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LeBron's 21st season - What to expect from King James and the Lakers in 2023-24 - ESPN
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Lakers' Rookie Says Him Playing With LeBron James Is The Only Thing His Friends Care About, Fadeaway World
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3 trades Lakers must make to prevent LeBron James from retiring
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LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record - ESPN
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LeBron James considering retirement after Los Angeles Lakers swept by Denver Nuggets
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LeBron James reveals his all-time Lakers starting 5, includes Jerry West - Lakers Daily
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Are the Lakers the Biggest Disappointment in NBA History? - The Ringer
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LeBron not trading trash talk with Brooks before Game 3 – KGET 17
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LeBron James Embracing Responsibility To Restore Lakers Franchise
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LeBron James' new contract is a step toward Lakers history - Los Angeles Times
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Lakers Down Warriors, 117-112, in Game 1 Thriller at the Chase Center to Take 1-0 Lead in Series. – NBC Los Angeles
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