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• Christian Koloko To Begin Return-To-Play Process With South Bay Lakers

  31-10-2024 15:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  In need of frontcourt depth, the Los Angeles Lakers brought in Christian Koloko on a two-way contract just before the start of training camp.
  Koloko is a former second-round pick that showed some promise with the Toronto Raptors, although he was forced out of the league last year due to a serious blood clot issue.
  While Koloko was feeling healthy when the Lakers signed him, he needed to get cleared by the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel in order to be able to step on the floor again.
  It took a
  
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• LeBron James Endorses Kamala Harris for President

  31-10-2024 22:26 via nytimes.com
  
  Mr. James, the N.B.A.’s all-time leading scorer, campaigned for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in previous election cycles. He has made no secret of his low opinion of Donald J. Trump.
  
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• LeBron James Admits Lakers Took Step Back In Loss To Cavaliers

  31-10-2024 21:44 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  It was the worst outing of the new season for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. They dropped their second straight game — now an 0-2 road record — against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 134-110 blowout. The Cavaliers had control right from the jump, winning the first quarter 42-23, and while LeBron James still had a strong individual game, it had no bearing on the final result.James finished with 26 points on 9-for-13 from the field to go along with six rebounds and three assi
  
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• Lakers Injury Report: Anthony Davis Plans To Play Through Jammed Hip

  31-10-2024 21:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday’s game on the road against the Toronto Raptors and Anthony Davis was not on it despite jamming his hip against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  The only thing notable was D’Angelo Russell being listed as probable due to low back soreness although that signals he will likely be able to play as well.
  Davis has looked nothing short of dominant for the Lakers through the first five games of the 2024-25 season. He is averaging 30.6 po
  
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• Nike Sends Kobe Bryant-Inspired Dodgers Apparel Package To Vanessa Bryant

  31-10-2024 20:56 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  While the Los Angeles Lakers are just beginning their journey, the Los Angeles Dodgers just completed theirs by defeating the New York Yankees to win the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers actually took some inspiration from the Lakers and the late, great Kobe Bryant in particular, having his famous “Job’s not finished” quote inside their locker room throughout the postseason.
  Kobe, of course, famously made that statement during the Lakers’ run to the 2009 NBA Championship, r
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses ‘Unbelievable’ Moment For Bronny James In Cleveland

  31-10-2024 20:07 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and the family of LeBron James got a cool moment in an otherwise difficult loss on Wednesday night when Bronny James scored his first points in the NBA. After what has been a rollercoaster of a year for Bronny, to get his first points as a professional basketball player signals an incredible accomplishment for him and his family.LeBron has spoken on several occasions about Bronny’s journey over the last year. He suffered a cardiac arrest in the summer of 2023 that re
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Third-Year Team Option On Jalen Hood-Schifino Declined

  31-10-2024 19:11 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Jalen Hood-Schifino has yet to make any significant waves since the Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the No. 17 overall pick in that 2023 NBA Draft. However, he showed some moments of promise during preseason and may get a chance this year to expand upon his skillset spending more time with the parent team.With Hood-Schifino being a first-round pick, the Lakers signed him to a four-year, $17.9 million contract which is the rookie-scale deal for a No. 17 pick. As is the case with all first-ro
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Appreciates Love From Cleveland

  31-10-2024 18:56 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their second consecutive game on Wednesday night, being absolutely blitzed by the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-110. The poor performance overshadowed the latest homecoming for LeBron James and the first time playing in Cleveland for his son Bronny James.
  LeBron, of course, was born in nearby Akron, Ohio and brought the Cavaliers their lone NBA Championship back in 2016. But his imprint extends well beyond the basketball court with all of his work in the community as wel
  
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• Lakers News: Bronny James Describes ‘Special Moment’ Scoring First NBA Bucket In Cleveland

  31-10-2024 18:20 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first blowout loss of the season on Wednesday night, losing 134-110 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second of a five-game road trip. The big loss gave way to a different headline, with NBA rookie Bronny James scoring his first basket as a pro, doing so in the city and the arena where he grew up.Bronny, born in 2004, lived in Cleveland until LeBron James signed with the Lakers in the summer of 2018. That means that a majority of his biggest moments growing
  
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• Lakers Video: Cavaliers Pay Tribute To Bronny & LeBron James

  31-10-2024 14:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Wednesday night was a special one for Bronny and LeBron James as they returned home with the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
  Unfortunately, their special night was ruined early as the Cavaliers jumped on the Lakers from the jump and cruised to an easy victory. It marked the second straight loss to begin L.A.’s road trip after starting the season off with three home wins.
  It’s still all love for both LeBron and Bronny in Cleveland th
  
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• Magic Johnson Celebrates Dodgers Winning World Series

