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Lakers star LeBron James claps back at Colin Cowherd’s ridiculous JJ Redick backwards hat jab

Sports analyst Colin Cowherd doesn’t think head coaches should wear their hats backwards. At least, that’s what he said on Wednesday after seeing former player JJ Redick, who has been linked to multiple teams’ head coaching jobs, wear a backwards hat on a podcast.

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Jaxson Hayes says he ‘learned a ton’ from Anthony Davis this season

In his first year as a Laker, Jaxson Hayes learned and grew a lot as a player under Anthony Davis’ guidance. The Jaxson Hayes experience with the Lakers was a fascinating one in the 2023-24 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / 8 minutes ago

LeBron James Trolls Colin Cowherd After He Says JJ Redick Wearing His Hat Backwards Is Unprofessional For A Head Coaching Candidate

Top sports analyst Colin Cowherd went viral this week after challenging JJ Redick for wearing a backward hat while recording his podcast. After the clip caught massive attention online, LeBron responded in a post and came to the defense of his teammate.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 58 minutes ago

LeBron James rues 'missed opportunities' against Nuggets

James shared his frustration at losing a series he believes was winnable.

Lakers 'low-ball' offers could cost them top coaching candidates

Next steps for Los Angeles Lakers: Find a coach, deal with Bronny conundrum

Nuggets star gets fined, but avoids suspension for ugly Game 2 actions

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Darvin Ham News / Lakers Nation / 3 hours ago

Organization ‘Taking Their Time’ With Head Coaching Search

There are a lot of things on the checklist for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but one of the first and most important is finding a new head coach.

Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / 3 hours ago

Jaxson Hayes Unsure If He Will Exercise Player Option For Next Season

Last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers took a flyer on then free agent center Jaxson Hayes, who had something to prove as a former lottery pick. Hayes was an athletic big man who could move well laterally but did not possess enough strength to handle physical centers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 22 minutes ago

Lakers want Anthony Davis' opinion in search for next HC

Lakers want Anthony Davis' opinion in search for next head coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are likely to take coaching notes from both LeBron James and Anthony Davis as they look to install Darvin Ham's successor.

Lakers 'low-ball' offers could cost them top coaching candidates

Next steps for Los Angeles Lakers: Find a coach, deal with Bronny conundrum

Kendrick Perkins 'wishes' LeBron James would make drastic career decision

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / 1 hour ago

Lakers Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More

We are answering every question you could possibly have about the Lakers’ salary, draft pick and other team-building situations here. In the modern era of the NBA, teams and fans have become far more intelligent when it comes to teambuilding, rosters and salaries and the CBA.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / 1 hour ago

Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: JJ Redick

After reaching the Western Conference Finals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was poised to build on that momentum after the front office re-signed the core members of that run plus supplemented the roster with viable role players.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

Rudy Gobert Wins NBA Defense Player Of The Year; Anthony Davis Finishes Fourth

The Los Angeles Lakers have slowly but surely convinced Anthony Davis that his best position is at center as the star big man has been entrenched at the five the past couple of seasons.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / 7 hours ago

Lakers' Biggest Hater Completely Disrespects Recent LA Accomplishments

A Hall of Fame NBA coach and longtime Los Angeles Lakers rival opted to call out L.A.'s LeBron James era with some savage undercutting. George Karl, who

Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / 2 hours ago

Hall of Fame Coach Reveals Whether Kobe or Shaq Was Tougher to Defend

Hall of Fame former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant was part of a massive wave of prep-to-pro players when he opted to forgo college and head directly to the NBA.

Darvin Ham News / FanNation All Lakers / 1 hour ago

What Will Become of Darvin Ham After Lakers Dismissal?

After a relatively successful two-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers, the club's now-ex-head coach Darvin Ham once again finds himself a free agent. There are two non-Lakers head coaching openings as of this writing, for the lottery-bound Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago

Lakers 'low-ball' offers could cost them top coaching candidates

Pelinka may have to dig a little deeper into the Lakers' pockets if they want to hire a proven winner.

Lakers big man opts in for 2024-25

Kendrick Perkins 'wishes' LeBron James would make drastic career decision

Next steps for Los Angeles Lakers: Find a coach, deal with Bronny conundrum

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / 3 minutes ago

Report: Lakers players 'were taken aback' when Darvin Ham started Taurean Prince over Rui Hachimura

According to NBA insider Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily, several Los Angeles Lakers players “were taken aback” when Darvin Ham started Taurean Prince over

Lakers want Anthony Davis' opinion in search for next head coach

Kendrick Perkins 'wishes' LeBron James would make drastic career decision

Former Sixth Man of the Year questions JJ Redick's coaching credentials

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / 38 minutes ago