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Luka Doncic Reveals How He Let Down Lakers Last Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have title contention hopes behind the leadership of Luka Doncic. A polarizing offseason led to many pundits having strong opinions about the Lakers and how they fit into NBA Championship rankings. Doncic has strong confidence in this season’s team, but he also recently expressed regret over how last season ended. A blunt […] The post Luka Doncic Reveals How He Let Down Lakers Last Season appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 11 • 11:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Insider Suggests Shocking Jaden Hardy Trade Scenario

The Los Angeles Lakers remain in a tough spot of having to cut or trade someone before the NBA season starts. League rules see the Lakers currently one player over the maximum allowed players. Dalton Knecht continues to be the top rumored name to get cut, but Jaden Hardy remains a realistic option as well. […] The post Lakers Insider Suggests Shocking Jaden Hardy Trade Scenario appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 11 • 9:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Luka Doncic Addresses ‘Disappointing’ End to Lakers’ 2025-26 Season

Luka Doncic looks back at how the season ended for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Oct 11 • 5:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Latest in Lakers legal saga: Jeanie Buss' siblings file opposition

The siblings of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss filed an opposition Wednesday, Oct. 7 as she attempts to remain governor of the team.

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Oct 7 • 9:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Should the Kings Take a Flyer on Knecht if Waived?

Sacramento could take a flyer on Dalton Knecht to bolster their outside shooting, if he's waived by the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Oct 3 • 3:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dalton Knecht Emerges as Likely Lakers Roster Casualty

The Los Angeles Lakers may be gearing up to cut former first-round pick Dalton Knecht, according to a new report, as they shape the roster. The post Dalton Knecht Emerges as Likely Lakers Roster Casualty appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Oct 2 • 10:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Still Dealing With ‘Hard Question’ in Camp

The Los Angeles Lakers will need to speed up some aspects of their current team. Luka Doncic knows that will be hard. The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Still Dealing With ‘Hard Question’ in Camp appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 30 • 9:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
JJ Redick Delivers Encouraging Lakers Health Update After First Practice

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially started their training camp, with all the faces finally getting a chance to work together on the basketball floor ahead o

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Sep 30 • 4:07 PM EDT • Health • si.com
JJ Redick Reveals 3 Main Goals for Lakers Training Camp

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick outlined the team's three main goals during training camp. The post JJ Redick Reveals 3 Main Goals for Lakers Training Camp appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Sep 30 • 10:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Luka Doncic Offers Massive Compliment To Stephen Curry

The questions on NBA media day often force superstars to show respect to others around the league. Luka Doncic received a question at the Los Angeles Lakers media day event about the toughest players to guard in the league. The Lakers superstar wasted no time and had Stephen Curry ready as his answer before the […] The post Luka Doncic Offers Massive Compliment To Stephen Curry appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 29 • 10:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Luka Doncic Had Surprising Answer For Most Improved Laker

The Los Angeles Lakers will need a team effort to have any noteworthy success this season in the loaded Western Conference. Luka Doncic will have to play MVP level, but he also needs all teammates to be at their best this season. Monday’s NBA media day saw the Lakers players answering questions for the first […] The post Luka Doncic Had Surprising Answer For Most Improved Laker appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 29 • 10:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Draymond Green Says Luka Doncic & Lakers Hurt LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers are still forced to witness the loss of LeBron James remaining a huge talking point. Any NBA team losing an iconic figure will see this level of attention, and it is far bigger than the Lakers. Draymond Green decided to bring this back into the news by addressing something head coach […] The post Draymond Green Says Luka Doncic & Lakers Hurt LeBron James appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 29 • 1:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
TST Images: Los Angeles Lakers Media Day

TST Images: The Los Angeles Lakers held Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept.

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Sep 28 • 5:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Insider Reveals Biggest Problem Entering This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that the risky offseason of controversial moves will work out behind Luka Doncic as the top star. Losing talents like LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Luke Kennard is not a good thing for any NBA team. However, the Lakers decided to invest in younger talents that they believe fit […] The post Lakers Insider Reveals Biggest Problem Entering This Season appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 25 • 10:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Los Angeles Lakers season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

After a drama-filled offseason sparked by a surprise sale and another Buss family power struggle, a new-look Lakers roster looks to find their place in the Western Conference.

