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Rookie Dalton Knecht shows why the Lakers think they got a steal in the draft
2 months ago

Rookie Dalton Knecht shows why the Lakers think they got a steal in the draft

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dalton Knecht celebrates after making a three-pointer against the Suns on Thursday night in Phoenix. Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ rookie guard, clutched the game ball inside his locker after he dominated the final minutes of the Lakers’ overtime win Thursday in Phoenix, a proud moment for someone who isn’t a stranger to dominating a game. “This felt just …

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Darvin Ham is on hot seat as Lakers face elimination
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Darvin Ham is on hot seat as Lakers face elimination

LA Times  

The chant began in the final minutes of another lost season, the blame thundering down from furious Laker fans in four sharp syllables. “Fi-re Dar-vin … Fi-re Dar-vin … Fi-re Dar-vin.” The Lakers are on the precipice of a second consecutive playoff disaster, and it’s becoming clear who could take the fall. It might not seem fair, but the seat …

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Lakers newsletter: LeBron James points out the NBA’s college basketball problem
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James points out the NBA’s college basketball problem

LA Times  

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers newsletter, coming to you on the way back from one of the best Lakers’ road trips in recent memory. That’s what we all love.” Currently, WNBA rules allow for graduating college seniors or anyone turning 22 during the “calendar year” in which the draft is held. Multiple league …

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Lakers coach Darvin Ham wants Anthony Davis to take more three-pointers
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers coach Darvin Ham wants Anthony Davis to take more three-pointers

LA Times  

His outside touch has been remarkably better in two preseason games with the Lakers than it was at any time last season, the basketball leaving Anthony Davis’ hands a sign that he has regained faith in his three-point shooting. Coach Darvin Ham said “his confidence” has allowed Davis to shoot the three with freedom. “That’s something that he’s worked on …

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LeBron James’ future is Lakers’ biggest offseason question, but it’s far from the only one
1 year, 7 months ago

LeBron James’ future is Lakers’ biggest offseason question, but it’s far from the only one

New York Times  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Roughly 14 hours after LeBron James hinted at retirement to close out his final postgame news conference, Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday that the organization will give its 38-year-old superstar the space he deserves to make a decision about his future. “We’ll look forward to those conversations when …

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Lakers GM, coach to speak with LeBron James about retirement comment in coming days
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers GM, coach to speak with LeBron James about retirement comment in coming days

New York Times  

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday that he and coach Darvin Ham will speak with LeBron James about James floating the idea of retirement after the Lakers’ season-ending Game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Here’s what you need to know: James ended his postgame news conference Monday by saying: “I got a lot to think about… Just personally, …

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Trading Eric Gordon: Who says no in a potential deal with the Rockets?
1 year, 11 months ago

Trading Eric Gordon: Who says no in a potential deal with the Rockets?

New York Times  

Constructing realistic trades is a fun, thought-provoking exercise that enhances the NBA experience. Let’s get this out of the way: Gordon, even at age 34, is still a talented NBA player, despite what the bad optics or Twitter discourse might yield. The Rockets have been holding out for a first-round pick for Gordon’s services, but this looks like the framework …

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Hernández: Darvin Ham's message is clear: This is on the Lakers players
2 years, 6 months ago

Hernández: Darvin Ham's message is clear: This is on the Lakers players

LA Times  

Coach Darvin Ham had plenty to smile about during the Lakers’ introductory news conference on Monday in El Segundo. “Absolutely.” That was how new coach Darvin Ham responded at his introductory news conference on Monday when asked whether he expected Russell Westbrook to be on the roster next season. “I think one of the things we lacked last year was …

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NBA Finals: Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler confident team will get better after losing title fight to Lakers
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA Finals: Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler confident team will get better after losing title fight to Lakers

Firstpost  

It was Butler’s determined triple-double that propelled the Heat to a game-five victory over the Lakers that temporarily put their championship celebrations on hold. Orlando: After a sometimes rocky path through the NBA, Jimmy Butler found a home in Miami, and the Heat’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals doesn’t change that. “Just the bond that …

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