Throughout the course of their history, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have always been in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers’</a> shadow. They haven’t exactly been a successful <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> franchise, as opposed to their hometown neighbors.



The Clippers have gone to great lengths to turn that around. They’ve put together some competitive squads as of late, and they’re now building their very own state-of-the-art arena.



But regardless of their efforts, L.A. continues to be all about the Lakers. In fact, Paul George recently revealed that they can’t even touch <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>‘ workout gear when they’re in the weight room.



<h2>Paul George Talks About Being A Clipper In Los Angeles</h2>



“At Crypto [.com Arena], we share the space there; it’s a weird dynamic. I was telling them we’ll go in the weight room and Bron got his sh*t, we don’t touch his sh*t, logo’d out,” George said on his podcast.



“It feels like we’re the little bros over there, they treat us different,” he added. “The [Lakers’] sh*t is like upscale, so it’s just a weird dynamic, it’s a Lakers town. It’s funny to me like if I’m somewhere and they like ‘aww you should be a Laker’ or ‘come to L.A.’ and I’m like bro what?”


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It’ll be a while before the Clippers can steal some of the Lakers’ fan base, if ever. But at the end of the day, the Purple and Gold will continue to be one of the most popular franchises on Earth.

Paul George reveals how it's like to play for the Clippers in a Lakers town

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For the first time in years, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have reasons to believe. Not only do they have LeBron James, but Rob Pelinka also secured contract extensions for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves">Austin Reaves</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>.



The 25-year-old has blossomed into a key contributor for the purple and gold, having a breakout season last year. AD, meanwhile, continues to be their biggest star behind The King.



After hitting the open market, Reaves agreed on a four-year, $53 million extension with the Lakers. Davis, on the other hand, agreed on a three-year max extension worth $189m. Many people questioned this decision due to AD’s injury history, but Reaves is convinced the Lakers made the right decision.



<h2>Austin Reaves defends Lakers’ decision on Anthony Davis</h2>



“Sign it! You got to, he’s Anthony Davis,” Reaves said, via HoopsHype. “People out there doubt him sometimes, but he’s arguably one of the most skilled players in the league. He’s got incredible IQ to the game. He’s a joy to play with and a joy to be around, so as long as I can be around him for my career, the better I’ll be for it.”



After reaching the Conference Finals a few months ago, the Lakers are heading into the 2023-24 NBA season with high expectations. Reaves believes the team is in a good place ahead of the upcoming campaign.



“I feel really, really good about what we did,” he said. “You bring back the core that went to the Western Conference Finals and those pieces fit really well with what we kinda need because we lacked that last year.”


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The Lakers have made plenty of moves in free agency, landing Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, and Jaxson Hayes. In addition, they also brought back D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura.

Austin Reaves reacts to Anthony Davis' lucrative deal with the Lakers

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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/spurs-victor-wembanyama-becomes-the-highest-graded-rookie-ever-in-nba-2k24-20230810-BUS-44353.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230810_BUS_44353_victor-wembanyama-4.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Victor Wembanyama is ready to take the league by storm after being the first overall pick. The expectations are high for San Antonio Spurs’ rookie, such as the rating he has in 2K24.
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June 1 marked the end of the 2022-2023 NBA Season, so it’s not going to be until October 24 when the new one begins. However, what is now known is that the opening night features the most talented players in the league for a perfect tip-off.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a> are the defending champions, conquering their first title ever with an undeniable 4-1 victory against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>. They might not be from a big market, but having <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic</a> in the lineup makes them a must-watch.


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Other names that are even bigger than the Jokic’s will also be competing on the first day of action. Those renowned megastars stepping onto the court are <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a>.



<h2>Who is playing on NBA Opening Night?</h2>



The matchups are set for NBA Opening Night, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. To open the 2023-2024 season officially, the Denver Nuggets will host the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. This means that the Lakers have the chance to avenge being swept in the WCF by spoiling the champions’ first game.



But the other game has potential for even more drama considering the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> play the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a>. Every time Kevin Durant returns to the Warriors’ court, it’s a story to follow. It also has the debut of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a> in his new team against the one that traded him away. The chemistry between him and Curry is a focal point for Warriors supporters.

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Throughout the course of the years, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>have had the most amount of talent in the league, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a> being the latest additions to their long list of legends.



Needless to say, keeping up to the Purple and Gold standards is no easy task. And it’s been more than proven that some players just aren’t made to thrive in Hollywood.



Hopefully, that won’t be the case with Cam Reddish, who’s looking to make a name for himself after being the 10th pick in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft just four years ago, and who recently vowed to make an impact in Los Angeles



<h2>Cam Reddish Reveals What He’ll Bring To The Table</h2>



“Continuity is definitely a big part. Trying to stay healthy, stay ready, definitely just stay in shape. So far, so good,” Reddish said, per Lakers Nation.



