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Stephen A. Smith saw three white Lakers and exposed a glaring liberal double standard

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July 7, 2026

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Stephen A. Smith saw three white Lakers and exposed a glaring liberal double standard

Basketball giants Michael Jordan and Larry Bird prove greatness transcends skin color, making Stephen A. Smith's comments about the Lakers a case of tribalism

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Yahoo Sports

· Jul 1, 2026

Jaylen Brown blockbuster, Lakers makeover and a wild Day 2 of NBA free agency

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Awful Announcing

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· Jul 1, 2026

Stephen A. Smith questions Lakers loading up on white stars: ‘This ain’t golf’

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through a franchise revamp with LeBron James deciding he is taking his talents elsewhere to close out his incredible NBA career. And Stephen A. Smith isn’t shying away from the one common denominator surrounding the new core trio in the City of Angels. It’s a bunch of white guys.

Lakers Nation

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why LeBron James Never Met With Lakers In Free Agency

One of the biggest stories of this offseason surrounds former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who prior to the start of free agency informed the franchise that he would not be returning to the team for his 24th NBA season. The Lakers and James had always maintained good communication throughout the eight years he []

SNY

· Jun 21, 2026

Where this Knicks team ranks among NBA champions of the past 26 years

New York’s 2026 title run was historically dominant. Where do these Knicks rank among NBA champions since 2000?

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 1, 2026

AI Names and Ranks 10 Greatest Lakers of All Time

AI names LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar among top 10 greatest Lakers of all time.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career

LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career, according to media reports on Tuesday. The post LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career appeared first on Vanguard News.

Boston.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

5 ways Celtics could improve lineup without trading Jaylen Brown

While Brown's name is suddenly headlining the NBA offseason, Boston can keep him and Jayson Tatum together. The post 5 ways Celtics could improve lineup without trading Jaylen Brown appeared first on Boston.com.

USA TODAY Sports

· Jun 28, 2026

Jaylen Brown goes off on insider Bobby Marks and analytics enthusiasts

Jaylen Brown has taken time to respond to naysayers in NBA media. His latest rant is about NBA front office insider Bobby Marks.

SB Nation

· Jul 2, 2026

Brad Stevens went through with trading Jaylen Brown — and now must answer for it

Jaylen Brown is no longer a member of the Boston Celtics. After three rumored blockbuster swings — for Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, and then Giannis Antetokounmpo — Brown was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday evening. Celtics president of []

CBS Sports

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kawhi Leonard trade grades: Clippers get 'A+' for franchise-altering pivot as Raptors take major risk

Los Angeles turned one of the bleakest outlooks in the NBA into a near blank canvas with this trade

Fox News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Stephen Curry opens up about possibly teaming up with LeBron James, which was once a 'pipe dream'

Stephen Curry said his Golden State Warriors are in the mix for LeBron James, calling the potential pairing of former rivals a unique story in NBA history.

Variety

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· Jul 1, 2026

LISTEN: So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James is undeniably one of the greatest to ever play the game. []

LA Times

· Jul 4, 2026

Letters to Sports: Mixed emotions over LeBron James leaving Lakers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thought on LeBron James parting ways with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard, Dave Roberts and the Sparks.

E! Online

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James Leaving Los Angeles Lakers After 8 Seasons

LeBron James is making a fast break towards a new chapter. The Los Angeles Lakers player is leaving the team after eight seasons, his agent Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania June 30. And though...

Associated Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Celtics' star Jaylen Brown's future remains murky even after Giannis traded to Heat over Celtics

For now, Jaylen Brown is a member of the Boston Celtics. The offer for the Bucks' star, which was reportedly Brown and a pair of first-round draft picks, wasn’t enough to beat Miami’s offer of four first-round picks, a second-round pick and multiple players, including the 2022 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Tyler Herro. On Monday, before Antetokounmpo was ultimately dealt to the Heat, Brown posted a video on Twitch in which he described his mood.

Yardbarker

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James informs Lakers of major career decision

The uncertain future of LeBron James had hovered over the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA from the time the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs.

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