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Sep 25 • 5:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
JJ Redick Reveals New Austin Reaves Leadership Lakers Role

The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge season coming up that will require many players to do new things. No one on the roster outside of Luka Doncic is a clear All-Star player on the NBA level, but the team has more trust in one name this season. Austin Reaves has been praised by various […] The post JJ Redick Reveals New Austin Reaves Leadership Lakers Role appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 25 • 1:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rob Pelinka Confirms Luka Doncic Influenced Offseason Moves

The Los Angeles Lakers have put their full trust in Luka Doncic as the face of the franchise. General Manager Rob Pelinka confirmed that Doncic was strongly involved into the decisions he made to build a team around the All-NBA superstar. Moves like adding center Walker Kessler and extending Austin Reaves to a long-term contract […] The post Rob Pelinka Confirms Luka Doncic Influenced Offseason Moves appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 24 • 10:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Predicting Where Lakers Finish in Loaded Western Conference

Where will the Los Angeles Lakers finish in the West?

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Sep 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Los Angeles Lakers Insider Shares Why Fans Should Be Optimistic

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of pressure on them entering this season due to the polarizing offseason moves. NBA fans, media, and players have all questioned the team’s moves and whether they can get even close to title contention. Lakers insider Jovan Buha had a different perspective and felt the team upgraded at […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Insider Shares Why Fans Should Be Optimistic appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 18 • 8:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mark Walter sells stake in Chelsea FC amid investigation

Mark Walter sold his stake in Chelsea FC amid investigation a month after selling the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion.

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Sep 16 • 8:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bronny James Among 3 Lakers Fighting for Final Roster Spot

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for training camp soon, and multiple players will be competing for a roster spot. The post Bronny James Among 3 Lakers Fighting for Final Roster Spot appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Sep 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
One Key Lakers Offseason Departure Will Hurt More Than Expected

Marcus Smart leaving the Los Angeles Lakers will sting.

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Sep 14 • 10:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Charles Barkley's Bold Lakers Prediction Is A Massive Stretch

Charles Barkley believes the new-look Los Angeles Lakers could be as good as-or better than-the 2024 Dallas Mavericks team that reached the NBA Finals. The comparison is intriguing after Los Angeles reshaped its roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Mavericks, however, had something the Lakers do not yet have: postseason proof. Barkley predicted […] The post Charles Barkley's Bold Lakers Prediction Is A Massive Stretch appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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Sep 13 • 10:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Did Lakers Get Better or Worse During 2026 Offseason?

Taking a look at the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason.

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Sep 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jonathan Kuminga’s ‘Winning Culture’ Quote Sparks Lakers Fan Backlash

The Los Angeles Lakers spent a solid portion of the 2026 NBA offseason pursuing Jonathan Kuminga. Once it became clear that Kuminga wasn’t guaranteed to return to the Atlanta Hawks, the Lakers became one of the most notable suitors on his shortlist. Ultimately, Kuminga went to the Minnesota Timberwolves. When he was officially introduced as […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s ‘Winning Culture’ Quote Sparks Lakers Fan Backlash appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 11 • 3:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Los Angeles Lakers Make Major Announcement for Next Season

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers made a huge announcement regarding the 2026-27 NBA season.In a post on their social media accounts, the Lakers revealed their “Celebrations & Promotions Nights” for next season.Here is the list: October 21: Opening Night vs. Golden State Warriors November 1: Luka Doncic Bobblehead Night vs. Toronto Raptors November 18: […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Make Major Announcement for Next Season appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 11 • 1:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Heat linked to reunion with struggling ex-Lakers point guard

An NBA writer believes the Miami Heat should consider bringing back a former Los Angeles Lakers backcourt contributor for a second stint.

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Sep 8 • 11:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mark Walter scandal, LA Lakers sale raise concern about ownership in pro sports

Billionaire Mark Walter’s purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers and his subsequent forced sale of the team less than a year later amid allegations of financial crimes at his companies are sparking fre…

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Aug 31 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • thehill.com
Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers received bad news of free agent Jonathan Kuminga picking the Minnesota Timberwolves over them. Kuminga was considered the top free agent left on the market with both teams trying to add him. The Lakers were considered 50% likely favorites to land Kuminga just a few days ago, but he decided the […] The post Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 26 • 11:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Buss Brothers Purchase Stake in New Sports Team

The former owners of the Los Angeles Lakers are expanding into baseball, but not with the Dodgers. The post Buss Brothers Purchase Stake in New Sports Team appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Aug 26 • 8:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Lakers predicted to trade Bronny James to Clippers for $60M former first-rounder in 3-team deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in need of a couple of holes to fill. In this deal, they let go of Bronny James for a paint beast.

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Aug 25 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Los Angeles Lakers worth 'every bit' of $12.5 billion price tag: 76ers and Commanders owner Josh Harris

The Los Angeles Lakers set a new record for a professional team sale price at $12.5 billion, and sports investor Josh Harris said the team is worth "every bit."

