exit are swirling. What will Luka Doncic think of them?

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Did the Lakers piss off a close friend of Luka Doncic while they’re trying to get him to sign an extension? Luka Doncic and Dorian Finney-Smith have been close friends dating back to their stint on the Dallas Mavericks together. Even before reuniting on the Lakers in the wake of Doncic’s shocking trade to L.A. last year, the then-Mavericks star ha...2025
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• Cavaliers ‘Not That Interested’ In LeBron James Reunion
The Cleveland Cavaliers are “not that interested” in a LeBron James reunion, according to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. James, 40, picked up his player option for next season, but some people around the NBA believe the future Hall of Famer could request a trade from the Lakers if Rob Pelinka doesn’t improve the roster […] The post Cavaliers ‘Not That Interested’ In ...2025
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• ‘Lakers Building Another Retirement Home’ — NBA Fans Troll Rob Pelinka and Co. After L.A.’s Rumored Interest in Al Horford
Al Horford, 39, is under serious consideration by the Los Angeles Lakers as fans react to the team’s pursuit of veteran frontcourt help in NBA free agency....2025
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• The latest LeBron James news raises more questions than it answers

Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images LeBron James is definitely, probably, maybe not demanding the Lakers trade him, according to the latest comments from his agent, Rich Paul. Normally, a player opting into a contract would be a pretty cut-and-dry piece of news signifying that they are remaining with their current team. As he has been wont to do throughout his career, however, LeBro...2025
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• NBA Free Agency Rumors: Timberwolves will officially lose key player + latest on Lakers, Warriors

Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images LeBron James potentially soft-launching a trade request isn’t the only notable news that came out before NBA free agency officially begins. With the official start of NBA free agency just a little over 24 hours away, let’s dive into some of the latest rumors and reporting around what various players and teams will do when it opens. Wolves say...2025
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• Luka Doncic Choosing Not To Travel With Mavs During Late January Road Trip Frustrated Execs

Nico Harrison wanted Luka Doncic to travel with the Dallas Mavericks during a five-game, 10-day road trip in late January as he continued his rehabilitation from a calf strain. Doncic had believed he had suffered the calf strain on Christmas because he returned too soon from a previous injury. Doncic's camp also believed plane rides could create a possible setback and that he could maximize his wo...2025
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• The Dallas Mavericks are dead, and Nico Harrison killed them

Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Mavericks’ epic downfall is heartbreaking but amazing to watch The Dallas Mavericks made a Cinderella run to the 2024 NBA Finals last season thanks to the brilliance of Luka Doncic and some sharp mid-season trades by lead executive Nico Harrison to build the team around him. Dallas entered the playoffs as the No. 5 seed, but pulle...2025
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• Luka Doncic is already making magic, but the Lakers have bigger problems

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Luka Doncic’s Lakers first impressions show a team that’s still deeply flawed Luka Doncic had not played basketball since Christmas day when the stunning trade that sent him from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers was announced around midnight days before the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Doncic’s nagging injuries and lack of fitness were a centra...2025
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• The nixed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade heads to arbitration. Here’s what’s next

Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images This is a drama-filled mess with only one loser. One of the most bizarre NBA stories has been simmering under the surface for the past five days. A big-time trade, rejected under unique circumstances, now leaving two teams without pieces they need, the trade deadline over, and the gripe heading to court. At the NBA trade deadline the Lakers made a big deal for...2025
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• Lakers Mark Williams trade could have subtly freed them up for another move

Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers not only got better at the NBA trade deadline, they also got more flexible to further improve. The Los Angeles Lakers surprised the NBA world again on Wednesday night. It wasn’t quite the earth-shattering thunderbolt of their Luka Doncic trade earlier in the week, but given that few were even certain that third-year Charlotte Hornets cen...2025
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• Lakers-Hornets trade grades for Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht deal

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Grading the big trade between the Lakers and Hornets. With the NBA still reeling from the Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic, the team needed to find a way to improve quickly at center. Replacing Anthony Davis is something the Lakers couldn’t do easily — but Rob Pelinka made a significant upgrade on their post-AD situation overnight by getting Mark Wil...2025
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• Luka Doncic Targeting Lakers' Debut Monday, Feb. 10 Against Jazz

