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    Matt Levine

    Matt earned a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Louisiana State University in 2021. He was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, covering all Southern California sports in his career.

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    All Lakers Expert Predictions For Critical Game 3 vs Denver

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    Lakers News: How Players View LeBron James In GOAT Poll

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    Predicting Which Lakers Will Pick Up 2024-25 Options

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    Lakers News: Darvin Ham Gets Dubious Vote Of No Confidence From Rival Players

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    Lakers Bench Has Doomed Them In First Two Games Against Nuggets

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    D'Angelo Russell Still Confident in Lakers Ability to Take Down Denver in Series

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    Can Lakers Even Win One Game Against Denver?

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    Anthony Davis Claims Lakers "Don't Know What We're Doing" After 10th Straight Denver Defeat

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    Lakers News: Nikola Jokic Puts Up Historic Stat Line Vs LA

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    Lakers' LeBron James Seems to Call Out Teammates After Loss to Nuggets

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    Lakers News: Skip Bayless Skeptical Of LA's Fit With Rumored All-Star Trade Target

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    Lakers Have 'No Room For Error' Against Denver According to LeBron James

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    Lakers News: D'Angelo Russell Continues to Struggle vs Denver But 'Excited' to Flip Narrative

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    Lakers News: Offense-Challenged Role Player Impressed LA Front Office In Play-In

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    Lakers News: D'Angelo Russell Reveals His Own Goals For Denver Series

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    LeBron James Weighs In On Lakers-Nuggets Playoff Rematch Narratives

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    Lakers News: Stephen A Smith Explains How LeBron Can Earn GOAT Status In Playoffs

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    Lakers News: Denver Starter Not Looking Past LA Series In 2024 Playoffs

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    Lakers News: First Look At LeBron James, Anthony Davis In Team USA Jerseys

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    Should Lakers Go After Recently Eliminated East Team's Star This Offseason?

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    Can Lakers Overcome Late-Game Issues vs Denver?

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    Lakers News: All-Star Legend Considered LA's MVP This Year

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Opens Up About Bronny James' NBA Plans

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    Lakers News: Numbers Show LeBron James' Continued Domination, Even in Year 21

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    Lakers News: Mike Greenberg Advocates LA Throw Play-In Game vs New Orleans

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    Should Lakers Try to Avoid Playing Denver in First-Round?

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    Anthony Davis Confirms His Status For Lakers Play-In Game Against Pelicans

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    Anthony Davis Gets Honest About Lakers Performance Against Grizzlies

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    Darvin Ham Believes Lakers Need to 'Clean Things Up' Following Grind Out Win Over Injured Grizzlies

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    Lakers Playoff Seeding Clinching Scenarios Heading Into Sunday

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    Lakers News: Darvin Ham Looking at Possible Play-In Tournament Challenge With Same Flawed 'Hardwork' Mentality

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    How Lakers Need Friday Night's Slate of Games to Go For Postseason Seeding

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    Lakers News: LA Now In 3-Way Tie At Bottom Of Play-In Bracket

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    Lakers News: Bronny James Drawing Role Player NBA Comps Ahead Of Draft

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Frustrated With Darvin Ham Earlier This Year

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    Lakers Can No Longer Avoid Play-In Tournament This Season

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    Lakers Young Rotation Piece Earning Second Season With Team After Strong Year

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    Lakers News: Brian Windhorst Gives More Details Into What LeBron James Will Do This Summer

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    Lakers Injury Report: Lingering Eye Issue To Blame For Anthony Davis' Early Departure

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    Lakers Matchup vs Golden State on Tuesday Has Massive Playoff Implications

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    Lakers News: Watch JJ Redick Hilariously Call Out LeBron James For Casual Lie

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Praises Iowa Star Caitlin Clark During NCAAWB Title Game

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    Lakers Finally Move Up in Standings, Hoping to Keep 'Fun' Going Strong

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    Lakers News: Why LA Players See Commonalities Between 2023, 2024 Seasons

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    Lakers News: LA Ramping Up In Key Category With Postseason Just 5 Games Away

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    Lakers News: LeBron James’ Son Bronny Exploring Draft, Will LeBron Join Him In Free Agency?

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Sneaks Onto An LA Top 10 List — After Only 6 Seasons!

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    Lakers News: Anthony Davis Honored LeBron James With Shoes in Game Against Milwaukee Bucks

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Addresses Bronny's Rumored Decision To Leave USC

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    Lakers Injury Report: Darvin Ham To Announce Reason Behind Key Backup's Personal Absence Wednesday

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    Lakers Planning to Pursue Third Star This Summer, With One Name in Particular

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    Lakers Injury Report: Status For Gabe Vincent Against Nets Revealed

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Opens Up About Nagging Ankle Injury

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    Lakers' Role Players Accepting Challenge When Stars Sit Out Due to Injury

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Confirms He Has Trust in Specific Teammate to Close Games Out

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    Lakers Injury Report: Gabe Vincent Expected to Play Sunday Against Nets

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    Lakers News: Anthony Davis Unpacks How He Led LA To Victory Over Milwaukee

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    Lakers Injury Report: Status For LeBron James vs Memphis Revealed

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    Lakers News: LA Players Have Confidence in Role Player's Ability to Guard Tough Assignments

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    Bronny James Rumors: NBA Executive Gives Honest Assessment of Lakers' Potential Draft Pick

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    All Lakers Playoff Seeding Guide: Who Fans Should Root For On Thursday?

