Nathaniel Lastrapes

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Nathaniel Lastrapes was a staff writer for Lakers Nation and Dodger Blue.
Lakers Rumors: John Calipari An ‘intriguing’ Coaching Candidate For L.a.

Jamaal Wilkes: Lakers Still ‘2-3 Years’ From Contention

It has been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers and they have taken the necessary steps to building a contender…
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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant And Wife Vanessa Expecting Third Daughter

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been busy since his iconic 60-point career-ending finale…
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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Third In Jersey Sales Behind Stephen Curry, LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers recently finished their worst season in franchise history, but losing has not deteriorated the franchises allure in merchandise sales…
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Lakers News: Rookie Ivica Zubac Has Mindset To Succeed In NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced the newest additions to the team, Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac, on Tuesday in El Segundo…
Lakers News: Brandon Ingram To Seek Advice From Luol Deng

Lakers News: Brandon Ingram To Seek Advice From Luol Deng

Free agency is in full swing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and it has been highlighted by the acquisition of Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng…
Bill Walton: “i’m The Proudest And Luckiest Dad In The World”

Bill Walton: “I’m The Proudest And Luckiest Dad In The World”

The Los Angeles Lakers have already made the biggest splash in the offseason by hiring Luke Walton as their head coach…
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Jason Terry: LeBron James ‘Rattled’ By Trash Talk; Kobe Bryant Complete Opposite

Kobe Bryant has been retired for just over two months now, after the exclamation point he added to his career with his 60-point performance on April 13…
Lakers’ Big Win In Nba Draft Lottery Sets Up Bright Future

Brandon Ingram: “I’m Way Stronger Than People Think I Am”

Brandon Ingram in one of the most highly coveted players in this year’s NBA Draft after an impressive freshman year at Duke University and the Los Angeles Lakers are in a prime position to land him with the No. 2 overall pick…
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Brandon Ingram: ‘Hard Decision’ To Leave Duke For NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a fortunate position with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft for the second consecutive year…
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Phil Jackson: Shaquille O’Neal Once ‘Showed Up Nude’ To Lakers Practice

Shaquille O’Neal once helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to three consecutive NBA titles from 2000-02, and the big man made sure he had fun along the way…