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Special Lakers gear for babies born on Kobe Bryant's birthday
Babies who came into the world the week of Kobe Bryant’s birthday at UCLA Health hospitals were given special Los Angeles Lakers care packages.
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‘Welcome to the world.' Newborns gifted special Lakers gear in honor of Kobe Bryant's birthday
Babies who came into the world the week of Kobe Bryant’s birthday at UCLA Health hospitals were given special care packages that included Laker beanies and blankets.
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Mamba Day 2024: Here's everything going on this weekend in Los Angeles honoring Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant Day, also known as “Mamba Day” is recognized on Aug. 24 (8/24) in Los Angeles and Orange County as a day to commemorate and honor the life of former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. Here’s everything going on for Kobe Bryant Day 2024.
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5 takeaways from the Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 schedule release
The release of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season schedule has fans buzzing with anticipation. The Purple and Gold are set to embark on another campaign filled with high-stakes matchups, historic celebrations, and a relentless pursuit of championship glory. In total, the Lakers will have 39 nationally televised games, three more than the Golden State Warriors and five more than…
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Los Angeles Lakers announce full coaching staff under new head coach JJ Redick
The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled their coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, marking a new era under first-time head coach JJ Redick. This dynamic team features a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh faces, including the historic addition of the franchise’s first female coach, Lindsey Harding. Here’s the full breakdown of the Lakers new staff: Head Coach: Redick...
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Lakers unveil statue of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi
A monumental day for Lakers fans and basketball fans everywhere as Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s new statue was unveiled outside Crypto.Com Arena. The Bryant family and close friends saw it first in a private ceremony outside the arena Friday morning. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2024.
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Led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Team USA is ready to bring home the gold again in the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are poised to be a landmark event, and if these games prove to be anything like past ones, all eyes will be on men’s basketball. Since the Dream Team in 1992, Olympic basketball has become must-see TV every four years. The NBA has grown internationally over that span and superstars can now be found across the…
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Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut
Oversized headphones on his ears and dressed in full Lakers gold as he geared up for his NBA Summer League debut, rookie Bronny James looked so much like his famous father it caused some people at Chase Center to do a double-take.
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Will Bronny James play in Summer League? Here's when he'll make Lakers debut
Here is a look at when Bronny James will make his Lakers debut this summer.
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‘Everything's been surreal.' Lakers introduce draft picks Bronny James and Dalton Knecht
The spotlight was on the future of the Lakers Tuesday when draft picks Bronny James and Dalton Knecht were introduced at a team news conference.
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Lakers draft Bronny James, son of LeBron, with No. 55 pick in NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA legend LeBron James, with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Lakers add Dalton Knecht with No. 17 pick in 2024 NBA Draft
The Lakers may have found their scorer of the future and present. On a pivotal night in Brooklyn, the Los Angeles Lakers chose a player for both their present and future, by selecting Tennessee scorer Dalton Knect with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Ahead of the draft, there were…
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5 things we learned from Lakers' new head coach J.J. Redick's first press conference
The excitement was palpable at the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility in El Segundo on Monday afternoon. The 29th head coach in Lakers franchise history was about to step to the podium for his first press conference as the new Lakers boss. However, the excitement was not just about who it was, but how he would answer questions, specifically the…
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WATCH: Lakers introduce JJ Redick as new head coach
The Los Angeles Lakers officially introduced JJ Redick as the franchise’s new head coach.
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‘The expectation is a championship.' Lakers introduce JJ Redick as head coach
The Lakers plan introduced former NBA player and broadcaster JJ Redick as the team’s head coach at a Monday afternoon news conference.
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From the broadcast booth to the bench: Lakers reportedly hire JJ Redick as next head coach
The Lakers reportedly have hired former NBA sharpshooter, podcast host and ESPN broadcaster JJ Redick to be their next head coach.
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Report: JJ Redick to become next Lakers head coach
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to hire JJ Redick to be the franchise’s next head coach, according to reports.
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You won't believe how much Kobe Bryant's game-worn jersey from the night he tore his Achilles just sold for
The world of sports memorabilia never ceases to amaze, but even seasoned collectors were left in awe at the recent Goldin 100 auction. Hosted by the iconic Goldin Auctions, and bolstered by eBay’s recent acquisition, this event has set new records and turned heads with its extraordinary lineup. The auction, which featured 50 of the most sought-after collectibles, saw bidding…
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LA Lakers' LeBron James pays tribute to ‘dear friend' Jerry West
LeBron James joined LA Lakers fans in mourning the death of Jerry West. Olivia Garvey reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
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Magic Johnson shares touching tribute for the late NBA legend Jerry West
“I started to cry and Jerry explained to me the expectation of wearing the purple and gold, how he saw my role, and how he envisioned me fitting into the organization. I’ll never forget that moment,” said Johnson.