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The Lakers made a major business-side front office move, promoting Elaine Shen to CFO and shifting Joe McCormack into a senior advisory role. The post Los Angeles Lakers Announce Front Office Shakeup appeared first on HEAVY .
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Rui Hachimura. Three years ago, the Lakers made a bet on Rui Hachimura, acquiring the free-agent-to-be […]
Add another name into the hat of billionaires reportedly interested in becoming the next owner of the Seattle Seahawks. Todd Boehly, who has minority ownership stakes in Major League Baseball’s three-peat seeking World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the National Basketball Association’s storied Los Angeles Lakers, is looking at forming a group that would […]
Magic Johnson was watching. And what Victor Wembanyama did at Madison Square Garden on Monday night made even the Laker legend proud. A few nights ago, Wembanyama was seething after a costly Game 2 turnover that effectively lost them the game. He wanted retribution, and he knew it started with him being better. So he […] The post Magic Johnson Left ‘In Awe’ of Victor Wembanyama After Spurs Star Nearly Matched His Finals Record appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Lakers have reportedly worked out Arizona forward Koa Peat, but the rising draft prospect may have his sights set on a rival team. The post Lakers Risk Missing Out on Draft Target as Prospect Eyes Rival Move appeared first on HEAVY .
Long after Laura Ingraham of Fox News told LeBron James to “shut up and dribble,” the Los Angeles Lakers star reacted to the comments. In Time’s new interview with James, he discussed Ingraham’s past comments, which caused him to laugh. However, he wants to be clear — he doesn’t watch Fox News. “I was like, […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James wants it known he doesn’t watch Fox News, drops bar on ‘shut up and dribble’ host appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James pushed back against criticism surrounding his son Bronny James during a recent interview with TIME, making it clear that he does not view the young guard’s NBA career as a product of nepotism. In a profile written by Sean Gregory, James addressed the scrutiny that has followed Bronny since […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James drops truth nuke on Bronny nepotism claims appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The recent rise of LeBron James’ interest in golf has sparked speculation about whether the Los Angeles Lakers star could be preparing for life after basketball. According to James, however, his newfound hobby has little to do with any retirement decision. In a recent profile by Sean Gregory of TIME, James addressed questions about his […] The post Is Lakers star LeBron James’ newfound golf obsession a sign he’s ready to retire? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Bronny James and Deandre Ayton would all be totally lost if you threw them into a beauty aisle.
Kyrie Irving's future in Dallas is drawing growing attention around the league, with four teams reportedly emerging as realistic suitors.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has spent more than two decades reshaping expectations for NBA players on and off the court. According to longtime friend and agent Rich Paul, one of James’ biggest accomplishments came from challenging traditional power structures in sports and business. In a recent profile by Sean Gregory of TIME, Paul […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James ‘changed game’ because he told slick corporate suits to ‘f**k themselves,’ Rich Paul claims appeared first on ClutchPoi...
As soon as the NBA Finals are over — which could be as early as Wednesday at this rate — expect the Lakers to get to work. The day after the Finals end, teams are allowed to legally begin negotiating with their own free agents. No team would ever dare to tamper before that in […]
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said during an interview with Sean Gregory of Time Magazine that his previous comments regarding Memphis were "overblown."
The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi all made the cut for Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in sports.
Whether LeBron James returns for a 24th NBA season depends on his level of mental commitment to the game, he said in a new interview with TIME's Sean Gregory.
The Knicks didn’t win a game for the first time in 14 attempts, and since CJ McCollum ignited the second-greatest postseason run in NBA history. New York won 13 straight, and is now just two away—with four more opportunities to get those dubs—from winning the whole thing. Here’s the latest from MSG’s action on Monday. […]
The Los Angeles Lakers may face competition for a crucial starter from the San Antonio Spurs this summer. The post Lakers Warned About Losing Key $51 Million Player to Spurs this Summer appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers’ search for a center is going to be another wide-ranging one this offseason. After attempting to find a discount solution last offseason in Deandre Ayton, the team still needs a long-term answer. Given their cap space and the draft picks available, the pool of players should be larger this time around. Included in […]
NBA fans criticize Josh Hart for shoving Spurs' Luke Kornet in the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
One former NBA player believes the Golden State Warriors may be maneuvering to add LeBron James and one of his former Lakers co-stars alongside Steph Curry. The post Warriors Trade Pitch Swaps Jimmy Butler for $175 Million All-Star as LeBron James Recruitment Tactic appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers want to upgrade via the center position this offseason, and Nikola Vucevic might have emerged as the best option. This season featured the Boston Celtics acquiring Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls to boost their playoff chances. Injuries ended up causing Vucevic to miss the final weeks of the season, and he […] The post Lakers Reportedly Interested In Free Agent Center Nikola Vucevic appeared first on HEAVY .
Another day, another player who played in the bubble telling everyone how impressive that title was. Time and time again, whenever players who actually took part in the bubble sit down and talk about it, they repeatedly tell everyone how difficult it was to win that title. It’s not even restricted to Lakers from that […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing an enormous summer, and they could seek to bring back the bulk of the roster. It will be costly, though. The post Lakers ‘Painful’ Free Agency Tab Could Top $450 Million appeared first on HEAVY .
DHJ Quick Take: Reaves’ Free Agency Ambitions Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is looking for a max deal in free agency this offseason, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Reaves is expected to decline his player option for next season and enter unrestricted free agency this summer. The Arkansas native signed […]
A busy offseason is underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, who realize some changes need to be made before they can begin thinking about competing with the juggernauts of the Western Conference. That’s not to conclude the Lakers are a long-shot contender. Last season showed L.A. has the ceiling of being a legitimate threat to […] The post Report: Lakers Emerge as Target for 9-Time All-Star, ex-Luka Doncic Teammate appeared first on HEAVY .