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Former Lakers player comments on LeBron James' L.A. legacy

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Now that LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has officially come to an end, many are looking back on it and there have been differing opinions. While most acknowledge all that James accomplished in the purple and gold, there has always been this lingering feeling amongst many that he never felt like a […]

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Kobe Bryant's former teammate spoke to what made him so special

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When the Los Angeles Lakers traded to acquire Kobe Bryant on draft night in 1996, there was a considerable amount of risk, as Bryant was coming out of high school and Shaquille O’Neal was on the roster looking to win championships. What made the Philadelphia native different is that he was not afraid of anything, […]

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Why Aaron Gordon will miss ‘brother’ Peyton Watson leaving for Cavs

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The Denver Nuggets lost a key piece of their team this offseason after Peyton Watson’s departure to the Cleveland Cavaliers via sign-and-trade. As a restricted free agent, the Nuggets could have matched any offer Watson received, but opted not to re-sign the young wing. Nuggets veteran forward Aaron Gordon had grown close with Watson the […] The post Why Aaron Gordon will miss ‘brother’ Peyton Watson leaving for Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Duren qualifying offer could force Pistons to consider trade

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Updated Sep 15, 7:27 PM ET

The Pistons should trade Jalen Duren. Or at least begin seriously considering it if he signs his $9.6 million qualifying offer. That is the argument made by Blake Silverman of NBA on SI, who notes that Detroit could otherwise watch its 22-year-old All-Star center become an unrestricted free agent and leave for nothing next summer. […] The post Jalen Duren qualifying offer could force Pistons to consider trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA Notes: Devin Booker, Warriors, Kyrie Irving, Dyson Daniels

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Updated Sep 14, 2:44 AM ET

Warriors If Suns star Devin Booker ever becomes available, the Warriors reportedly plan to be standing near the front of the line with their draft picks in hand. Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard said on the Warriors Plus/Minus podcast that Golden State “loves” Booker and would be “first in line” to pursue him. […] The post NBA Notes: Devin Booker, Warriors, Kyrie Irving, Dyson Daniels appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Ranking the Lakers’ biggest offseason bets, from safest to riskiest

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They replaced all of it by handing out nearly $480 million over 26 combined contract years, including four player options, to a group of players who have zero combined All-Star appearances or year-end awards. When you think of it that way, it’s all a bit scary. The Lakers did so against a backdrop of even more change, with a shocking sale occurring just as they started moving in a new direction under Mark Walter’s ownership. But not everything the Lakers did this summer is terrifying, at leas...

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