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How sports psychologist helped make the Edmonton Oilers Cup finalists - ESPN
When Jeff Jackson took the job as Oilers CEO of Hockey Operations in August, the team was at a pressure point. After yet another disappointing playoff exit the previous spring, star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each declared 2024 was «Stanley Cup or bust.»
Why would Dan Hurley turn down the Lakers to stay at UConn? Surprising, maybe, but it makes sense - ESPN
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported last week that the Los Angeles Lakers had targeted UConn's Dan Hurley as their next head coach, two months after he'd led the Huskies to their second consecutive national title and sixth championship in 25 years. Twenty years ago, the Lakers made a similar pitch to Mike Krzyzewski, who rejected the offer to remain at Duke. The franchise received the same answer from Hurley on Monday.
How hiring UConn's Dan Hurley could impact the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Bronny - ESPN
One month after firing Darvin Ham, the Lakers are zeroing in on their next head coach. Sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Los Angeles is preparing a massive, long-term contract offer to pry two-time NCAA champion Dan Hurley away from the University of Connecticut. What would such a monumental hire mean for the Lakers — and the future of superstar LeBron James, who can become a free agent this summer? Our NBA and college basketball experts break down what we know and what could happen in the coming days and weeks.
Seven-time NBA All-Star Chet Walker dies at age of 84 - ESPN
Hall of Fame forward Chet Walker, a seven-time NBA All-Star known as «The Jet» for his speed, has died at the age of 84, the National Basketball Players Association announced.
NBA Finals - The most impressive champions since Jordan's Bulls - ESPN
Who have been the best NBA champions since the «Last Dance» Chicago Bulls?
NBA Confidential: Is the Lakers' head coaching job attractive?
It has been more than three weeks since the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham, and by all accounts, it could be another three weeks before they hire his replacement.
Kobe Bryant immortalized with 19-foot bronze statue at Lakers' arena - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — It was a seemingly impossible task to distill Kobe Bryant's 20-year, Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Lakers into one lasting pose, sculpted in bronze, to honor the basketball great forever.