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James' eventual return and his willingness to consider a pay cut open the door for the Lakers to make moves. Can they follow-through?
Jovan Buha149
LeBron James intends to opt out of Lakers deal, expected to return on new contract: Sources
The Athletic Staff299
NBA Draft grades for every team: Why Lakers, Jazz get top marks while Heat leave questions
Sam Vecenie166
The hoops case for the Lakers' Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency
Zach Harper and Shams Charania49
Of course the Lakers were going to draft Bronny James and other NBA Draft takeaways
John Hollinger123
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There wasn't much risk for the team in drafting LeBron James' son in the second round.
Jovan Buha89
James will enter the NBA with a profile that far outstretches his pedigree. Can he live up to the expectations?
Mike Vorkunov92
As the final positional stop on our free-agency tour, the center position unquestionably offers the least.
John Hollinger35
Bronny averaged 4.8 points in 19.3 minutes per game in his lone season at USC.
Mike Vorkunov794
Sam Vecenie and John Hollinger break down all 58 picks of the 2024 NBA Draft as they happen.
John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie227
Sam Vecenie analyzes Wednesday's first-round picks — and has some questions for the Bucks, Pistons and Hawks.
Sam Vecenie164
After much speculation as to how they'd handle their first-round pick, the Lakers wound up with the Tennessee star they'd ranked in top 10.
Jovan Buha158
Expect a lot of trades and movement as the NBA holds a second day of the draft for the first time on Thursday.
Sam Vecenie113
Across the power forward market, multiple possible starters are available, but teams should choose carefully.
John Hollinger27
Of the 14 players to go in the first seven picks in the last two NBA drafts, five have been from France.
John Hollinger187
From the Hawks' selection at No. 1 all the way down, this year's draft is expected to be difficult to predict.
Sam Vecenie82
LeBron James' decision, D'Angelo Russell's opt-in possibility, draft capital and roster needs highlight Los Angeles' bevy of questions.
Jovan Buha19
Multiple 3-and-D starting-caliber wings could be available, making this easily the best positional market this summer.
John Hollinger24
There will be a lot to watch over the next two days, from what some teams of interest will do to new trends to watch for.
Mike Vorkunov32
Zaccharie Risacher? Donovan Clingan? Alex Sarr? A trade? Atlanta holds all the cards, and few have a sense for how it'll play them.
Sam Vecenie115
The Lakers need more high-level talent fast if they’re going to keep LeBron James and Anthony Davis from growing frustrated.
Sam Amick112
Redick impressed during his introductory news conference while also acknowledging his lack of coaching experience.
Jovan Buha157
This summer's shooting guard crop is light at the top but heavy on specialists and 3-and-D role players whom teams tend to love.
John Hollinger29
Sarr is far from a sure thing. His defensive potential is sky-high, but there are questions about his offense reaching those heights.
David Aldridge47
Our front-office insider breaks down the games and potential of the top names in this year's draft.
John Hollinger165
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