<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a></strong>were doomed and condemned to not even making the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> playoffs</strong> last season. Then, the front office worked its magic and gave <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a></strong>a very good supporting cast.</p>



<p>The Lakers still were no match for the eventual champion <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong>, but they were quite close in all four losses, and it feels like they’re just a piece away from being a legit championship contender.</p>



<p>So, now that it’s become more than evident that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a></strong> will never step up and be the alpha dog, the Lakers need to keep their youngins at all costs. And according to<strong> Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle,</strong> the <strong>Houston Rockets </strong>could look to steal a couple of those away.</p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Rockets Could Target Rui Hachimura And Austin Reaves</h2>



<p><em>“Equipped with so much spending power, the most in the NBA, and a coach, Ime Udoka, that is popular among NBA players,</em><strong><em> the Rockets have not prioritized specific targets as much as a pool of players to pursue,</em>” </strong>wrote Feigen.</p>



<p><em><strong>“According to a person with knowledge of their thinking, they have interest in the Lakers’ Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, </strong>the [Brooklyn] Nets’ Cam Johnson, the [Golden State] Warriors’ Donte DiVincenzo, the [Memphis] Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks, the [Toronto] Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl and the [Dallas] Mavericks’ Dwight Powell. Media reports have tied them to James Harden and Fred VanVleet,</em>” the report added.</p>



<p>So, Rob Pelinka better get to work to make sure to have their rising stars locked in for years to come, as they were quite valuable in the playoffs and <strong>should be a part of their project for the future.</strong></p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> are teams to watch ahead of the 2023-24 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> season, since both <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> want to get back to glory days before their championship window closes.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-remains-silent-after-blockbuster-trades-in-nba-20230623-BUS-16505.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16505_lebronjames-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="While many teams are making big moves in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have been quiet though LeBron James might need help.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/chris-paul-has-a-message-for-stephen-curry-after-being-traded-to-warriors-20230623-BUS-16295.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16295_chrispaul-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Chris Paul will have one last shot to win a championship with the Warriors. He had very special words for Stephen Curry.
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<p>Neither of them could stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets this year, but they definitely have <strong>enough left in the tank</strong> to try it at least one more time. This offseason, therefore, will be crucial.</p>


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<p>The Suns seem to be one step ahead of the Lakers, though, as they’ve already landed Bradley Beal from the Wizards. <strong>On top of that</strong>, the team recruited a member of the Lakers for next year.</p>



<h2>Suns add Dru Anthrop to Frank Vogel’s staff</h2>



<p>The Phoenix Suns have officially announced former Lakers video coordinator and player development coach <strong>Dru Anthrop</strong> will work as an assistant coach to Frank Vogel. This means Darvin Ham will have to continue retooling his coaching staff.</p>


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<p>Either way, the Lakers have <strong>more important things to think about</strong> this offseason, including LeBron James’ decision. After the loss to the Nuggets, <em>The King</em> suggested he would contemplate retirement this summer.</p>


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<p><strong>LeBron James</strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> had an amazing playoff run, but fell short in the Western Conference finals against the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a></strong> and <strong>Nikola Jokic</strong>.</p>



<p>They seem to be just one or two pieces away from being a favorite in the NBA. However, there have been no moves in the offseason. Meanwhile, the <strong>Suns</strong> got <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> and the <strong>Warriors</strong> acquired <strong>Chris Paul</strong>.</p>


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<p>Furthermore, the <strong>Grizzlies</strong> will be stronger with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant">Ja Morant</a></strong> getting <strong>Marcus Smart </strong>and the <strong>Sacramento Kings</strong> are a young team on the rise. It’s gonna be very complicated for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> if there’s no help on the way.</p>



<h2>LeBron James doesn’t speak about trades in the NBA</h2>



<p>Of course, with all these big transactions in the <strong>NBA</strong>, thousands of fans are looking for a response by <strong>LeBron James</strong>. He has to be thinking about it when Nuggets, Grizzlies, <strong>Warriors</strong> and Suns seem to be ready for a championship run.</p>


