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What Specific Types Of Players Do Lakers Want To Surround Luka Doncic With?

At his end-of-season press conference, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka spoke about the front office’s desire to build the roster around superstar Luka Doncic this offseason.

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The Lakers are renovating their practice facility with new medical and recovery labs

With the Lakers having a new majority owner in Mark Walter, change has been happening quickly in Los Angeles. We’ve seen this in personnel moves, such as the franchise hiring Lon Rosen as President of Business Operations.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 15

Potential Austin Reaves Free Agent Suitors Beginning To Emerge

Austin Reaves will be one of the most sought after free agents this summer and is line for a massive pay increase after making just under $14 million this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / May 15

James Worthy gives brutal verdict on whether LA Lakers should keep Deandre Ayton

James Worthy did not sound convinced that Deandre Ayton is the right center for the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward. The Lakers’ playoff exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder exposed several roster questions, but the frontcourt discussion may be the loudest.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The '35-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most NBA playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NBA franchise scoring records' quiz

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 15

JJ Redick’s comments on depth, continuity are revealing for Lakers offseason

It’s clear that for right now, the Western Conference belongs to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the San Antonio Spurs are next up, trying to take them down.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / May 15

Stan Van Gundy explains why Lakers trading for Antetokounmpo will be bad for Luka Doncic

Stan Van Gundy has questioned whether Giannis Antetokounmpo would be the right fit beside Luka Doncic if the Los Angeles Lakers chase another superstar this offseason.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 15

Watch: LeBron James Tells Alex Caruso To ‘Go Get Another’ Championship

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers fought hard every night, in the end they simply didn’t have enough to keep up with the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 15

LeBron James could join a surprising team in free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing some uncertainty with two of their best players.

LeBron James reportedly upset with Lakers for wild reason

LeBron James weighing Lakers future as tone of offer looms large

Dillon Brooks adds fuel to LeBron James feud with Michael Jordan comments

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / May 15

Jarred Vanderbilt Details Quick Recovery From Dislocated Finger

In Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered an awful injury. While trying

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 15

Bronny James Has ‘No Clue’ About Future Of LeBron James

LeBron James has an important decision ahead of him after a record-setting 23rd NBA season. He must first decide if he’d like to continue playing professional basketball into his age-42 season.