LeBron Creates Buzz About Future With Lakers After Loss To Heat

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LeBron's Incredible Longevity, NBA's Flopping Fiasco, Lakers' Depth: LeBron just keeps rolling... by Lakers Nation Podcast

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Is It Possible LeBron James Wouldn't Sign an Extension With the Lakers?: LeBron James has spent a great deal of his time in Los Angeles fighting significant injuries. He's been told to stay off that bad ankle this spring/summer for at least a month, probably more. So with all that in mind, and his advancing age and tremendous NBA mileage, it's at least worth contemplating the risks of offering him a $90-plus million extension this summer. But this week, Sam Amick of The Athletic wrote an interesting story that asks the other side of the same question: Would LeBron automatically accept an offer from the Lakers (as everyone assumes the organization will do)? What are the reasons LeBron might turn them down? What might have changed about his perception of the franchise? Is it really any different now than it was when he signed with them originally? When he signed his first extension with the team? Finally, everyone (James included) poked fun at the Timberwolves for, let's call it an extre by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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The King Is Back: Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa: The King Is Back by Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa

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Jeanie Buss says LeBron James will Have Lakers Jersey Retired. Could a Statue Follow?: Lakers owner Jeanie Buss made it clear in a recent interview that LeBron James will have his number retired by the Lakers once his playing days are over. Whether he'll have to wait to formally enter the Hall of Fame, which is itself a requirement for jersey retirement with this franchise, we'll wait and see. (I think we can all agree it would be safe for the Lakers to raise his number before the HOF actually performs the ceremony - he seems like a pretty safe bet for admission...) So GOAT candidate who won a title with the team, helped lead them through a very dark time after Kobe Bryant's death, went to a Western Conference Finals, became the NBA's leading scorer, etc. -- good enough for jersey retirement, but that doesn't tell the whole story. Where would LeBron rank in terms of Lakers legacy, relative to the other greats that have also had their jersey's retired? Is he more Wilt or Magic? Which en by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Are LeBron James (and Klutch) Feuding with Rob Pelinka and the Lakers?: All-Star weekend was quite eventual for LeBron James on a couple of fronts. First, he crushed the game itself, hitting a game-winner and putting on a show for his (sort of) hometown fans. But man alive, did he also spend those 72 hours making waves between him and the Lakers. Having already cultivated, through leaks and pointed social posts, a narrative of discontent over a dormant trade deadline, LeBron spent the weekend dropping hints that other franchises are better run or more appealing than his own. Execs like Sam Presti (OKC) and Koby Altman (Cleveland) were praised lavishly. The door for another return to Cleveland was presented as still open. The goal of playing with his son Bronny, WHEREVER he lands, was explicitly reiterated. All of this was clearly meant to make the Lakers nervous about a potential separation, either when his contract ends next season... or even earlier. Dude is not happy about the Laker by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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We'll Be Better? by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

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LeBron James Pledges Never to Miss the Playoffs Again! Plus, Russell Westbrook Scenarios!: He's on vacation, but LeBron James, serial watcher of basketball, is still glued to a television watching the NBA Playoffs play out without him, doesn't like it, and Tweeted that never again will he miss the playoffs. But while James didn't mention the specific team he'll be with, he presumably meant "with the Lakers. But all jokes(?) aside, it's a reminder of how much distance the Lakers have to travel before contention, even on the fringes, is a legit possibility. So with that in mind, is it an opportunity for the team to enter next season with a little more humility? Talk about building to something, and maybe turn down the heat on the season at the start? Because they'll definitely be sporting a brand new roster, and Lord knows a little time under the radar could be helpful. From there, a comment left on the Locked On Lakers YouTube page provided the inspiration for an entire show on Friday. by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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LeBron James is Putting More Pressure on the Front Office as the Lakers Win More Games: The Lakers have won five straight at a time when the rest of the conference is slumping. The Suns and Clippers have both lost six straight. The Jazz are sliding, the Blazers with them. as a result, the Lakers aren't just in contact with the play-in, they're creeping up on the real live playoff teams. Just a couple games back of the five spot. That's a ton of unexpected progress at a time when, with Anthony Davis (and more!) on the sidelines, the Lakers just weren't thought of as a competitive team. Yet here we are! And with that, LeBron James is cranking up the heat on the team's front office to kick it into high gear and make some trades to help improve the roster. Not later, not next season, now. In a walk-and-talk following Saturday's win over Sacramento with The Athletic's Sam Amick, LeBron said without saying that he thinks the front office should make a move. Sunday on Twitter, he tried to dia by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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HR 1: How Many More Years: Allen talks about LeBron's comments wanting to finish his career with the Lakers. by Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa

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LOCKED ON NBA -- 7/6/18 -- Could the Lakers miss the playoffs even with LeBron James?: In part two of this week's crossover podcast between this show and Locked on Lakers, we get into where the Lakers rank in the grand scheme of the NBA now that LeBron James has agreed to sign. We also go through the various scenarios given how different the league might look by the time the season rolls around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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Ep. 212: For The La La #LAnd (Lakers Gm. 1 Loss vs the Portland Trailblazers - Instant Reactions & Recap) by The Lakers Legacy Podcast

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Lakers Defeat Spurs In LeBron's Return, Rotation Questions Remain: The Lakers got the win... by Lakers Nation Podcast