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<p>Believe it or not, LeBron remains silent. In fact, the last NBA thing he put on Instagram was a <strong>cryptic message</strong> answering <strong>Mike Malone</strong> and, in recent hours, all his attention has been on his son <strong>Bronny James</strong>.</p>



<p>After his son picked to wear number 6 at <strong>USC</strong>, this was LeBron’s reaction on social media. <em>“Let’s go 6!!!!!!! I love it Bronny!!!”</em>&nbsp;The message was accompanied with an emoji of Bronny wearing a king’s crown.</p>


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<p>Nevertheless, in an unexpected turn of events, no comments at all about the trade rush in the <strong>NBA</strong>. Whether silence is a sign of things about to come for the <strong>Lakers</strong>, only time will tell. </p>


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<p>The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>San Antonio Spurs</strong></a> just got their franchise player.<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama</a></strong> is a kind of prospect <strong>we had never seen in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong>, and he could set the tone in the league for years to come.</p>



<p>The Spurs have found plenty of success developing their big men and former first-overall picks, with <strong>David Robinson and Tim Duncan</strong> spending their entire careers with the organization.</p>



<p>However, even though he hasn’t played a single minute in the NBA, <strong>Keyshawn Johnson </strong>still believes that the French star will eventually play for the<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers.</a></strong></p>



<h2>Keyshawn Johnson Says Victor Wembanayama Will Eventually Be A Laker</h2>



<p>“<strong><em>Wembanyama is going to be brought up to speed with the Spurs before he becomes a Laker in the next five years,”</em></strong> Johnson said. <em>“So, that’s how I am kind of how I am looking at it.”</em></p>



<p><em><strong>“In the end, he’ll have a purple and gold on because you know we target guys. We specifically look for certain guys,”</strong></em> the analyst continued. <em><strong>“That’s what we do.”</strong></em></p>



<p>It’s true that the Lakers have a history of acquiring former first-overall picks that play center, with <strong>Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and Anthony Davis </strong>taking their talents to Southern California.</p>


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<p>But Wemby grew up a Spurs fan because of<strong> Tony Parker and Boris Diaw</strong>, and maybe we should wait until he makes his actual NBA debut before fast-forwarding five years or so into the future.</p>


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<p>There are some teams that should always be contending for titles. The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> are one of those brands that can’t settle with less, especially having<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> playing at a high level. Their season ending was a complete shock compared to how it started, but things then changed.</p>



<p>A rush of moves made near the trade deadline turned their season around. From being far in the playoffs race, they reached the WCF. The loss to the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a></strong> was unforgettable because it a sweep, although nobody would have pictured the Lakers there before the All-Star break.</p>


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<p>LeBron carried the team while he was healthy despite being 38 years old. However, he is now going to have help from a young player to improve what was a decent run.<strong> That’s why Los Angeles selected Jalen Hood-Schifino</strong> <strong>with the 17<sup>th</sup> pick</strong>.</p>



<h2>Who is Jalen Hood-Schifino?</h2>



<h3>How old is Jalen Hood-Schifino?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino is <strong>20 years old</strong>. He was born on June 19, 2003. His place of birth was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.</p>



<h3>How tall is Jalen Hood-Schifino?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino is <strong>6’6”</strong>.</p>



<h3>How much does Jalen Hood-Schifino weigh?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino weighs<strong> 215 lbs</strong>.</p>



<h3>What position does Jalen Hood-Schifino play?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino is a<strong> point guard</strong> / shooting guard.</p>



<h3>What college did Jalen Hood-Schifino play for?</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino played just one season for<strong> Indiana</strong>.</p>



<h3>Jalen Hood-Schifino’ s college stats</h3>



<p>Jalen Hood-Schifino started every one of<strong> the 32 games he played in college</strong>. He averaged 33.1 minutes per game, with a 41.7% field goal percentage and a 33.3% for three. His average numbers were 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.</p>


