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• Video: Derek Fisher & Draymond Green Debate 2001 Lakers Vs. 2017 Warriors

  18-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Over the past few weeks, debates over the greatest teams in NBA history have gained steam. In particular, a hypothetical matchup between the 2001 Los Angeles Lakers led by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, and the 2017 Golden State Warriors featuring Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green, has been fiercely debated.
  Green appeared on Shaq’s podcast and the two went back and forth over who would ultimately come out on top with each articulating why their side is
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Dwane Casey & Jacque Vaughn Have Been Pursued For JJ Redick’s Coaching Staff

  26-06-2024 21:34 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have a head coach in place with the hiring of JJ Redick, the next order of business will be filling out his staff.
  Given Redick’s lack of experience, the Lakers have been clear that they want to surrounding him with a quality staff that includes at least two former head coaches. That should help Redick with the transition to coaching considering he has never sat in that seat before.
  One name who has constantly popped up is Scott Brooks, who is a former head
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Discusses Framework Of His Ideal Coaching Staff

  26-06-2024 19:04 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When hiring a first-time head coach, one who has no experience at any major level, the construction of the coaching staff becomes that much more important. Thus is the case with the Los Angeles Lakers and new head coach JJ Redick.
  Many believe that Redick has the traits to be a successful NBA head coach, but his lack of experience has regularly been brought up. There have been rumors about the need for he and the Lakers to build the right coaching staff, one with former NBA head coaches on it an
  
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• Lakers News: USC’s Isaiah Collier Thinks Bronny James Will Thrive In NBA

  26-06-2024 18:50 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  At this stage of his career, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has spent time paying it forward to younger players in the NBA by making himself available and sharing infinite amounts of knowledge and advice with those looking to make it to the association.
  With the 2024 NBA Draft taking place on June 26 and 27, James has had the ability to see his oldest son Bronny go through this process along with his USC teammate Isaiah Collier. This must be a surreal feeling for LeBron as his son inches c
  
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• Lakers Draft Rumors: Devin Carter, Ja’Kobe Walter, Tristan da Silva, Yves Missi

  26-06-2024 17:47 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The day of the 2024 NBA Draft is finally here and the Los Angeles Lakers will have some interesting decisions to make. They currently own the No. 17 overall pick in the first round and No. 55 overall pick in the second round, although that can always change with trades being a possibility.
  The Lakers have typically been active on draft day either buying picks in the second round or trading picks for win-now veterans. One other option that seems to be in play for the Lakers this year is trading u
  
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• Trae Young Rumors: Lakers, Pelicans & Spurs Are Appealing Destinations For Hawks Star

  26-06-2024 17:23 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers know they need to make improvements to their roster this offseason, but the question is will that be in the form of adding depth or chasing another third star.
  If they go the latter route then perhaps the most likely star to be traded this summer is Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks. He has been linked to the Lakers for a while now and although his lack of size and defense are issues, there’s no doubting that the fit offensively with Anthony Davis and LeBron James coul
  
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• Lakers NBA Draft Prospect Evaluations: Colorado Forward Tristan da Silva

  26-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  As the 2024 NBA Draft draws closer, the rumblings around the league that the Los Angeles Lakers could be leaning towards staying in the first round versus the original expectation that they would trade the No. 17 pick for immediate help.
  Should the Lakers either move up, down or stand pat, there will be some intriguing prospects that will be worth the gamble based on their skillset and upside. While Los Angeles seems to be targeting either a big man or a dynamic guard, there are forwards like Co
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick & LeBron James Didn’t Discuss Head Coaching Job

  26-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching search has finally come to an end as they formally introduced JJ Redick as their next head coach.
  Los Angeles targeted Redick early on in their process and the two sides finally agreed to a reported four-year deal. Now, Redick gets the rare opportunity to lead the Lakers franchise as well as coach LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
  Throughout the saga, James kept his distance from Los Angeles as they sorted out options like Dan Hurley and Redick. While it
  
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• 2024 NBA Draft Rumors: Lakers Plan To Keep 17th Pick

  26-06-2024 07:09 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The 2024 NBA Draft kicks off on Wednesday evening, and the Los Angeles Lakers are armed and ready to go with two picks – No. 17 overall in the first round and No. 55 overall in the second round.
  With the Lakers being in win-now mode considering where LeBron James and Anthony Davis are at in there careers, there has been talk about the Lakers trading the 17th pick to add a win-now veteran to the roster. Beginning on draft night, the Lakers will have three tradable first-round picks at their
  
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• Austin Reaves: Lakers Should Add ‘Physical’ Center To Help Anthony Davis

