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• Watch: Jerry West is inducted into the Hall of Fame for the third time
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jerry West, who was a superstar Lakers player and later helped build two seperate dynasties for the Lakers, was inducted into the Hall of Fame again.
  Share • October 13, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• Buha: It would take a lot for Lakers to trade Max Christie, Dalton Knecht
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers likely need to make a significant trade in order to become championship contenders, but they seem reluctant to part with their young studs.
  Share • October 13, 2024 at 6:50 PM
• Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as basketball's Hall of Fame welcomes class of 2024
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jerry West made history Sunday by becoming the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. This honor for West, who died in June at 86...
  Share • October 13, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Former NBA All-Star feels JJ Redick isn't qualified to be a head coach
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  As the NBA preseason moves on, there are still many people skeptical about why the Lakers hired head coach JJ Redick and his chances of succeeding.
  Share • October 13, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• Hall of Fame value: Why Michael Cooper finally made it to Springfield
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers' defensive specialist was more than that. "If we don't have Coop, we don't win those series," former Lakers teammate Byron Scott said of five titles.
  Share • October 13, 2024 at 4:50 AM
• Hall of Fame value: Why Michael Cooper finally made it to Springfield
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers' defensive specialist was more than that. "If we don't have Coop, we don't win those series," former Lakers teammate Byron Scott said of five titles.
  Share • October 13, 2024 at 4:50 AM
• Watch: Michael Cooper receives his orange jacket at the Hall of Fame
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  This weekend, former Lakers wing and five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper is being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  Share • October 12, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Update on Austin Reaves after he missed Thursday's preseason game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  What is Austin Reaves' status after he missed the Lakers' last preseason game with an ankle ailment?
  Share • October 12, 2024 at 6:50 PM
• Former Xavier guard Quincy Olivari earns high praise from Lakers' Redick, LeBron James
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The former Xavier guard had 11 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in the Lakers' comeback preseason win over Milwaukee.
  Share • October 12, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt targeting season opener for return
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The 6-foot-8 forward, who missed the last two months last season and had surgery on both his feet in May, has been following the Lakers' ramp-up process
  Share • October 12, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Basketball Hall of Fame to induct Lakers' Michael Cooper, Jerry West (again!) as part of 13-member class
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Defensive stalwart Cooper will be enshrined Sunday in Springfield, Massachusetts, along with West, who is going in as an executive after having previously been inducted...
  Share • October 12, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• Darvin Ham talks publicly about being fired by the Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  How does former Lakers coach Darvin Ham feel about his time with the team and being fired by the organization?
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 11:50 PM
• Lakers' Quincy Olivari had a wholesome reaction to seeing himself on ESPN
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  After sparking a double-digit fourth-quarter comeback win on Thursday, Lakers rookie Quincy Olivari received much praise from his coach and teammates.
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• The big contrast between Darvin Ham and JJ Redick for the Lakers
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  The Lakers have only played three preseason games this year, but there is already a different vibe for them when it comes to coaching.
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 5:50 PM
• Jack Nicholson and Billy Crystal going into Basketball Hall of Fame
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The famed Lakers and Clippers supporters, along with Knicks aficionado Spike Lee, are being added to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• The Lakers and Bucks have a beef brewing that you should definitely be paying attention to
  From the Web › For The Win
  Because what else do we have to talk about this preseason?
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• The Lakers and Bucks have a beef brewing that you should definitely be paying attention to
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Welcome to Layup Lines, For the Win's basketball newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Have feedback for the...
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers' JJ Redick says he and Doc Rivers have no bad feelings for one another
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers coach JJ Redick says his relationship with Bucks coach Doc Rivers is "fine" after Redick ripped his former coach in statements on ESPN last season.
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• Jack Nicholson, Spike Lee and Billy Crystal set to become basketball Hall of Famers as superfans
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Back when the Lakers were putting on shows as good as anything coming out of Hollywood, the coolest guy in the building might've been courtside. "Growing up, the guy I...
