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• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Lamar Odom
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  A look back at former Lakers forward and two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
• Kawhi Leonard reportedly didn't want to play with LeBron James in 2019
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  The Lakers were in pursuit of star forward Kawhi Leonard in 2019, but Leonard reportedly didn't want to play alongside LeBron James.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Jimmy Butler on Luka Doncic trade: 'There's always more to it'
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  Warriors star Jimmy Butler shared his honest thoughts about the February trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• Knicks insider makes strong case to pursue Lakers' future Hall of Famer
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  The New York Knicks' 2025-26 roster appears to be strong enough to make a title push. However, if the opportunity […]
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• "That one really bothered me" - Legendary Lakers trainer Gary Vitty admitted he blamed himself for Julius Randle's broken leg
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  After decades with the Lakers, Gary Vitti admitted Julius Randle's devastating injury in 2014 weighed heavily on him.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Xavier Henry
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  A look at Xavier Henry, a guard who once played for the Lakers.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Analyst names Lakers newcomer as breakout candidate
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  A writer feels that one new Lakers acquisition will have a breakout 2025-26 campaign.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Luka Doncic's EuroBasket best defensive player nomination will catch Nico Harrison's attention
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  Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was nominated as the best defensive player in the ongoing EuroBasket tournament.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Darius Johnson-Odom
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  A look at Darius Johnson-Odom's brief stint with the Lakers.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Ramon Sessions
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  A look at guard Ramon Sessions' short stint with the Lakers.
  Share • September 9, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• Stein: Lakers 'are in win-now mode' and are willing to add salary
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  According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are looking to win now rather than simply wait for another superstar in a year or two.
  Share • September 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• "Him and Donovan Mitchell with them two big old boys" - Rapper Boosie advises LeBron James to head to Cleveland for a fairytale end
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  Boosie thinks LeBron James should leave the Lakers and team up with Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley in Cleveland.
  Share • September 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• Richard Jefferson destroys Charles Barkley's super team take on Lakers' LeBron James
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  How former NBA forward and analyst Richard Jefferson called out Charles Barkley's take on Lakers All-Star LeBron James.
  Share • September 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• What could Lakers offer Heat in a trade for Andrew Wiggins?
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  The Los Angeles Lakers had an active summer, making moves on the buyout to acquire big names like Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart. So what is next?
  Share • September 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers Make Trade Pivot, Linked to Former Warriors Star as LeBron James Replacement
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  A new report suggests the Los Angeles Lakers may have softened on their recent stance of not adding big contracts
  Share • September 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers rumors: Brian Windhorst gives 'interpretation' of LeBron James' retirement plans
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  NBA insider Brian Windhorst speculates on when LeBron James will hang up his sneakers, possibly after this year with the Lakers.
  Share • September 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Horace Grant: Kobe Bryant is '1A' behind Michael Jordan for G.O.A.T.
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  Former Bulls and Lakers power forward Horace Grant feels Kobe Bryant was very similar to Michael Jordan.
  Share • September 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Isaiah Rider
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  A look at guard Isaiah Rider's time with the Lakers.
  Share • September 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Sam Jacobson
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  A look at Sam Jacobson, a guard who once played for the Lakers.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• "The reputation that allowed me to come here gave me credibility" - Phil Jackson claimed he didn't have coaching skills to lead Lakers to championships
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  Phil believed his true skill didn't necessarily involve the Xs and Os of the sport.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• "He had a lot of upper respiratory infections" - When Ex-Lakers trainer Gary Vitti revealed the truth about Gasol's condition
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  Despite being in pain, Pau played and competed hard.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• "You guys keep forcing the ball inside to him" Brian Shaw explains what started the comeback vs. Blazers in Game 7 of 2000 WCF
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  Brian Shaw recalls how the Blazers celebrated too early before the Lakers' historic Game 7 rally.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Larry Krystkowiak
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  A look at Larry Krystkowiak's brief tenure with the Lakers.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Luka Doncic suffers injury scare after monster EuroBasket 1st quarter
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  Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic suffered an injury during the EuroBasket tournament against Italy on Sunday.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Derek Strong
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  A look at Derek Strong, a forward who once played for the Lakers.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Lester Conner
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  A look at Lester Conner's brief stint with the Lakers.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Trevor Wilson
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  A look at Trevor Wilson's brief stint with the Lakers.
  Share • September 7, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• Watch: Former Laker Dwight Howard gets inducted into Hall of Fame
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  Former NBA All-Star center Dwight Howard, who had three stints with the Lakers, is now officially in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  Share • September 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Demetrius Calip
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  A look at Demetrius Calip, a guard who once played for the Lakers.
  Share • September 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 7 — Marty Byrnes
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  A look at Marty Byrnes, a forward who once played for the Lakers.
  Share • September 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 6 — Lance Stephenson
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  A look at forward Lance Stephenson's stint with the Lakers.
