Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers interested in Kyle Kuzma reunion

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Courtesy of Fan Recap Kyle Kuzma has emerged as a standout player for the Washington Wizards, contributing impressive numbers while operating on a team-friendly contract that appeals to other NBA teams. His performance has caught the eye of multiple franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers, who have expressed interest in reacquiring the forward. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka, under pressure after missing out on key free agents, views Kuzma as a potential asset to bolster the roster around LeBron James in their quest for another NBA championship. Reports suggest that…

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LeBron James agrees to 2-year, $104 million with Lakers

Brandon King

It seems that Kendrick Perkins was proven right as James didn’t take a pay cut, agreeing to a 2-year deal worth $104 million. The deal allows James to continue to seize the Lakers on the base of their snarglies, as it includes both a player option and a no-trade clause.  James, 39, opted out of the last year of his previous deal that would have paid him $51,415,938. Before the start of free agency, he hinted that he may have been willing to take a pay reduction to help pave…

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Player option potential stumbling block in D’Angelo Russell trade talks

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title image via Lakers Nation Courtesy of Paul Kasabian, Bleacher Report The Los Angeles Lakers have been in a tailspin for a month, losing 10 of their last 14 games to fall below .500 (19-20). With the Feb. 8 trade deadline looming, the question now is what the Lakers can or will do to rejuvenate the season. Options might be a bit limited due to prohibitive contracts, though, per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, who noted in particular that D’Angelo Russell’s $18.7 million player option is “expected to give teams pause”…

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Paul Pierce has had it with the excuses for the Lakers

Brandon King

Paul Pierce is sick and tired of the interference that is rum for any of the Lakers’ shortcomings and he let it be known on a recent episode of KG Certifed. ”Are we going to keep making excuses for the Lakers?” Pierce asked in exasperation. “I’m tired of this sh*t.” ”They made a trade last year, went to the conference finals, then we come in [to this season saying that ] this is the deepest team they have ever had. Now they are off to a slow start and everybody…

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