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Aug 24 • 6:50 PM EDT • Sports • cnbc.com
Want to buy a sports team? You better hurry, and bring a ton of cash

The Los Angeles Lakers, the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, a chunk of the New York Yankees. Teams are turning over at a rapid pace, driving the values to stratospheric heights.

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Aug 24 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • cnn.com
Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $165M rim runner to pair with Luka Doncic in mega deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for some more players to add. In this potential deal, they land someone with NBA Finals experience that will bolster the center room.

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Aug 23 • 4:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers' Luka Doncic's chemistry with Jaden Hardy is Bronny James' worst nightmare come true

The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to figure out their roster and rotations for the upcoming season. It seems Bronny James could already be doomed.

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Aug 22 • 4:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers sale leaves Rob Pelinka's job 'very much in question'

The status of Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is a situation to monitor as the team's sale continues to be a hot-button topic.

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Aug 19 • 4:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jeanie Buss Refutes That Lakers Stake is Being Sold

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is reportedly fighting her family's decision to sell their stake in the team. The post Jeanie Buss Refutes That Lakers Stake is Being Sold appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Aug 17 • 9:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Buss family clashes over report of Lakers sale

Family drama is swirling around the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Aug 17 • 8:16 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
Who is Dillon Brooks excited to play?

Dillon Brooks will always be excited to play the Los Angeles Lakers, just to mess with their fans.

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Aug 16 • 11:29 PM EDT • Sports • arizonasports.com
Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highs

This week’s deal for the Los Angeles Lakers, which valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, was the latest in a pattern of skyrocketing prices.

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Aug 15 • 5:02 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highs

This week’s deal for the Los Angeles Lakers, which valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, was the latest in a pattern of skyrocketing prices.

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Aug 15 • 5:02 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
More, more, more: Lakers deal is the latest in sports gold rush

The blockbuster sale of the Los Angeles Lakers this week keeps alive a sports gold rush among North America's billionaire elite, with pricey media rights, skyrocketing attendance and insatiable fans helping drive prices sky-high.

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Aug 14 • 8:28 AM EDT • Sports • reuters.com
Scott Colangelo: There's going to be a reckoning for NY, California amid fleeing businesses

Prime Capital Financial Chair and managing partner Scott Colangelo weighs in on Bob Iger and Josh Kushner looking to buy the Los Angeles Lakers and the impact of the business exodus on New York and California.

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Aug 13 • 1:32 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Record $12.5 Billion Sale Resets The Market For Sports Teams

Less than a year after Mark Walter paid $10 billion for the team, he flipped it like a piece of real estate. But if there is a bubble for professional sports team ownership, it hasn’t shown any signs of popping yet.

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Aug 13 • 12:48 PM EDT • Sports • forbes.com
Everything we know so far about shocking sale of Los Angeles Lakers: Why now? Potential impacts?
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Aug 12 • 11:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Projected Trade Package for Klay Thompson Revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers have been somewhat unpredictable so far this offseason. Other than the Walker Kessler deal, they ditched the blockbuster trade and instead opted to prioritize complementary additions. The front office doesn’t appear to be done yet, and there is an opportunity to further increase guard depth and veteran shooting. Dallas Mavericks star […] The post Lakers Projected Trade Package for Klay Thompson Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 11 • 9:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Lakers’ Marquee Matchups Revealed for First Season Without LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers' schedule comes out later on in the week, but the NBA has already unveiled some of the marquee games. The post Lakers’ Marquee Matchups Revealed for First Season Without LeBron James appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Aug 11 • 5:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers hosting 76ers, LeBron James in marquee Christmas Day matchup

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a game against the New York Knicks on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City....

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Aug 11 • 8:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers' Austin Reaves' future in limbo after Walker Kessler's blockbuster trade, says NBA insider

The Los Angeles Lakers have had added a lot of new talent this summer. However, it could very well put Austin Reaves future in LA on the line.

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Aug 9 • 1:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Klay Thompson’s Dad Sends 2-Word Message on Lakers Rumors

Klay Thompson is continuing to be linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, and his father, Mychal Thompson, made his stance on the rumors very clear. The post Klay Thompson’s Dad Sends 2-Word Message on Lakers Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 6 • 10:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MrBeast Sales Slow, Angel Stock Falls, MUBI and Neon Look for Hits, and Will an NBA Franchise Set a Sales Record?

