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Former Lakers Guard Kobe Bufkin Signs Training Camp Deal With Pelicans

Roster turnover happens in today’s NBA, but the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the extreme side of things this offseason, navigating life without LeBron James and embracing Luka Doncic as their franchise player.

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1 team turned down the chance to sign LeBron James

As hard as it may be to believe, one team essentially turned down the chance to sign LeBron James this offseason. James’ camp reached out to the New York Knicks at one point during his free agency, according to Sam Amico of Hoops Wire.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / July 26

Lakers facing new roadblock to sign Jonathan Kuminga

Kuminga hasn't signed with his new team, but he might already be scaring people away.

Jonathan Kuminga gets bad news about potential Lakers move

The 'Youngest 30-point playoff games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 26

Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Is Kevon Looney’s Favorite Player

Reconfiguring the center room was a checklist item for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and they did so by acquiring Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade and signing veteran Kevon Looney to a one-year, veteran minimum deal.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 26

Collin Sexton Discusses How His Game Will Benefit Luka Doncic

The addition of guard Collin Sexton is expected to give a big boost to the Los Angeles Lakers bench, which was one of the worst in the NBA last season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 26

Did LeBron James actually delay 76ers free agency decision because of Adam Silver?

One of the biggest stories of the NBA offseason has finally come to an end. LeBron James has decided to take his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers. A new report is shedding light on how much of an impact NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had on LeBron’s decision.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 26

Derrick Rose had the most Derrick Rose reaction to LeBron James joining the 76ers

LeBron James ended speculation about his offseason landing spot when he finally decided to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love and join the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 26

76ers Source Confirms LeBron James and Jaylen Brown’s Relationship Dynamic After Comments Over Bronny James

When Rich Paul’s whiteboard went viral, the Philadelphia 76ers were a frontrunner after adding Jaylen Brown. But the NBA community’s skeptics didn’t want to believe that LeBron James wanted to team up with a guy who criticized his son.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / July 26

Austin Reaves Reveals All-Time Starting Lineup Including Himself

Austin Reaves enters this season with a bunch of new faces as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James being the most notable departure from last season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 26

Topps trading cards actually broke the LeBron James-to-Sixers news

For nearly a month, the NBA waited for LeBron James to pick his next team. When the answer finally arrived, it wasn’t ESPN, The Athletic or one of the NBA’s army of insiders that broke the news.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 26

Rival NBA execs skeptical of LeBron James, star-studded Sixers

The 76ers may have won the LeBron James sweepstakes, but not everyone around the NBA is convinced they’ve built a championship team. Philadelphia now boasts a starting group featuring James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, with VJ Edgecombe also returning after an impressive rookie season.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 25

Lakers’ Sandro Mamukelashvili Honors Kobe Bryant, Sends Message to Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into the NBA offseason with the goal of building around superstar Luka Doncic, re-signing Austin Reaves and landing an A-list center.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 25

Lakers Legend James Worthy Gets Real On The LeBron James Era In Los Angeles, Is Unsure If He’ll Get Statue

It’s the end of an era in Los Angeles, and Lakers fans are mixed over how to feel about it. As much as the Lakers have leaned into the Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves duo, the franchise (and fanbase) is still in a state of reflection after the departure of their beloved superstar, LeBron James.

Kobe Bufkin News / Hoops Rumors / July 25

Kobe Bufkin To Sign With Pelicans

Free agent guard Kobe Bufkin has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). It will be a training camp deal, and Bufkin will be among several players competing for an open roster spot, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic (Twitter link).

NBA News / Outlook India / July 25

Donald Trump Shocks NBA Fans: US President Calls LeBron James 'Racist' While Comparing Legend With Michael Jordan

Donald Trump labeled LeBron James "a racist" during a press conference Trump dismissed James and backed his friend Michael Jordan as the greatest player

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 25

Lakers Should Pivot From Jonathan Kuminga to Intriguing Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have been as active as any team in the NBA this summer, with the storied franchise entering rebuild mode following the departure of LeBron James and the intention of putting the right talent around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / July 25

Rich Paul Provides Inside Look At LeBron James’ Free Agency Decision

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul reveals that LeBron James was legitimately torn over where he wanted to play next and didn’t make the decision to sign with Philadelphia until 1 a.m.

LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / July 25

Incredible 2018 Tweet Resurfaces After LeBron James Signs With 76ers

An eight-year-old tweet has suddenly become the perfect internet punchline. After LeBron James announced he was signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, a 2018 post that confidently declared he would never join the team started circulating again and quickly went viral.