  26-06-2024 00:47 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers head into the offseason with a few roster needs, including a center, three-and-D wing and point of attack defender in the backcourt.
  It’s unlikely that the Lakers will be able to address all of those needs, as evidenced by last offseason when they didn’t add any meaningful big men after getting swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals.
  The result was a similar fate for L.A. as they again lost to the Nuggets in the playoffs, this time in five
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Wants To Utilize Anthony Davis As Offensive ‘Hub’

  25-06-2024 22:17 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Upon news of the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as the franchise’s new head coach, one of the first things to be reported was his desire to further utilize superstar big man Anthony Davis. It was believed that Redick wanted to get Davis more involved offensively, especially late in games, and the coach expounded on that at his introductory press conference.
  First and foremost, Redick noted the need to have a buy-in from each individual player about the vision and role the coach has fo
  
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• Rob Pelinka & Lakers Remain Committed To LeBron James; Willing To Offer Max Contract

  25-06-2024 21:23 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Since 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers have built around the superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to varying degrees of success. The duo led the Lakers to the championship in 2020 but has struggled to compete consistently since and now general manager Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office are committed to making the right moves to improve the roster and get back to that level this summer.
  But this offseason is different as it remains unclear whether LeBron will be in a Lakers uniform ne
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Still Unwilling To Include Austin Reaves In Hawks’ Dejounte Murray Trade

  25-06-2024 20:36 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  During this past season’s trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers made an attempt to trade for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. The two sides were unable to come to terms on a deal, however, as the Hawks wanted Austin Reaves to be part of the deal, something the Lakers were unwilling to do.
  Now in the offseason, the Lakers are again looking for ways to improve the roster and once again Murray’s name has come up as a potential target. It makes sense as he is a talented two-way play
  
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• Lakers Rumors: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Want Organization To Go ‘All-In’ On Elite Player

  25-06-2024 20:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After losing in the first round of the playoffs, it is clear that the Los Angeles Lakers need to improve their roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis to get back into championship contention.
  The Lakers have three tradable first-round picks at their disposal and have been linked to a number of players such as Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Dejounte Murray, Jerami Grant and Collin Sexton.A big focus from general manager Rob Pelinka during head coach JJ Redick’s introductory press confe
  
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• Rob Pelinka Discusses If Lakers Will Use 3 First-Round Picks To Upgrade Roster

  25-06-2024 18:48 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline last season, general manager Rob Pelinka pointed out that they would have access to three first-round picks to help improve the roster this summer.
  After a first round playoff exit and a coaching change, it’s clear that the Lakers need to make improvements to get back to championship contention, and the time to do so is now with the draft and free agency upcoming.
  As of Wednesday’s draft, the Lakers will ha
  
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• Lakers Free Agent Rumors: Interest In Jonas Valanciunas

  25-06-2024 17:28 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Coming off another disappointing postseason loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers need to have a strong offseason in order to get back into championship contention.
  After losing to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in the 2023 Western Conference Finals, the Lakers failed to address their frontcourt and the result was another loss in similar fashion in 2024.
  With that being the case, the Lakers are expected to prioritize the center position in the upcoming draft and free agency. One optio
  
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• JJ Redick: Lakers ‘Not Far Off’ From Being Championship-Caliber Team

  25-06-2024 17:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers ushered in the next era of the franchise when they formally introduced JJ Redick as their next head coach.
  Redick had been the Lakers initial target and they finally hired him after weeks of reporting and rumors. Even though Los Angeles made a run at Dan Hurley, they ultimately ended up with the candidate that seemed like the favorite all along.
  During Redick’s press conference, he addressed several topics, most notably his lack of NBA coaching experience, but he was
  
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• JJ Redick: Coaching LeBron James & Anthony Davis On Lakers Is Best Opportunity

  25-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After nearly two months, the Los Angeles Lakers formally announced they hired JJ Redick to be the franchise’s next head coach.
  Redick reportedly signed a four-year deal worth $8 million annually to become the Lakers’ head coach, a sign that the organization is committed to letting the former NBA shooting guard build the team in his image. Redick may not have previous coaching experience, but he is a 15-year veteran who played under several great head coaches and should find the trans
  
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• JJ Redick: Feelings Were Not Hurt By Lakers’ Pursuit Of Dan Hurley

  25-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  This head coaching search for the Los Angeles Lakers was an intriguing one due to a curveball that came about late in the process. While JJ Redick was the original frontrunner, general manager Rob Pelinka surprisingly pivoted to chase UConn head coach Dan Hurley, who is coming off back-to-back National Championships.
  However, Hurley would turn down a reported six-year, $70 million to become the franchises’ 29th head coach. This created a potentially awkward situation with Pelinka and the h
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Interest In Trail Blazers’ Jerami Grant

  25-06-2024 03:28 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With the NBA Draft and free agency coming up quickly, Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of key decisions to make in order to get back into championship contention.
  Now that they have a head coach in place in JJ Redick, the focus can begin to shift to the roster and who they can add through the draft, trades or free agency.
  Given the team’s lack of cap space, if they want to add an impact veteran it will likely have to come via trade. They do have three tradable first-round
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Not Concerned About Dispelling Misconceptions

