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Lakers feel they can play .500 ball by mid-December

The Lakers' confidence has increased recently, and they fell they can play solid basketball until trade options increase on Dec. 15.

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LeBron James Hoping to Return to Play Friday After Injury

The 18-time All-Star addressed playing in the team’s next game against the Kings.

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Report: Lakers Seriously Considered Trading Westbrook to Pacers

Los Angeles reportedly considered sending the star point guard and two draft picks to Indiana.

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Lakers were willing to trade two first-round picks for Irving/Mitchell

Contrary to previous reports, perhaps the Lakers were willing to give up enough draft capital to land Kyrie Irving or Donovan Mitchell.

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Report: Lakers Were Willing to Trade Firsts for Kyrie, Mitchell

Ultimately, it wasn’t enough and they reportedly decided to not trade them for other players.

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Lakers have started players-only mini-camp ahead of training camp

LeBron James is making sure he and his teammates get the new season started on the right foot.

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Report: LeBron Deal Could ‘Re-energize’ Kyrie Trade Talks

The Lakers superstar’s two-year extension could influence L.A.’s pursuit of the Nets star entering next season.

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LeBron James, Rob Pelinka meet to discuss contract extension

Dave McMenamin: LeBron James and his representative Rich Paul of Klutch Sports met with Lakers VP of basketball ops and GM Rob Pelinka on Thursday regarding James' eligible contract extension. Paul told ESPN the discussion was "productive" and both ...

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LeBron James reportedly wants to move on from Russell Westbrook

As hard as it may be for the Lakers to trade Russell Westbrook, it's something LeBron James has reportedly wanted them to do for a while.

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Lakers are talking to Pacers again about Buddy Hield

The Lakers are reportedly making another attempt at landing 3-point specialist Buddy Hield.

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Report: Lakers in Talks With Pacers for Buddy Hield Trade

Los Angeles and Indiana have reportedly discussed a trade for the veteran guard.

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Lakers, Pacers discussing Buddy Hield trade

Talkin' NBA: "Things have not moved in terms of the Brooklyn front [Kyrie for Russ]… There has been some talks reengaged between the Lakers and the Pacers that would center around Buddy Hield." - Dave McMenamin #NBATwitter #LakeShow Source: Twitter ...

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Kyrie Irving likely to remain with Nets this season?

I really do think Kyrie Irving at this point in time that Brooklyn is the overwhelming favorite for his place to be playing next season. I think he wants to go to Los Angeles but I'd be surprised if he doesn't go back to Brooklyn and plays the whole ...

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Lakers may want Buddy Hield or Eric Gordon along with Kyrie Irving

The Lakers seem to be thinking big when it comes to improving their roster.

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Kyrie Irving to Lakers still possible?

ClutchPoints: "I think the Lakers will make a deal, maybe more than one deal. It may not be for Kyrie Irving, it may not be for an All-NBA player, an All-Star… It's not completely dead with Brooklyn… I don't think the Lakers are done." @wojespn ...

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Langston Galloway on free agency: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving are holding things up

Langston Galloway split time between Milwaukee and Brooklyn last season and also played in a series of Olympic qualifiers for USA Basketball. He has not yet signed with a team for 2022-23 and offers an insight on that piece of his future. "Right now ...

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Kyrie Irving may still play in Drew League?

Dave McMenamin: Drew League commissioner Dino Smiley to ESPN when asked about Kyrie Irving: "We still have a couple games left today and then six tomorrow. So, (we'll see). But that sounded like it was going to be a sure bet but I don't know what ...

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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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Kyrie Irving to Play in Drew League Before LeBron Saturday

The two former teammates are both poised to take the court Saturday in Los Angeles.

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Kyrie Irving to play in Drew League in Los Angeles

Dave McMenamin: Kyrie Irving is expected to play in the Drew League in Los Angeles today at 11 a.m., Drew League commissioner Dino Smiley told ESPN. LeBron James is expected to play at 1:45, per Smiley. Yahoo earlier reported James' plans to return ...

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David Fizdale won’t be retained as Lakers assistant coach

Dave McMenamin: Reporting with @Adrian Wojnarowski: New Lakers coach Darvin Ham has started to shape his coaching staff by informing assistants David Fizdale, Mike Penberthy and John Lucas III they will not be retained. Source: Twitter @mcten What's ...

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Fans banned from Mavs arena for giving unwanted hugs to Chris Paul’s family

Shams Charania: Statement from the Dallas Mavericks on the incident involving Chris Paul's family and fans. Two fans, who gave unwanted hugs to Paul's family, will be banned from American Airlines Center until 2023: Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania ...

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Mavericks Issue Statement on Incident Involving CP3’s Family

The team acknowledged that an incident involving the visiting point guard’s family occurred during Game 4 on Sunday.

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Jimmy Butler makes light of report about beef with Victor Oladipo

Brady Hawk: Jimmy Butler on the "report" about his "beef" with Oladipo: "I'm used to it. I'm always the bad guy. That's okay. Bad guys are welcome here in the Miami Heat organization." "I love my guys." Source: Twitter @BradyHawk305 What's the buzz ...

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Lowry Leaves Game 3 Due to Hamstring, Vows Not to Miss Time

The Heat point guard left Friday night’s game in the third quarter and did not return.

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