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J.J. Redick arrives for Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Lakers to hire Redick as their new coach

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. Sheppard is considered to be among the top prospects in this month’s NBA draft. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

NBA mock draft: Frenchman Alexandre Sarr to go No. 1, more big men to follow

By John Marshall and Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, top, and Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, bottom, land on the parquet as they vie for the ball during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

It takes time to win, and that’s a lesson Luka Doncic is dealing with

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Southern California's Bronny James (6) drives up the court against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. NBA teams were told Monday, May 13, 2024, that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) checks the scoreboard in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) checks the scoreboard in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

LeBron James, Darvin Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks off the court after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

LeBron James rants at NBA’s replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LeBron James, Lakers secure playoff berth with 110-106 win over Pelicans

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant gestures during warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Friday, April 12, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

USA Basketball fills the 12 available slots for the Paris Olympics roster

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots against Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Washington. James was called for a flagrant foul. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Davis leads Lakers to eighth win in nine games, scores 35 points in win over Wizards

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Ankle issue will prevent LeBron James from playing Tuesday in Lakers’ game with Bucks

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James acknowledges fans after scoring to become the first NBA player to reach 40,000 points in a career during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

James reaches 40,000 points to extend his record as NBA’s scoring leader

By Dan Greenspan - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James speaks during a news conference before the NBA basketball All-Star game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

LeBron James is still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) **FILE**

Newcomers to join familiar names in NBA All-Star Game

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

James outduels Curry with a triple-double as Lakers take double-OT thriller vs. Warriors 145-144

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, dunks as Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron, Russell lead the Lakers’ impressive shooting in a 141-132 victory over Chicago

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts after a dunk against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LeBron closes in on 39th birthday with 17 points in Lakers’ win over Hornets

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu, right, battles for a loose ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. The Bulls won 124-108. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DeMar DeRozan stars as the Chicago Bulls knock off the Los Angeles Lakers 124-108

By James Fegan - Associated Press

LeBron James claps after his son, Southern California guard Bronny James scored a three-point shot, his first college points, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James says seeing son’s debut for Southern Cal meant everything for his family

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press