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The Los Angeles Lakers have been hot and cold all season long, and one team legend doesn't hold back his thoughts on the franchise's title chances.
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Peter Dewey|
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Ryan Kaminski|
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the arch-rival Boston Celtics in epic fashion, prompting one of the team's legends to go scorched earth on Luka Doncic and company after the game.
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LeBron James says things between himself and Jaylen Brown are good despite the Celtics’ star’s comment about Bronny.
Stephen Douglas|
The NBA’s most storied rivalry is looking a little one-sided this year.
Kristen Wong|
Miami Heat president Pat Riley now has a court in Miami and a statue in Los Angeles and only a few regrets, including some related to LeBron James
Ethan J. Skolnick|
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering in a new era with new ownership and it will cost the fans of the storied NBA franchise.
Ryan Ward|
Longtime team owner Jeanie Buss gives a touching tribute to legendary head coach Pat Riley after statue unveiling at Crypto.com Arena.
Ryan Ward|
Legendary head coach Pat Riley shares his thoughts on Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick.
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Old habits die hard.
Brigid Kennedy|
One season ticket holder told ESPN that his tickets are increasing over 45% in price for next year.

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