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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) works toward the basket as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing

By Mike Cook - Associated Press

The Minnesota Timberwolves brings the ball up court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league’s in-season tournament

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The Minnesota Timberwolves brings the ball up court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league’s in-season tournament

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Washington Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson speaks to children at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Michigan-born, L.A.-based Magic Johnson putting his stamp on a new city: The nation’s capital

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

LeBron James stepping away from social media: ‘Damn shame what it’s come to’

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Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jaxson Hayes sprains ankle in practice, leaving the Lakers thin at center behind Anthony Davis

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Bronny James (9) stand on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

LeBron and Bronny James expected to play together for second time in a Cleveland homecoming vs Cavs

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and guard Bronny James warm up before an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

LeBron, Bronny James make history as the NBA’s first father-son duo to play together

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) walks off the floor with forward LeBron James during halftime of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Griffeys hoping to see James father-son duo make NBA istory

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9), right, steps onto the court with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

LeBron and son Bronny James play together for the first time in a preseason game for the Lakers

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

LeBron James arrives at the premiere of "Starting 5" on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

LeBron, Bronny James already scrimmaging with Lakers ahead of historic father-and-son season

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Bronny James speaks during the NBA basketball team's news conference in El Segundo, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

James’ son says he’ll be able to handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing for Lakers

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Southern California's Bronny James (6) brings the ball up the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. It’s unclear where the son of NBA great LeBron James might land in this month’s NBA draft. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) **FILE**

The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Southern California's Bronny James (6) brings the ball up the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. It’s unclear where the son of NBA great LeBron James might land in this month’s NBA draft. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) **FILE**

Bronny James, son of LeBron, taken by Lakers with 55th pick

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

JJ Redick speaks after being introduced as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball team Monday, June 24, 2024, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Duke alum claims Lakers coach JJ Redick called her a racial slur

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

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

UConn head coach Dan Hurley speaks to the media during a news conference ahead of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Hurley says in interview that rejecting the Lakers’ offer to stay at UConn wasn’t a ‘leverage play’

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West, Bryant were a match from Day 1, and the Lakers reaped the benefits

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 head coach Darvin Ham reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press