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"It's not every day you get to play against, let alone with, one of the greatest players to ever play this game. We all know his IQ of this game is ridiculous and playing against him you see it tenfold. To be able to be on the other side to witness it and benefit from it instead of him taking me out with it on the defensive end, just to be able to soak it all in like a sponge is an opportunity I'm blessed to have."

Darius Bazley, a 6'9" forward with a seven-foot wingspan, has emerged as a standout in the Summer League, showcasing impressive two-way abilities and defensive skills.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is declining his $15.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season and will enter free agency, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

While Reaves has expressed a desire to remain in LA, he declined an $89.2 million extension, aiming for a more lucrative contract by entering free agency.

In the search for a pick-and-roll threat that can catch lobs, perhaps no center has made that their M.O. more throughout their career than Clint Capela.

Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I've worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.

Now I got a real one! I think just because of the way the team is constructed now versus the team I had in 2020, it was much harder with this team just because of the experience.

Ben Howland, deeply detail-oriented, planned his retirement with intention, moving to Santa Barbara to enjoy life post-coaching while reminiscing about his time at UCLA.

Lukas built a legacy that will never be matched. This isn't about filling his shoes - it's about honoring everything that he's built.