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) You probably remember egg prices spiking a few years ago. This led to a lot of debate between the pro-market/pro-competition/antitrust/Neo-Brandesian crowd and the center/center-right/center-left/abundance/libertarian crowd over the cause, whether it was the avian flu outbreak or whether industry consolidation led to price fixing, using avian flu as a convenient cover. Basel Musharbash wrote a whole investigation at BIG looking at it. Well, two years later, we have our answer: it was price fixing. The Justice Department found proof, via emails, of price fixing. Indeed, just the threat of an investigation brought prices down two years ago: I bring this up because at least half a dozen of my favorite political writers and pundits, who were skeptical about price fixing at the time, haven’t written any mea culpas on this issue. It’s really dispiriting and makes it much, much harder to trust their work on other issues. If you take a hard stand on an issue, then you get it wrong, you need to explain how and why you got it wrong. Or update your priors. This is how epistemological bubbles are formed! All of which is to say, it’s time for another installment of “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong”. Last issue, I mostly focused on the “wrong” side of the equation, so today’s is a bit more balanced, but with one big mea culpa (though I still stand by my original concerns). Let’s dive right in! Subscribe CORRECTION: UFC Didn’t Release Subscriber Data (But Seems to Have Bragged About It Internally) In my analysis of the viewership of UFC Freedom 250, I wrote... “Paramount has also released datecdotes bragging about their subscriber numbers. Earlier this year, they claimed that the first UFC fight on Paramount+ brought in 1 million subscribers.” Well, that datecdote did not come from a PR rep, but from great reporting from James Faris at Business Insider. The actual quote was this: “Paramount’s flagship streaming service generated about a million new subscribers on the day of its first-ever UFC event, Paramount product chief Dane Glasgow told employees in a town hall on Tuesday morning, three staffers who attended the meeting told Business Insider.“ This wasn’t the biggest goof in the world; even Faris emphasized to me that this is more a “clarification” than a correction. Still, it sounds like, internally, the folks at Paramount were very happy about this result—and I’m guessing they were happy with this news getting out—even though the gains didn’t last through the quarter, dropping to 700K adds. RIGHT: MrBeast’s Struggles Continue... I’m very skeptical about MrBeast’s burgeoning media “empire” and, in particular, its $5 billion valuation, as I wrote earlier this year and last year. Sure enough, according to Business Insider, regarding its “booming” consumer products division_:_ “US sales volume grew 13% year-over-year in 2025, following a 33% leap the previous year, according to a presentation deck dated May 2026....A February 2025 investor deck viewed by Business Insider showed Feastables’ net revenue more than doubled in 2024 from 2023, to $215 million, and was forecast to grow 74% in 2025, to $375 million.” [Emphasis mine.] If you told investors that you projected 74% growth but delivered 13%,1 that’s not ideal. But it’s not just MrBeast. Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime had sales drop in half for their energy drinks. It’s one thing to build a successful entertainment company and an entirely different thing to succeed in the heavily-consolidated-but-also-very-competitive consumer packaged goods space! CPGs are dominated by a few firms with very wide moats compared to YouTube, which has few barriers to entry. These businesses require different skill sets and have completely different business environments. WRONG: Does the NBA Have an $8 Billion Bidder? Almost as soon as I published my article about the NBA’s finances, casting skepticism on NBA expansion, I saw this Front Office Sports headline: One group “claims to have already raised $8 billion” for the Vegas expansion team. I mean, wow. That’s just $2 billion less than what the Los Angeles Lakers were valued at when they were sold just last year. And they’re arguably the most popular team in the NBA. (Side note: the new owner is now under an investigation for fraud in how he went about financing the Lakers and the Dodgers purchases.) So much for the “dried up” language I used in that article. (This is why I usually stick to my “Entertainment Nuance Guy” tone in articles...) I went off old information—from April, when I read/heard about the NBA downplaying expansion efforts—instead of doing a quick double-check for new news. That said...if you read the article, the market for Seattle is “slow”, with just one reported bidder. So I wasn’t entirely off. This goof has annoyed me since I first published it, mainly because it undercut that article’s real point, which I stand by: NBA franchises are really overvalued right now. Now, I get why NBA teams are overvalued. When it comes to owning sports teams, it’s basically never wrong to assume that some rich person somewhere will care more about owning a team (or just being part of a group since they’re so expensive) than the actual financials. There are only so many teams to own, and opportunities to buy in preferred markets don’t come along very often. This explains why the teams sell for such high multiples (usually above a 10 to 12.5 revenue multiple, which is very high). You only need one person to overpay! Beyond the ultra-wealthy luxury good explanation, I worry NBA teams are becoming speculative assets. More and more private equity investors are buying into NBA teams. But the value, in owning a team, comes from selling it later, not any meaningful relationship to revenue or profit growth. In other words, the newer NBA owners are increasingly expecting someone later to buy their inflated asset. That’s not sound economics; that’s the “greater fool” theory at work.2 At some point, actually making money has to matter. Especially since revenue growth is now below the growth of the stock market. (And this matters because the NBA doesn’t have easy levers to pull to drastically lower their costs—half of their revenue has to go to players and then you actually have to run a team, including coaching, training, travel, media expenses, and