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• NBA draft: Michigan State basketball's Max Christie goes to LA Lakers in Round 2
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Michigan State basketball guard Max Christie went to the Los Angeles Lakers with the 35th pick of the NBA draft 2022 on Thursday night.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 9:50 PM
• Get to know Lakers draftee Max Christie: 'Being a leader comes naturally to me'
  From the Web › For The Win
  Max Christie is a former McDonald's All-American wing who won a gold medal for Team USA.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 8:50 PM
• Magic pick Michigan shooter at No. 32, trade 35th pick to Lakers
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  They did, however, choose forward Caleb Houstan from Michigan. The Magic traded the No. 35 pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2028 second-round pick and cash, a league...
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers get Michigan State's Max Christie with 2nd-round pick
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  The Los Angeles Lakers selected Michigan State guard Max Christie with the 35th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. The Lakers didn't have any picks until...
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers have held mini-camp for free agents, including Darren Collison
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers are doing their due diligence and looking in all corners for a diamond in the rough.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers have acquired second-round draft pick
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers will make a selection in the 2022 NBA Draft.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM
• Windhorst: Don't rule out Kyrie Irving joining Lakers for MLE
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  There is a way Kyrie Irving could join the Lakers this summer if the Brooklyn Nets aren't willing to trade him.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 5:50 PM
• Sources: Kyrie has wish list of teams if no deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  Kyrie Irving has a list that includes the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Heat, Mavericks and 76ers that he'd like the Nets to sign-and-trade him to if he can't reach a new...
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 3:50 PM
• Reports: Irving gives Nets list of potential destinations, Durant considering Nets' future
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  Irving listed the Knicks, Lakers, Clippers, 76ers, Mavericks and Heat as his preferred destinations. If not the Nets.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 2:50 PM
• Kyrie Irving has list of teams he'd like them to consider on sign-and-trades
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: If Kyrie Irving can't reach an agreement to stay with Brooklyn, he has a list of teams he'd like them to consider on sign-and-trades...
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 1:50 PM
• Lakers trade for No. 35 pick in NBA Draft
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The Lakers have traded for the No. 35 pick from the Orlando Magic in exchange for cash and a 2028 second-round pick.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 12:51 PM
• NBA Draft 2022 live updates: Who will Lakers, Clippers draft?
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The Lakers and the Clippers enter Thursday without a pick in the first round. The Lakers picked up the No. 35 pick in a trade Thursday.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 12:51 PM
• Lakers are interested in forward Nicolas Batum
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  There is a chance Nicolas Batum could be switching hallways at Crypto.com Arena.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 12:50 PM
• Lakers get in draft, acquire 35th pick in trade with Orlando
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  The Los Angeles Lakers will get to participate in the NBA draft after acquiring the 35th overall pick from the Orlando Magic on Thursday for cash and a future...
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 12:50 PM
• Magic trade NBA's draft No. 35 pick to Lakers for future second-rounder
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  As expected, the Orlando Magic won' t be using both of their second-round picks in Thursday' s NBA draft. The Magic traded the No. 35 pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for...
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers pick Christie; adding Pippen, sources say
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers traded into Thursday night's NBA draft, acquiring the Magic's No. 35 overall pick, which they used to select Max Christie out of Michigan State. They also are...
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM
• Report: Magic sell No. 35 pick to Lakers, Kings (sort of) sell No. 49 pick to Cavaliers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers have drafted so well recently, they can be expected to at least slightly outperform their draft slot.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers select Michigan State's Max Christie in NBA draft
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers took the first steps towards rebuilding their roster by trading into the NBA draft and selecting Michigan State's Max Christie with the No. 35 pick.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM
• Report: Magic sell No. 35 pick to Lakers, Kings (sort of) sell No. 49 pick to Cavaliers
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  The Lakers have drafted so well recently, they can be expected to at least slightly outperform their draft slot.
  Share • June 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM
• Darvin Ham hires Jordan Ott to be an assistant on his Lakers staff
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Another assistant coach is joining Darvin Ham on the Lakers.
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 5:51 PM
• Lakers have found value late in NBA drafts – but will they buy back into this one?
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The franchise has built its history on star power, but recent grassroots success stories have spurred confidence that it can develop second-round or unsigned...
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers adamant they won't trade Anthony Davis
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  "I've been told in no uncertain terms Anthony Davis is not getting traded," said Zach Lowe. "So let's get that out of the way, let alone [traded] for Kyrie Irving."...
