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Lakers extend qualifying offer to Horton-Tucker

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first move in what promises to be a busy offseason by extending a qualifying offer to second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker, the team announced Thursday.

Russ over CP3 for the Lakers? Perk states his case (2:24)

Top recruit Emoni Bates goes back-and-forth with Bronny in front of LeBron (0:38)

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NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Bucks, Suns and every team stand right now

Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.

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Nets open as '21-22 favorites; Lakers, Bucks next

The Brooklyn Nets have opened as the favorites to win the 2021-22 NBA championship, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks.

Booker: 'I should never be compared to Kobe Bryant' (0:52)

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9dTory Barron

How we finally got the 'Space Jam' sequel we deserve, 25 years later

A "Space Jam" extended universe? Kobe directing? Before there was "Space Jam: A New Legacy," with LeBron James, there was an array of sequel ideas -- one with Tiger Woods and one with Tony Hawk -- that never came to be and a lot of hints and hype.

Does Giannis' block top LeBron's for best in NBA Finals history? (2:18)

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LeBron never stops coaching, even when watching his son play on TV (0:48)

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'Space Jam' premiere brings together LeBron and his viral sensation impersonator

At the premiere of his new movie Tuesday, James met YouTube personality Mark Phillips, who has established himself with his NBA impersonations and other online entertainment.

LeBron shows love to sketch comedian famous for impersonating him (0:38)

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Bronny shows out in AAU tournament (0:28)

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Welcome to the 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' soundtrack featuring Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard a.k.a Dame D.O.L.L.A. a.k.a Chronos is ready to jam. The Portland Trail Blazers star headlines a star-studded soundtrack for "Space Jam: A New Legacy."

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Dodgers co-owners seal purchase of Lakers stake

Philip Anschutz sold his 27% minority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Los Angeles Dodgers co-owners Mark Walter and Todd Boehly in a deal that closed Friday.

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17dTory Barron

The time LeBron took his talents to South Beach and the best one-liners in sports

Before LeBron took his talents to South Beach, Deion Sanders taught us that if you want to play good (and get paid good) you must first look and feel good. In honor of the 11th anniversary of "The Decision," here are 10 of the best one-liners in sports.

LeBron's chase-down block and more of his best NBA Finals plays (3:34)

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LeBron James coaches up son Bronny at halftime (0:28)

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Stephen A. calls LeBron the 'ringleader' of NBA complainers (2:58)

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Bosh on what Fizdale will bring to Lakers' bench (1:10)

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Colangelo doesn't see LeBron playing for Team USA again (0:42)

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No more Olympics for LeBron, Colangelo says

With LeBron James having opted out of the past two Olympic cycles, his international career with Team USA is likely over, USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo told ESPN's Keyshawn, JWill and Zubin.

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Sources: Lakers finalizing deal to hire Fizdale

Two-time NBA head coach David Fizdale, who helped coach LeBron James as a longtime assistant with the Miami Heat, is finalizing a deal to join Frank Vogel's staff with the Lakers, sources told ESPN.