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<p>To say the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> left a lot to be desired this season is an understatement. While <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> made the <strong>NBA</strong> Conference Finals against all odds, <strong>Luka Doncic</strong> and company didn’t even make the playoffs.</p>



<p>The Mavs were one of the biggest disappointments of the year, since they were expected to go much further after trading for Kyrie Irving. The good news is the team plans to learn from this <strong>to come back stronger</strong>.</p>



<p>As long as Doncic is in Dallas, they will always have <strong>reasons for optimism</strong>. So, it’s safe to say they won’t stop until they help Luka succeed. According to reports, the Mavericks are considering the idea of signing a former champion with LeBron in LA.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Mavs could sign Kyle Kuzma</h2>



<p>Matt Moore of <em>Action Network</em> reports that the Dallas Mavericks are among a group of teams interested in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-kuzma">Kyle Kuzma</a></strong>, who will become a free agent after declining a player option with the Washington Wizards.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>The Jazz and Mavericks are among the teams known to have interest in Kuzma, with the Jazz said to be one of the few teams willing to put up big money in various talks early on,” </strong></em>said Moore.</p>


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<p>Kuzma was part of the Lakers’ team that won the 2020 championship in the Orlando bubble, leaving LA in 2021 as part of the Russell Westbrook trade. The 27-year-old is <strong>expected to draw plenty of interest in the open market</strong>, so the Mavs would face competition.</p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong> </a>were one of the <strong>best teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> after the trade deadline. <strong>Rob Pelinka</strong> managed to get <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> </strong>some actual help and guys who meshed perfectly with their system.</p>



<p>But James isn’t getting any younger, and the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong> won’t get much worse in the foreseeable future. So, they need to make moves and reinforce their roster right now.</p>



<p>They have limited cap space to make a big splash in free agency. Nonetheless, they can — and will — use their first-round pick to try and <strong>give LeBron and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis </a>some more help.</strong></p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Are Looking To Trade Their First-Round Pick</h2>



<p><strong><em>“T</em></strong><em><strong>he framework of a deal would likely involve [Malik] Beasley, [Mo] Bamba and the No. 17 pick getting exchanged for a starter-level player,” </strong></em>The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reported. <em>“The Lakers could also execute a smaller deal with only one of Beasley or Bamba, plus, <strong>potentially, the pick.”</strong></em></p>


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<p><em>“Names around the league that have been linked to the Lakers in recent weeks include Indiana’s <strong>Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, Brooklyn’s Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale, Toronto’s Gary Trent Jr. and Washington’s Kristaps Porziņģis,</strong> according to multiple league sources not authorized to speak publicly,” </em>Buha concluded.</p>


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<p>The Lakers are just one piece away from being a big threat to come out of the Western Conference, and they might as well get it tonight while everyone’s mesmerized by <strong>Victor Wembanyama.</strong></p>


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<p>Even though it’s been a long time, basketball fans can still remember pretty well the 2020 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> won with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong>. First of all, it’s quite hard to forget the Orlando bubble.</p>



<p>But the reason this playoff run lives long in many people’s memory is that it was <strong><em>The King</em>‘s fourth ring with a different team</strong>. Previously, James won titles with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p>



<p>But nothing was the same for that team after the bubble, and the Lakers eventually had to reshape practically the entire roster. Some of those players managed to shine outside LA, though. If not, look at <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-kuzma">Kyle Kuzma</a></strong>.</p>



<h2>Kyle Kuzma reportedly chasing lucrative contract in free agency</h2>



<p>According to Matt Moore of <em>Action Network</em>, Kuzma is <strong>looking for a team willing to pay him $30 million per season.</strong> Whether he’ll get what he wants remains to be seen, but the 27-year-old won’t be lacking in suitors.</p>


