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Zittlali is a journalism major at the University of Southern California and currently covers the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers for The Lead. Since her freshman year at USC, she has extensively covered USC Athletics, building experience in beat reporting, feature writing, and game coverage. Her work centers on telling compelling stories and providing insightful analysis across both college and professional sports.

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Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reach for the ball in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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NBA Players Leaving Money on the Table Has Become a Valuable Weapon

Austin Reaves‘ decision to leave roughly $5 million on the table by agreeing to a team-friendly contract extension has become another example of...

July 17, 2026
Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) after winning in the eighteenth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Japanese Brands Are Taking Over Los Angeles Sports

When Mark Walter acquired majority control of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025, the focus was on the sale itself: a record valuation...

June 19, 2026