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Jeanie Buss Reveals How Rob Pelinka Pulled Off the Luka Doncic Trade in Complete Secrecy
Buss revealed trade talks began in January 2025 as LA wildfires raged. Nobody knew, not even Doncic or Davis. The Lakers won at MSG that night. "Rob Pelinka was able to do that all without it leaking to the media, because I think Mark Cuban might have jumped in front of a train to keep it from happening," she said.
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RJ Barrett’s Game-Winner Reminded Donovan Mitchell of Kawhi Leonard’s Famed Shot vs. 76ers
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RJ Barrett Is Willing to “Live and Die” on Game-Winning Shot He Took vs. Cavs
Barrett believes in trusting his work, something he's told the young guys to do as well. That is why he found it easy to take the game-winner vs. Cavs, having worked on similar shots just that morning. "I'm willing to live and die on me taking that shot," Barrett said, not caring if he misses as well.
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LeBron James Says Lakers Will Scout OKC Completely Before Western Conference Semifinals
Although he hasn't had a close look at the Thunder yet, LeBron gave his first opinion of the Lakers' upcoming opponents. "You have to protect the ball against those guys, they play physical handsy defense," LBJ said. He added that Shai Gilegeous-Alexander is the top guy, but all of their guys can contribute, stating the Lakers will scout them further.
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