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The Los Angeles Lakers had noteworthy plans at the trade deadline, which could offer clues about their offseason outlook.
In the second half of Game 4 of the Timberwolves-Lakers series, Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick only played Doncic, Reaves, James, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith and benched center Jaxson Hayes in Game 5.
NBA insider links De’Anthony Melton to the Los Angeles Lakers as a potential target after his short stint with the Golden State Warriors.
But how Los Angeles got to the finish line was a wild ride. Los Angeles traded away star big man Anthony Davis in the middle of the season to land guard Luka Doncic, completely changing the identity of the roster.
While the NBA Playoffs have narrowed down to the final four teams competing in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, two notable franchises that are
The Lakers main area of need heading into the offseason is a starting center, and their could be one available via trade.
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Jovan Buha suggests LeBron James might leave the Lakers or retire, citing a strained relationship with the team. This speculation arises after the Lakers' playoff exit against the Timberwolves. With Luka Doncic potentially joining the team,
NBA legend LeBron James has a player option to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. The forward can pick up his player option or decline it and enter unrestricted free agency. If James becomes an unrestricted free agent,