  Share • September 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 6 — Jordan Clarkson
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  A look at Jordan Clarkson's time with the Lakers.
  Share • September 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• "Shaq gave me a lot of heat" - Lakers legendary trainer Gary Vitti said O'Neal didn't like he only wore his 1987 NBA ring
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  Vitti has a very good reason why he only wears the 1987 ring.
  Share • September 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• Former Laker Dwight Howard on getting inducted into Hall of Fame
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  Former Lakers center Dwight Howard is about to officially receive the grandest honor a basketball player can get.
  Share • September 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
• Lakers jersey history No. 6 — Derrick Williams
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  A look at Derrick Williams' brief stint with the Lakers.
  Share • September 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• 5 greatest trades in Lakers history, ranked
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  The Lakers have a long history of blockbuster trades, but what is the greatest in franchise history?
  Share • September 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Brian Shaw explains why Magic's Penny, Shaq couldn't match Lakers' Kobe-Shaq dynasty
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  Brian Shaw explains why Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway's Orlando Magic fell short compared to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
  Share • September 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 6/No. 9 — Kent Bazemore
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  A look at Kent Bazemore, a guard who had two stints with the Lakers.
  Share • September 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 6 — Earl Clark
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  A look at Earl Clark, a forward who once played for the Lakers.
  Share • September 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 6 — Josh McRoberts
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  A look at Josh McRoberts, a big man who once played for the Lakers.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Podcaster reacts to Lakers 2020 championship narrative
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  One podcaster defended the Lakers' 2020 NBA championship from claims that it was illegitimate.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
• "The Lakers took the contract off the table" - Dwight Howard reveals the ugly truth behind his 2020 Lakers exit
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  Dwight Howard revealed how the Lakers blindsided him after the 2020 championship run, taking his contract off the table.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• "Your habits have to last for a decade" - Derek Fisher urges Luka Doncic to adopt Kobe Bryant-like consistency to lead the Lakers
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  Derek Fisher outlines what Luka Doncic must embrace to carry the Lakers' legacy.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
• Sasha Vujacic talks about his relationship with Kobe Bryant
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  Even though Sasha Vujacic was a bit player for the Lakers during the mid-to-late 2000s, Kobe Bryant had plenty of love and respect for him.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
• "Jerry West wasn't going for that" - Penny revealed that Shaq wanted him to sign with the Lakers
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  West didn't think Hardaway was worth pursuing.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 25/No. 6 — Eddie Jones
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  A look back at Eddie Jones' time with the Lakers during the 1990s.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 6 — Adam Morrison
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  A look at Adam Morrison's tenure with the Lakers.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• "That was all but dancing on LeBron's NBA grave" - Skip Bayless' theory on the Lakers management supporting Luka at the 2025 EuroBasket
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  Bayless thinks Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka supporting Doncic at the EuroBasket is a huge knock on James.
  Share • September 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
• NBA executive feels Lakers lucked out by not signing Kawhi Leonard
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  Kawhi Leonard rejecting the Lakers and joining the Clippers in 2019 may have been a blessing in disguise for the Lakers.
  Share • September 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
• The Lakers legend who was 'always' Dennis Rodman's hardest player to guard
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  Dennis Rodman talks about the hardest player he ever had to guard in his career and it was none other than James Worthy.
  Share • September 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• "If Shaq wanted to win every single game, there is nothing you can do about it" - Gary Vitti shares what made Shaq the most dominant force in NBA history
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  Longtime Lakers trainer Gary Vitti shared why Shaquille O'Neal was the most dominant player of his era and of all time.
  Share • September 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
• "You see his leadership a little bit more" - Lakers assistant shares the difference in Doncic's approach with Slovenia and the Purple & Gold
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  FIBA Luka is showing a different side to him.
  Share • September 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• Charles Barkley shares thoughts on Luka Doncic's weight loss: "I don't think it's earth-shattering like the Lakers are going to win the West"
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  Charles has three teams ahead of the Lakers going into the season.
  Share • September 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• "If they don't follow the rules, he's going to score 50 points every time" - Divac on how unstoppable Shaq was in his prime
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  Vlade had some epic battles with Shaquille during the Lakers-Kings days.
  Share • September 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Tyson Chandler compares Luka Doncic to former Lakers legend
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  Former Lakers and Mavericks center Tyson Chandler says Luka Doncic reminds him of one particular Lakers legend because of one big reason.
  Share • September 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 5 — Jelani McCoy
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  A look at Jelani McCoy, a big man who played for the Lakers in the early 2000s.
  Share • September 3, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• NBA Pacific Division breakdown with Legend of Winning + NFL season preview with Ben Solak
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  Kevin O'Connor previews EVERY NBA team this month, starting today with the Pacific Division. With the offseason additions made by both teams in Los Angeles, are the...
