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The Big Questions Facing LeBron James and the Lakers

Discussing Russell Westbrook’s future with the team, the possibility of landing Kyrie Irving and what small moves the team should make going forward.

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Report: Lakers could land Kyrie Irving with just one first-round pick

Could the Brooklyn Nets be easing up a bit on their demand of two first-round draft picks from the Lakers for Kyrie Irving?

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Lakers, Nets trade talks for Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook still not progressing

Los Angeles has engaged Brooklyn in trade talks in recent weeks to attempt to acquire Irving in a deal that would send Russell Westbrook to the Nets, sources told ESPN. Thus far, those talks have not progressed toward an agreement. Source: Dave ...

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Nets resisting taking Russell Westbrook in Kyrie Irving trade without first-round draft capital from Lakers

League sources maintain that the Nets are A) focused on trying to assemble a palatable Kevin Durant trade before proceeding to Kyrie Irving scenarios and B) adamant in their resistance to taking back Russell Westbrook in a theoretical Irving swap ...

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Lakers talking to Russell Westbrook on how to improve play next season, not bracing him for a trade

Says a third source close to the situation: Communications between Westbrook and the Lakers this offseason have taken the same tone as Ham's public commentary. Which is to convey, insists the source, that the messaging has focused on ways to make ...

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Rob Pelinka: Lakers lacked an identity of toughness last season

Kyle Goon: Rob Pelinka said the Lakers lacked "an identity of toughness" last season, and one thing the front office looks forward to is seeing Ham infuse that into the roster. Source: Twitter @kylegoon What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Goon @ ...

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Russell Westbrook attending Darvin Ham introductory press conference

Kyle Goon: Russell Westbrook, Austin Reaves and Wenyen Gabriel are among the players present for the press conference today. Source: Twitter @kylegoon What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @ MikeAScotto Lakers coach Darvin Ham on Russell ...

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Rob Pelinka: Darvin Ham was the unanimous choice for Lakers new head coach

Ryan Ward: Rob Pelinka calls Darvin Ham their "unanimous choice" for the Lakers new head coach. Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Ward @ RyanWardLA Darvin Ham on returning to the Lakers: "This place will always be special ...

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Russell Westbrook went off on his Lakers experience in his season-ending press conference

This might make things pretty awkward if Westbrook somehow returns to the Lakers next season.

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Russell Westbrook on Frank Vogel: I’m not sure what his issue was with me

Kyle Goon: Russell Westbrook on what it was like with Frank Vogel: "I've never had an issue with any of my coaches before." "I'm not sure what his issue was with me," he said about Vogel, and said he felt like he was trying to prove himself to Frank ...

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Russell Westbrook on Frank Vogel. I’m not sure what his issue was with me

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Russell Westbrook: I was too relaxed at times playing back home

Jovan Buha: Russell Westbrook said he was "too relaxed at times, to be completely honest" playing back home in Los Angeles. Source: Twitter @jovanbuha What's the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Ward @ RyanWardLA Russell Westbrook on Frank Vogel: "I'm not sure ...

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Most likely destinations for Russell Westbrook: Houston, New York or Charlotte?

I guess my top three will probably be again Houston, New York and Charlotte, based on what I've heard and what other people have reported. Source: Spotify What's the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse @ statmuse 40/10 games in a season since merger: 13 - ...

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Anthony Davis on trade rumors: I don’t think they’re planning on doing anything with me… I don’t know

To be clear, Davis has no indication that the Lakers will trade him, but as a 10-year NBA veteran, he is aware how the league works. "I mean, I don't think they're planning on doing anything [with me]," he said. "I don't know, man. F-, I don't ...

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Sources: Anthony Davis trade not on the table

Los Angeles will be limited in its options for turnover outside of the coaching staff. While some rival executives around the league have wondered about the Lakers' willingness to discuss trading All-Star forward Anthony Davis this offseason, ...

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Frank Vogel on Russell Westbrook: He’s doing everything he can, I’m proud of him

Ryan Ward: Frank Vogel on Russell Westbrook: "He's doing everything he can. … I'm proud of Russ." Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Melissa Rohlin @ melissarohlin Anthony Davis said the most frustrating part of this season is ...

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LeBron James jokes on April 1: I’m out for the season officially

LeBron James: I'm out for the season officially. 臘‍♂️. See y'all in the fall. ✌ Source: Twitter @KingJames What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @ basketballtalk LeBron James (on April Fool's Day): 'I'm out for the season officially' ...

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Russell Westbrook on why he hasn’t sat out difficult Lakers season: Because it’s bigger than me

In an exclusive interview with the nine-time All-Star after the Lakers fell to the Utah Jazz 122-109 Thursday night, he shared why he was against taking time off. "Because it's bigger than me, man," Russell Westbrook told Yahoo Sports. "I'm super ...

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Trey Murphy’s mom was the most excited to meet LeBron James even after her son’s huge game

Trey Murphy's mom got an awesome birthday gift.

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LeBron James moves to second in all-time field goals made list

Ryan Ward: With his 13th field goal of the night, LeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA's all-time field goals made list, via Lakers PR. Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Jim Eichenhofer @ Jim_Eichenhofer ...

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South Bay Lakers make Darren Collison signing official

Kyle Goon: The South Bay Lakers have officially announced that they've signed Darren Collison, who was up with L.A. earlier this season on a 10-day deal. Source: Twitter @kylegoon What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Goon @ kylegoon The South Bay Lakers ...

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Frank Vogel says LeBron James will return tonight

Mike Trudell: Frank Vogel confirmed that LeBron James (knee soreness) will start tonight in Houston. Source: Twitter @LakersReporter What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Goon @ kylegoon Lakers start small: Austin, Stanley, LeBron, Malik and Russ tonight ...

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LeBron James upgraded to questionable after missing last game

LA Lakers: LeBron James (left knee soreness/effusion) has been upgraded to questionable. Malik Monk (right calf contusion) has been downgraded to probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left ankle sprain) has been downgraded to probable. Source: NBA.com ...

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LeBron James’ knee injury significant enough to miss tonight’s game

Harrison Faigen: Frank Vogel just confirmed @Dave McMenamin's report that LeBron is OUT tonight. Says he has soreness in his knee that was "significant enough for us to hold him out." Source: Twitter @hmfaigen What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Goon @ ...

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LeBron James to be involved in Las Vegas expansion team?

The Ringer founder was discussing the NBA on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast when he dropped a bit of "intel" about league expansion and how LeBron James may play a role in it. "I have some intel," Bill Simmons said. "I think the ...

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