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Los Angeles Lakers
How many natural lakes are there in Los Angeles? The short answer: Less than 10,000. When a pair of investors relocated the Detroit Gems of the National Basketball League to Minneapolis before the 1947 season, they sought a name that would ring true with the team’s new home. Given that Minnesota is “The Land of 10,000 Lakes,” they settled on Lakers. When the Lakers moved to Los Angeles before the 1960 season, their nickname was retained, in part because of the tradition the team had established in Minnesota.
Trevor Ariza isn’t feeling ‘pressure’ to fix the Lakers when he returns
The Lakers believe Trevor Ariza can solve a lot of issues, and he thinks he can help, but isn’t feeling stressed about the high expectations. I need to read more from this story
While Disappointed By Lakers’ Lack of Consistent Effort, Russell Westbrook Understands Season Is Long Process
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Frank Vogel Says LeBron James’ Versatility Is An ‘Incredible Weapon’ For Lakers
Lakers head coach Frank Vogel believes the versatility of LeBron James is an incredible weapon for the team and coaching staff. I need to read more from this story
Jalen Rose on LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate: ‘LeBron hasn’t been able to three-peat’
“Here’s the mic drop: LeBron hasn’t been able to three-peat. MJ did it two separate times,” Rose said on “Posted Up.” I need to read more from this story
Lakers Vs. Kings Game Preview & TV Info: LeBron James & Avery Bradley Ruled Out In Rematch Of Triple-Overtime Defeat
LeBron James and Avery Bradley are out as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings in a rematch of the triple-overtime game. I need to read more from this story
C’s Freedom willing to ‘educate’ LeBron on China
Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom, who has criticized LeBron James and Nike for their silence on human rights violations in China, said Tuesday he would welcome the opportunity to sit down with the Lakers star and “educate him” on the subject. I need to read more from this story
Frank Vogel hot seat rumors may be more smoke than fire… for now
Slow start aside, it doesn’t sound like Frank Vogel is actually on the hot seat for the Lakers, even while sitting at .500 over 20 games into the season. I need to read more from this story
LeBron appeared to say he was going to attempt an eyes-closed free throw before a wild miss
LeBron tried to channel Michael Jordan with an eyes-closed free throw. It did not go well. I need to read more from this story
Could Lakers spoil a Knicks, Anthony Davis trade?
The New York Knicks have the pieces for an Anthony Davis trade but could the Los Angeles Lakers swoop in and get a stud for LeBron James? I need to read more from this story