“I think the ability to do it on both sides of the ball. Bring that energy on defense and then offensively being able to do a variety of different things, make plays and things like that,” he added.


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Reddish was one of the highest-touted prospects in the game, and he’s still young, athletic, and has shown glimpses of great play. But this will likely be his final chance to prove that he belongs in the league.

Cam Reddish explains why he'll be a major contributor to the Lakers

Cam Reddish explains why he'll be a major contributor to the Lakers - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> didn’t need a lottery pick in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> Draft to find their next star. They didn’t even need to use a draft pick at all, but Austin Reaves has proven that he belongs in the league already.



Reaves got a big payday in the offseason. It was well-deserved after all the great work he put in throughout the course of the campaign, and it seems like he’s just getting started.



His great play granted him a spot in Team USA’s roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Moreover, he recently drew the ultimate compliment from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> coach Steve Kerr, who praised his versatility.



<h2>Steve Kerr Raves About Austin Reaves’ Versatility</h2>



“He fits in wherever we put him; that’s the beauty of Austin,” Kerr said. “He’s a connector. He’s a hell of a basketball player. He’s physical, shoots and passes it. Just so poised out there all the time. He’s a guy who enhances any lineup that he plays with.”



“ Just feel, vision, awareness, and understanding of the game,” Kerr added. “The ball just goes to the right spot, the right cut is made. Austin made a play yesterday where he made a drive and kick; he was kind of behind the defense, and he worked completely behind the defense, flashed kind of in the middle of the paint, caught it and swung it through. He had feel; you have to have awareness to make a play like that. So connectors are guys who make those types of plays, and the game just makes sense, and you end up getting open shots.”


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Reaves is a rising star, and his work ethic and basketball IQ will help him get better as the years go by. The Lakers struck gold, and his contract could be one of the best bargains in the league in no time.

Steve Kerr reveals what makes Austin Reaves so special

Steve Kerr reveals what makes Austin Reaves so special - Bolavip US

Nothing went to plan for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> last season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and company failed to defend their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship, losing to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>’ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in the Western Conference semifinals.



But the Dubs are ready to turn the page, having made a number of moves this offseason. Shortly after Bob Myers left, Mike Dunleavy brought in Chris Paul and added the likes of Dario Saric and Cory Joseph to the rotation.



In addition, he re-signed Draymond Green after months of speculation around the big man’s future. However, there are still a few open roster spots and two former Lakers could be in consideration.



<h2>Warriors to work out Kent Bazemore and Juan Toscano-Anderson, among others</h2>



According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Warriors are hosting free-agent workouts with Dion Waiters, Tony Snell, Kent Bazemore, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Harry Giles and Trey Burke over the next two weeks.



Bazemore started his career at the Warriors after going undrafted in 2012, signing a two-way contract until being traded to the Lakers in 2014. He returned to San Francisco six years later, but in August 2021 Bazemore once again left for LA. In his second stint with the purple and gold he played next to LeBron James.


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Toscano-Anderson also has a history with both teams. The Marquette product made his way to the Dubs roster from the Santa Cruz Warriors in 2020 and eventually won the 2022 Finals with the team. He left for the Lakers in the following offseason, but was traded to Utah in February 2023.

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Warriors could sign two former teammates of LeBron James

LeBron James&nbsp;shocked the entire&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> when he hinted retirement. That happened after the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>&nbsp;were eliminated by the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a>&nbsp;in the Western Conference finals.



“We’ll see what happens going forward. I don’t know.&nbsp;I have a lot to think about to be honest.&nbsp;Just for me personally going forward in the game of basketball. I have a lot to think about.”


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However, the Lakers didn’t give up in&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lakers-make-big-moves-in-free-agency-to-retain-lebron-james-20230701-BUS-21298.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">free agency</a>&nbsp;to bring back the King. Undoubtedly, one the biggest names to convince&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>&nbsp;was Austin Reaves and here’s another great example of that.



<h2>LeBron James’ epic reaction with Austin Reaves before the 2023 FIBA World Cup</h2>



Austin Reaves is part of the United States’ team which will try to win the FIBA World Cup. After a big failure in the 2019 edition at China, they are in Group C alongside Jordan, Greece and New Zealand.


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Steve Kerr is the head coach of that squad and the Lakers’ young star was superb during an exhibition game against Puerto Rico in Las Vegas. LeBron James took notice of that and sent him a very special message on social media. 


