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After managing just one win in the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers enter the offseason with a clear need to improve. Playoff shortcomings aside, LA’s 2024-25 season was headlined by its historic move to acquire superstar Luka Doncic from the Mavericks in a deal that set the franchise up for the present and future. Doncic is now the franchise’s cornerstone, in place to relieve some of the pressure from 40-year-old LeBron James.To win a championship, however, the Lakers must first address clear flaws on their roster. They don’t have the most financial flexibility, but Los Angeles is always…

Winners and losers. It can be an informative, analytical and even fun framing device whenever notable NFL (or fill in the sport) news occurs. Whether it’s the aftermath of a big game, trade, draft, you name it – there are typically two sides of a coin to examine. That wasn’t the case Thursday, when the league issued its 10-week suspension to former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, whose banishment will take effect Aug. 26 – whether or not the free agent is employed by a team by then.And, yeah, some rookie you’ve never heard of is going to benefit from the…

Arsenal could fund a bid for Rodrygo by cashing in on Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunner star has recently been linked with a move to Bayern Munich as Vincent Kompany looks to bolster his options on the flanks.Martinelli, who sees his contract at the Emirates Stadium expire in June 2027, featured 33 times in the Premier League this season, scoring eight goals and providing four assists. Playing a key role in Mikel Arteta’s side, he helped Arsenal finish second and qualify for the Champions League.The Brazil international largely featured on the left, though he did enjoy a spell on the right…

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is entering his 23rd season in the NBA, but Jeff Teague thinks that he should hang up his shoes.LeBron James ended his 22nd NBA season with a disappointing playoff exit. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in a decisive first-round series. Despite trading for Luka Doncic, James and the Lakers were unable to make a deep playoff run. With Mark Walter taking over as Los Angeles’ new owner, Jeff Teague thinks James should retire. Teague gave his opinion on James’ future on Wednesday’s episode of the Club 520 Podcast. The former All-Star…

LOS ANGELES – The monumental sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter is on track to finalize later this year, with Jeanie Buss set to remain the governor of the franchise for the foreseeable future. This announcement was made on June 25, signaling a new chapter for one of basketball’s most storied teams. This official confirmation follows reports from US media that the Buss family is poised to sell controlling interest in the legendary NBA franchise for a staggering US$10 billion, a deal that establishes the Lakers as the highest-valued team in the history of American sports.…

Ice Cube Admits Chasing Dwight Howard for 3 Years as Ex-Lakers Star Confesses Past Struggle…see more https://soccerhuz.com/2025/06/25/ice-cube-admits-chasing-dwight-howard-for-3-years-as-ex-lakers-star-confesses-past-struggle/Real Madrid have done an exceptional job in the transfer market so far, notably bringing in the likes of Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono. However, one player that continues to elude them is Alvaro Carreras. The SL Benfica fullback was destined to join Real Madrid earlier in the summer, but his move has stalled recently.Carreras is, in fact, still playing for Benfica in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, although Real Madrid have not given up in the chase. The Spanish giants…

All eyes were on Dwight Howard earlier this year. There were whispers, maybe even hopes, of an NBA return as rumors of him potentially joining the Lakers were going around. Physically, he was still in shape. But in April, Howard admitted his focus was now on family. “Playing basketball forever I can’t run with my kids anymore. My knees will be shot,” he said, putting NBA dreams on hold. Just when fans gave up, came the surprise: Dwight was joining the Big3.Fans celebrated, and Ice Cube was thrilled, calling him a “perfect fit for the league.” Now, two weeks into…

Arsenal are likely to bolster their frontline with multiple options this summer…see more https://soccerhuz.com/2025/06/25/arsenal-are-likely-to-bolster-their-frontline-with-multiple-options-this-summer/ Image of Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta looking on before a game at the Emirates with an inset of Thierry Henry celebrating after scoring a…Credit: David Price/Arsenal FC/Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images News Featured News Arsenal English Premier League £84m Arsenal target posts picture wearing a Thierry Henry T-shirt after Andrea Berta personally called him Shamanth Jayaram Shamanth Jayaram Wed 25 June 2025 6:55, UK Andrea Berta has a long list of names on his wish list as he looks to strengthen Arsenal this summer.…

The club are keen on signing a marquee centre-forward, but a versatile winger could be purchased too. A Bola (page 18) today provide a fresh update on the club’s pursuit of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Portuguese publication claim that the Gunners are preparing to ‘charge back’ for the Sweden international, who has no plans to return for pre-season with the Portuguese champions.The Gunners made an informal opening bid worth £47 million plus £8.5m in add-ons for the 27-year-old earlier this month, but Sporting are adamant that he won’t be leaving for anything less than £68m. Arsenal are ‘considering…

Deommodore Lenoir, Renardo Green, Tre Brown, Upton Stout (R), Darrell Luter Jr., Chase Lucas Second-year cornerback Renardo Green is someone we expect to become a household name this season, and San Francisco won’t lack for confidence with him and Deommodore Lenoir—both stickier cover guys with a different style than usual for Robert Saleh’s scheme. A third-round pick used on slot cornerback Upton Stout might mean more of Lenoir on the perimeter, but Darrell Luter Jr. still makes our projection as the big-bodied option for the outside, and Chase Lucas will try to beat out Tre Avery, Dallis Flowers, and others.…