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The belief that LeBron James directly pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to draft his son has lingered since the franchise selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Given LeBron’s stature within the organization and across the league, the assumption felt almost unavoidable. But a...

The Los Angeles Lakers are a team in transition. The NBA's most glamorous market is typically defined by a singular superstar. As things stand, the Lakers have three cornerstone names: LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and Austin Reaves. The difference is timeline. At 41, James is nearing the end of his...