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    November 22, 2023

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    November 16, 2023

  • LeBron Sits with Injury While Davis, Rui Hachimura Propel Lakers to 116-110 Win over Trail Blazers

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, Rui Hachimura scored eight of his 19...

    November 13, 2023

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    October 26, 2023

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    PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 21 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles ...

    October 21, 2023

  • Lakers Forward Rui Hachimura Trained with LeBron James, Had ‘Extremely High Level of Confidence’ ahead of NBA Season Opener Next Month, GM Says, as LA Head Coach Also Praises Japan Star

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