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 12:50 PM
• Lakers considered the biggest threat to land Kyrie Irving
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  Talkin' NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers are considered the "most significant threat" for Kyrie Irving, per Woj on NBA Today Source: Twitter @_Talkin_NBA What's the buzz on...
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 12:50 PM
• Will Portsmouth's Cole Swider land in the NBA? Recent workouts suggest there's a chance.
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  "I'm willing to do what it takes to make it in this league," the 6-foot-9 forward told reporters after a workout with the Lakers on Tuesday.
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers hold free-agent mini-camp, Derrick Williams, Darren Collison among the attendees
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  JD Shaw: The Lakers held a free-agent mini-camp yesterday that featured former No. 2 pick Derrick Williams and veteran Darren Collison, league sources say. Among the...
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 10:50 AM
• Watch Hulu's New Teaser For 'Legacy: The True Story Of The LA Lakers' Docuseries
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The 10-part limited series chronicles the historic NBA team's rise to prominence.
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 9:50 AM
• Sources: Nicolas Batum will have interest from multiple teams, including Lakers, Celtics in free agency
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is declining his $3.3 million player option to hit free agency, but it is widely expected that he will re-sign a new two-year...
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 9:50 AM
• As expected, Kendrick Nunn picks up $5.25 million option with Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  He missed all of last season with a bone bruise in his knee.
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 5:50 AM
• With few draft options, Lakers must search for the next Austin Reaves
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  While the Lakers may purchase a second-round pick in the draft, they've been working to find the next Austin Reaves or David Nwaba who goes undrafted.
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 4:50 AM
• With few draft options, Lakers must search for the next Austin Reaves
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  While the Lakers may purchase a second-round pick in the draft, they've been working to find the next Austin Reaves or David Nwaba who goes undrafted.
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 4:50 AM
• As expected, Kendrick Nunn picks up $5.25 million option with Lakers
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  He missed all of last season with a bone bruise in his knee.
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 4:50 AM
• Lakers keeping Stanley Johnson?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The expectation around the NBA is the Los Angeles Lakers will exercise the $2.35 million team option on forward Stanley Johnson. New Lakers coach Darvin Ham publicly...
  Share • June 22, 2022 at 3:50 AM
• Pacers don't seem interested in Lakers guard Russell Westbrook
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Indiana Pacers reportedly rejected the Lakers' offer of Russell Westbrook, and they did it with a bit of sass.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 9:50 PM
• Kendrick Nunn opts into last year of contract, will stay with Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has chosen to opt into the remaining year of his contract to stay with the Lakers.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM
• NBA rumors: Bradley Beal, Bobby Portis, Nicolas Batum, Lakers, Nets
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports the latest intel on Bradley Beal, Bobby Portis and Nicolas Batum. Plus, updates on Lakers, Nets and more.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM
• On this date: Showtime Lakers win back-to-back NBA championships
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  In Game 7 of the 1988 NBA Finals, the Lakers held off the vicious Detroit Pistons to win their fifth world championship of the 1980s.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 6:50 PM
• Nets want Anthony Davis in Kyrie Irving deal; Lakers unlikely to agree
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Brooklyn Nets reportedly won't entertain sending Kyrie Irving to the Lakers unless they were to receive Anthony Davis in return.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 6:50 PM
• After Lakers workout, Shareef O'Neal reveals Shaq wanted him to stay at LSU
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The former Crossroads School star's greatest challenge could be convincing NBA teams that a little-used college player can more closely resemble his high school...
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 5:50 PM
• The LA Lakers Get the Succession Treatment in New Hulu Docuseries
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The dramatic real-life saga of the family in-fighting at the center of the Los Angeles Lakers is the subject of a new Hulu docuseries. Watch the explosive first trailer...
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 5:50 PM
• Latest Westbrook trade rumors highlight challenges of any Russ trade
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers may need to run it back with Westbrook.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 5:50 PM
• Latest Westbrook trade rumors highlight challenges of any Russ trade
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  There are rumors about a Russell Westbrook trade, maybe to Indiana for Malcolm Brogdon or to Brooklyn for Kyrie Irving, but they are long shots. At best
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 5:50 PM
• Shareef O'Neal says dad Shaq opposed draft path
  From the Web › ESPN
  Shareef O'Neal, speaking Tuesday following a pre-draft workout with the Lakers, said he and his father, franchise legend Shaquille O'Neal, were at odds over his decision...