more—or raise revenues aside from one-off expansions in America and overseas.) I just don’t see how investors make their money back buying NBA teams, except for selling at a higher price later on down the line. But if revenue/profit growth continues to slow, at some point, someone will be left holding the bag. RIGHT: Baseball and Basketball are about equally popular. Related to the above, I wanted to cite two quick pieces of evidence for one of my other theories: that the NBA and MLB are about as popular as each other, but the NBA gets much, much better media coverage. One YouGov survey has that fans prefer basketball to baseball by 52% to 48%, which I’m guessing is within the margin of error for that poll. That’s virtually even, meaning they’re about the same popularity. Over on NBC, a recent Red Sox-Yankees game averaged 4 million viewers, higher than Sunday Night Basketball’s average of 3.4 million on the same network. A Yankees-Dodgers game averaged 3.9 million two weeks ago. Not every game averages this much, but it shows you that baseball isn’t far off from basketball, depending on the matchup. Altogether, the NBA is just slightly more popular than baseball, but NBC is paying MLB a fraction of what they pay the NBA, a point I’ve made before. RIGHT: Angel, MUBI and Neon Updates... I’ve long been skeptical about many of Hollywood’s buzziest startups/smaller indie studios. It’s not that they don’t make great movies—films like Anora and Everything Everywhere All at Once are amazing—or that they’re not (rightfully) pushing the majors to make better films, but...they get a ton of hype, and that hype often doesn’t live up to the reality or difficulty in scaling up. Starting with MUBI, well, The Wall Street Journal wrote a feature on MUBI’s struggles last April, best summarized by the subheader “After Sequoia valued Mubi at $1 billion, a left-wing revolt sent the indie film company into a tailspin”. MUBI lost $7.3 million on $200 million in revenue in Q4 2025, but reportedly hit a record 1.7 million subscribers at the end of Q1. As for Neon, Department M purchased a “significant stake” in the company earlier this year. How much is that “stake” worth? According to Deadline, “No financial figures for the Neon-Department M deal were disclosed.” So...that’s not great! If it was a big valuation, we’d hear about. Also, I found this curious: “Both Neon and Department M already have separate partnerships with Qatar. The Qatar Film Committee has a slate deal in place with the former, and a biopic production pact with the latter.” Color me skeptical about much Middle Eastern investment dollars. See: LIV Golf. Finally, as for Angel (formerly Angel Studios), their stock very, very slightly popped last month after Young Washington ($20 million budget) which made $45 million in the US, but their stock is still way down from its opening. Smaller Updates RIGHT: The WGA should focus on antitrust concerns! I’ve been on this for years. Post-WGA/AMTPT deal in 2023, I wrote an article for the Ankler calling on the WGA to focus and organize against industry consolidation. Sure enough, the WGA filed a lawsuit against the Paramount-WBD merger, and people are organizing around this issue now. I wish this energy had coalesced earlier (specifically to lobby Washington much earlier), but better late than never! WRONG: Actually, the chip shortage might be due to market manipulation. In my last “Long Reads for the Long Summer” article, I shared an article about how LLMs are causing memory chip prices to spike, which will make all electronics more expensive. Well, turns out, three RAM manufacturers control 90% of the market, and now a private lawsuit accuses them of price-fixing. So yeah. WRONG/UPDATE: The Odyssey will hold! Two weeks ago, I wrote, “As of this moment, we haven’t had a super-blockbuster, though The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday could all cross the $500 million mark. (At this point, The Odyssey would need a very strong hold to get there.)” Well, it’s safe to say it’s going to have that hold! It only dropped 30% in weekend two and IMAX screenings are sold out all month. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is also off to a great start. RIGHT: People are rushing to get shows out yearly. I’ve long been bullish on yearly, weekly-released shows, and Leslie Goldberg at The Ankler wrote about how many people in town are now listening. WRONG: Mark Carney reverses Canada’s stance on homegrown production. After writing about Canada installing domestic production quotas, Canada has backed off. WRONG: I don’t trust Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s online “views”. When I originally wrote about the latest Spider-Man film’s record-breaking trailer, I thought this was just YouTube views, but after watching this Corridor Crew video and doing more research, well, it’s all social views of the trailer globally. Really? That stat includes TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts views. Basically, I don’t trust it anymore. (This film will probably set record, but I trust the pre-sales data more.) RIGHT: Celebrity Production companies are still struggling. I’ve written about this for years, but the company that I didn’t track was Kevin Hart’s HartBeat, which was valued at $650 million but is struggling now and might just end soon, especially after Kevin Hart pulled his endorsement deals. And Bad Robot is moving to NYC. CORRECTION: SpongeBob is a “second run” title. In my 2025 recap article, I had _SpongeBob SquarePants_labelled as a “library” title, when it is still a “second run” show, with new episodes still coming out on Nickelodeon. CORRECTION: In my last “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong” update, I offered a correction from Doug Creutz and misspelled TD Cowen. Thanks, Grammarly! 1 Though he could have increased prices to make up for the gap, he couldn’t have increased them that much. 2 There’s a theory, which I think that Daryl Morey created and Bill Simmons popularized, that, to be successful building your team, you only need a handful of bad GMs in the league to take advantage of. To be clear, Daryl Morey’s theory was also for signing bad contracts, that you could always get out of bad contracts. Basically, there’s always someone who will make a bad trade. It’s not the same exact thing, but similar enough to the Greater Fool Theory that I really like it.

