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Jul 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) subs out against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard stole the show while Cooper Flagg showed flashes of star potential in the Mavericks’ Summer League opener. Dallas edged out the Lakers in a thrilling finish—here’s how the young duo made their mark.
Among those who did not know in advance that the Lakers were trading for Doncic was LeBron James. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst reported that James did not know, but also didn't mind in the end after the trade was finalized.
Penberthy was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 championship staff, which included Kidd and was headed by new Mavericks associate head coach
Throughout LeBron James' professional basketball career, he's consistently been the first to know about happenings involving the teams he's played for. That's reportedly no longer the case.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have a blockbuster trade idea that would send superstar LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks. As far-fetched as this may seem, James reun
Just ahead of the trade deadline, Dallas flipped five-time All-NBA First Team guard Luka Doncic, grappling with a lingering calf injury, to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package highlighted by 10-time All-Star center/power forward Anthony Davis.
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