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Lakers rumors: Is Rob Pelinka in danger as new owner turns to Dodgers execs for help?

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For the first time in five decades, the Los Angeles Lakers will enter the offseason under a different microscope, as new owner Mark Walter will oversee the team. Walter acquired the Lakers in October for a record-setting $10 billion. With him at the helm, the family of team governor Jeanie Buss has no majority control […] The post Lakers rumors: Is Rob Pelinka in danger as new owner turns to Dodgers execs for help? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers star LeBron James reveals No. 1 priority for possible Year 24 return

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently offered insight into what would matter most if he decides to return for a 24th NBA season in 2026-27. Speaking on the latest episode of Mind the Game alongside co-host Steve Nash, James emphasized that winning remains the driving force behind any potential continuation of his career. “Winning […] The post Lakers star LeBron James reveals No. 1 priority for possible Year 24 return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic doubles down on huge offseason basketball decision

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After spending last summer recalibrating his physique, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will now spend the offseason recovering from a hamstring injury, which kept him sidelined in the playoffs. The Lakers were eliminated in the second round after getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles badly needed Doncic, but he could not […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic doubles down on huge offseason basketball decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyrie Irving could be next player to leave Mavericks

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The Dallas Mavericks appear to be cleaning out everyone strongly associated with the previous regime, and that has led to speculation about the future of guard Kyrie Irving. ESPN’s Shams Charania appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Wednesday and suggested that teams around the league are monitoring Irving’s situation in Dallas. “We’ve seen owner Patrick … The post Kyrie Irving could be next player to leave Mavericks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nico Harrison’s unfortunate old quote resurfaces amid the Jason Kidd news

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Nico Harrison is still taking Ls even after getting fired. The Dallas Mavericks made the stunning announcement on Tuesday that they are mutually parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons. Kidd is now being linked to one other NBA team in the wake of his split from the Mavericks. Social media users … The post Nico Harrison’s unfortunate old quote resurfaces amid the Jason Kidd news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dallas Mavericks make major decision on head coach Jason Kidd

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Changes keep on coming in the Dallas Mavericks organization, and this time it is regarding head coach Jason Kidd. On Tuesday, the Mavericks announced that they have parted ways with Kidd after five seasons as the head coach. Kidd finishes with a 205-205 record, including two playoff appearances and an NBA Finals appearance. We have … The post Dallas Mavericks make major decision on head coach Jason Kidd appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers Face $20 Million Problem Before NBA Free Agency

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The Los Angeles Lakers enter this offseason with a long list of decisions to make. Luka Doncic is the foundation. LeBron James is weighing his future. Austin Reaves is heading toward unrestricted free agency. Every dollar spent this summer carries weight.Now there is another complication to add to the mix.One of their most important contributors […] The post Lakers Face $20 Million Problem Before NBA Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers Get More Bad News as Luka Dončić’s Closest Coach Draws Rival Interest

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The Lakers’ offseason just got more complicated as Luka Dončić’s trusted coach emerges as a target in a rival search. The post Lakers Get More Bad News as Luka Dončić’s Closest Coach Draws Rival Interest appeared first on HEAVY.

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How many points did Lakers’ Luka Doncic get in 2026 NBA MVP voting

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Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic found out where he finished in the rankings for the 2025-26 NBA MVP race on Sunday. Doncic completed the eighth season of his NBA career, his second with the Lakers. He has fully settled in as the team’s top star following his departure from the Dallas Mavericks, continuing […] The post How many points did Lakers’ Luka Doncic get in 2026 NBA MVP voting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic Gets Zero First-Place MVP Votes Despite Leading NBA in Scoring

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The NBA announced on Sunday that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is this season’s Most Valuable Player. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs finished second and third, respectively.In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the league also shared the complete voting results from […] The post Luka Doncic Gets Zero First-Place MVP Votes Despite Leading NBA in Scoring appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers Most Realistic Trade Package For Trey Murphy Proposed

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Many pundits view Trey Murphy as the best new talent that the Los Angeles Lakers can realistically add this offseason, but it will likely come at a high price. The New Orleans Pelicans had another failed season and could look to make changes. Multiple young assets can restart their timeline, if they choose to move […] The post Lakers Most Realistic Trade Package For Trey Murphy Proposed appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers rumors: NBA insiders think LeBron James should be paid whatever he wants, with caveats

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Following the recent playoff exit of the Los Angeles Lakers, analyst Kenny Smith dismissed the idea that the franchise has taken LeBron James for granted. Speaking on First Take, Smith drew from his experiences playing alongside Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, emphasizing that true icons do not focus on minor perks or “cookies,” such as […] The post Lakers rumors: NBA insiders think LeBron James should be paid whatever he wants, with caveats appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: Marc Stein drops revelation about LeBron James possibly playing 25 seasons

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Following a second-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder, former Lakers player and coach Byron Scott believes the organization must make the difficult decision to part ways with LeBron James. Scott argues that the partnership has “run its course” and that the Lakers should prioritize building around younger talents such as Luka Doncic and Austin […] The post Lakers rumors: Marc Stein drops revelation about LeBron James possibly playing 25 seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Linked to 2 Major Thunder Stars to Pair With Luka Doncic

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The 2026 offseason will see many NBA stars enter the free agency market and several franchises will compete for their signatures.  The Los Angeles Lakers fresh off a second-round playoff sweep are expected to be active in the free agency market. Just as the playoffs exposed some flaws, they need depth and complementary pieces for […] The post Lakers Linked to 2 Major Thunder Stars to Pair With Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

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