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Brad Turner
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    Brad Turner
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    Aug 17, 2020
    Sources: If Lakers advance past 1st round of playoffs over Portland, they plan to wear the Black Mamba jersey in honor of Kobe Bryant in following rounds. Jersey features a snakeskin print on the outside. Bryant, daughter Gianna and 7 others died in a helicopter crash in January.
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    Brad Turner
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    Mar 12, 2020
    Sources: Lakers players came away from conference call with GM Rob Pelonka, Coach Frank Vogel that NBA owners want to finish regular and postseason, even if goes to late June, July or August.
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    Brad Turner
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    Feb 25, 2020
    LeBron James was asked if he attended Kobe memorial yesterday: “I respect your question for sure,” James said. “Very emotional, very emotional day,”
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    Brad Turner
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    Feb 5, 2019
    Lakers pull out of Anthony Davis trade talks amid 'outrageous' requests by Pelicans
    New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis watches a video tribute to deceased Pelicans announcer Chuck Edwards, during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
    Lakers pull out of Anthony Davis trade talks amid 'outrageous' requests by Pelicans
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    Brad Turner
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    Jun 28, 2019
    Sources. Kawhi Leonard’s people plan on meeting with Lakers president Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson next week when free agency starts. Will most likely be in LA
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    Brad Turner
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    Mar 17, 2020
    Sources: Lakers just had conference call with players and will be tested tomorrow for Coronavirus and will have 14 day self-quarantine.
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    Brad Turner
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    Oct 5, 2021
    Lakers scrimmaging
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    Brad Turner
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    Jun 28, 2019
    LeBron, Kuzma working out after Lakers summer league team practice
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    Brad Turner
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    Jun 29, 2019
    Sources: The Lakers have reached out to the reps of free agent guard Patrick Beverley. Beverley is one of the best defenders in the NBA and his 3-point shooting has improved dramatically. He’s also a great locker room presence.
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    Brad Turner
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    Mar 28, 2021
    Lakers have been informed that André Drummond will sign with them as soon as he clears waivers today. Drummond hopes to attend Lakers game tonight vs. Orlando, sources said.
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    Brad Turner
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    Jan 31, 2019
    Sources: Lakers let Demps know one of trade scenarios would include Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac, No. 1 pick, per source.
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    Brad Turner
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    Oct 13, 2020
    Your NBA champion Lakers LeBron, AD, JD posing and enjoying themselves.
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    Brad Turner
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    Jan 27, 2020
    Jerry West on Kobe's death: "I want to go to bed and hope it’s a bad dream. It’s going to take a while for me to get over this one. I’m pretty good at getting over things because I understand how fragile life is. But Oh my God!. His daughter with him. My God!” This is not easy.”
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    Brad Turner
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    Feb 4, 2019
    Landed in Indy; update on Lakers-Pelicans talks. Magic Johnson, Dell Demps talked twice today, per source. Lakers willing to give Pelicans cap relief for Anthony Davis by taking Solomon Hill for Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Ingram, Rondo, Lance Stephenson, Beasley, 2 1st round picks.