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<p>Kuzma could return to the <strong>Washington Wizards</strong>, though the <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</strong> and the <strong>Dallas Mavericks</strong> are also understood to be interested. Additionally, a reunion with LeBron in LA <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-lakers-may-have-found-another-all-star-caliber-player-20230621-BUS-14891.html">could also be on the cards</a>. Like with any free agent, it’s never that easy to tell.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>didn’t bat an eye before <strong>trading multiple pieces away to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis.</a> </strong>And now that he helped them win an<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship</strong>, it’s more than clear that it was the right decision.</p>



<p>Nonetheless, Davis has left some to be desired more often than not. Besides all the injuries, his inconsistency and seeming lack of toughness <strong>have infuriated the fans from time to time.</strong></p>


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<p>Notably, it’s gotten to a point where even <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a></strong>has had something to say about it. According to<strong> CBS Sports’ Bill Reiter</strong>,<em> The King</em> isn’t happy with Davis anymore.</p>



<h2>Lakers Is ‘Frustrated And Over’ Anthony Davis</h2>



<p><em>“LeBron’s moody,”</em> Reiter said on The Zach Gelb Show.<em> “LeBron changes his mind on people, and here’s something that he thinks is true one minute —<strong> I have heard he’s over Anthony Davis. He’s frustrated with the guy. He doesn’t believe in his toughness for obvious reasons.”</strong></em></p>



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<h2>Lakers May Not Break Them Up</h2>



<p>Even so, the Anthony Davis trade is pretty much the biggest move <strong>Rob Pelinka</strong> has made, so he’s quite unlikely to pull the plug on that experiment any time soon:</p>



<p>“<strong><em>LeBron and A.D. as two pillars is, you know, to us an unmatched combination </em></strong><em>that will continue to lean into and build around and both incredibly high character players that want to win, play the game the right way,” </em>Pelinka said. “<strong><em>We’re proud of that combination of superstars and want to continue to invest in that and invest in advancing the growth we had this year into next season.”</em></strong></p>


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<p>LeBron has never hesitated to get rid of his teammates in the past, and this situation could escalate. So, it’ll be up to Davis to prove that he’s up to the task of finally stepping up and carrying the torch <strong>as the team’s go-to guy on a nightly basis.</strong></p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>are always looking to add some of the <strong>most prominent names around the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a>,</strong> and they will do whatever they can to give <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a></strong> some more help.</p>



<p>And with the <strong>Washington Wizards</strong> blowing it up by trading <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> away, it wasn’t much of a surprise to see<strong> Kyle Kuzma</strong> opting out of his contract to become a free agent.</p>



<p>With that in mind, <strong>Alex Kirschenbaum of Sports Illustrated</strong> believes that the Lakers could be interested<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-kuzma" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> in a reunion with the Utah product</a></strong>, who’d be an <strong>upgrade over Rui Hachimura.</strong></p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Pursue Kyle Kuzma</h2>



<p><em><strong>“It’s reportedly possible Kuzma could seek a reunion with the Lakers,</strong> who shipped him out to the Wizards as part of their disastrous deal for ex-All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook in the summer of 2021,”</em> wrote Kirschenbaum.</p>



<p><em>“Given that he’s essentially a better version of younger incumbent combo forward Rui Hachimura (a former Wiz teammate of Kuzma’s), <strong>one wonders if the Lakers would renounce their rights to the restricted free agent and let him walk to accommodate a Kuz reunion,</strong>“</em> the report added.</p>



<p>Kuzma admitted that he needed to get away from L.A. to break out and be at his best, and he had <strong>a borderline All-Star season.</strong> Then again, he might look to go back to the Lakers and pursue another ring, even if that means taking a lesser role again.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> fans can remember the 2020 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship like it was yesterday. That team, led by <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong>, had an impressive run in the Orlando bubble to secure the banner No. 17 for the purple and gold.</p>



<p>But it’s been three years since that feat, and the team went through a lot in between. The Lakers once again got close to the NBA Finals this season, <strong>but with a completely different roster.</strong></p>



<p>Most of the 2020 champions are no longer in LA, with some particular cases such as Dwight Howard, who took his talents to Taiwan. On Wednesday, another member of that team <strong>decided to explore the open market.</strong></p>