Luka Doncic went out to dinner with JJ Redick on Sunday evening upon arriving in Los Angeles. Doncic and Redick were briefly teammates together with the Dallas Mavericks. "I heard when Luka flew in last night, certainly, there was a lot of disappointment, anger, a lot of emotions. When he got in, he got off the plane and he spoke to Rob Pelinka for a while. That's when reality started hitting. 'Yo...2025
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• Nico Harrison Operated In Stealth To Avoid Luka Doncic's Potential Influence, Fan Backlash

Nico Harrison decided early on that the strategy he would use in the Dallas Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic would be to identify the deal he wanted and focus on that rather than opening up the process, sources tell ESPN. Harrison's logic was that it would avoid a situation where Doncic and his agent, Bill Duffy, would be able to exert their own leverage while also avoiding a potential backlash fro...2025
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• The Lakers should throw their play-in vs. the Pelicans to avoid the Nuggets

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images If the Lakers want to maximize their chances at a title, their choice in Tuesday’s play-in game is clear: They should lose. “You either win a championship or you’re s—. It’s very black and white to me.” Kobe Bryant said those words after the Lakers’ 62nd loss of the 2015-16 campaign, their third year in a row setting a franchise record for defeats ...2024
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• Nico Harrison Operated In Stealth To Avoid Luka Doncic's Potential Influence, Fan Backlash
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"Well, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reportedly convinced Harrison that his concerns about Doncic were valid, and that the Lakers had no way of knowing if Doncic would re-sign when he hit free agency in the summer of 2026 with the super-max option off the table following the trade."

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"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."

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"Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says he did 'check in' with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on deadline moves"

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"The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Darvin Ham to a multi-year contract as head coach, it was announced today by Vice President, Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka."

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"Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka then went out and rebuilt the roster to fit around LeBron James and Anthony Davis."

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"Rob Pelinka said the legacies of his "best friend" Kobe Bryant and "sweet goddaughter" Gianna "will live on -- and gain even more power and influence."

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"Rumors of organizational infighting, especially between Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka , was believed to be the primary impetus to Johnson’s surprising departure."

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"A couple of months ago, Magic Johnson had a conversation with his GM, Rob Pelinka, suggesting that it'd be great for the Lakers to get so"

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"The Los Angeles Lakers have named Rob Pelinka as General Manager."

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"His agent, Rob Pelinka, declined to comment."

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"An Oral History of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers, the First Super Team "

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"He hired a sports agent—Rob Pelinka—who also happened to represent a superstar named Kobe Bryant."

• Teams Demand High Trade Prices For Centers As Lakers Turn To Deandre Ayton
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• Lakers rumors about Dorian Finney-Smith’s exit are swirling. What will Luka Doncic think of them?
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• The latest LeBron James news raises more questions than it answers
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• Cleveland sports: LeBron James to return to Cavs? Would you welcome another return after Sunday’s comments open the door?

Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The “kid from Akron” made an interesting decision with the Lakers on Sunday With the Cleveland Browns a few weeks away from opening training camp, along with the rest of the NFL, the NBA has taken center stage over the last two weeks. The NBA Finals went to a Game 7 and was full of excitement. Then, days later, the NBA draft gave many teams n...2025
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• NBA Free Agency Rumors: Timberwolves will officially lose key player + latest on Lakers, Warriors
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• LeBron James Picks Up $52.6M Player Option, Evaluating Future With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. This will be James eighth season with the Lakers. In previous years, James has opted out of his contract, then signed a new two-year deal. Those contracts have always included a player option, to allow the superstar forward to evaluate his future year-to-year. "LeBron wants to compete for ...2025
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• Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Reveals Major Takeaway From Watching 2025 NBA Playoffs Led to LA Drafting Adou Thiero
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reveals how the physicality of the 2025 NBA Playoffs led LA to trade up and draft Adou Thiero at No. 36....2025
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• Lakers' Sale Could Strengthen Team With Expected Modernization, Increased Resources

The Los Angeles Lakers have long operated as a small family business under the Buss family, who have agreed to sell their majority stake to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. The Lakers could become even more formidable with substantial financial backing behind them, similar to what Walter accomplished when he purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers. "This is one of the biggest things that's happen...2025
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• Lakers Sold By Buss Family To Mark Walter At $10B Valuation; Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor

