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Lakers power forward and Houston-native Jarred Vanderbilt talks about 4th annual backpack giveaway
Read full article: Lakers power forward and Houston-native Jarred Vanderbilt talks about 4th annual backpack giveawayKPRC 2′s Ari Alexander sat down with Vanderbilt ahead of the Jarred Vanderbilt Foundation’s fourth annual backpack giveaway.
Tyronn Lue says he wants to keep coaching Clippers, passes on addressing speculation over Lakers
Read full article: Tyronn Lue says he wants to keep coaching Clippers, passes on addressing speculation over LakersTyronn Lue says he wants to be coach of the Los Angeles Clippers longterm and declined to address directly speculation that the Lakers would target him in their search after firing Darvin Ham.
Strikers have shut down a vital Great Lakes shipping artery for days, and negotiations are looming
Read full article: Strikers have shut down a vital Great Lakes shipping artery for days, and negotiations are loomingA strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the United States via the Great Lakes to the rest the world.
Houston native Jarred Vanderbilt agrees to 4-year $48 million extension with the Lakers
Read full article: Houston native Jarred Vanderbilt agrees to 4-year $48 million extension with the LakersA Houston high school star and current Los Angeles Lakers player has just secured his biggest payday and four more years with the team.
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt talks giving back to Houston, fashion in the NBA and what he’s learned from LeBron
Read full article: Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt talks giving back to Houston, fashion in the NBA and what he’s learned from LeBronWhen it comes to giving back to the hometown he loves, being one of the best power forwards in the NBA, and unique style, Los Angeles Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt is no stranger.
Elgin Baylor, Lakers great and aerialist pioneer, dies at 86
Read full article: Elgin Baylor, Lakers great and aerialist pioneer, dies at 86LOS ANGELES – Elgin Baylor soared through the 1960s with a high-scoring, high-flying artistry that that became the model for the modern basketball player. With a silky-smooth jumper and fluid athleticism, Baylor played a major role in revolutionizing basketball from a ground-bound sport into an aerial show. Baylor’s second career as a personnel executive for 22 1/2 years with the woebegone Los Angeles Clippers was far less successful, but he remained a beloved basketball figure in Los Angeles and beyond. When the Lakers moved to Los Angeles in 1960, Baylor became the centerpiece of their Hollywood revival. A Los Angeles County jury unanimously ruled in the Clippers’ favor in March 2011, refusing to award any damages.
LeBron considers load management, maps future with Lakers
Read full article: LeBron considers load management, maps future with LakersJames chose that year deliberately: His oldest son, LeBron James Jr., will graduate from high school in 2023. The uniqueness of 2020 has forced James and the Lakers to consider whether they should practice load management this season. James and the Lakers haven't decided on their plans for the regular season, with James saying there's “a fine line” between strategic rest and unnecessary inactivity. We think he’s going to be very effective and provide extraordinary value for every year he decides to play as a Laker. I’m sure he’ll hang many jerseys someday, but we hope one of those will be a Lakers jersey.”___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Coaching can wait: Rondo plots future, but stays in present
Read full article: Coaching can wait: Rondo plots future, but stays in presentFor the first time in his long career, Rondo is the oldest guy on the team. “To be honest, I’ve been doing that for the last five or six years of my career,” Rondo said. I've been working to understand young talent, understand the (collective bargaining agreement). This is a young team with so much upside and versatility. ... We're on the the upswing for great things here in the city of Atlanta.”His future career can wait.
SOCIAL: #ForKobe goes viral as Lakers seek to win first NBA championship in decade
Read full article: SOCIAL: #ForKobe goes viral as Lakers seek to win first NBA championship in decadeHOUSTON – The Los Angeles Lakers are one game away from winning an NBA Championship. This could also be the first one for Los Angles since Kobe Bryant brought the team a championship in 2010. Overall, the Lakers franchise has won 16 championships, 31 conference titles and 23 division titles. Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash with eight others including 13-year-old daughter Gianna in January, won five championships for the Lakers. Many fans took to social media hoping the Lakers would win the NBA Championship in Bryant’s honor.
Rockets drop Game 4 against the Lakers
Read full article: Rockets drop Game 4 against the LakersORLANDO, Fla. – The Houston Rockets dropped their fourth game Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. The final score was 110-100. The Lakers now lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.
Rockets fall to Lakers 112-102 in Game 3, now down 2-1 in series
Read full article: Rockets fall to Lakers 112-102 in Game 3, now down 2-1 in seriesThe Los Angeles Lakers take the lead, 2-1, in the Western Conference semifinals series against the Houston Rockets Tuesday night. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 112-102 in Game 3. The Rockets will take on the Lakers in Game 4 on Thursday.