Lakers continue to have interest in Jonathan Kuminga, per reports

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga, according to reports. Here's the latest.

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Jul 30 • 1:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Luka Doncic Hosts Lakers Roster in Slovenia for Preseason Minicamp

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are already preparing for life after LeBron James.

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Jul 29 • 12:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What's next for Bronny James after LeBron leaves Lakers for 76ers

LeBron James has officially moved on from the Los Angeles Lakers but has Bronny? Here's the latest.

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Jul 25 • 11:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rich Paul on LeBron James decision: ‘Nobody knows nothing’

If you are waiting for LeBron James to make his free agency decision, you might want to get comfortable. The basketball universe is waiting for James to decide where he will play the final year(s) of his NBA career after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of the 2025-2026 season. There are several…

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Jul 21 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UCLA Health Training Center

The UCLA Health Training Center is the Los Angeles Lakers’ LEED Platinum home for basketball and business operations in El Segundo, California.

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Jul 20 • 11:39 AM EDT • Health • hok.com
Rui Hachimura Reveals What Clippers Do Better Than Lakers

Formerly popular Los Angeles Lakers star Rui Hachimura made a bold move picking the rival Los Angeles Clippers over them in free agency. The Lakers opted to prioritize other free agents, and it became apparent that Hachimura would not be on the team for next season. However, no one expected him to pick the rival […] The post Rui Hachimura Reveals What Clippers Do Better Than Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 15 • 11:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Joey, Jesse Buss reportedly interested in NBA Europe ownership, stake in Padres

The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.

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Jul 15 • 5:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers’ Signing One of ‘Worst Contracts’ in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers will look very different next season after losing multiple key players in free agency this summer. One new addition to the Lakers’ squad is former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. He secured a four-year, $129.5 million with Los Angeles as part of a sign-and-trade agreement with the Jazz. The contract is a […] The post Lakers’ Signing One of ‘Worst Contracts’ in Free Agency appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Jul 14 • 6:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LeBron James Connected to Cleveland Cavaliers Homecoming

While LeBron James is still making his decision about where he wants to play next year, don't be surprised if he ultimately winds up back where it all started, with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After eight strong seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, James is a free agent at the age of 41, and he has ...

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Jul 14 • 12:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Warriors discussing Bronny James-Lakers trade, per report

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly considering a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.

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Jul 14 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Austin Reaves Opens Up About LeBron James Leaving the Lakers

Two weeks ago, LeBron James’ agent revealed the four-time NBA champion would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer. Austin Reaves, who signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Lakers this offseason, played alongside James for the first four seasons of his career on the Lakers. Reaves told […] The post Austin Reaves Opens Up About LeBron James Leaving the Lakers appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Jul 13 • 10:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Walker Kessler’s ‘brick wall’ promise will fire up Lakers fans

Los Angeles Lakers' new center Walker Kessler makes a reassuring promise to the fanbase for the 2026-27 season.