  31-10-2024 07:01 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  While the Los Angeles Lakers’ season is just getting underway, the L.A. Dodgers have been in the thick of a magical playoff run.
  The Dodgers capped off a 2024 World Series victory with a 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5, winning their first title since 2020.
  Lakers legend Magic Johnson has been invested in this Dodgers playoff run as a part-owner of the team, and he was on hand in the Bronx to celebrate on Wednesday night:WORLD SERIES CHAMPS!!! @Dodgers pic.twitter.com/hIEh7
  
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• Recap: Lakers Blown Out From Jump By Cavaliers

  31-10-2024 02:19 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers continued their road trip on Wednesday night, taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers and looking to bounce back from their first loss.
  Playing in Cleveland is always special for LeBron James, and this one was extra special as it was his first game there playing alongside his son Bronny. Ultimately though, the Lakers just didn’t have it in this one as the Cavaliers cruised to an easy 134-110 victory.
  The Lakers actually jumped out to a quick 6-2 lead in this one with LeBro
  
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• Lakers Vs. Cavaliers Preview: Homecoming For Bronny & LeBron James

  30-10-2024 22:19 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, as well as head coach JJ Redick, all stressed the importance of bouncing back after suffering their first loss of the season. But they don’t have an easy opponent as they head to Cleveland to face Donovan Mitchell and the undefeated Cavaliers in the second game of their road trip.
  Even in their loss to the Phoenix Suns, there were positives, most notably the continued dominance of Davis. The reigning Western Conference Player of the
  
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• Lakers News: Matt Barnes Has No Doubt JJ Redick Will Be Successful

  30-10-2024 20:18 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are four games into a pivotal 2024-25 campaign. The franchise put a huge weight on the shoulders of head coach JJ Redick as given that he was their only major change from last season to this one, it became largely his responsibility to improve the team from where they were one year ago.He has already impressed many by guiding the Lakers to a 3-1 start including big wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns. The Lakers have looked seamless offe
  
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• Lakers News: Magic’s Paolo Banchero Was Starstruck When Playing LeBron James For First Time

  30-10-2024 19:04 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The next generation of NBA superstars are already populating the league, but one name that doesn’t get mentioned nearly enough in that conversation is Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic. And like many players of his age, Banchero grew up watching Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James become arguably the greatest basketball player ever.
  Now in his third season, Banchero is extremely comfortable whenever he takes the court and that has been on display as he’s seemed to take a leap
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Gives Dodgers Advice Up 3-1 In World Series

  30-10-2024 18:31 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are off to an impressive 3-1 start to their season, providing some hope that a coaching change and minor rotation adjustments really were the difference. The L.A. Dodgers, though, are in a much more important 3-1 situation, as that is their series lead over the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series.The Dodgers have a chance to win the World Series and secure their second championship of the 2020s with a win on Wednesday night in New York, or they&rsquo
  
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• Lakers News: Paul George Preaches Patience With Bronny James

  30-10-2024 16:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have the most talked about second-round draft pick in NBA history, that being Bronny James, who is the son of star LeBron James.
  With the 2024-25 season just getting underway, there have been plenty of narratives and negative opinions flying Bronny’s way. This must be a lot for a 20-year-old as he is trying to become successful playing professional basketball.
  However, it is fair to criticize a player’s performance, although that seems magnified for Bronny comp
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Encouraged By Dalton Knecht’s Defensive Improvement

  30-10-2024 15:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is impressing in his limited minutes so far this season. As a team with limited scoring options off the bench, Knecht’s ability to space the floor is needed when starters need a rest.
  While the former Tennessee Volunteer is known for his ability to put the ball in the hoop, his defense still needs improvement. However, Knecht does not have to be an all-defensive player; he just needs to become someone who does not get targeted on the court.
  The 23-ye
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Excited To Play Cavaliers Alongside Bronny James

  30-10-2024 14:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  LeBron James continues to amaze in Year 22 as he’s shown he’s still got enough in the tank to help lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a deep playoff run.
  Although he had a rough performance in the Lakers’ first loss of the 2024-25 season against the Phoenix Suns, there’s little doubt that LeBron will bounce back at some point during the team’s road trip.
  Los Angeles will head East to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that LeBron has numerous ties with. A Cleveland
  
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• Lakers Injury Report: D’Angelo Russell Questionable, Austin Reaves Probable Against Cavaliers

  29-10-2024 22:11 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that D’Angelo Russell low back soreness) is questionable and Austin Reaves (left thigh contusion) is probable for Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  Additionally, Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot injury recovery), Christian Wood (right knee injury recovery) and Christian Koloko (return to competition reconditioning) all remain out for the Lakers.
  This is the first time on the injury report for both Russell and Reaves, although it loo
  
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• Rui Hachimura: Lakers Have To ‘Tighten Up’ After Losing To Suns

