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Why LeBron's struggles in LA shouldn't evoke MJ's time in DC originally appeared on nbcsportswashington.com LeBron James missing the playoffs with the Lakers is not Michael Jordan playing for the Wizards. That's the spin from some corners of the NBA community needing a history lesson or those looking for rationale as to how Los Angeles inexplicably did not qualify for the postseason in the first season with the four-time MVP. After years of being able to nearly guarantee himself in Eastern Conference finals, it was hard to understand James' reasoning - at least when looking at his purely from a playoff potential stance - this off-season for a Lakers team not immediately capable of dethroning... Continue to Article

March 26, 2019 11:59:am EST

The Clippers have been presumed frontrunner all year to sign Kawhi Leonard this summer. The Lakers are hovering, though there are indications Leonard doesn't want to play with LeBron James. Behind the scenes, many Toronto Raptors officials have become increasingly confident in the team's chances of re-signing Kawhi Leonard this summer, sources tell TSN. Continue to Article

March 26, 2019 11:41:am EST

And so, if you ever have the opportunity to wear the purple and gold, you can't turn that down — as a coach, as a player — because they're all about championships. Luke Walton is currently the head coach of the storied franchise, however ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday the Lakers are a possible landing spot for the 2011 NBA champion should Walton be relieved of his duties. Kidd has also been linked to Cal, where he played from 1992-94. Continue to Article

March 26, 2019 10:17:am EST