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Jul 13 • 7:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Lakers Legend Explains LeBron James Problems Teams Must Accept

LeBron James has been the biggest free agent this offseason. Over a week since the free agency opened, the league has yet to know the 41-year-old’s next destination after he left the Los Angeles Lakers. With several teams in the hunt, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat, a former Lakers legend […] The post Former Lakers Legend Explains LeBron James Problems Teams Must Accept appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 13 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LeBron James Social Media Post Leaves 76ers Fans Intrigued

LeBron James’ NBA free agency run has included hints that he’s interested in potentially joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Nearly two weeks down, James still hasn’t joined his next team after a run with the Los Angeles Lakers. Every move is being watched closely, and James’ latest location has Sixers fans talking. The superstar forward posted […] The post LeBron James Social Media Post Leaves 76ers Fans Intrigued appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 12 • 5:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Have One Strong Backup Plan For Jonathan Kuminga

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently looking at Jonathan Kuminga as the top forward option in free agency. Unfortunately for the Lakers, Kuminga is requesting more money than they can afford or are looking to invest in him. One noteworthy name has emerged as a true “backup plan” for potentially missing out on Kuminga via […] The post Lakers Have One Strong Backup Plan For Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 12 • 1:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Knicks linked to Lakers' former $157 million veteran center target

The New York Knicks are reportedly pursuing a 34-year-old veteran big man whom the Los Angeles Lakers previously targeted.

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Jul 11 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Timberwolves’ Projected LeBron James Contract Offer Revealed By Top Insider

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hearing all about how sweet reunions are. That hasn’t stopped them from lining their cards in hopes to sign the NBA’s hottest free agent. For over a week, the NBA world has (impatiently) been waiting for LeBron James to make a free agency decision. After James told the Los Angeles Lakers he […] The post Timberwolves’ Projected LeBron James Contract Offer Revealed By Top Insider appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 10 • 9:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Owe Exciting Free Agent News to Luka Doncic: Report

Kevon Looney reportedly chose the Los Angeles Lakers over a long line of free-agency suitors due to the Luka Doncic factor. The post Lakers Owe Exciting Free Agent News to Luka Doncic: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 10 • 1:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Insider Provides Massive Update on Final Roster Spot Plan

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly don't wish to use their 15th and final roster spot on an ancillary piece, but on a difference-making player. The post Lakers Insider Provides Massive Update on Final Roster Spot Plan appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 9 • 1:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
BREAKING: Lakers Sign 3-Time NBA Champion to $3,900,000 Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers’ busy offseason continued on Tuesday when they landed a three-time NBA champ to bolster their frontline. After trading former starting center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, the Lakers acquired a proven playoff performer via free agency.

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Jul 8 • 4:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Warriors now know asking price for Bronny James-Lakers trade

The Golden State Warriors should feel confident about their chances of landing a 21-year-old Los Angeles Lakers guard if need be.

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Jul 6 • 3:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Lakers get game-changing Peyton Watson sign-and-trade news

The Los Angeles Lakers should feel more confident about their chances of landing a 23-year-old Denver Nuggets rising star.

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Jul 5 • 10:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Combat Sports World Joins NBA Superstar LeBron James Sweepstakes

The combat sports world has joined in on the festivities as sports fans everywhere await Lebron James next move. In case you don’t know, the legendary NBA superstar is no longer a member of the Los Angeles Lakers where he has played for the past eight seasons. This includes an NBA Championship back in 2020 […]

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Jul 3 • 8:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Bronny James predicted to retire after unexpected LeBron James Lakers decision

The Los Angeles Lakers' 21-year-old guard received a shocking suggestion on Wednesday.

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Jul 3 • 5:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Trade Deandre Ayton, Creating Big Man Questions

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading away center Deandre Ayton, raising questions about who they'll bring in to play alongside Walker Kessler. The post Lakers Trade Deandre Ayton, Creating Big Man Questions appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Jul 3 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Timeline Emerges For LeBron James' Free Agency Decision

Even at the age of 41, LeBron James still has basketball fans around the world anxious to find out where he's heading next. Despite taking a step back at times during the 2025-26 season, James flexed his muscles during the postseason. He powered the Los Angeles Lakers to the second round, averaging ...

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Jul 2 • 4:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kendrick Perkins Thinks LeBron Is Truly Waiting For Cleveland

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes LeBron James wants to suit up for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, but he's not going to guarantee a reunion at this time. James confirmed this week that he's not returning to the Los Angeles Lakers. His agent, Rich Paul, said he wants to have a chance at ...

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Jul 1 • 5:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Multiple NFL teams ‘join’ LeBron James sweepstakes amid Lakers exit

LeBron James’ decision to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed headlines. Several NBA teams have been linked to him, but NFL franchises also joined in with their “pitches.” The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Houston Texans and Green…

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Jul 1 • 1:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LeBron On The Move

For the last few years, LeBron James’ name has popped up as someone who might be on the move in the NBA off-season. But few truly believed the future Hall of Famer would actually bolt from the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, it appears he actually won’t be playing for the Lakers in 2026-27. The source: ...