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers draft prospect profile: Keon Ellis
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Our look at University of Alabama wing Keon Ellis.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 4:50 PM
• Sources: Nunn opts for another year with Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Kendrick Nunn, 26, who missed all of last season because of a bone bruise in his right knee, is opting into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers...
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 2:50 PM
• Antoine Fuqua's Legacy promises the true story of the LA Lakers in new teaser
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It's Showtime, not Winning Time, and all the haters who took issue with their portrayal in Adam McKay's Lakers series are getting the last laugh in Legacy: The True...
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 1:50 PM
• Lakers offered Russell Westbrook in trade package for Malcolm Brogdon
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers offered Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker and a 2026 first-round draft pick to the Indiana Pacers for Malcolm Brogdon, ESPN's Jonathan Givony...
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 1:50 PM
• 'Legacy' Trailer: Hulu Doc Interviews LA Lakers from Shaq to LeBron James for Real-Life 'Succession'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Amid HBO Max's controversial "Winning Time," the Lakers' Showtime era is back on screens with a new documentary series.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 11:50 AM
• Hulu Releases First Trailer For 'Legacy: The True Story Of The LA Lakers'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  A new documentary from Hulu seeks to capture the legacy of the Los Angeles Lakers. The streamer today dropped the first teaser trailer for Legacy: The True Story of the...
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 10:50 AM
• Allen Robinson wants to know if he can support Lakers and Clippers, but LA fans aren't having it
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Allen Robinson is new to LA, so he wants to know if he can support both the Lakers and Clippers. Fans were pretty adamant that he can't.
  Share • June 21, 2022 at 6:50 AM
• Former Ohio State basketball player Chris Jent reportedly joining Lakers as top assistant
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Chris Jent still making the rounds in the coaching ranks. #GoBucks
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 8:50 PM
• Plaschke: The Lakers acquiring Kyrie Irving would be super weird, super dumb
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers need Kyrie Irving like they need another brittle body. Adding the enigmatic guard would be super weird, super chaotic and super dumb.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 6:50 PM
• Plaschke: The Lakers acquiring Kyrie Irving would be super weird, super dumb
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers need Kyrie Irving like they need another brittle body. Adding the enigmatic guard would be super weird, super chaotic and super dumb.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 6:50 PM
• Report: Lakers expected to go after Kyrie Irving if available
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  According to a report, Kyrie Irving may not return to the Nets, and if he leaves, the Lakers are expected to pursue him.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 5:50 PM
• Kyrie Irving to the Lakers? A look at LeBron reunion options
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  A look at what happens if Kyrie Irving declines his $36-million player option with the Brooklyn Nets to become a free agent or forces a trade.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 5:50 PM
• Heat's summer schedule in Las Vegas features familiar playoff feel
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The Miami Heat never made it west when it came to the 2022 NBA playoffs, but now have a robust western swing when it comes to summer league. The Heat will open their...
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 12:50 PM
• Phoenix Suns open Las Vegas Summer League play July 8 against Los Angeles Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Phoenix Suns have four games scheduled in Las Vegas NBA Summer League (July 7-17). They open against the Los Angeles Lakers on July 8.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 12:50 PM
• Report says former Buckeye Chris Jent is poised to become top assistant for the LA Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  ESPN says the Lakers are hiring former Ohio State player and later assistant coach Chris Jent. As LA's top assistant, he'll reunite with LeBron James.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 11:50 AM
• How the Warriors are eyeing the Lakers as they try to create a long-running NBA dynasty
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  For the sixth time in the eight seasons, the Warriors are in the NBA Finals. Team owner Joe Lacob is intent on sustaining that success.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 8:50 AM
• Report: Kyrie Irving and Nets at impasse; Lakers, Knicks, Clippers interested
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The "Will they?", "Won't They?", "Won't they?", "Won't They?", "Will they?" saga between Kyrie Irving and the Nets has taken another turn.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 8:50 AM
• How the Warriors are eyeing the Lakers as they try to create a long-running NBA dynasty
  From the Web › USA Today
  For the sixth time in the eight seasons, the Warriors are in the NBA Finals. Team owner Joe Lacob is intent on sustaining that success.     ...
