Eric Avakian

Eric Avakian is a journalist from Burbank, Calif., serving as a staff writer at Lakersnation.com. Eric was a June 2016 graduate from the Business Administration department at Cal Poly Pomona and also serves as a staff writer at DodgerBlue.com Contact: Eric@mediumlargela.com
446 Articles

Lakers News: Gunnar Peterson Eager To Work On Ivica Zubac’s Agility, Lateral Quickness

The overhaul of the Los Angeles Lakers not only signaled a new direction for the franchise, but also a culture to abide by...

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NBA News: Commissioner Adam Silver Anticipates Changes To Lottery Reform

Although the 2016-17 NBA season was slated for a rubbber match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, some concerns...

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NBA News: Markelle Fultz Wants Boston Celtics To Choose Him No. 1 Overall ‘Really Bad’

The 2017 NBA Draft is set for June 22, with a deep draft class all ready to make an impact at the next level...

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NBA News: Dewayne Dedmon Declines Option With Spurs, Becoming Free Agent

The arrival of the 2016-17 NBA Finals also signals the upcoming end of the season, with the upcoming free agency negotiations set for the...

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Lakers Video: Gunnar Peterson Talks Conditioning Plan, Brandon Ingram

The 2016-17 season was a turning point for the Buss family and the front office of the Lakers, with owner Jeanie Buss...

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Lakers Video: Julius Randle Shows Off Improved Three-Point Shot

Although the Los Angeles Lakers have battled through this rebuilding phase, the young core has shown growth with each and every game...

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Lakers News: Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Explains Why He Vetoed Chris Paul Trade

The NBA is always excelling when the top market teams, like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, are succeeding...

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NBA Rumors: Minnesota Timberwolves Interested In Signing Derrick Rose?

Now that the 2016-17 season has almost reached the NBA Finals, 27 of the 30 teams are entering offseason mode, ready to gauge...

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Lakers News: Robert Horry Revisits Buzzer-Beater Against Kings 15 Years Later

Throughout their illustrious franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers have had many defining moments that set the stage for...

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Lakers Video: Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley Hilariously Argue Over Championship Rings

The 2016-17 NBA Playoffs have provided many entertaining moments, whether from the actual players or from the announcers themselves...

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