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LeBron James Sends Message to Lakers: He Wants to Play for Championships... Or At Least Win Games.: The Lakers lost Wednesday in Miami, on the second night of a back-to-back. While they gave themselves a shot in the fourth, too much damage had already been done thanks to a massive amount of turnovers (26) and a massive disparity in second chance points. LeBron James played well, turnovers notwithstanding, and the Lakers got unexpected production from Juan Toscano-Anderson (back from injury) and Troy Brown Jr... but Lonnie Walker IV and Austin Reaves were both scoreless, which helps explain why the team struggled offensively. So the Lakers lost a game that, with more focus, they could have won, but at the same time, seemed like a good candidate to lose heading in, given the context. What happened after, when LeBron met the media, was much more interesting. James, asked to reflect on turning 38 later this week, and what he sees as his basketball future, made it very clear that he still b by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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How long can LeBron James stay patient with the Lakers?: How long can LeBron James stay patient with the Lakers? by Lakers Lounge

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LeBron James Makes All-NBA Third Team: Why It Raises Tough Questions for the Lakers: LeBron James has made the All-NBA Third Team. On the one hand, it's a remarkable achievement, given his age and mileage. The level of play he put out this year was pretty remarkable, even before considering how long he's been at it. There isn't much, if any, precedent. On the other hand, the reason James made the third team and not first or second? 56 games. That's how many he played, and it's the third year he's missed a significant number of games since joining the Lakers. So on the one hand, LeBron James is still demonstrably excellent. On the other, it's getting harder and harder to rely on James to be on the court to demonstrate that excellence. So what do the Lakers do? When it comes to figuring out how "in" to go with a James-led team, whether "all" or something more conservative, balancing the paradox of James is a real pickle. Can the Lakers make enough improvements around him (and presumably by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Hour 3 - LeBron Will Only Play in Laker Games that Matter by The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon

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Lakers Lowdown: Carmelo Anthony points out the obvious: Yes, LeBron James is the lead decision make for the Lakers. If it's working, who cares? by Lakers Lounge

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06/04/2021 - Best of The Herd by The Herd with Colin Cowherd

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Is LeBron James Already Taking Shots at Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss and Lakers Management?: Maybe it's nothing... but nobody seems to think that. Lebron James, who is no stranger to passive aggressive use of social media to make a point, posted Thursday on Instagram a highlight dunk, and a question: "How long will you be taken for granted?" It was widely interpreted as a shot at Lakers management, with the idea they're wasting a still highly productive James. Or at the least, he seemed more than willing to let people make that assumption for at least a day. And James, no neophyte when it comes to social media, certainly understands how a post like that would be interpreted. So what does it mean if James is already taking shots? Does it change the calculus for how the Lakers can and should look at the trade market? Does it raise the temperature on Rob Pelinka to relent and make a deal he'd otherwise rather pass on? Is there reason to believe that some of the problems with the offense are d by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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LeBron James Out for Friday vs. Sacramento, Maybe Longer? Plus, James Lends Kyrie Irving Support: Lakers fans have faced some indignities through the early part of the 2022-23 season, but perhaps none is bigger than entering Friday's game against Sacramento as an underdog. At home. Again, vs. Sacramento. And while the Kings aren't hot garbage this year, they're still the Kings. One reason the Lakers are dogs? LeBron James will miss the game with, officially, an adductor strain suffered in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers. There's a good chance he'll miss Sunday, too. Is that the right play? On the one hand, two more losses and the Lakers would be a staggering 2-11. On the other, after Sunday, the Lakers don't play again until Friday, meaning James could get over a week of rest between games. It's the best chance to give him extended rest without missing a bunch of games, and expect the Lakers to take advantage. Especially if they can win on Friday. And along those lines, Anthony Davis, by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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SS&R Postgame: Is there a problem with the Lakers' chemistry? by Lakers Lounge

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Aug 18, 2020 - HOUR 4 - Lakers Lose with Passive LeBron by The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon

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Does it Matter *Why* LeBron James Stays with the Lakers? Plus, How Do Fans Connect With the 2020 Title?: The show - which covers issues ranging from LeBron James' future in Los Angeles to Rob Pelinka's difficult upcoming offseason to the Lakers' 2020 championship's place among other purple and gold titles to Anthony Davis' health to Russell Westbrook -is mostly centered around a comment left by Socrates Thalassos on the Locked On Lakers YouTube page: "Lakers future looks very bleak. Aging LBJ. Always Damaged Aggression Deficient. No draft picks-expect them to trade 27 and 29 to help with next year and to get off Russ. A passive aggressive drama fuels the next 3 years of LBJ, since I think he probably will sign the extension because he wants to stay in LA, not because he wants to stay with the Lakers. After that a totally empty cupboard with maybe Austin Reaves, Wenyen Gabriel and some undrafted projects in it. If we're lucky they'll be as much fun as the Baby Lakers were. Next title ma by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Do Stars Have Too Much Power?, Lakers Summer Of Decisions, Signings & More: The Lakers have a lot to work on... by Lakers Nation Podcast

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Best of The Herd by The Herd with Colin Cowherd

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Miami Heat: Could a LeBron James return really happen? by Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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LeDecision Looms + Jamal Crawford and Joe Dumars join the show: Lebron's looming extension deadline, Jamal Crawford, Joe Dumars, and more by NBA Today

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Short-Handed Lakers Clawed By Raptors: No LeBron, No Davis, Big Problem by Lakers Nation Podcast

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