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“A-R you so COLD man!!!” That message for Austin Reaves was posted by LeBron James on Twitter and then he included it in one of his Instagram stories. The King is absoultely hyped with his teammate prior to the World Cup.



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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> want to build on their deep playoff run last season to challenge for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship in 2024. But many other teams will be looking to dethrone the Nuggets, including Luka Doncic’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a>.



The Mavs left a lot to be desired last year, failing to make the playoffs even after getting Kyrie Irving at the February deadline. On the other hand, the purple and gold made the Conference Finals.



Rob Pelinka kept on finding ways to improve the roster this offseason, making a number of moves that put them in a position to succeed. But according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are still trying to add Christian Wood to their squad.



<h2>Rumor: Lakers continue being interested in Christian Wood</h2>



(Via Lakers Nation)



“The Lakers, after swiftly coming to terms with Anthony Davis on a three-year contract extension worth a projected $186 million, have maintained a level of interest in signing free agent big man Christian Wood, league sources say.



The Lakers, though, remain limited in offering Wood anything beyond the league’s veteran minimum. As I reported here last month, Dallas remains open to facilitating a sign-and-trade for Wood if the Mavericks can acquire a player they like in the exchange, but neither the Lakers nor the Miami Heat are considered potential sign-and-trade destinations.“


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Wood has so far been unable to find a team willing to pay him above the veteran minimum, which is why he’s still on the open market. If he changes his mind, the Lakers would be glad to have him on board.

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It is not the first time that this incredible story about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> has become popular among <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/max">Max</a> users, especially since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tv">series</a> premiered its first season last year, with a total of ten episodes.



The streaming platform, which competes with Netflix and Prime Video, announced a few months ago that the title is back with a second part. The new episodes will arrive on Sunday, August 13, in just a couple of days.


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The cast was full of great actors who brought to life the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/sandra-bullocks-partner-bryan-randall-passed-away-what-happened-to-the-photographer-20230807-BUS-42578.html">iconic stars</a> of one of the best known and most acclaimed teams in the world of sports and basketball. Here, check out which production ranked #2 in the world’s top 10…



<h2>Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Max’s 2nd most-watched series</h2>



Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty does not mark the first production to pay homage to the Lakers or even tell their story, but it is one of the best. The series, which ranks in Max’s top 2 worldwide, managed to take home a Primetime Emmy.



It is a series that chronicles the professional and personal lives of the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, one of the most revered and dominant sports dynasties, a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.


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John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann, Hadley Robinson, Sally Field, DeVaughn Nixon, Adrien Brody, Jason Clarke, Tamera Tomakili and Solomon Hughes are some of the many actors that make up the cast.

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For years, people around the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA </a>have especulated about a potential <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> reunion. James even admitted he was frustrated when it didn’t come to fruition last season.



Some thought the speculation would finally come to an end when Kyrie signed a massive contract with the Dallas Mavericks this offseason. But it seems like not even that was enough.



According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron is still trying to get the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>to make a run at his former teammate, and the Mavs could still part ways with him if things go south.



<h2>LeBron Still Wants To Play With Kyrie</h2>



“LeBron was still pushing for Kyrie, as recently as this offseason,” said Buha. “He’s made it very clear that he and Kyrie have made up– LeBron has really been very keen on potentially playing with Kyrie again.”



“I would not be surprised if those rumors up again, closer to the trade deadline, depending on what happens at Dallas,” added the insider.


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Of course, it remains to be seen if the Mavs would even consider trading him, let alone to a Western Conference foe, but both Kyrie and James usually get exactly what they want in this league.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> fans couldn’t have asked for a better offseason. Rob Pelinka picked up where he left off in February, bringing new faces and extending <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>‘ deal ahead of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



The big man got tied to a three-year, $186 million max contract extension, which gives the purple and gold reasons for optimism going forward. Even if LeBron James decides to leave in the near future, AD will keep the Lakers’ hopes alive.



While his health is still a concerning topic, Davis seems to be extremely committed to doing whatever it takes to bring success back to LA. Pelinka revealed the 30-year-old showed desire to embrace a big role in the years to come before agreeing on an extension.



<h2>Rob Pelinka reveals Anthony Davis’ mindset during contract talks</h2>



“In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear,” Pelinka said, as quoted by ClutchPoints. “AD understands that his commitment to being the hardest worker, combined with high character, is what will help define our culture for many seasons to come. It is a proud day for Lakers Nation when we’re able to extend the contract of one of the game’s most dominant two-way players.”


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When healthy, AD has proven to be the kind of player that can give the Lakers championship aspirations. Of course, the biggest challenge for him will be to play out his contract without missing too many games.