The Buss family has agreed to sell a majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $10 billion to Mark Walter, who is CEO and chairman of TWG Global. Jeanie Buss will continue to serve in her role as Governor of the Lakers after the sale. Walter earned the first right of refusal if the Buss family ever decided to sell their 66 percent stake when he purchased Phil Anschutz' 26 perc...2025
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• Lakers Inquired With Hawks On Onyeka Okongwu Trade At Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers are almost certain to pursue an upgrade at center this offseason following their rescinded trade for Mark Williams. The Lakers offered Luka Doncic a list of centers to target and it is believed Onyeka Okongwu was also on it. "Before the Mark Williams trade, and I can't tell you all the names on that list that Rob Pelinka presented to Luka, [but] I do know that the Lakers mad...2025
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• Nico Harrison was right about Luka Doncic (but wrong about the trade)

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images Nico Harrison’s concerns about Luka Doncic were valid even if he still made a terrible trade. Nico Harrison probably did not want to drag Luka Doncic’s name through the mud after pulling off the NBA blockbuster of the century in the middle of the night days before the 2025 trade deadline. The Dallas Mavericks’ lead executive had no choice but to explain a ...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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• Could Lakers make a run at Clint Capela in offseason?

With two weeks remaining in the NBA regular season, the Lakers are focused on securing their postseason spot rather than free agency. The Lakers (46-29) remain in fourth place in the Western Conference standings after Monday’s home win over the Rockets. However, general manager Rob Pelinka and advisor JJ Redick will soon need to turn […] The post Could Lakers make a run at Clint Capela...2025
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• Bronny James: I Definitely Think I've Improved

Both Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers each believe he has improved during his rookie. In 16 games for the South Bay Lakers, Bronny is averaging 17.4 points on 31 percent shooting from 3-point range, with 4.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 30 minutes per game. "I definitely think I've improved, not only as a player, but just having a different mindset as a player to go out and play my game and ...2025
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• The Dallas Mavericks are dead, and Nico Harrison killed them
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• Luka Doncic is already making magic, but the Lakers have bigger problems
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• The nixed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade heads to arbitration. Here’s what’s next
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• Lakers-Hornets trade grades for Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht deal
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• Lakers Sold By Buss Family To Mark Walter At $10B Valuation; Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor
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• Buss Family Agree To Sell Majority Stake In Lakers To Mark Walter At $10B Valuation; Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor
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• Rob Pelinka Says Lakers To Prioritize Adding Size This Offseason
Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka acknowledge that trading big for small ahead of the trade deadline left his team in a tough spot up front. After trying to fill that need before the trade deadline, and voiding the Mark Williams deal, Pelinka said adding size will be an offseason priority. "I think when you make a huge trade at the deadline where you trade your starting center for a point guard, o...2025
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• Bronny James: I Definitely Think I've Improved
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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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• The nixed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade heads to arbitration. Here’s what’s next
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• Lakers Mark Williams trade could have subtly freed them up for another move
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• Nico Harrison Operated In Stealth To Avoid Luka Doncic's Potential Influence, Fan Backlash
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• An Oral History of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers, the First Super Team
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• Jerry Colangelo Discusses Kobe Bryant, 2016 Olympic Team Selection and More
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• Lakers Name Rob Pelinka General Manager
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• Pelinka: Bryant legacies to endure, grow in power
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• Rob Pelinka Discusses Maintaining Hope, Kobe, and Nelson Mandela
Rob Pelinka weighs in on the state of the team during the COVID-19 hiatus....2020
• Haters are 100% wrong about ‘old’ LeBron-led Lakers after Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony additions
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of an eventful offseason after a disappointing postseason run. They lost to the Phoenix Suns in the opening round after leading the series, 2-1. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka then went out and rebuilt the roster to fit around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The most notable […] The post Haters are 100% wrong about ‘old’ LeBron-led Lak...2021
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• Russell Westbrook gets ultimate praise from Rob Pelinka after blockbuster trade to Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka firmly believes the Purple and Gold got a rare kind of a player in superstar guard Russell Westbrook. While a lot has been said about Westbrook’s impact on winning (or lack thereof) and his thing for triple-doubles, Pelinka has nothing but high praises for the 32-year-old. In fact in […] The post Russell Westbrook gets ultimate praise from Rob Pelinka ...2021
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• Cleveland sports: LeBron James to return to Cavs? Would you welcome another return after Sunday’s comments open the door?
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• ‘Trade Him for a Center’ – Fans Demand Lakers Guard’s Exit as Rob Pelinka Faces $42.5 Million Decision
The Lakers need a center, and this guard's future is in question. Extension talks loom as fans debate trade rumors after his playoff struggles....2025
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• All Eyes Now on Luka Doncic as Lakers Plot Their Offseason

