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LOS ANGELES LAKERS 10-6 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-6 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Photo of LeBron Pestering Bronny James During Lakers Pregame Warmups Is a Classic LeBron blocked Bronny’s shot during warmups.
2024 NBA Power Rankings: Separating all 30 teams into six tiers
FOX Sports ranks all 30 teams in tiers going into the 2024-25 NBA season.OCTOBER 17
LeBron James - Absent from shootaround James didn't participate in shootaround ahead of Thursday's preseason game versus the Suns, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact James hasn't suffered any injury, but his absence from shootaround could indicate the Lakers will hold him out of Thursday's preseason contest. Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht would likely receive increased playing time if James ultimately doesn't suit up.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Pat Riley Calls LA Hall of Famer 'GOAT of Perimeter Defenders' Long-time Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Michael Cooper was finally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. It's been a long time comin...
OCTOBER 17 • SI.COM
Steve Kerr Sends 5-Word Message About Stephen Curry and LeBron James Relationship LeBron James and Stephen Curry have had many NBA Finals battles in their career.
OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Former NBA 3x All-Star Makes Unique Bronny James Realization Gilbert Arenas made a strong Bronny James realization on his show.
OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Steph Curry Posts Three-Word Message After Beating LeBron James, Lakers The Warriors took down the Lakers in a preseason contest.
OCTOBER 17 • KANSASCITY.COM
Fans Are Saying the Same Thing About NBA Rookies' Kobe Bryant Revelation Fans join some NBA rookies in praising Kobe Bryant...
OCTOBER 17 • KANSASCITY.COM
Amid all the fascination with Bronny at No. 55, NBA history says that pick rarely leads to stardom
The best No. 55 pick in NBA history is likely Patty Mills, who had to overcome long odds to make it to the league and become part of a championship squadOCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nepotism debates surrounding LeBron and Bronny James stem from a longstanding stigma in America
The Los Angeles Lakers made LeBron James' dream of playing alongside his son Bronny a reality when they drafted him earlier this yearOCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics
LeBron James and his 20-year-son, Bronny, are about to become the first father and son to play on the same NBA teamOCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Davis Posts Strange Message After Two-Year Absence From Social Media After a two-year absence from social media, Anthony Davis had only one thing to say.
OCTOBER 17 • KANSASCITY.COM
Breaking Down Bronny James's $5.9 Million Sponsorship Deals Bronny James is already showing himself to be a savvy businessman.
OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Savannah James Shows Bronny James Support Following Announcement Bronny James continues to get overwhelming support from his family ahead of his NBA debut.
OCTOBER 17 • KANSASCITY.COM
Devin Booker set to return for Phoenix Suns' preseason finale vs. Lakers Devin Booker missed Phoenix's last two preseason games with a sore right ankle.
OCTOBER 16 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Former NBA star takes shot at Lakers for Bronny James experiment: 'They aren't really serious' | Sporting News The former NBA center criticized the Lakers offseason in a win-now year.
OCTOBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lakers' Shooting Struggles Against Warriors Highlights Urgent Need for Trade After another disheartening preseason loss, it’s become clear that the Los Angeles Lakers could benefit from trading for a three-point sharp...
OCTOBER 16 • KANSASCITY.COM
Former All-NBA Big Man Lashes Out at Lakers for Drafting Bronny James The longtime NBA center has levvied some harsh criticism at Los Angeles.
OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brandon Jennings: 'Kobe Bryant is the GOAT' Who’s your GOAT? Brandon Jennings: Definitely Kobe. Growing up in L.A. and seeing him win five titles, it just makes sense. People seem to f...
OCTOBER 16 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Los Angeles Lakers Player Named Ambitious Trade Target For Chicago Bulls The $51 million Los Angeles Lakers player has been dubbed an ambitious trade target for the Chicago Bulls.
OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bronny James's Awkward Moment in Lakers-Warriors Preseason Game Led to Jokes Fans had fun with this.
OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Starting 5, Oct. 16: From Steph and LeBron, back to Steph vs. LeBron | NBA.com After leading Team USA to Olympic gold in Paris as teammates, Steph Curry and LeBron James are back to NBA rivals.
OCTOBER 16 • NBA.COM
Rui Hachimura - Flirts with double-double in loss Hachimura recorded 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT). nine rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 111-97 preseason loss to the Warrio...
Impact The Lakers' projected first unit received quality minutes during Tuesday's loss, and Hachimura is firming his hold on the top spot with Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Christian Wood (knee) sidelined. Although Vanderbilt should return soon and compete for minutes, Wood's knee surgery will result in a lengthy absence.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Dalton Knecht - Leads bench with 19 points Knecht posted 19 points (6-15 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two steals across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Impact Knecht logged another excellent preseason result, increasing the likelihood of consistent work with the second unit during the upcoming season. The 2024 first-round pick will have no contend with Max Christie, Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish for minutes, but the Tennessee product has out-performed the trio in October.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Davis - Scores team-high 24 points Davis totaled 24 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a blocked shot across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 preseason. loss to the Warriors.
Impact The Lakers gave the first unit more minutes on Tuesday, resulting in a higher total for Davis.The double-double is in line with what we should expect from Davis on a nightly basis in the regular season, although staying healthy is paramount for the veteran big man. He appeared in a career-high 74 games during the 2023-24 campaign.
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