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Lakers Rumors: Jaxson Hayes Exercises Player Option For 2024-25 Season
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed a number of players like Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Cam Reddick to minimum contracts last summer, they also gave them player options for the 2024-25 seasons. Now, that gives those players the ability to opt in for this season and stay with the...
Lakers Rumors: Coaching Target Jared Dudley Signs With Klutch Sports
It’s a busy time for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to put their roster and coaching staff together after the hiring of head coach JJ Redick. Considering Redick has not yet coached at any level, the Lakers want to put a lot of experience on his staff, including at least two former head coaches.
Lakers Trade Rumors: Hawks Send Dejounte Murray To Pelicans
Following the 2024 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the league can fully devote their attention to the offseason where numerous moves are expected to be made. The Boston Celtics may have won the championship, but there are several teams, including the Lakers, who can talk themselves into contending during the 2024-25 season. Los Angeles is facing immense pressure to win and the team has been active canvassing the NBA for potential trades to improve the roster.
Lakers Video: Adrian Wojnarowski & Stephen A. Smith Call Out Nepotism Criticism Aimed At Bronny & LeBron James
Arguably the highlight of the 2024 NBA Draft came in the second round when the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, the oldest son of LeBron James. LeBron has talked about wanting to play with his son in the NBA for years, and they now will finally get to live out that dream in the purple and gold.
Lakers News: Austin Reaves, Magic Johnson, Dejounte Murray Among Those To Congratulate Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers did what many expected them to do in drafting Bronny James, son of superstar LeBron James, with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. As such, Bronny and LeBron will make history as the first father and son to play together in NBA history.
Lakers Rumors: ‘Stronger Chance’ D’Angelo Russell Opts In To Final Year Of Contract
Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have hired their new coach in JJ Redick and the 2024 NBA Draft is officially over, attention now turns to free agency and how the team can further improve the roster. Arguably the biggest question mark as free agency approaches is the future of point guard D’Angelo Russell.
Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Studied JJ Redick In College
The biggest skill that new Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is bringing to this team is his shooting ability. On a team with dominant paint presences in Anthony Davis and LeBron James, players who can provide spacing are imperative and Knecht has that in spades. Knecht shot 38.3% from...
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Discusses Taking Bronny James In 2024 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers closed out their 2024 NBA Draft by taking Bronny James with 55th overall pick in the second round. Bronny seemed destined to land in Los Angeles after Rich Paul deterred other teams from taking him, and now gets to stay home and play with his father LeBron James.
Lakers Draft Rumors: Xavier Guard Quincy Olivari Signs Exhibition-10 Contract
The 2024 NBA Draft is officially in the books and the Los Angeles Lakers have to be considered one of the winners. First, the Lakers ended up staying pat at No. 17 and taking Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht, who unexpectedly slipped down the board after reported concerns of his age and defensive struggles. Los Angeles then turned around and took USC guard Bronny James at No. 55, uniting him with LeBron James and making history as the two will be the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Gave Emotional Toast After Bronny Got Drafted
LeBron James has talked about playing with his son Bronny in the NBA for years, and that dream is finally coming true as the Los Angeles Lakers took the 19-year-old with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul did...
Lakers Video: Bronny James & Family Celebrate Being Drafted
On Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers finally got the chance to make LeBron James’ dream a reality when they took Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick. In the weeks leading up to the draft, Bronny had strong workouts and rose up boards but it felt inevitable that he would end up on the Lakers one way or the other. Now, LeBron and Bronny are officially the first father-son pair to play on the same NBA team and it’ll be fun to watch the duo on the court once the 2024-25 season rolls around.
Lakers Select USC’s Bronny James With 55th Pick In 2024 NBA Draft
Leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft, there was a ton of buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers picking Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. That has now come to fruition as the Lakers drafted Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the second round. Klutch Sports CEO Rich...
Lakers News: Rich Paul Telling Teams Bronny James Will Go To Australia If They Draft Him
The second round of the 2024 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday afternoon and it seems to be a foregone conclusion that Bronny James will land with the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 55 overall. Bronny only worked out for two teams during the pre-draft process, the Lakers and Phoenix...
Lakers Rumors: Dalton Knecht Slipped In Draft Due To Age & Defensive Concerns
With most NBA Draft experts having Dalton Knecht slotted inside the top-10, it seemed highly unlikely he would still be on the board when the Los Angeles Lakers got on the clock with the 17th overall pick. In fact, the Lakers reportedly tried to schedule a workout with Knecht during the pre-draft process but were declined as his representation felt he wouldn’t be available.
Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Appreciated Video Of LeBron James Praising Him
The Los Angeles Lakers were ecstatic to see Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht fall to them with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Knecht was one of the best players in all of college basketball last season and is an ideal fit next to Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis as someone who could potentially contribute immediately for this team.
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