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Has LeBron James' Lakers mini-camp started? The clue that hints at it Every year, before training camp starts for a LeBron James team, the star likes to host a mini-camp, it seems this year's one is already happening

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LeBron James and Draymond Green were spotted enjoying the fruits of their labor in Europe over the weekend ... and the timing is pretty interesting, considering the Warriors star is slated to test the market in free agency in a matter of days. The NBA stars both rocked bucket hats and sunglasses as they shared a meal and chatted with restaurateur Samy Sass in a pic posted to Instagram ... which also showed Draymond holding a cigar in his hand.

Hachimura became a fan favorite during his limited time with the Lakers this past season and was a major reason as to why the team made it to the Western Conference Finals. It has been reported previously that the team intends to bring back Hachimura if at all possible and they will have the chance to match any offer made to him due to his restricted free agency.

Extension details Davis can sign an extension for three years and a max of $167.6 million starting Aug. 4 and prior to the first day of the 2023-24 regular season. Davis would be required to “opt in” on his ETO, giving him a total contract of five years, $251.4 million that would run through the 2027-28 season, his age-34 campaign.

D'Angel Russell will be a free agent this offseason after an uneven playoff run with the Los Angeles Lakers that has led some to believe they will let him move on in free agency. Russell's market is an open question as he comes off his four-year, $117 million contract signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2019. For some of Russell's flaws, he does eat up minutes during the regular season as a playmaker. "I actually think there are corners of the organization that would still like D'Angelo Russell back just because they have a void at that position," said Zach Lowe on his podcast. "They need a point guard." While the Lakers could be open to re-signing Russell, it does appear evident he is lower on their list of priorities than Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.

It would be rather surprising if LeBron James was on the Dallas Mavericks next season, even if that is what former teammate Kyrie Irving reportedly wants. Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes reported Monday that Irving prefers the Mavericks to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers superstar via trade so they could form a new Big Three alongside Luka Dončić. However, Jovan Buha of The Athletic cited a source with the Lakers who called such a possibility "unrealistic" in large part because Dallas doesn't have the pieces to land one of the best players in NBA history. "If James were to demand a trade, and the Lakers were to entertain offers, it would take more than a package of, say, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dāvis Bertāns, Josh Green, Jaden Hardy, the No. 10 pick in the 2023 draft and another future first to get a deal done," Buha wrote. "The Lakers simply aren't interested in what Dallas could offer in a trade, according to multiple team sources."

letting Beasley and Bamba walk this offseason makes sense for the Lakers compared to their fellow free agents. For as much potential as Bamba had when he first came into the league, he's been hampered by injuries and he was limited to just 12 total games for the Lakers this year, including the playoffs. Concerning Beasley, while he played solid minutes off the bench at times in the regular season, he lost his spot in the rotation during the playoffs.

LeBron James is one proud dad. Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron and Savannah James, graduated from Sierra Canyon High School in Los Angeles on Friday. He will attend the University of Southern California, where he committed to play basketball. The entire James clan – dad LeBron, mom Savannah, brother Bryce, sister Zhuri and grandma Gloria – were all on hand for Bronny James' graduation. His parents shared graduation photos on Instagram, including a video of LeBron triumphantly hoisting Bronny James' diploma. "PROUD!" LeBron James wrote on Instagram. "CONGRATULATIONS & LOVE YOU KID!" Savannah James added: "The day has come and gone, but it only marks the beginning of a great journey in front of you! (Bronny) I am so so proud of you and I hope you are extremely proud of yourself! I am forever your unwavering support, your biggest fan and beacon of guidance always! (If you ever want mom’s POV, Lol) I’m so excited to see what your future holds!! I love you so much!"

so the Lakers made some good second-half adjustments and held Nikola Jokic to three fourth-quarter points, but by the time LA figured some shit out, it was too little, too late. Joker had already struck, ensured that he had the last laugh and made it seem almost impossible to stop him. There was (just) enough cushion to prevent a full-blown Nuggets collapse. SIXTEEN first-half rebounds for Jokic!! Like what the actual hell?? I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Many thought the Lakers' size was going to give him major problems. Hell, Anthony Davis BY HIMSELF should be enough of an impediment to faze the should-be-three-time reigning two-time MVP.

Russell, who the Lakers acquired in the middle of the season, slyly asked why the drink was taken away. When he was told it was not one of the Lakers or the NBA’s partners, he replied, "but it’s my partner." "You’re gonna have to fine me. Coco5," he said in April’s interaction, via the New York Post. Russell is one of the handful of professional athletes who have partnered with Coco5. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is a majority owner and ambassador of the brand. He enjoyed Russell’s first pitch.

LeBron James discussing his respect for the Warriors and the game he played tonight:

Draymond Green: "I want to be a Warrior for the rest of my life. I want to ride out with the same dudes I rode in with."

Probably the most relevant part of Andrew Wiggins’ warm up. Absorbing blows to the chest as a post defender from Mychel Thompson. It’s where the injury will likely get hit most tonight.

Anthony Davis is on the court getting up shots ahead of Game 6 vs. the Warriors

LeBron James and Anthony Davis addressing the media after the Lakers beat the Warriors to go up 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.

Lonnie Walker IV’s entire inspirational press conference after the Lakers beat the Warriors

LeBron: “We played the game the right way…In Game 2 we were not very forceful at the rim. We allowed their pressure to get us on our heels...We do have the ability to shoot the outside shot, but we’re a paint team first…tonight we just played more Lakers basketball.”

Warriors’ Klay Thompson on the team’s composure and adapting to how the game is called