  25-06-2024 03:04 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers began a new chapter on Monday afternoon when they introduced JJ Redick as their new head coach.
  The hiring was understandably met with some criticism considering Redick has never coached before at any level. He does have a ton of experience as a player though and was known for his IQ during his career, making the transition from media to coaching a natural one for him.
  As a member of the media himself, Redick has naturally heard a lot of misconceptions about himself throug
  
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• JJ Redick: Expectation With Lakers Is To Win Championships

  25-06-2024 00:44 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the hiring of JJ Redick as the franchise’s next head coach, making him the 29th person to hold the position.
  For months, Redick was considered the frontrunner for the job and ultimately landed the gig after their pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley failed. Now, Redick will get the opportunity to lead a Los Angeles organization starved for a championship.
  A few days after news broke of Redick’s hiring, the Lakers held a press conference f
  
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• Lakers News: Rob Pelinka ‘Thrilled’ To Introduce JJ Redick As Next Head Coach

  25-06-2024 00:36 via lakersnation.com
  
  Monday featured a new chapter of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise by introducing their new head coach JJ Redick.This is certainly a risk for the Lakers, hiring another first-time head coach with now experience after parting ways with Darvin Ham.
  However, Redick’s basketball knowledge has been on full display partly due to his two podcasts and being an analyst for ESPN, notably calling this year’s NBA Finals.
  All things considered, the Lakers are hoping they are ahead of the curve by
  
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• Watch: Live Stream Of JJ Redick Introductory Press Conference At Lakers Practice Facility

  24-06-2024 22:40 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are officially introducing JJ Redick as the franchise’s new head coach in an introductory press conference being held at the team’s practice facility in El Segundo, California. The press conference will get started at 1:30 pm P.T.
  Redick agreed to a four-year deal with the Lakers, believed to be in the $8 million per year range. Rob Pelinka and the Buss family should be in attendance as well as Redick will address the media for the first time since the news wa
  
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• Lakers Hire JJ Redick As Next Head Coach

  24-06-2024 21:54 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have officially hired JJ Redick to be the franchise’s next head coach. The terms of the contract are reported to be four years at around $8 million per season.
  That is a strong commitment from Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka and the Lakers brass, who obviously are confident that Reddick will be able to make a seamless transition to coaching. The franchise will also be paying Darvin Ham for two more years after parting ways with him after just two seasons
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Stan Van Gundy Is ‘Natural Target’ For JJ Redick’s Coaching Staff

  24-06-2024 20:38 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With a new head coach that has no coaching experience in JJ Redick, putting together the right coaching staff is even more important. As has been previously reported, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add multiple former head coaches on Redick’s staff in order to help him navigate the day-to-day trials that come with being an NBA head coach.
  Former Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has been brought up as a potential staff member, but another big name
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Jazz’s Collin Sexton Is Potential Trade Target

  24-06-2024 19:59 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have ended their search with the hiring of JJ Redick as their next head coach, all of the focus turns to how Rob Pelinka and the front office will improve the roster. The franchise has some assets at their disposal this summer and a trade to bring in a big piece could be in order.
  Backcourt help has been mentioned throughout the offseason so far with names such as Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young and Dejounte Murray all being brought up as potential targets for the La
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Interest In Chris Paul Isn’t Unanimous Within Organization

  24-06-2024 17:31 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With the NBA Draft and start of free agency taking place this week, the Los Angeles Lakers have a number of important decisions to make to get the roster back to a spot where the organization can compete for a championship.
  The point guard position, in particular, is something the Lakers will need to figure out as D’Angelo Russell has the ability to opt out of the final year of his contract and test free agency with the expectation being that he will do so.
  If the Lakers wind up losing Rus
  
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• How To Watch JJ Redick’s Lakers Introductory Press Conference

  24-06-2024 17:01 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new coach has finally come to an end with the reported hiring of JJ Redick, a former player and media personality who just got done calling the NBA Finals for ESPN.
  Redick was the early frontrunner in the Lakers’ search before a surprise pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley. When they failed to land Hurley, L.A.circled back to Redick and he was said to be impressive in the interview process.
  Hiring someone with zero coaching experience is obviou
  
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• Top Five Favorite Teams to Win the 2024-25 NBA Championship

  24-06-2024 16:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Boston Celtics have solidified their place in NBA history by clinching their record 18th NBA Championship, surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers for the most titles by any franchise. The Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in a decisive 4-1 series in the 2024 NBA Finals, showcasing their dominance throughout the season and playoffs. This impressive performance has positioned the Celtics as the clear favorites to repeat in the 2024-25 season, with odds of +300 at sportsbooks and online casino f
  
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