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CULVER CITY, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Vanessa Laine Bryant (L) and Kobe Bryant attend the 2018 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at 3LABS on November 10, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Baby2Baby)

Vanessa Bryant honors Kobe Bryant on Fathers Day

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Lakers revel in Celtics Finals meltdown as teams remain tied at Banner 17

Shaq says there’s ‘too much crying’ about NBA refs these days

Shaq opens up about his love for Newark, Shareef O’Neal, and a ‘scrappy’ NBA Finals

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Mar 11, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Peyton Watson (23) celebrates on the bench after the Bruins scored against the USC Trojans during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

3 players the Lakers could target by trading into the NBA Draft second round

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Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Lakers: Anthony Davis raises eyebrow with comment about offseason training

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Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

NBA Twitter and Darvin Ham endeavor to keep Russell Westbrook’s legacy intact

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Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live taping of ESPN's "First Take" at Florida A&M University.Syndication Tallahassee Democrat

Stephen A. Smith unloads majorly bold Steph Curry, LeBron James take

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Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

All signs point to the Lakers keeping Russell Westbrook

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Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum shares text he sent Kobe Bryant prior to Game 7

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 06: Assistant Coach Darvin Ham of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum on March 06, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns 132-122. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Lakers hiring Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as next head coach

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Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kent Bazemore (9) looks on before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Kent Bazemore is the saddest man in sports after Warriors reach NBA Finals

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Mar 27, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) in the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers: These 3 interesting candidates get first interviews for head coaching job

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Mar 13, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers watches from the sideline during the second quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumors: LA’s pursuit of Doc Rivers is getting desperate

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Juwan Howard, Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Juwan Howard turns down Lakers, despite obvious connections

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LeBron reveals his favorite player to watch in the NBA

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Jan 23, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field looking at the scoreboard during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFC Divisional playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James responds to Tom Brady’s challenge for a 1-on-1 matchup

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NBA at 75: When the Spurs end the Lakers’ dynasty and start their own

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Kenny Atkinson, Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Lakers will be interviewing Kenny Atkinson for head coaching job

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)

ESPN host argues LeBron should want the Lakers to trade him this summer

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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers guards Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Staples Center on February 26, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE.

5 wildly unrealistic Lakers trade ideas you’re going to hear a lot this summer

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Look: Kendrick Lamar used Kobe Bryant deepfake in new music video

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Yes, Jae Crowder has more career playoff points than Anthony Davis

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Mar 20, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse looks on in the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Nurse strongly dismisses Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching rumors

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What if the Lakers drafted Sidney Moncrief instead of Magic Johnson?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 01: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks off the court after warming up before the basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on April 1, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LeBron vows to never miss NBA Playoffs again in impassioned tweet

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The Whiteboard: Categorizing NBA offensive style for 2021-22, part 2

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Sep 09, 2016; Springfield, MA, USA; Shaquille O’Neal arrives at the Springfield Symphony Hall before the 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Shaq opens up about his regrets over relationship with Kobe [Video]

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