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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Luka Doncic #77 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron And Luka Will Have To Make A Weird, Compromised Roster Work

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands next to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter in game one of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 02, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors – Game One

Everyone Thinks They Have A Shot

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Israel Daramola

Minnesota Timberwolves v Dallas Mavericks

No But Seriously, Why Did The Mavericks Trade Luka?

Dave McKenna

A photo of Dallas Mavericks player Luka Doncic shurgging on court during a game

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers – Game Two

Mavericks Send Luka Doncic To The Lakers In Trade Best Described With Unhinged Obscenities

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 02: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center on December 02, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Lakers Cannot Stop Embarrassing Themselves

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Chris Thompson

Bronny James talks with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers on the bench during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers Gave An Assist To Bronny By Beating The Shit Out Of The Lakers

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers asks for the crowd to quiet down as Anthony Davis #3 shots free throws against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter

Sacramento Kings v Los Angeles Lakers

These Lakers Already Feel Different

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Giri Nathan

Jaylen Brown and Kysre Gondrezick at a Summer League game

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Wings Week

Celtics Wing Kisses Ring After Dissing King’s Offspring

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Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 02: Lebron James watches as the Los Angeles Lakers introduce 2024 NBA draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James at UCLA Health Training Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Robert Gauthier / For The Times)

Lakers Draft Press Conference

Roster Flexibility Is A Flexible Term

Bronny James is drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Much Ado About A Worthless Pick In An Awful Draft

JJ Redick looks on before the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers on March 2, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers

After All That, The Lakers Hire LeBron’s Podcast Co-Host

JJ Redick is seen prior to Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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JJ Redick And Shams Are Back, Maybe

NBA reporters Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania

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Lakers’ Messy Coaching Search Revives The Scoopster Standoff Between Woj And Shams

(Original Caption) Lakers' Jerry West (C) is guarded closely by Celtics' Bill Russell (L) as he goes in for a layup, 3rd period, 1st game of championship playoffs of the NBA, Boston Garden (4/18). Celtics' Willie Naulls is on the right. Celtics won the game, 142-110.

Bill Russell Guarding Jerry West

Jerry West Never Left His Game

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics attempts to dunk the ball against P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

2024 NBA Finals – Game Two

The Celtics Are Winning Everywhere

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Tom Ley

Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies reacts in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game at State Farm Stadium on April 08, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

Purdue v Connecticut

Lakers’ Pursuit Of JJ Redick Gets Even Funnier, In That They Are Now Pursuing Dan Hurley

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Cleveland Cavaliers v Philadelphia 76ers

The Lakers’ Pursuit Of JJ Redick Keeps Getting Funnier

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Drew Magary

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 13: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 13, 2024 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings

Funbag

LeBron Can’t Be A Player-Coach

Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets makes the game winning shot during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Round One Game Five of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2024 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

2024 NBA Playoffs – Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets

With King James Deposed, The Revolution In The West Has Only Just Begun

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Justin Ellis

Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James waving his hands on the court reacting to a ball going out of bounds and a ref's decision against the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the first round series in the NBA Playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-108 to win game 4 of a first round NBA playoff basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

LeBron James And The Lakers Cheat Death For At Least One More Game

Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets scores game winning basket against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 22, 2024 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray Has Never Missed A Jump Shot In His Entire Life

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 9: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors &amp; LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers embrace before the game on April 9, 2024 at Cryto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

Eventually, Expectations Become The Fiercest Opponent

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 09: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the LA Clippers at Footprint Center on April 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers v Phoenix Suns

Enter The Western Conference Anxiety Vortex

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Albert Burneko

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a timeout as officials attempt to fix the shot clock during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Hey, Does Anybody Know If The Warriors-Lakers Game Is Over Yet?

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 2, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

The Nuggets Own The Lakers

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