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Jeanie Buss Reportedly Considered Trading LeBron James

Lakers governor Jeanie Buss harbored resentment toward LeBron James and considered trading him at one point, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes claims in a lengthy examination of the state of the franchise while it was under control of the Buss siblings.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21

Jeanie Buss Releases Statement Addressing Report About Fractured Relationship With LeBron James

There always seems to be drama surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers organization, and that has again been the case in recent months with the Buss family selling their controlling ownership stake to Mark Walter for a record $10 billion valuation.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 21

Report Surfaces About Jeanie Buss' Major Issues With Lakers' LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a franchise surrounded by drama while making headlines for things that happen on and off the floor on a daily basis.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Mock Trade Sends Lakers' Dalton Knecht to Mavericks for Ex-Warriors Champion to Bolster Offense

It has been an up-and-down season thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers, though they do currently sit fifth in the Western Conference standings with a 26-16 record.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Lakers face familiar deadline question: Is this roster good enough?

The Lakers are running out of runway to pretend this roster is finished. That’s the sense around the league as the trade deadline approaches, and it’s why rival executives are circling Los Angeles as a team to watch, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 21

JJ Redick says Austin Reaves is ‘progressing well’ will return during road trip

Austin Reaves hasn’t played in 2026 due to this Grade 2 calf strain, but that will soon change. Reaves’ four-week absence due to this injury will be up soon, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave a positive update on his guard before the Lakers played the Nuggets on Tuesday.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Did Lakers’ LeBron James just say he wouldn’t play in the NBA All-Star Game ?

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James will not start in the All-Star Game for the first time in 22 years, a move that drew comparisons to 2003, when Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan wasn’t voted a starter.

Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / January 21

Lakers desperately need Austin Reaves back during brutal road trip

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 7-7 since Austin Reaves suffered a calf strain on Christmas Day. They're hoping to get the high-scoring guard back during one of their toughest stretches of the season.

LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Lakers star LeBron James traded to Knicks in Bill Simmons’ latest proposal

A hypothetical trade sending Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to the New York Knicks in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns was floated this week by Bill Simmons, adding another layer to ongoing speculation surrounding both franchises amid uneven stretches of play.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / January 21

Lakers' Buss reportedly wanted to trade James to a West rival

Lakers' Jeanie Buss reportedly wanted to trade LeBron James to a Western Conference rival

Things could've been quite different in Southern California.

LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

Brian Windhorst says he'd pick this lousy Eastern Conference team in a series against Lakers

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 21

Cam Reddish To Play In G League

Former NBA lottery pick Cam Reddish is headed to the G League, sources tell Marc Stein of the Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Stein, Reddish has signed a G League contract.

Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton goes full pirate mode after getting poked in eye

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their second straight win with an impressive comeback victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets were in control of this game for most of the way, but Los Angeles used a 16-0 run in the fourth quarter to take back the momentum, and ultimately held on for a 115-107 victory.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21