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Anthony Davis Believes Lakers Need To Keep Core Together To Build Continuity

As the Los Angeles Lakers head into the NBA offseason after being beaten by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there are many questions about this team and whether it could look completely different next season.

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The Lakers can’t give up on choosing continuity after one season

Rob Pelinka and the Lakers opted for continuity last season and diverting off that path after one season would be a mistake. The Lakers are a franchise with a rich history of stars.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

LeBron James ‘Bristled’ At Darvin Ham’s Minutes Restriction At Start Of 2023-24 Season

LeBron James turned in the best season for a 39-year-old in NBA history and led the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2024 NBA Playoffs despite an up-and-down 2023-24 season that featured injuries to several rotation players.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / 1 hour ago

Stephen A. Smith criticizes LeBron James for changing coaches: 'Reason he has four rings instead of six'

Stephen A. Smith is not happy about the Lakers' decision to fire Darvin Ham after their 2024 first-round exit. The ESPN analyst went off on LeBron James in particular, blaming the constant carousel of coaches in his career as the reason why he's won only four NBA titles instead of six like Michael Jordan.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / 1 hour ago

Los Angeles Lakers: Stephen A. Smith Rips LA Over Darvin Ham Decision — ‘He Got Screwed’

The firing of Darvin Ham as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers continues to be a hot topic in the NBA realm. For ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, the Lakers were wrong to let go of Ham even though Los Angeles got ousted from the 2024 NBA Playoffs in the first round via a sweep at the hands of the Denver Nuggets.

Darvin Ham News / Hardwood Heroics / 5 hours ago

Brian Windhorst delivers disappointing news for Los Angeles Lakers fans regarding coaching search

The Darvin Ham era in Tinseltown is over after the Los Angeles Lakers handed Darvin Ham his pink slip. That means the Lakers need to find someone to replace him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 9 hours ago

Stephen A. Smith rips Lakers star LeBron James’ GOAT status amid massive coaching turnover

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had an awe-inspiring NBA career. James is coming off his 21st season and is the league’s all-time scoring leader in addition to garnering 4 championships.

Darvin Ham News / FanNation All Lakers / 4 hours ago

Lakers Reportedly Looking at Multiple Candidates to Replace Darvin Ham

The Los Angeles Lakers fired former head coach Darvin Ham following the Lakers' 4-1 series loss to the Denver Nuggets during Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / 4 hours ago

Rui Hachimura says working out with LeBron James made him more confident this season

After his first full season as a Laker, Rui Hachimura reflects on the time LeBron James poured into him during the offseason and throughout the year. With

Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / 2 minutes ago

LeBron James ‘GOAT’ status takes hit after Darvin Ham firing, claims Stephen A. Smith

The LA Lakers, after their first-round elimination by the Denver Nuggets, terminated the contract of head coach Darvin Ham with rumors suggesting that LeBron James had a hand in his departure.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / 1 hour ago

Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Darvin Ham's Friday Firing

The Los Angeles Lakers will search for yet another head coach after parting ways with former head coach Darvin Ham. The team decided to move in another direction, and the extensive head coaching search will begin this week.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / 2 minutes ago

'It’s not Darvin’s fault LeBron missed!' Skip Bayless GOES OFF on Lakers brass firing head coach Darvin Ham

LeBron James and the Lakers faced a disappointing loss in the first round of playoffs, as they faced their rivals from last year, the Denver Nuggets. After a five-game series, several questions were raised concerning the Lakers’ future.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / 59 minutes ago

NBA Analyst Predicts Lakers Trade Anthony Davis To Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a pivotal NBA offseason. They recently parted ways with coach Darvin Ham and are preparing to appoint their fourth coach since LeBron James‘ arrival.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / 1 hour ago

Potential Lakers HC Target Beefs With Rival Radio Station on Social Media

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter into the offseason, the team is searching for their next head coach to replace Darvin Ham, the candidate list isn't that appealing.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Former player doubts JJ Redick's coaching credentials

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

Former Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams doesn't believe JJ Redick has the experience or the cache to command the Lakers locker room.

A potential Lakers head-coaching candidate is off the market

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Darvin Ham could make swift return to coaching an NBA team

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Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / 7 hours ago

A potential Lakers head-coaching candidate is off the market

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a new head coach, and you can cross one potential candidate off the list.

LeBron James Was Most Viewed Player On NBA Social During 2023-24 Season

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 18 minutes ago

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

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

Despite a disappointing end, James just completed another stellar season. Perkins shared his thoughts on what James' next move should be.

NBA insider: 'All signals' point to LeBron James returning to Lakers

Darvin Ham wanted to restrict LeBron James' minutes

Draymond Green predicts LeBron James' next team

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The 'Most career NBA games played' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

JJ Redick gets ‘lunatic’ warning from Bill Simmons amid Lakers coaching rumors

In the swirling vortex of NBA coaching rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach has caught the attention of many, especially after the recent firing of Darvin Ham.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / 8 minutes ago

Another Possible HC Candidate Officially Becomes Unavailable for LA

Another one bites the dust for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are launching their head coach search. According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, Jason Kidd has agreed to a multi-year extension to stay with the Dallas Mavericks long-term. The terms of the deal have not been released.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / 1 hour ago

Impending Free Agent Hoping for LA Return

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter their biggest summer to date. While there are a ton of big decisions they must address (including the player options of two starters), the less significant signings are usually the ones that can be do-or-die when the playoffs arrive. We see it all the time with championship-level teams.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / 1 hour ago