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Luka Doncic Expands His Legacy with Bold Investment in Rome Basketball

Luka Doncic has never been shy about dreaming big. Step‑back threes from impossible angles, cross‑court lasers that only he sees, playoff performances that feel ripped from a video game, that’s the Doncic everyone knows.

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Luka Doncic, Donnie Nelson pair to purchase Rome pro team

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic and former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson teamed to purchase professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A, with a bid to become NBA Europe's representative in Rome.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 29

Luka Doncic Fulfills ‘Dream’ Of Owning Professional Basketball Team In Europe

Many players who come from Europe to the NBA at a young age are projects who often barely play for their European clubs. Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was an exception as he was the star of Real Madrid, leading them to a EuroLeague championship and winning EuroLeague MVP at just 19 years old.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29

Cavaliers' Koby Altman addresses Evan Mobley, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

The Cleveland Cavaliers were among the handful of teams routinely linked with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo even before Cleveland was swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 29

Can Nick Smith Jr. turn his strong moments into a meaningful commitment from the Lakers?

Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29

Nets floated as candidate to steal Austin Reaves from Lakers on $180 million contract

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves will be among the top free agents to hit the open market this summer. While Reaves is widely expected to return to the Lakers, league sources told ESPN’s Tim Bontemps that the Brooklyn Nets could make a run at the unrestricted free agent.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29

Insider shuts down Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving Lakers reunion buzz

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka recently made it clear that they will build a roster around guard Luka Doncic this summer. It is the logical move for the Lakers, who found success in Doncic’s first full season with the squad, although it ended in a sweep in the second round of the playoffs.

Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / May 29

Rob Pelinka Believes March Was ‘Proof Of Concept’ For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have a rare opportunity to effectively start from scratch in their team building around one of the best players in the world in Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 29

Larry Bird Called LeBron James The Second-Greatest Player After Michael Jordan

Former NBA player Jeff Teague has stories for days, and he shared another interesting one on the latest episode of his Club 520 Podcast. Teague got to be around the great Larry Bird during his 2016-17 season with the Indiana Pacers and recounted a conversation between them about LeBron James.

Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / May 29

Adou Thiero Discusses Areas Of Focus During Offseason Workouts

The Los Angeles Lakers don’t have much on the roster in terms of young players with potential to grow into impact players, but one who showed some flashes in limited appearances this season was rookie wing Adou Thiero.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29

Lakers’ Luka Doncic opens up on major career move following dismal end to season

What looked like a promising season for Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic ended in sheer despair after he suffered a hamstring injury just a few games before the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 29

LeBron James Reminisces About 2016 Cavs Title Run Just a Day After Clarifying Lakers Future

King James just did the digital equivalent of ‘ No pressure,’ after pretty much putting the pressure on his team. Just 24 hours after a clear demand to the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office, LeBron James has ignited the trade rumor mill by looking back at his historic past.

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Video Games News / Athlon Sports / May 29

NBA THE RUN Open Beta Is Free — Here's How to Download It

For basketball gaming fans, it has been a long time since a major streetball-focused title entered the conversation. That changes on June 9 when NBA THE RUN officially launches, bringing fast-paced arcade hoops, NBA superstars, street legends, and online competition to a new generation of players.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 28

LeBron James shares Cavs throwback on Instagram story

With speculation about his future continuing to swirl, LeBron James gave Cavaliers fans something to talk about Thursday. James shared a throwback Cavs clip to his Instagram story, featuring a highlight from Cleveland’s 2016 NBA Finals championship run against the Golden State Warriors.

Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 28

Former Lakers Guard Drops Blunt Take on Austin Reaves’ Next Contract

One of the top priorities for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the NBA offseason is to secure the long-term future of rising star Austin Reaves, who is expected to opt out of the final year of his deal with the team in order to become an unrestricted free agent.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / May 28

Lakers Reshape Their Front Office as Business-Side Layoffs Signal a New Direction

The Lakers are no strangers to dramatic headlines, but Wednesday’s news hit differently inside the organization. More than a dozen employees on the business side were informed they were being laid off, a move that sent a ripple of emotion through a franchise already navigating one of the most transformative periods in its history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 28

Donovan Mitchell Refuses to Answer a Question About Lakers' LeBron James' Future

With the NBA offseason officially underway for the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers, the rumors have started to run rampant about LeBron James and his immediate future.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 28

Nets Are ‘Bidder To Watch’ For Austin Reaves

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is in line for a massive payday this summer after his best season yet. Reaves averaged a career-high 23.3 points and 4.7 rebounds while adding in 5.5 assists on 49.0% from the field and 36.0% from deep.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 28

What LeBron James Reportedly Wants From Lakers Before Making Free Agency Decision

The free agency of LeBron James is one of the major dominos for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. L.A. can offer him more than any other team of interest to him, but the question is will they make that type of offer, and will James seek to play elsewhere if they don’t.

Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

1 Eastern Conference team named ‘potential bidder’ for Austin Reaves

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves is set to hit free agency, and he could command a massive deal this summer. While Reaves could return to the Lakers, there have been reports of teams making near-max offers to the former undrafted star.

Dalton Knecht News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 28

What does the future hold for Dalton Knecht?

Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 28

Insider reveals what LeBron James is looking for from Lakers

For the first time since he moved to the Western Conference, LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent. An insider has shed some light on what it will take for James to return to Los Angeles.

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