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Lakers’ Rob Pelinka hires a new right-hand man in front office

Following the historic $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to new owner Mark Walter, front office stability has become a significant topic of discussion across the league. There is speculation that Walter may consider bringing in Los Angeles Dodgers executives Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi to help guide the basketball franchise, which could […] The post Lakers’ Rob Pelinka hires a new right-hand man in front office appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers hire Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM

The Lakers have filled one of their two assistant general manager vacancies.  The franchise has hired Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager under president of basketball operations/general manager Rob Pelinka. Ramadas last worked as a vice president of strategy and operations for the Pelicans.  The hiring, which was first reported by ESPN on Monday,...

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown challenges Stephen A. Smith to live debate to settle feud

The New York Knicks are on the cusp of advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly three decades. Clearly, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is happy about his beloved team. Still, he has found the energy to be angry about Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. Brown, who was named to the All-NBA […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown challenges Stephen A. Smith to live debate to settle feud appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers urged to pursue free agent who sort of ‘neutralized’ Victor Wembanyama

With the way San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has dominated in his third season, it would be logical for opposing teams to build rosters well-suited to counter the 7-foot-4 superstar. That includes the Los Angeles Lakers. It was recently reported that Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has already talked to guard Luka Doncic about […] The post Lakers urged to pursue free agent who sort of ‘neutralized’ Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Linked to Former Celtics Center as Luka Doncic Lob Threat

The Los Angeles Lakers could be on the market for a new starting center this offseason after Deandre Ayton‘s disappointing performances in the playoffs. The Lakers have been linked to a former Boston Celtics big man, who has been called a Luka Doncic lob threat and a rim protector.Speaking on The Sedano & Kap Morning […] The post Lakers Linked to Former Celtics Center as Luka Doncic Lob Threat appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Mock Draft Sends Intriguing UNC Prospect to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to go on the clock with the 25th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Being so deep down the order, a lot can happen to shake up the draft board. But a little less than one month away from the big night, CBS Sports’ Adam Finklestein predicts that the […] The post NBA Mock Draft Sends Intriguing UNC Prospect to Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown drops intriguing comment after All-NBA Second Team reveal

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics was named to the All-NBA second team. This honor pleased the Celtics’ superstar even though he appeared to be in contention for the league’s Most Valuable Player Award for a majority of the season. Brown was joined by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown drops intriguing comment after All-NBA Second Team reveal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic named to All-NBA team, receiving first-team honors

Luka Doncic was once again formally recognized as one of the NBA’s best players. The Lakers superstar guard was named to a 2025-26 All-NBA team on Sunday, receiving first-team honors. Lakers superstar Luka Doncic made the All-NBA team Sunday, earning a spot on the first team. The recognition marked the sixth time in Doncic’s eight-year...

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Why Kevin Durant is bad fit for Ime Udoka’s Rockets roster, per Channing Frye

The Houston Rockets are trying to figure out how to revamp their roster this summer on the heels of a disappointing playoff series vs the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets’ offense crashed and burned in that series, with Kevin Durant sidelined for five out of the six games due to injury. Even when Durant was […] The post Why Kevin Durant is bad fit for Ime Udoka’s Rockets roster, per Channing Frye appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Blockbuster Trade Pitch Pairs Luka Doncic With 9-Time All-Star Guard

The offseason will offer the Los Angeles Lakers a chance to reflect and an opportunity to work on those reflections. The franchise’s season ended in the second round of the playoffs. Now, the front office has swung its attention towards bolstering the roster. There have been several links. According to sportswriter Brandon Robinson, one has […] The post Lakers Blockbuster Trade Pitch Pairs Luka Doncic With 9-Time All-Star Guard appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ex-Bulls Star’s $51 Million Prediction Proves Chicago Was Right

The Chicago Bulls cut ties with Ayo Dosunmu ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline. It wasn’t an unexpected decision, considering the Bulls were clearly heading in the direction of a rebuild. With Dosunmu being on the final season of his contract, the Bulls were wise to ship him out for value if they didn’t […] The post Ex-Bulls Star’s $51 Million Prediction Proves Chicago Was Right appeared first on HEAVY.

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LeBron James praises Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Knicks-Cavs courtside sighting

LeBron James is all for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sitting during courtside at Rocket Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers star reposted a photo of the couple who sat courtside at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, where the New York Knicks faced the Cleveland Cavaliers. As James shared the photo to his Instagram […] The post LeBron James praises Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Knicks-Cavs courtside sighting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Denver Nuggets Named Surprise Landing Spot for Los Angeles Lakers Legend in Free Agency

All eyes will be on Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James over the offseason.James will have to decide if he wants to continue playing in the NBA, and if he does, where he wants to play. Assuming that he wants to keep playing, James will be an unrestricted free agent and thus free to […] The post Denver Nuggets Named Surprise Landing Spot for Los Angeles Lakers Legend in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.

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LeBron James salutes Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as couple support Cavaliers in Game 3 loss to Knicks

The Lakers star and longtime Cavaliers shouted out the power couple on Instagram as they sat courtside for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between Cleveland and the Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday night.

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Charles Barkley Pulled Out the Broom and Started Trolling Cavaliers After Knicks’ Dominant Win

Charles Barkley revived his broom-sweep taunt after the Knicks crushed the Cavaliers, trolling Cleveland’s 0-3 conference finals deficit and hinting at an inevitable playoff exit.

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“Wait Till MAGA Sees This”, "This Fa**ot Is A Woman Beater": Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Sparks Fan Backlash Over Controversial Druski “Erika Kirk” Outfit – Sportskeeda

“Wait Till MAGA Sees This”, "This Fa**ot Is A Woman Beater": Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Sparks Fan Backlash Over Controversial Druski “Erika Kirk” Outfit  Sportskeeda

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LeBron Reveals Missing A Former Teammate Every Single Game

NBA icon LeBron James has played with some of the best players in NBA history, but he has expressed stronger praise for one specific role player. A recent episode of his Mind the Game podcast featured LeBron going out of his way to praise former teammate Alex Caruso after playing in a four-game series against […] The post LeBron Reveals Missing A Former Teammate Every Single Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players Who Could Lose Value After the Draft

The NBA Draft creates excitement. It also creates problems. Every year, fantasy managers spend spring talking themselves into certain players. The role looks safe. The minutes look clean. The usage feels steady. Then draft night arrives, a team adds a high-lottery rookie at the same position, and ...

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Report reveals whether LeBron James would take less money in free agency

How much money would LeBron James give up in free agency? The answer is apparently not that much. While there has been talk about James possibly giving up money in free agency to allow a team to build out the rest of the roster, that will reportedly not be the case. Longtime Lakers reporter Jovan … The post Report reveals whether LeBron James would take less money in free agency appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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