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Christian Wood on ‘life-long dream’ of playing for the Lakers

New Laker Christian Wood says it's a "life-long dream" to play with the Purple and Gold and said some other nice things about his new team.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 22, 2023

Lakers Owner Jeannie Buss Makes Her Pick for NBA’s Best Player in 2022–23

She added quite a caveat to it.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21, 2023

Jeanie Buss said she got death threats after Lakers’ poor start last season

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss made a stunning admission about the dark times she went through when her team struggled to start last season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 21, 2023

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Jeanie Buss: Anthony Davis was arguably the best player in the NBA last season

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss had some massive praise for the level Anthony Davis often played at last season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 21, 2023

Jarred Vanderbilt on his experience playing for the Lakers

Forward Jarred Vanderbilt sounds like he has been loving being a member of the Lakers ever since he arrived in a February trade.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2023

In break with the past, Met opera is devoting a third of its productions to recent work

The Metropolitan Opera is broadening its repertoire this season by performing more recent operas alongside classics like “La Boheme.”

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Who should start at small forward for the Lakers?

There appear to be three candidates for the Lakers' starting small forward spot, and all of them come with their unique strengths and flaws.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 19, 2023

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Stephen A. Smith: Rob Pelinka would’ve been fired if not for midseason trades

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says Lakers executive Rob Pelinka would've been gone if he hadn't saved the team with two midseason trades.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 18, 2023

Barkley: LeBron James should tell Anthony Davis he’s 100 years old

Charles Barkley, one of Anthony Davis' biggest critics, says LeBron James should be more urgent about shifting the scoring burden to Davis.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 17, 2023

Three Lakers made a recent ranking of the top 24 power forwards

The Lakers are well represented in HoopsHype's recent ranking of the NBA's 24 best power forwards.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 17, 2023

Drew Brees on Anthony Davis leaving the Pelicans to join the Lakers

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees was honest when Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson asked if it hurt when Anthony Davis joined the Lakers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 15, 2023

Ranking the Top 10 big men for Team USA if Joel Embiid declines invitation to Paris Olympics in 2024

Anthony Davis is the top option but there are some interesting sleepers, too.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 14, 2023

NBA approves new rules regarding load management

The NBA is going to be cracking down on "load management" this coming season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 14, 2023

Buha: It will be hard for Jaxson Hayes to get rotation minutes

Despite his impressive physical talent and raw skills, Lakers center Jaxson Hayes may find it very hard to get meaningful playing time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2023

LeBron James and Anthony Davis should forget about the 2024 Olympics

LeBron James and Anthony Davis should be lauded for wanting to save Team USA, but playing in the 2024 Olympics isn't a good idea for them.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2023

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and others are ready to commit to 2024 Olympics

After Team USA failed to win a medal at the FIBA World Cup, Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are ready to rescue the squad.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2023

Boston’s Jayson Tatum among players LeBron James is recruiting for Team USA Olympic revenge in 2024

If such a lineup were to actually make it onto the roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, it would go a long way toward determining whether the issue behing USA's FIBA foibles is star power.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2023

Projecting the roster for a LeBron James, Joel Embiid-led Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris

This 12-man roster looks TOUGH to beat.

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Sports Illustrated · Sep 8, 2023

AD Doesn’t Want to Play Center, Making Lakers’ Christian Wood Addition Tricky

AD has reportedly told L.A. he prefers to be the main power forward, but Wood is better at that position than at center. Will this pairing work out for the Lakers?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2023

Anthony Davis wanted more support so he could play at the 5 less

Perhaps one reason the Lakers signed Christian Wood is because Anthony Davis told them he wants to spend less time playing center.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2023

Report: Anthony Davis Has Clear Request About What Position He Wants to Play Next Year

The eight-time All-Star has started at the position in L.A. for each of the past two seasons.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2023

Trey Murphy III’s Injury Is the Latest Blow to an Unlucky Pelicans Team

New Orleans is trying to get on the same page after facing a series of key absences.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023

How Christian Wood will specifically help the Lakers offensively

A detailed analysis of three areas in which Christian Wood can help improve the Lakers on offense.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023

Buha: Christian Wood is expected to come off the Lakers’ bench

While new Lakers big man Christian Wood may be given a key role this season, it will likely be as a reserve.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2023

NBA Twitter reacts to Christian Wood joining the Lakers

Lakers fans on X, formally known as Twitter, were excited about the team's signing of Christian Wood on Tuesday.

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