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 8:50 AM
• Report: Kyrie Irving and Nets at impasse; Lakers, Knicks, Clippers interested
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  The "Will they?", "Won't They?", "Won't they?", "Won't They?", "Will they?" saga between Kyrie Irving and the Nets has taken another turn.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 8:50 AM
• Don't overreact to rumors about Kyrie Irving on the Lakers -- at least not yet
  From the Web › For The Win
  Shams says the Lakers "are expected to be among the interested suitors" if Kyrie Irving leaves the Nets.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 7:50 AM
• Report: Kyrie Irving and Nets at 'impasse.' Lakers and Knicks interested
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers, Clippers and Knicks are reportedly interested in Kyrie Irving if he decides to leave the Nets this offseason.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 7:50 AM
• Lakers, Knicks and Clippers interested in Kyrie Irving if he becomes available?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers, Knicks and Clippers are expected to be among the interested suitors if Irving heads elsewhere, multiple sources tell The Athletic. Source: Shams Charania @...
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 6:50 AM
• Lakers' changes, Utah turmoil and Kyrie's contract: NBA's offseason in full effect
  From the Web › ESPN
  How unpredictable is Thursday's NBA draft? Which stars will change teams in free agency? What are the Lakers' options? Here are 10 storylines we're watching.
  Share • June 20, 2022 at 5:50 AM
• On this date: Shaq/Kobe Lakers win first NBA championship
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant finally reached the mountaintop in 2000, as they beat the Pacers to win the NBA championship.
  Share • June 19, 2022 at 11:50 PM
• On this date: Showtime Lakers force Game 7 versus Pistons
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Facing elimination in Game 6 of the 1988 NBA Finals, the Lakers forced a seventh contest with a clutch, down-to-the-wire win over Detroit.
  Share • June 19, 2022 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers draft prospect profile: Jamaree Bouyea
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Our look at University of San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea.
  Share • June 19, 2022 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers draft prospect profile: Jabari Walker
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Our look at University of Colorado Boulder forward Jabari Walker.
  Share • June 19, 2022 at 4:50 PM
• Legion: A Lakers 2-2 at Rein Memorial
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jun. 19—BOZEMAN — Four different Helena players had two hits and two or more RBIs, and the Reps ate up a 5-0 deficit to beat the Kalispell A Lakers 12-7 Saturday at the...
  Share • June 19, 2022 at 6:50 AM
• NBA scout: C's broke down mentally, physically
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jun. 19—Los Angeles Lakers pro scout Jeff Nelson thought he was right again — he picked the Celtics in 6 — after they had won Game 3 of the NBA Finals, convincingly...
  Share • June 19, 2022 at 4:50 AM
• Lakers want Bradley Beal?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  However, it sounds like if the return is great enough, Los Angeles will ship out those ever-valuable first-round picks. In a recent episode of his The Void podcast...
  Share • June 19, 2022 at 3:50 AM
• Boys state lacrosse final: Benilde-St. Margaret's 10, Prior Lake 9, OT
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  That was not the scout. Red Knights goalie Justin Dalum had just made his umpteenth phenomenal save of the state title game — this one in overtime to prolong the chaos...
  Share • June 18, 2022 at 7:50 PM
• Sources: Lakers to hire Hawks assistant Jent
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to hire Atlanta Hawks assistant Chris Jent as Darvin Ham's top assistant coach on his staff, sources told ESPN's Adrian...
  Share • June 18, 2022 at 5:50 PM
• Former Hawks assistant Chris Jent joins Darvin Ham's Lakers coaching staff
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Chris Jent, who worked alongside Darvin Ham during their time together on the Atlanta Hawks, is joining the Lakers as an assistant coach.
  Share • June 18, 2022 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers hire Chris Jent to be associate head coach
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Adrian Wojnarowski: The Lakers are hiring Atlanta Hawks assistant Chris Jent to become the top assistant coach, sources tell ESPN. New coach Darvin Ham recruited Jent...
  Share • June 18, 2022 at 3:50 PM
• On this date: Lakers finally beat Celtics in Game 7 of NBA Finals
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals was an exorcism for the Lakers, as they beat the Celtics in a Game 7 for the first time to win it all.
  Share • June 17, 2022 at 8:51 PM
• Alexander: The Lakers have some work to do
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The Warriors' championship is a reminder: The rest of the Western Conference is rugged, and the 17-time champs need to catch up.
  Share • June 17, 2022 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers are reportedly interested in Bradley Beal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  One NBA reporter has said the Lakers have interest in Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal.
  Share • June 17, 2022 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers draft prospect profile: Paul Atkinson Jr.
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Our look at University of Notre Dame forward Paul Atkinson Jr.
  Share • June 17, 2022 at 1:50 PM