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It took all of two weeks for Luke Walton to learn the hard way what it means to coach LeBron James, the one NBA player who comes with immediate and often unreasonable championship expectations. While the ESPN report described Johnson’s managerial style as “volatile,” it also suggested the Lakers legend-turned-executive isn’t the only one frustrated with Walton. Continue to Article

November 02, 2018 3:34:pm EST

Before the season, Lakers president Magic Johnson said coach Luke Walton needn’t worry about starting slow, as LeBron James‘ new teams typically take a while to find their groove. In a meeting on Tuesday following a winless two-game trip, Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson admonished coach Luke Walton for the team’s sluggish start to the season, league sources told ESPN. Johnson’s aggressive meeting tone circulated to individuals throughout the organization, including to principal owner Jeanie Buss, league sources said. Continue to Article

November 02, 2018 1:15:pm EST

Former Cavaliers assistant coach Jim Boylan is suing the organization for age discrimination. For the first time since LeBron James left town for the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland had reason to celebrate basketball again, as the Cavaliers landed the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. As with most things having to do with the Cavs, save for that magical 2016 championship run, the celebration was fleeting. Continue to Article

November 02, 2018 1:13:pm EST

The Lakers tried hard to lose last night. In the final four minutes, Los Angeles missed all its shots, went 4-for-8 on free throws and blew a 14-point lead. LeBron missed the first free throw, but made the second to give the Lakers a 114-113 win. Continue to Article

November 01, 2018 8:06:pm EST