The Lakers front office is making one thing clear: Luka Doncic is not just part of the plan — he is the plan. Now the question is, how long will he buy in? As head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka outlined the team’s offseason priorities following a disappointing first-round playoff exit, he didn’t mince words: […] The post All Eyes Now on Luka Doncic as Lakers Plot Their Off...2025
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• Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Vows to Reload Around LeBron James, Luka Doncic After Painful Exit

Lakers head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka isn’t backing down from the vision. Despite a first-round playoff exit and questions about the roster’s fit, Pelinka made it clear in his postseason address: LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves remain the team’s foundation heading into next season. “I think LeBron is going to have high […] The post Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Vows to Re...2025
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• Nico Harrison was right about Luka Doncic (but wrong about the trade)
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• Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Could Make Huge Decision on Jordan Goodwin As Cam Reddish And Alex Len’s LA Careers Reach a Verdict
Recent reports reveal that the Los Angeles Lakers are planning to waive players on their roster for last-minute upgrades before the playoffs....2025
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• The Dallas Mavericks are dead, and Nico Harrison killed them
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• Luka Doncic is already making magic, but the Lakers have bigger problems
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• The nixed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade heads to arbitration. Here’s what’s next
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• Lakers rumors about Dorian Finney-Smith’s exit are swirling. What will Luka Doncic think of them?
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• The latest LeBron James news raises more questions than it answers
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• Lakers See Austin Reaves as ‘Pillar’ Amid Trade Rumors, But Center Search Looms
While trade speculation continues to swirl around guard Austin Reaves, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka offered a firm endorsement this week, referring to Reaves as one of the franchise’s three foundational pieces, alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James. “When your foundation for those three players is that they’re players of high character and […] The post Lakers See Au...2025
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• Charlotte Flair attends NBA Playoff game with Alex Rodriguez

@ArashMarkazi What could it mean? It’s none of our business, but the speculation of course started when videos of Flair & A-Rod hit social media. As a 14-time WWE Women’s champion and the daughter of one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all-time, Charlotte Flair is a pretty big deal. There’s a lot of interest in her personal life too though, interest that may be at an all-time high due to ...2025
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• Windhorst: 'There Is No Conspiracy' Involving Luka Doncic Trade

LeBron James was shocked by the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to trade Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic going so far as to initially believing it was a "hoax." James expressed how he has no concerns over the direction of the Lakers now that they will build around Doncic. The Mavericks were motivated to trade Doncic because they had doubts he would be able to maintain his status...2025
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• Windhorst: 'There Is No Conspiracy' Involving LeBron James On Luka Doncic Trade

LeBron James was shocked by the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to trade Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic going so far as to initially believing it was a "hoax." James expressed how he has no concerns over the direction of the Lakers now that they will build around Doncic. "We heard from everybody," said Brian Windhorst on Get Up on Wednesday. "We have now heard from Luka. We hav...2025
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• Lakers Notes: Doncic, Adams, Centers, Vincent, Kleber
The Lakers‘ shocking acquisition of Luka Doncic landed the team its next franchise player, but it left the roster with a hole at center in the short term, general manager Rob Pelinka acknowledged on Tuesday. As Jovan Buha of The Athletic tweets, Pelinka mentioned versatility, mobility, and verticality as some of the traits the team […]...2025
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• NBA Insider Reveals What Luka Dončić Trade Haul Originally Looked Like Before Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Convinced Mavs That Dončić Is a Risk
NBA analyst Kirk Goldsberry revealed shocking details of how Nico Harrison could have been strong armed by Rob Pelinka in the Luka Dončić trade....2025
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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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• RUMOR: 1 candidate speculated to be replacement for Lakers’ Rob Pelinka
The Los Angeles Lakers could be heading for some major changes this upcoming offseason, depending on where they end up come playoff time. While head coach Frank Vogel is on the hot seat, there’s speculation that GM Rob Pelinka could also be replaced. However, Pelinka has a very strong relationship with the Lakers string pullers, […] The post RUMOR: 1 candidate speculated to be replacem...2022
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