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Lakers make it clear that they are not building around LeBron James

May 12, 2026 @ 1:37pm

If there was any lingering doubt about whose team the Los Angeles Lakers are going forward, general manager Rob Pelinka made that very clear at his end-of-season news conference on Tuesday. Pelinka did not hide the fact that the Lakers are committed to building around Luka Doncic as the team’s focal point going forward. Pelinka … The post Lakers make it clear that they are not building around LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Alyssa Thomas’ influence gets glowing review from Mercury newcomers

May 4, 2026 @ 11:23pm

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PHOENIX– The more that players trickle into the Phoenix Mercury roster, the more that Alyssa Thomas’s influence on the organization becomes paramount. As soon as Thomas re-signed with the Mercury, the organization knew that another WNBA Finals run was possible. So much so that general manager Nick U’Ren continues to build the ideal team around […] The post Alyssa Thomas’ influence gets glowing review from Mercury newcomers appeared first on ClutchPoints.