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• Bucks center Liam Robbins' hard-nosed play stands out in homecoming for Waukesha native
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Bucks center Liam Robbins instantly became a favorite of the home crowd in the Bucks' 107-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Who is #41? The winning way Quincy Olivari introduced himself to Lakers nation
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Quincy Olivari, who played at Rice and Xavier, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers and is impressing with his passion and effort.
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Who is #41? The winning way Quincy Olivari introduced himself to Lakers nation
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Quincy Olivari, who played at Rice and Xavier, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers and is impressing with his passion and effort.
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers reportedly looking at marketplace to find another center
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Anthony Davis is their best center, one of the best in the league, but prefers to play the four.
  Share • October 11, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• Charania: Lakers are still looking for answers at the center position
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers could still use another legitimate defensive center to go along with Anthony Davis in order to improve their chances of being competitive.
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 11:50 PM
• Dalton Knecht was encouraged to keep shooting despite his struggles versus the Bucks
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht struggled with his shooting again on Thursday against the Bucks, but he said he was encouraged to keep letting it fly.
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers rally to beat Bucks for 1st preseason win
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Austin Reaves gets the night off to rest a sore ankle, LeBron James plays 16 first-half minutes and the end-of-bench players lead a 31-4 run in the fourth quarter to...
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• JJ Redick gushes about Quincy Olivari's big game versus the Bucks
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Undrafted rookie guard Quincy Olivari sparked a big comeback in the Lakers' first preseason win of 2024, and head coach JJ Redick loved his effort.
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers' JJ Redick says he and Doc Rivers have no bad feelings for one another
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Lakers coach JJ Redick says his relationship with Bucks coach Doc Rivers is "fine" after Redick ripped his former coach in statements on ESPN last season.
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• Redick on Doc criticism last season: 'He's fine'
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers coach JJ Redick reflected on his criticism of Bucks coach Doc Rivers last season while Redick worked for ESPN.
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• LeBron James on Bronny's best play from cardiac arrest return: 'He walked off on his own'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  LeBron James and wife Savannah discuss on Netflix doc what their family went through as son Bronny, now his dad's Lakers teammate, battled back after suffering cardiac...
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Danny Green retiring after 15 seasons in the NBA, 3 championships with Spurs, Raptors, Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Green is one of four players in NBA history to win titles with three different teams.
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• Green, 3-time NBA champ with 3 teams, retires
  From the Web › ESPN
  Green, who announced his retirement on his podcast, is one of four players in NBA history to win championships with three different teams (2014 Spurs, 2019 Raptors, 2020...
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers and a simmering 20-year feud
  From the Web › ESPN
  After working for the Lakers for 40 years, West's relationship with the team splintered beyond repair. "I almost wish," he told ESPN, "that I had never played or worked...
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 6:50 AM
• JJ Redick wants to give Anthony Davis some minutes at the 4
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  For the last few years, Lakers fans have wanted Anthony Davis to play more minutes at power forward, and head coach JJ Redick likes that idea.
  Share • October 10, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• LeBron James questions Lakers' preseason trip to Milwaukee
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The team would typically venture no farther than San Francisco or Las Vegas for preseason games, but a prearranged deal with the Bucks has them making the longer...
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers star LeBron James complains about flying to Milwaukee for a preseason game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Though the Lakers control their own preseason schedule, LeBron James isn't happy about flying halfway across the country for their game against the Bucks on Thursday...
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers show off California Destiny City Edition uniforms, new-look court
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers are showing off some brand-new uniforms and a few changes to Crypto.com Arena court ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. The California Destiny City...
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers star LeBron James complaining about flying to Milwaukee for a preseason game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Though the Lakers control their own preseason schedule, LeBron James isn't happy about flying halfway across the country for their game against the Bucks on Thursday...