  29-10-2024 21:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Rui Hachimura has looked like an entirely different player during the 2024-25 season as he’s been a consistent source of scoring for the Los Angeles Lakers.
  There was a lot of talk in the offseason about Hachimura’s role this upcoming year, with head coach JJ Redick emphasizing the need for the forward to shoot more threes and crash the offensive glass. So far, Hachimura has done just that as he’s got one of the best 3-point shooting percentages on the roster and has been aggre
  
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• Anthony Davis: Lakers & JJ Redick ‘Pissed’ After Losing To Suns

  29-10-2024 20:43 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has done a good job in his first season on the sidelines, getting the most out of Anthony Davis and the rest of the supporting cast.
  Redick was able to lead the team to three straight wins to begin the 2024-25 season but finally suffered his first loss on the road against the Phoenix Suns.
  Los Angeles raced out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter, but an offensive lull midway through allowed Phoenix to come back and steal the game on their home flo
  
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• Lakers Announce Partnership With Poppi As Official Soda

  29-10-2024 20:12 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced a new partnership with poppi as the official soda of the franchise. A cult-favorite brand that was featured on Shark Tank, the Austin, Texas-based company has now secured its first professional sports collaboration with one of the biggest brands in all of sports.
  poppi is a prebiotic soda which combines ingredients like fruit juice, prebiotics and apple cider vinegar to create a soda with just five grams of sugar and 25 calories. They feature flavors such as stra
  
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• Austin Reaves Appreciates Passion & Accountability From JJ Redick Following Lakers’ First Loss

  29-10-2024 20:02 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the players who seems to be benefitting greatly from the changes head coach JJ Redick has brought in to the Los Angeles Lakers is Austin Reaves. Redick has made him more of a primary creator for this team and the guard is off to a strong start to the season.
  Lost in another excellent Anthony Davis performance against the Phoenix Suns was Reaves knocking down five 3-pointers and finishing with 23 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals, but the Lakers still suffered their firs
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Playing Through Illness

  29-10-2024 19:27 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Something that was very noticeable in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday night was the performance of LeBron James. The Lakers superstar seemed a bit more passive than usual and wasn’t attacking the basket with his normal level of aggression and force.
  James shot just 3-of-14 from the field and nearly saw his streak of double-digit scoring games come to an end. A late 3-pointer brought him to 11 points on the night and LeBron added five rebounds and eight assi
  
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• Anthony Davis: Lakers Have Goal Of Not Losing Consecutive Games This Season

  29-10-2024 19:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first loss of the season on Monday night as they fell to the Phoenix Suns 109-105. Despite that, Anthony Davis continued his outstanding start to the season finishing with 29 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and three blocks.
  Things don’t get any easier for the Lakers as they head to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on the second game of this road trip. The Cavaliers have been one of the most impressive teams in the league so far this season, but Dav
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Christian Koloko Cleared For Return

  29-10-2024 17:35 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make many moves this offseason, hoping the addition of new head coach JJ Redick would vault them back into championship contention.
  The one move they did make though was bringing in center Christian Koloko, formerly of the Toronto Raptors, on a two-way contract.
  Koloko is a former second round pick of the Raptors in 2022 out of Arizona. He was waived by them in Jan. 2024 though after being put into NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel due to a career-threatening
  
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• LeBron James Stresses Importance Of Lakers Bouncing Back After Suffering First Loss

  29-10-2024 15:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the regular season as they fell to the Phoenix Suns 109-105 on the first night of their five-game road trip. Many Lakers struggled on the night, including LeBron James, who shot just 3-of-14 and finished with 11 points.
  James did add eight assists and five rebounds while also adding a huge clutch 3-pointer to give the Lakers a chance late. The ball was in his hands with a chance to tie, but the Suns would foul him before he could get a shot up
  
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• JJ Redick Takes Accountability For Lakers First Loss Of Season Vs. Suns

  29-10-2024 14:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their first road trip of the season in a rematch against the Phoenix Suns. This time it was the opposite of the first meeting as the Lakers started strong but were unable to keep that lead, ultimately falling short 109-105 to give head coach JJ Redick his first career loss as a head coach.
  There were certainly some positives as Anthony Davis continued his strong start to the season and the Lakers as a whole played with great effort and intensity throughout the n
  
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• Recap: Lakers Drop Game To Suns For First Loss Of 2024-25 Season

  29-10-2024 05:32 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Coming off a successful home stand at Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road for their first road game of the 2024-25 season.
  The Lakers drew a rematch against the Phoenix Suns, a team they narrowly beat just a few days ago and were looking to avenge the loss. Los Angeles nearly held on down the stretch, but it was Phoenix that pulled out a 109-105 victory.
  Rui Hachimura got the scoring started by knocking down a 3-pointer and following it up with a lay in from Anthony Davis. Davi
  
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