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Manas Sharma is a medical student from Phoenix, AZ who contributes to the Lead as a writer. who has been a lifelong, diehard Lakers and Lebron fan. From the highs of the 2009 and 2010 finals to the lows of the Dwight, Kobe, Nash trio to the even lower lows of the late Kobe and pre-Lebron Laker years, he loves talking and writing about it all. Tl dr; He loves covering the twists and turns of the Lakeshow.

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Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Thunder Game Shows Why Lakers Are Not Yet True Contenders

A brutalization. A destruction of worlds. Pure unfettered basketball dominance. There are no other words to describe how the Oklahoma City Thunder routed...

November 18, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) high-fives fans after the game of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28.
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The Travis Hunter Experiment Isn’t Working

Last year’s Heisman Award ceremony was among the most controversial ever. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was the betting favorite, but he...

October 7, 2025
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Khaman Maluach stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the tenth pick by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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Is Khaman Maluach The NBA’s Next Great Center?

With the 2025 NBA Draft class settled, there are rather obvious prospects who will top the discussion. This year, the undoubted number one...

July 17, 2025
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Year 1 of Luka, LeBron Was a Fiat, Not a Ferrari

Soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic once said of his unimpressive time at FC Barcelona, “You bought a Ferrari, but you drive it like a...

June 9, 2025
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 27, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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The Mixed Bag of Extending Rob Pelinka

As the NBA world gears up for an exciting Indiana Pacers-Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals, there is a lot of credit to be...

June 2, 2025
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Four Moves to Round Out the Lakers’ Playoff Roster

On Jan. 15, the Los Angeles Lakers were the No. 7 seed in the West with a murky future. Anthony Davis, coming off...

March 15, 2025
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The Lakers Don’t Regret Trading D’Angelo Russell

There is no player quite as polarizing as D’Angelo Russell. While on the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell actually led the team in box...

February 22, 2025
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Do the Lakers Really Have a Center Problem?

There has been a lot of talk about the Lakers picking up a center. To recap, the Lakers tried to trade away rookie...

February 14, 2025
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Cardinals on the Clock: Is Kyler Murray Still the Answer?

In 2024, no division was more wide open than the NFC West. The Los Angeles Rams were bouncing back from the retirement of...

January 17, 2025
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D’Angelo Russell’s 10 Best Moments in his Second Lakers Stint

For many Los Angeles Lakers fans, no player was more polarizing than D’Angelo Russell. His time in LA was marked by incredible highs...

December 30, 2024
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Can Max Christie’s Climb Elevate The Lakers’ Ceiling?

Max Christie has had a rough couple of years. Under Darvin Ham’s Los Angeles Lakers tenure, he barely got any minutes and fell out of...

December 28, 2024
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What Happened to Christian Wood?

The Los Angeles Lakers’ bench depth has been a significant concern throughout the season. This is especially true of the frontcourt. Due to...

December 20, 2024
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A Kings’ Conundrum: What’s Next for Sacramento?

The Sacramento Kings are no stranger to missing the playoffs. In fact, the franchise currently holds the record across all major sports for...

December 5, 2024
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What’s Wrong With Tyrese Haliburton?

It was less than a year ago that Tyrese Haliburton had broken into superstardom. He was breaking ankles and assist records while making...

December 3, 2024