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• LeBron questions preseason trip to Milwaukee
  From the Web › ESPN
  LeBron James questioned the need for the team's preseason trip to Milwaukee, as the Lakers are playing six preseason games -- with none at home.
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• New 'Lake Show' jersey 'a representation of the Lakers and the city' of L.A., LeBron James says
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The new City Edition uniform has 'Lake Show' replacing 'Lakers' across the chest and a color progression that starts as black at the top and transforms into...
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 season preview: LeBron James, Father Time and a loaded West
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Breaking down the Lakers' biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• 10 Takeaways From 'Starting 5,' Netflix's Sweaty, Nosy New NBA Docuseries
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Getty Images/Ringer illustration From Anthony Edwards's bravado to LeBron James's dad duties to Jimmy Butler's silly and very un-silly moments, 'Starting 5' paints a...
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• Brian Windhorst makes a grim prediction about the Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Brian Windhorst doesn't think highly of the Lakers' prospects this season — is he right, or is he underrating them?
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• JJ Redick on how many 3-pointers he wants the Lakers to attempt per game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that he would like his team to attempt up to 50 3-pointers a game, but he clarified that statement on Tuesday.
  Share • October 9, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• How Anthony Davis did in NBA.com's annual survey of NBA general managers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  General managers across the NBA don't seem to think very highly of Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis.
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers coach JJ Redick has noticed Austin Reaves' defensive acumen
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers guard always has shown a knack for making plays and scoring, but the new coach likes how he's always in the right place and making reads on defense.
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers' City Edition uniforms and court have been revealed
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Take a look at the City Edition uniforms and home court design for the 2024-25 Lakers.
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers coach JJ Redick has noticed Austin Reaves' defensive acumen
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers guard always has shown a knack for making plays and scoring, but the new coach likes how he's always in the right place and making reads on defense.
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers officially unveil City Edition uniform for 2024-25 season
  From the Web › ESPN
  The look, nicknamed "The California Destiny," is inspired by the Lakers reputation as a franchise that does more than win.
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers' JJ Redick doesn't really expect 50 3-point shots per game – but higher volume is desired
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Despite finishing eighth in the NBA in 3-point percentage last season (37.7%), the Lakers averaged 31.4 attempts from behind the arc in 2023-24 – the third-lowest...
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• LeBron James, Lakers look highly amused as fan is forcibly removed from arena
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James and teammates looked highly amused when a fan had to be forcibly removed from the arena during their preseason game against the Suns.
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• $38,400 for a Bronny James jersey? To collector, he's next chapter of Lakers' storied history
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Bronny James' jersey from his first NBA Summer League game sells for $38,400. It's being added to a private collection that includes artifacts from LeBron James, Kobe...
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• 'He's just not ready': NBA execs weigh in on Bronny's future with the Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Bronny James was drafted by the one team that presents the most challenging dynamic for him to succeed.
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• $38,400 for a Bronny James jersey? To collector, he's next chapter of Lakers' storied history
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Bronny James' jersey from his first NBA Summer League game sells for $38,400. It's being added to a private collection that includes artifacts from LeBron James, Kobe...
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• Schröder says LeBron and Bronny playing together will be unique
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Germany's Brooklyn Nets star Dennis Schröder believes a father and son playing on the same NBA team at the same time will never happen again. LeBron, 39, and Bronny...
  Share • October 8, 2024 at 2:50 AM
• A potential Lakers trade target could be off the board
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  A center the Lakers have reportedly been interested in trading for over the last few months has now agreed to a contract extension.
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 11:50 PM
• Multiple Lakers players praise JJ Redick's coaching
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers seem to be getting along well with new head coach JJ Redick so far.
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• JJ Redick on LeBron James, Bronny James playing together
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers head coach JJ Redick talked about being a part of LeBron James and Bronny James sharing the court at the same time during an NBA game.
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• JJ Redick says Lakers played well on Sunday despite losing to Suns
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Even though the Lakers fell apart in the second half of their preseason loss to the Suns on Sunday, head coach JJ Redick liked their overall play.
