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The Lakers were defeated by the Heat in the final game of the California Classic.

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While the Lakers had their best showing of Summer League to wrap up the California Classic, it still ended in defeat as they fell to the Heat, 80-76, on Wednesday afternoon. Dalton Knecht had his best game yet as a Laker, scoring 20 points with nine rebounds and an assist. Colin Castleton continued his great play with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds with two steals, three blocks and three assists.   Bronny James had a rough game offensively but played excellent defense and grabbed five rebounds with…

Lakers fans urge Monty Williams to accept the head coaching position as rumors about JJ Redick continue to circulate…

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Following reports that the Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers fans flooded social media, expressing their support for Williams to become the next head coach in L.A.   ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that the Pistons made the unexpected decision to let go of Williams after just one season, even though he still had five years and over $65 million remaining on his contract. The Lakers have the most high-profile head coaching vacancy in the NBA following the firing of Darvin Ham after a two-year…

25 receiver Kamare Williams commits to Arkansas football over other SEC finalists

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Kamare Williams, a class of 2025 receiver, committed to Arkansas on Tuesday over two other SEC finalists. Williams, 6-3 and 185 pounds, of Delray Beach (Fla.) Palm Beach Central, narrowed his list of schools to Arkansas, Ole Miss, Florida, Florida State, Indiana, Louisville and Pittsburgh on March 17. A consensus 3-star recruit, Williams recorded 49 receptions for 695 yards and 6 touchdowns as a junior. LSU, Auburn, Oregon, Penn State, Kentucky, Michigan, Texas A&M and Maryland are among the 25-plus schools to offer him. Arkansas receivers coach Ronnie Fouch visited…

2024 NFL mock draft spans seven rounds: Round 1 features five quarterbacks, six edge rushers, and five trades, creating an exciting start to the selections.

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We’re nearly a week away from the kickoff of the 2024 NFL Draft (April 25-27 in Detroit). Having covered this event for two decades, I’ve learned to anticipate surprises that defy even the most meticulous mock drafts. Below, I’ve crafted one of many potential scenarios for the seven-round event, aiming to forecast some plausible yet unexpected selections. While I’ve confined trades to the first two rounds (totaling six), expect even more transactions come Friday and Saturday. This exercise aims to offer a glimpse into when players might be chosen throughout…