<h2>Kyle Kuzma to hit free agency three years after NBA ring with Lakers</h2>



<p>NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of <em>ESPN </em>reported <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-kuzma">Kyle Kuzma</a></strong> declined his $13 million player option with the Washington Wizards and will therefore become a free agent.</p>


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<p>The former first-rounder is <strong>expected to draw plenty of interest</strong> on the market, though he could stay in the capital city after all. The <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> and the <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</strong>, for instance, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-suns-could-try-to-pair-kevin-durant-with-former-champion-with-lakers-20230615-BUS-11657.html">have already been linked</a> with a potential move for Kuzma.</p>


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<p>However, he’s also been linked with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-draymond-green-and-potential-lakers-targets-20230522-BUS-3077.html">a potential return to the Lakers</a>. The destination of a free agent is always a guessing game, but Kuzma <strong>has clearly become a better player</strong> in Washington.</p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-target-to-help-lebron-james-could-join-the-clippers-20230620-BUS-14089.html">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are the team with the most <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nikola-jokic-sends-heartfelt-apology-to-nuggets-fans-during-victory-parade-20230615-BUS-11552.html">NBA Championships</a> in California, <strong>they have 17 titles,</strong> one of the most recent being during the 2020 NBA Finals. On the other hand, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-make-their-first-official-move-to-help-stephen-curry-20230619-BUS-13899.html">Golden State Warriors</a> are the <strong>second team in the state with the most titles (7).</strong></p>



<p>The state of California has four NBA teams, they all play in the Pacific Division, Warriors, Clippers, Lakers and Kings while the only team that plays within that division that does not belong to the state is the Phoenix Suns.</p>


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<p>Only the Lakers and Warriors have won the NBA Championship in the 21st century, but the Kings have not won a ring since the last century (1951) and the only one of the four Californian teams that does not have a ring are the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-player-that-could-make-russell-westbrook-leave-the-clippers-20230619-BUS-13992.html">Los Angeles Clippers.</a></p>



<h2>What is the strange connection that all NBA teams in California share?</h2>



<p>The ‘weird’ connection between all of the current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-of-nikola-jokic-celebrating-denver-nuggets-nba-title-goes-viral-20230617-BUS-12592.html">NBA teams</a> that play in the state of California<strong> is that they were originally from other states when they were founded and they played in other states before relocating to Calfornia.</strong></p>



<p>1. The Los Angeles Lakers before playing in California were known as the <strong>Minneapolis Lakers from 1948 to 1960 and left Minneapolis due to poor fan attendance per season.</strong></p>


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<p>2. Golden State Warriors originate from Philadelphia and in that city they were known as the<strong> Philadelphia Warriors from 1946 to 1962</strong>. The franchise left Philly since the new owner was from San Francisco.</p>



<p>3. The Los Angeles Clippers had a very different name than they have today, the <strong>Buffalo Braves, they played in New York from 1970 to 1978</strong> when they were sold to Irv Levin of California. In 1978 they changed their name from the San Diego Clippers to the Los Angeles Clippers since their new owner, Donald Sterling, wanted the team in his city.</p>



<p>4. Sacramento Kings were also relocated due to poor fan attendance per season, <strong>they were born as the Kansas City Kings in 1975 and it wasn’t until 1985 that they moved to California and changed their name.</strong></p>


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The strange connection shared by all current NBA teams in California - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> had an impressive resurgence this year, but it wasn’t enough to win the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> title. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong>‘ championship window won’t last forever, which is why they reportedly eye an All-Star to help him – but the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Clippers</a></strong> could ruin their plans.</p>



<p>The crosstown rivals <strong>also have serious aspirations</strong>, hoping to challenge for their first ring with a team built around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. So they’re also a team to watch this offseason.</p>



