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June 28, 2022

Russell Westbrook exercises $47M option with Lakers

Russell Westbrook opted into his $47.1 million contract for next season but it remains to be seen whether the Lakers will look to trade him.

June 26, 2022

Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin lays down LeBron James challenge

Indiana Pacers draft pick Bennedict Mathurin is already challenging "The King," and he's been in the NBA for a hot minute. The former Arizona Wildcat was selected with the No. 6 pick in last week's draft.

June 20, 2022

Kyrie Irving sends cryptic tweet after report on extension negotiations with Nets

Kyrie Irving's name was sent into the rumor mill on Monday with a report claiming the guard and the Nets are at an "impasse" in extension negotiations.

June 15, 2022

Kobe and Gianna Bryant court unveiled in Philadelphia

The new Kobe and Gianna Bryant Dream Court was unveiled in his hometown of Philadelphia on Tuesday at Tustin Recreational Playground, where the Hall of Famer was a frequent visitor.

June 13, 2022

Lakers' Anthony Davis makes stunning admission about offseason

Anthony Davis' startling admission comes with the season a few months away as he continues to battle injury-plagued seasons year after year.

June 9, 2022

LeBron James wants to own NBA team in emerging sports market

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who recently became a billionaire, said one of his goals is to own an NBA team, and he’d like the team to be in Las Vegas.

June 8, 2022

Celtics' Jayson Tatum felt snubbed by Lakers in 2017 NBA draft: 'They didn't want anything to do with me'

Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum said he felt slighted when the Los Angeles Lakers opted to draft Lonzo Ball over him in the 2017 NBA Draft.

June 7, 2022

Lakers' Darvin Ham 'absolutely’ sees Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced Darvin Ham as their next head coach on Monday, and Ham told reporters that Russell Westbrook still has a “ton left in that tank.”

June 5, 2022

LeBron James pressures Biden administration to bring Brittney Griner home 'swiftly and safely'

LeBron James joined the calls for the Biden administration to act in order to get Brittney Griner out of Russian detention.

June 4, 2022

Lakers officially announce hiring of Darvin Ham as next head coach

The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the hiring of Darvin Ham as the next head coach of the franchise Friday. Ham, a former Milwaukee Bucks assistant, signed a multi-year deal.