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Jun 30 • 4:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Praise Departing LeBron James; Fans, Not So Much

LeBron James won't be coming back to the Los Angeles Lakers, and while some fans will miss him, others are excited to see him leave. The post Lakers Praise Departing LeBron James; Fans, Not So Much appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Jun 30 • 2:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers post farewell message to LeBron James after shocking decision

The Los Angeles Lakers are no longer suitors to retain LeBron James after he informed the team he would not return next year.

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Jun 30 • 2:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Miami Heat’s Sign-and-Trade Package for LeBron James Revealed

The Miami Heat may explore LeBron James’ free agency situation this offseason in any chance of bringing the veteran superstar back to the franchise.James is nearing the end of his storied career, and after exercising his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, he is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. Various speculations are […] The post Miami Heat’s Sign-and-Trade Package for LeBron James Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jun 28 • 7:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Have Reportedly Not Offered LeBron James a Contract Yet

With free agency set to officially open on June 30, the Los Angeles Lakers still have not put a contract offer in front of their 41-year-old star.

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Jun 27 • 5:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cavaliers named landing spot for ex-$206 million Lakers disaster

The Cleveland Cavaliers were linked to a former Los Angeles Lakers guard who struggled mightily with the franchise years ago.

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Jun 24 • 11:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers Draft Pick Has Surprising Kobe Bryant Connection

The Los Angeles Lakers took wing, Cameron Carr, with the No. 24 overall selection, a player with a ton of upside and a strong reputation. The post Lakers Draft Pick Has Surprising Kobe Bryant Connection appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Jun 24 • 1:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers linked to Luka Doncic satisfying trade with Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers would appease their star point guard in a recent trade idea.

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Jun 20 • 9:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Report: Nets signing away Lakers' Austin Reaves may be unlikely

The Brooklyn Nets are rumored to be one of the teams interested in Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, but it seems like he's likely to stay put.

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Jun 15 • 7:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Good News: NBA player connects with family of 2 young brothers facing health battles

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart shared a moment of connection on the court with two young brothers, Kenji and Kobe, after their family was surprised with a trip to a game earlier this season. NBC News' José Díaz-Balart has more on the special moment and what Marcus is doing to raise awareness for the need for more blood stem cell donors.

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Jun 13 • 7:08 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Austin Reaves Expected to Receive $178 Million Offer in Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is set to hit free agency, and he is expected to receive a massive offer.

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Jun 13 • 4:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LeBron James’ golf game achievement draws attention

LeBron James has been playing more and more golf in the past few months. With the Los Angeles Lakers losing in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs , it has given the superstar forward extra time to work…

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Jun 7 • 10:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers announce multiyear partnership with Daiso

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday a new multiyear partnership with Japanese retail giant Daiso, marking a groundbreaking agreement centered around the iconic Laker Girls dance team.

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Jun 4 • 6:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Warriors get $15 million LeBron James free agent update

The Golden State Warriors should feel more confident about their chances of landing a Los Angeles Lakers aging star this summer.

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Jun 2 • 5:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers’ free agency situation is not good for LeBron James

NBA insider Jovan Buha recently claimed that the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to prioritize Austin Reaves over LeBron James when the two stars negotiate new contracts in free agency. During his latest podcast episode, Buha said that the Lakers…

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Jun 2 • 12:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Warriors, Lakers get more concerning Giannis Antetokounmpo trade news

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers' odds of acquiring the Milwaukee Bucks' star forward don't appear high.

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Jun 1 • 2:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers lay off more than a dozen employees in business reorganization: report

The Los Angeles Lakers are making big changes behind the scenes. ESPN reports that the organization has laid off more than a dozen employees. The layoffs are part of reorganization efforts under ne…

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May 28 • 2:07 PM EDT • Business • ktla.com
Lakers could pursue former Luka Doncic teammate in free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers could upgrade their wing position this summer by adding one of Luka Doncic's former teammates.

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May 13 • 7:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
From The Sports Desk: Farewell LeBron?

After the Oklahoma City Thunder completed their sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers last night, all eyes turned to LeBron James, the Lakers’ 41-year-old star.

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May 12 • 3:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Could the Nets pursue Lakers' Austin Reaves this NBA offseason?

The Brooklyn Nets are one of a few teams expected to have significant salary cap space and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is a free-agent.

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May 12 • 1:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Luka Doncic Makes Personal Announcement After Lakers’ Elimination

Luka Doncic shared some personal news after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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May 12 • 2:21 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com