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After years of struggling, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have finally looked like a competitive team last season. Rob Pelinka made the right moves just in time, and the team ended up having a deep playoff run, in which they beat Steve Kerr’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>.



LeBron James and company took down the Dubs in the Western Conference semifinals, setting up a meeting with the Denver Nuggets to have a shot at the championship. However, they couldn’t stop Nikola Jokic’s side.



Even so, that campaign left many positives for the Lakers. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves">Austin Reaves</a>’ evolution, for instance, has given a lot to talk about around the league as the guard made many admirers, including Kerr.



<h2>Steve Kerr heaps massive praise on Austin Reaves</h2>



“He fits in wherever we put him; that’s the beauty of Austin,” Kerr said. “He’s a connector. He’s a hell of a basketball player. He’s physical, shoots and passes it. Just so poised out there all the time. He’s a guy who enhances any lineup that he plays with. Mainly, it’s just better to have him on your team than to have him on the other team. That’s what I would say about Austin.



“One of the fun things with this endeavor is that you really get to know guys who you’ve competed against and admired, but then you really get to know their games. Just feel, vision, awareness, and understanding of the game. The ball just goes to the right spot, the right cut is made.”


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Reaves is now working under Kerr’s tutelage ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup with Team USA, who hopes to win its first championship since 2014. The tournament will take place between August 25 and September 10, with the USA sharing Group C alongside Jordan, Greece, and New Zealand.

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The 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season is still a few months away from us, but many teams are already looking forward to dethroning the Nuggets. Jimmy Butler’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> and LeBron James’ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, for instance, are teams to watch heading into next year.



The purple and gold have been aggressive this offseason, aiming to build on their trip to the Conference Finals to take a step forward next time. On the other hand, Miami also hopes to get the job done in 2024 after coming so close in June.



The Heat seem to be just another superstar away from winning the championship, which is why Pat Riley is working to get Damian Lillard on board. In the meantime, they have reportedly signed a former Laker.



<h2>Heat reportedly sign former Laker Cole Swider</h2>



According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Miami Heat are signing Cole Swider, who was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers in July after spending last season with them on a two-way contract.


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The 24-year-old only played 41 minutes for the purple and gold, but he had more playing time with the South Bay Lakers in the G League, making 32 appearances. With Max Strus and Gabe Vincent gone, the Heat needed another shooter.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> finished the 2022-23 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season much better than predicted. D’Angelo Russell was one of the many players who contributed in their resurgence, but it wasn’t enough to stop Nikola Jokic’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a>.



The purple and gold were swept by Michael Malone’s men, who went on to win the championship against the Miami Heat. The new season is still months away from us, but the Nuggets are expected to contend again.



Jokic is just getting started, and the team has been able to keep the core that won the ring. However, Denver has also lost a key contributor such as Bruce Brown, which is why Russell thinks they won’t be so successful in 2024.



<h2>D’Angelo Russell believes Bruce Brown’s departure will hurt Nuggets</h2>



“Losing Bruce Brown hurt them, losing Bruce Brown hurt them though,” Russell said on The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone. “Nah, he [Christian Braun] solid, but Bruce Brown is like unpredictable bro.



“He could go 3-of-5 from the 3, play point guard, get you in the bonus, shoot 10-12 free throws. He’s just a problem, I think. I think any team that wants and appreciates him, he’s only going to get better, respect.”


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Following a fantastic performance in the postseason, Bruce Brown landed a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers in the open market. The Nuggets still have most of their championship pieces, but Russell may have a point.

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After leaving much to be desired in the last few years, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> seem to have finally built a competitive team around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>. The resurgence started last season, but it wasn’t enough to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship.



That’s why Rob Pelinka stayed busy this offseason, making a number of moves to make the roster even better. Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes have all joined the purple and gold, who also managed to re-sign Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell.



On top of that, the Lakers are reportedly giving Anthony Davis a new deal to make sure he doesn’t go anywhere anytime soon. Even so, it looks like they missed out on a player LeBron wanted to have as teammate this year.



<h2>Rumor: LeBron wanted Kyrie Irving at Lakers</h2>



According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron James still tried to reunite with Kyrie Irving this offseason. The guard had been linked with the Lakers for a while, but he’s going back to the Dallas Mavericks for the upcoming season: 



“LeBron was still pushing for Kyrie, as recently as this offseason… He’s made it very clear that he and Kyrie have made up… LeBron has really been very keen on potentially playing with Kyrie again. I would not be surprised if those rumors up again, closer to the trade deadline, depending on what happens at Dallas.”


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James and Irving found success during their time together at the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they haven’t been on the same team since then. Who knows, maybe The King finally gets to have Kyrie in LA at some point.

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