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    Lakers News: Anthony Davis Decided Not to Wear Protection Over Eyes Despite Risks

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    Lakers Injury Report: LA Given Huge Update on Crucial Role Player's Status For Matchup vs 76ers

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    Darvin Ham Reveals How Lakers Are Looking to Limit Opponents' Offenses

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    Lakers Injury Report: Darvin Ham Provides 'Positive' Progress Report on Injured Role Players

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    Lakers Injury Report: Key LA Veteran 'Intends' to Play Again This Season

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    Former Laker Returns to NBA After Two-Year Hiatus

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    Lakers News: Young Western Conference Squad Looking to Steal Play-in Spot From LA With Late Postseason Push

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    Lakers Injury Report: LA Gives Promising Surgery Update for Christian Wood

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    Lakers Star Listed In Top-6 Of Key Awards Race

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    How LeBron James Feels About Lakers Despite Recent Losses to Kings and Nuggets

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    Lakers News: Anthony Davis Given Absurdly Low Odds In Major Award Race

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    Darvin Ham Was Up To His Old Tricks After Lakers Dropped Crucial Game to Kings

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    Lakers Injury Report: Longtime Injured LA Player Seen in Uniform at Practice Friday

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    Lakers 'Kryptonite' Exposed Once Against Following Another Bad Loss

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    Lakers News: Newly Signed Philadelphia Eagles' Player Honors Kobe Bryant With Number Change

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    If Lakers Move On From Darvin Ham, They Could Look at Recent College Coach

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    Lakers News: LA Star Admits He Wasn't Aware Of How Crucial Kings Game Was To West Standings

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    Lakers Stars Point Blame at One Specific Area For Another Loss to Sacramento

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    Lakers Injury Report: Gabe Vincent Will Need to Retain Crucial Aspect of His Game to Return

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    Darvin Ham Breaks Down Why Kings Give Lakers So Many Fits

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    Lakers News: Matchup Against Warriors on Saturday Could Determine Potential Playoff Fate

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    Lakers Injury Report: Key Role Players' Status Revealed For Golden State Showdown

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    Lakers News: Dennis Schroder Fires Back at D'Angelo Russell Following Rift Comments

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    Is a Former Lakers All-Star Hinting at a Comeback?

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    Lakers News: D'Angelo Russell Seems to Take Shot at Darvin Ham With Postgame Comments

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    James Worthy Takes Shot at Lakers About Their Effort Against Kings

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    Brian Windhorst Provides Grim Outlook For Lakers Season Following Kings Loss

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    Lakers News: Anthony Davis Unpacks Career Night Vs Minnesota

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    Lakers News: Surprising Stat Reveals All-Star Possible Play-In Matchup Nightmare For Anthony Davis

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    Lakers News: Fans Pine For Frank Vogel After Latest Darvin Ham Coaching Performance

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    Lakers News: Former All-Star LeBron James Rival Doesn't Think The Chosen One Deserves LA Statue

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    Lakers News: Home Fans Advocated Major Change To Jeanie Buss During Kings Loss

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    Lakers News: How LeBron James Feels About His Son Bronny Entering NBA Next Year

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    Lakers News: Numbers Show LA Has A Major Nuggets Problem

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    Lakers Grim Reality Coming to Light After Another Loss to Denver

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    Bronny James News: Crucial Update On Lakers Potential Draft Target

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    Lakers News: Timing Works Perfectly on Potential Trade For All-Star This Summer

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    Lakers News: Offseason Plans Could Revolve Around Success of Inconsistent East Squad

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Reflects On His Best Career Comeback Ever

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    Lakers Injury Report: Why LA Replaced Cam Reddish In Second Quarter Vs Wizards

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Now 9 Points Away From Becoming NBA's First 40K-Point Scorer

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    Veteran Forward Hits the Buyout Market, Should the Lakers Pursue Him?

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    Lakers News: John Hollinger Calls Trade For All-Star This Summer A 'Perfect Storm' for LA

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    Lakers News: What LeBron James Told Anthony Davis After Insane Rally Vs Clippers

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    Lakers News: How LeBron James Went Into "Sicko Mode" For Critical Win Vs Clippers

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    Was Friday's Win Over Spurs Cause for Concern For Lakers?

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Gives Update on Ankle After Win Against San Antonio

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    Lakers News: LeBron James Had Been Agitating For LA To Trade For This Kind Of Piece

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