‘Same Level Of Fame’: Klay Thompson Puts Prime Derrick Rose With Kobe Bryant, LeBron James
Klay Thompson says prime Derrick Rose reached the same level of fame as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade at his peak.
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‘We Got To Redo That Deal’: Donald Trump Rips Mavericks’ Luka Dončić Trade In Dallas
DALLAS — President Donald Trump said he does not understand the Dallas Mavericks' trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers and said the deal should be redone, in a keynote address delivered from the American Airlines Center stage on the opening night of the Republican National Committee's midterm...
Dallas Mavericks Free Agent Dwight Powell Named Los Angeles Lakers’ Top Remaining Big-Man Option
LOS ANGELES —Dwight Powell remains the most significant free-agent big man available to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to California Post reporter Khobi Price, a day after Los Angeles lost Jonathan Kuminga to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year deal. Powell celebrated his 35th birthday in July and is currently...
Jason Kidd Picks LeBron James Over Luka Dončić, Cooper Flagg In Start-Bench-Cut
MANILA — Former Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd kept LeBron James, benched Luka Dončić, and cut Cooper Flagg when asked to sort the three in a start, bench, cut game during an interview with ALL-STAR Magazine released Thursday. Kidd wouldn't answer until he knew which James was on the table....
Buss Family Sells Remaining Stake In Los Angeles Lakers To New Owners
The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. That means Jeanie Buss is no longer the majority governor of the Lakers, a title she's held since 2013. "We have...
‘That’s Impressive’: Jerry Jones Reacts To Record $12.5 Billion Los Angeles Lakers Sale
OXNARD, Calif. — Jerry Jones has seen franchise values climb throughout his 37 years as owner of the Dallas Cowboys, but the latest price attached to the Los Angeles Lakers still made him stop. "That's impressive," Jones said Thursday. Bob Iger and Josh Kushner agreed Wednesday to purchase the Lakers...
Luka Dončić Wasn’t Consulted About Los Angeles Lakers Sale, Plans To Have Video Call With New Owners
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Luka Dončić wasn't consulted about the Los Angeles Lakers sale. The Lakers are being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. Dončić plans to have a video call with Iger and Kushner from Slovenia. "I don't think this type of thing...
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Russell Westbrook Retires After 18 NBA Seasons
Former NBA MVP and 9-time All-Star Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from basketball on Wednesday. https://twitter.com/russwest44/status/2087607645540585686 Across 18 seasons, Westbrook averaged 20.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 8 assists while earning nine All-NBA nods. Twice an All-Star Game MVP, he was also named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team during the...
Luka Dončić Releases Statement After Los Angeles Lakers Get Sold Again: ‘I’ve Gotten Used To Big Changes’
Luka Dončić released a statement on social media after the Los Angeles Lakers were sold for the second time since he's been a member of the team. The Lakers are being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. "Being a Laker means everything to me, and I'm...
Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Dončić’s Ex-Fiancée Withdraws Child Support Petition
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić's ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, has withdrawn her petition that was seeking child support and attorney fees from Dončić. Goltes is the mother of Dončić's two daughters, two-year-old Gabriela and seven-month-old Olivia. "I am withdrawing my petition for child support with the specific intention of resolving...