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• Pacific Notes: Doncic, Irving, Powell, Fox, Ellis, Allen
The Clippers found a way to hold the Mavericks to 30 points in the first half of Game 1. Coach Tyronn Lue knows that keeping Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving under control for Game 2 tonight will be even tougher, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times writes. “It’s very challenging,” he said. “You got […]...2024
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• Lakers Notes: Davis, LeBron, Russell, Hachimura, Reddish
After getting off to a 19-21 start last season, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was able to remake the team before the trade deadline. He’ll face the same challenge this year as L.A. has an identical record following Saturday’s loss at Utah. The difference, as Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times points out, is […]...2024
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• Pau Gasol's exclusive interview with the L.A. Times before Hall of Fame induction
Lakers great Pau Gasol granted LA. Times reporter Broderick Turner a one-on-one interview ahead of the Hall of Fame induction. Here's what he said....2023
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• Lakers Notes: Walker, Davis, James, Defense, Free Throws
Lonnie Walker IV finally got some significant minutes on Game 3 of the Lakers’ second-round series against the Warriors and he gave the team a lift, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times notes. He played 25 minutes in Game 3, just three minutes less than the previous eight games combined. His 12 points were five […]...2023
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• Kobe Bryant’s two sides as a teammate, per ex-Lakers star Pau Gasol
Ahead of Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Fame induction along with the rest of the 2020 Class on Saturday, former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Pau Gasol shared an emotional tribute for his late good friend. In an interview with Broderick Turner of Los Angeles Times, Gasol opened up about the impact of the Lakers icon not […]
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• Lonzo Ball's starting role not necessarily permanent
Lonzo Ball was once again named the Lakers' starting point guard on Saturday against the Spurs, but that doesn’t mean his status in the role will be permanent. Rajon Rondo made an impressive return to the lineup after being suspended for three games, scoring 12 points and dishing five assists in 29 minutes. Ball struggled in his first start and shot 2-8 from the floor. “I didn’t play well tonight,...2018
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• Johnathan Williams intends to 'stay in the moment'
It has been an eventful month for Johnathan Williams, who participated in camp and the preseason with the Lakers, was waived, re-signed on a two-way contract, and played key minutes in the team’s third game of the season. After racking up eight points, four rebounds and three blocked shots in just 14 minutes during his NBA debut vs. San Antonio, the Lakers’ newest big man said he had to keep remin...2018
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• Pacific Notes: Harrell pleasantly surprising LAC, no playoffs for Kings, Suns' slump
The Clippers are 11-4 since the beginning of February, have moved into the eight place spot in the Western Conference, and are only 2.0 games back of fourth place New Orleans and a first-round home playoff series. Part of the improved play for the Clippers has been the emergence of pleasant surprise Montrezl Harrell, reports Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times.“You just learn more and more a...2018
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• Report: DeAndre Jordan, Clippers not close on extension
The Los Angeles Clippers are going to have to decide in the next several days whether they want to trade center DeAndre Jordan or risk losing him for nothing in free agency during the summer.It has long been speculated that the Clippers might look to move Jordan before next week’s trade deadline. Among the teams that have shown interest, he’s been closely linked to the struggling Cleveland Cavalie...2018
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• Magic release MSU alum Adreian Payne
The Magic have waived two-way player Adreian Payne, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets. Payne’s name has surfaced in the unfolding Michigan State scandal after an alleged sexual assault.Payne, a four-year veteran, had played sparingly for Orlando’s big league club, seeing action in just five games for the Magic. In 107 career games he’s averaged 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per game....2018