  Share • September 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• The 10 greatest Lakers in franchise history, ranked
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  The Lakers are one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. From George Mikan to LeBron James, we rank the 10 greatest Lakers.
  Share • September 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
• Lakers jersey history No. 6 — Chucky Brown
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  A look at Chucky Brown, a forward who played for the Lakers in the 1990s.
  Share • September 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Pau Gasol is 'super excited' about Luka Doncic-led Lakers this season
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  Lakers great Pau Gasol is looking forward to watching fellow European Luka Doncic lead the team this season and for many seasons to come.
  Share • September 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• "I don't know how you get to five" - Magic leaves out LeBron from his Top 5 Lakers list
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  James is right outside of Johnson's list of the greatest to don the Purple & Gold.
  Share • September 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Derek Fisher's advice to Luka Doncic as new face of Lakers
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  Derek Fisher knows that when it comes to Luka Doncic leading the Lakers to NBA championships, it isn't just about right now but also the future.
  Share • September 1, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• Knicks backup forward's Eurobasket team gets into scuffle with Lakers superstar guard
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  The international EuroBasket tournament features some big names in the NBA, including New York Knicks backup forward Guerschon Yabusele and...
  Share • August 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• "The Bulls team I played on would probably go 75-7" - Ron Harper dismissed Kobe Bryant's Lakers as nowhere near as Michael Jordan's 72-win Bulls
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  Ron Harper exposed why the 2010 Lakers couldn't reach 72 wins.
  Share • August 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Magic Johnson gives his favorite memory of Kobe Bryant
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  Magic Johnson has one clear favorite memory of fellow Lakers great Kobe Bryant, although he gave another one an honorable mention.
  Share • August 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
• "I had much more confidence in that team" - Phil Jackson compares 1992 Bulls and 2000 Lakers rally vs. Blazers
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  Phil Jackson compares the '92 Chicago Bulls and 2000 Los Angeles Lakers, revealing why he trusted Michael Jordan's defending champs more than his young Lakers.
  Share • August 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers jersey history No. 5 — Cam Reddish
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  A look at Cam Reddish's stint with the Lakers.
  Share • August 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Mark Cuban on how he feels about Luka Doncic following trade to Lakers
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  Former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban isn't exactly wishing Luka Doncic well after Doncic was traded from the Mavs to the Lakers.
  Share • August 31, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• Magic Johnson attempts to give his five greatest Lakers of all time
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  There may not be any definitive list of the five greatest NBA players to play for the Lakers, but Magic Johnson tried to make one when asked.
  Share • August 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers jersey history No. 5 — Malik Beasley
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  A look at Malik Beasley's brief stint with the Lakers a couple of years ago.
  Share • August 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
• How Pat Riley saved Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson from a pre-dynasty breakup: "Who here thinks we can get along without Kareem?"
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  Pat Riley saved the Lakers in 1982, stopping talks of trading Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and keeping the Showtime dynasty alive with Magic Johnson.
  Share • August 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
• "Off the court, I love Luka to death, but on the court, f–k him" - Mark Cuban says he still DMs Luka Doncic but hopes the Lakers go 0-82 next season
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  Mark Cuban says he still messages Luka Doncic but hopes the Los Angeles Lakers finish 0-82 after the shocking trade.
  Share • August 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
• Byron Scott explains why Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard could never coexist: "I don't know if Dwight is that serious about it"
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  Byron Scott reveals what doomed the Kobe Bryant–Dwight Howard Lakers partnership:
  Share • August 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 5 — Talen Horton-Tucker
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  A look back at Talen Horton-Tucker's time with the Lakers.
  Share • August 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Writer makes bold LeBron James prediction for 2025-26 season
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  One writer made a bold prediction about LeBron James for the new NBA season, and Lakers fans will either hate it or love it.
  Share • August 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• Lakers jersey history No. 5 — Tyson Chandler
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  A look at Tyson Chandler's stint with the Lakers.
  Share • August 30, 2025 at 5:50 AM
• Former Laker: Luka Doncic is 'perfect guy' to deliver NBA championship to Los Angeles
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  A former Lakers player and two-time NBA champion says Luka Doncic is the perfect man to bring the franchise another world title.
  Share • August 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
• Jeanie Buss: Luka Doncic was 'sad' after he was traded to Lakers
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  Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said that Luka Doncic was 'sad' after he was traded to the team, but that he has gotten over that sadness.
  Share • August 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
• "I've never had a player come to the Lakers be sad as he was" - Jeanie Buss opens up about Luka Doncic's reaction to the blockbuster trade
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  Jeanie Buss shares how she supported Doncic through the toughest moment of his transition to the Lakers.
  Share • August 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
• Writer says Lakers should bring back former big man to solidify center rotation
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  One writer suggested the Lakers bring back a center who played for them just a few years ago in order to bolster their bench.
  Share • August 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM