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Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss strongly rejected recent rumors involving LeBron James and their working relationship. Buss called the speculation “completely unfair” and said it wrongly pulls James into Buss family issues. She made her comments in response to reports suggesting tension between ownership and the Lakers star. Buss stressed that James does not […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ sale at a record-setting $10 billion valuation didn’t just make sports business history — it also exposed long-running Buss family tensions behind the scenes. Members of the family, which had owned the franchise since Jerry Buss bought it in 1979, profited greatly from the deal, but the lead-up involved disagreements and […]

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A new ESPN report reveals an unexpected chapter in Los Angeles Lakers history: former controlling owner Jeanie Buss once considered trading LeBron James — and the Los Angeles Clippers were floated as a possible destination. The discussion reportedly happened in 2022, after a turbulent period in Lakers decision-making. Buss ultimately didn’t pull the trigger, but […]

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The Golden State Warriors have dealt with major roster and coaching questions this season, and now the spotlight has turned to head coach Steve Kerr’s future. A report says “multiple assistant coaches” within the Warriors organization have been operating under the assumption that Kerr will not return next season. These assistants are reportedly surveying the […]

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla offered one of his most candid — and funny — remarks yet about Jayson Tatum’s recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. After Tatum finished a vigorous public workout in front of media members during a Celtics shootaround, reporters pressed Mazzulla on what the progress meant. Instead of a typical […]

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The Golden State Warriors faced a frightening moment Monday night when forward Jimmy Butler left the floor with a right knee injury during a game against the Miami Heat at Chase Center. Butler went up to catch a pass in the paint and came down awkwardly after contact with Heat guard Davion Mitchell. He grimaced […]

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The New York Knicks hit a rough patch in late January, losing their fourth straight game in a 114-97 home defeat to the Dallas Mavericks. Fans at Madison Square Garden made their feelings clear by booing the team loudly throughout the night. That reaction drew honest responses from both coach Mike Brown and star guard […]

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The Golden State Warriors face a crossroads after forward Jimmy Butler tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Butler’s injury came during a win over the Miami Heat, and it leaves a gap in the rotation and leadership. With Butler sidelined, fans and analysts turned attention to Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga hasn’t […]

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The Washington Wizards might surprise the league before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline by pursuing Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans. According to The Athletic’s Josh Robbins, “league sources speculated… Williamson would be someone the Wizards would have to consider if the price is right.” That makes Washington a potential dark-horse candidate for […]

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned to action in London and gave fans more than just a big performance. After missing two weeks with a right calf issue, Morant scored 24 points and dished 13 assists in a win over the Orlando Magic. He also hit 3 of 4 three-point attempts and celebrated with a […]

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