<p>According to Brian Windhorst of <em>ESPN</em>, both LA teams would be interested in signing <strong>Chris Paul</strong> if he becomes a free agent. However, the Clippers <strong>would be favorites</strong> in a hypothetical battle for the guard.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Clippers would have more chances of signing Chris Paul than Lakers</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>I think a lot of people, I’ve noticed, have come to the conclusion that it’s gonna be the Lakers</strong>, the team that he was denied playing for a decade ago, to play with LeBron James, his long-time friend. <strong>But from conversations I’ve had, I don’t think that should be assumed. I think that the L.A. Clippers are a strong candidate, and I would go so far as to say that they may have the edge here</strong> in trying to get Chris Paul if he becomes a free agent</em>,” Windhorst said, via <em>Lakers Nation</em>.</p>



<p>“<em>It might end up being a ‘when,’ but I want to say ‘if’ because I don’t think everything is totally buttoned down yet. Obviously Chris Paul played there before, he has relationships there. <strong>Both teams, the Clippers and Lakers, need a starting quality player and I think there will be recruiting and pitches</strong>.”</em></p>


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<p>Paul is expected to draw plenty of interest around the league if the Washington Wizards let him go. He may not be getting any younger, but he certainly has <strong>enough left in the tank</strong> to help a team that wants to succeed.</p>


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<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> will be on the market for an upgrade at the point guard position. They<strong> knocked on the door of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals,</strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a></strong> might not be able to carry the load on his own.</p>



<p>Notably, there won’t be that many options available, especially at the price they could pay due to their<strong> salary cap limitations.</strong> But as usually happens with the purple and gold, they could still find a way.</p>



<p>With <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul </a></strong>being traded to the <strong>Washington Wizards</strong> and likely waived or re-routed somewhere else, <strong>NBA insider Marc Stein believes</strong> the Lakers could lead the race to get him.</p>



<h2>Lakers Lead The Race For Chris Paul</h2>



<p><em><strong>“Chris Paul made almost $10</strong> <strong>million in extra guaranteed salary via this trade and, if waived by Washington, can choose his next team</strong> … albeit with Phoenix ineligible to re-sign him,” </em>Stein wrote. </p>



<p><strong>“There will be lots of interest, with the Lakers at the forefront, if CP3 reaches free agency,” </strong>he added.</p>



<p>Paul is <strong>one of LeBron’s best friends</strong> and he always dreamed of playing for the Lakers. His family still lives in Los Angeles after his days with the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers,</strong> so it would make sense.</p>


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<p>Of course, Paul isn’t getting any younger and has struggled to stay healthy over the past three years or so, but he’d sign at a major discount, and he’d still be a big upgrade over <strong>most PGs in the league.</strong></p>


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<p>Players can become stars in different ways, but very few are capable of changing the future of the sport. That is exactly what<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steph-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong> has done since he was drafted by the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong>, so it’s not a surprise he receives flattering comments even from a legend of the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Curry has made a huge impact in the league with his unmatched shooting ability. <strong>He is regarded unanimously as the greatest shooter of all time</strong>, but he has also improved a lot in weaker areas such as his defense to become a complete player.</p>


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<p>His performances led the Warriors to four titles,<strong> and he won two NBA MVP awards</strong>. He receives praise from most basketball experts for what he can do in basketball every day. Now, a former legend of a rival team like the Los Angeles Lakers had very kind words for him.</p>



<h2>Jerry West praises Stephen Curry’s game</h2>



<p>History links<strong> Jerry West</strong> to the Lakers. His past as a player and as an executive established a strong bond with that team, but he also worked for the Warriors when they were creating their dynasty. West was the latest to offer an insight of Curry in an interview with Paul George on his show “Podcast P”.</p>



<p>“Steph is a fantastic person. He’s a better all-around player than he gets credit for. At one time, I didn’t think he was a good defender. I think he’s a terrific defender now.<strong> I would damn sure like to play with him</strong>. He’ll pass the ball. But he’s got that unique skill that has changed the game a lot. Steph Curry will be here forever”, West said.</p>


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