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 4
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Justin, Rob, and Wos are back with Part 4 of their annual preseason power rankings, this time rankings teams 15-11 Justin, Rob...
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Chuck makes blunt Warriors, Lakers proclamation for 2024-25 season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Charles Barkley doesn't expect much from the Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024-25 NBA season.
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• LeBron and Bronny share court for 1st time in preseason | The Facility
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  James Jones reacts to LeBron and Bronny James sharing the court for the first time in preseason. The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns 118-114.
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 10:50 AM
• LeBron James calls playing with son Bronny "surreal"
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  One of the most anticipated moments of the new NBA season came on Sunday (Oct. 6), when LeBron James shared the court with his son, Bronny James. As part of the Los...
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 10:50 AM
• Kobe Bryant tried to get this Hall of Fame guard to join the Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Kobe Bryant's last few seasons with the Lakers were painful, but he tried to alleviate the pain by trying to recruit a Hall of Fame guard.
  Share • October 7, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• Breaking down first LeBron-Bronny game and what's next for Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Is Bronny NBA-ready? Here are the biggest takeaways from the first father-son game in history.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• LeBron James, Bronny share court for the first time in Lakers preseason game
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron and Bronny will make NBA history when they share the court once the Lakers officially open the season later this month.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers' LeBron James, Bronny James make history, share court for first time in NBA in loss to Suns
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The historic moment came at the start of the second quarter of the Lakers' preseason game against the Suns. James Jr., who was celebrating his 20th birthday, checked...
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers LeBron James, Bronny James play together in NBA preseason game for first time
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  LeBron James and Bronny James aren't officially the first father-son duo to play in the NBA yet, but they still delivered some preseason magic.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• LeBron James and Bronny shared the court as father and son for the 1st time in a Lakers preseason game
  From the Web › For The Win
  LeBron and Bronny on the court at last!
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• Former LeBron James teammate is bullish on Lakers head coach JJ Redick
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  There are many critics of new Lakers head coach JJ Redick, but one former teammate of LeBron James is more optimistic about the former sharpshooter.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers vs. Suns: Stream, lineups and broadcast info for Sunday
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Here's all you need to know ahead of Sunday's game between the Lakers and Suns.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• LeBron James responds to report on why he came to the Lakers in 2018
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Does LeBron James agree with a recent ESPN article that said he came to the Lakers partly because they treated Kobe Bryant so well?
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• LeBron James on the accusation he made Russell Westbrook a scapegoat
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  A Celtics broadcaster repeated an allegation that LeBron James made Russell Westbrook into a scapegoat when both played for the Lakers.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers' Bronny James sees preseason game as a 'full-circle moment' with the Phoenix Suns
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Phoenix Suns open preseason action Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers in Palm Desert, Calif.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM
• JJ Redick wants Christian Wood to focus on being a scorer again
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  After a rough first season with the Lakers, Christian Wood says head coach JJ Redick wants him to play his natural game again.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• LeBron James came to the Lakers partly because they treated Kobe Bryant well in Bryant's final seasons
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Reportedly, a reason LeBron James joined the Lakers six years ago was the tremendous way they took care of Kobe Bryant in Bryant's final seasons.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• JJ Redick likes Bronny James' defensive potential
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers head coach JJ Redick feels Bronny James can develop into an impactful defensive player.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• Suns' Jusuf Nurkic to miss preseason opener vs. Lakers; LeBron James, Anthony Davis available
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Phoenix Suns open NBA preseason action on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers in Palm Desert, Calif.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis play on Sunday vs. the Suns?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Most Lakers fans want to see LeBron James and Anthony Davis get some reps during the team's preseason schedule.
  Share • October 6, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis expected to make preseason debuts Sunday
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The star duo, who sat out the preseason opener Friday night at Acrisure Arena, will play versus the Suns in Palm Desert
  Share • October 5, 2024 at 5:50 PM