Thuc Nhi Nguyen
@thucnhi.bsky.social
Los Angeles Times sports reporter covering the Lakers and the Olympics. It's pronounced Too-k Knee.
“Everybody has something to prove." The Lakers are in for a competitive training camp with starting roles and roster spots up for grabs. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
'This is a meritocracy': Lakers open training camp with mandate of competition
Coach JJ Redick expects training camp to be a proving ground for players who want start and be part of the rotation. The first practice proved that to be true.
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Starting jobs and playing time are up for grabs as the Lakers begin training camp. Why competition is priority No. 1 for the new-look team latimes.com/sports/laker...
'This is a meritocracy': Lakers open training camp with mandate of competition
Coach JJ Redick expects training camp to be a proving ground for players who want start and be part of the rotation. The first practice proved that to be true.
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"It’s a symbol of hope and what the Olympic movement really does for everyone.” The 2028 Olympic torch relay will start in Atlanta. What the flame, the moment and the partnership between LA and Atlanta means for the Olympic movement www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...
Why LA28 has chosen Atlanta as the U.S. starting point for the Olympic torch relay
The U.S. portion of the 2028 Olympic torch relay will begin in Atlanta, the city where legendary boxer Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron in 1996.
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They say the best ability is availability. Can Austin Reaves deliver? @mirjamswanson.bsky.social on the Lakers' max contract man www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Commentary: Lakers paid Austin Reaves to be a star. Now they need him to prove his durability
The Lakers can't afford for Austin Reaves to only play in 51 games like he did last season and expect to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference.
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“[I] just feel like I can fully live up to my defensive potential because of having a rim protector like Walker.” How Walker Kessler could remake the Lakers defense: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
How a healthy and motivated Walker Kessler could transform the Lakers' defense
Walker Kessler, the Lakers' big offseason acquisition, is out to prove he can be an elite rim protector and help unlock a more aggressive perimeter defense.
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"It’s a new challenge." @latimes.com's Brad Turner on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves stepping into undisputed leadership roles in the post-LeBron Lakers era www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ready to take charge of new-look Lakers
With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves understand they'll need to take over as leaders for a Lakers team reshaped by nine new players.
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Walker Kessler on the significance of the Lakers brand, motions over to the championship trophies looking over the practice court at the facility: "I don't feel pressure, I just moreso feel grateful. Grateful for this opportunity and grateful to play for this franchise."
Walker Kessler making his Lakers media day debut: "Playing with a guy like Luka and AR that are unbelievable guards... the formula has been done before and it makes sense. ... It makes me feel like I can run through a brick wall for this organization."
Luka Doncic on Austin Reaves' growth: "He proved a lot. ... He talks more to a lot of people. The new players, they're going to look up to him, ask him things, I think he did a big step forward."
Rob Pelinka called Luka Doncic "the world’s greatest offensive player." Now can the Lakers build a winner around him? What we're watching as the Lakers start training camp this week: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Five storylines to follow as Lakers open training camp this week
Heading into training camp, the Lakers enter their Luka Doncic-led era with more than half of their roster being new. Here are some topics to keep an eye on.
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Rob Pelinka wants to talk about the new era of the Lakers but wouldn't start things off without a nod to the past. @latimes.com's Brad Turner on Pelinka and JJ Redick opening the new season: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Lakers' new era opens with a thanks for the LeBron James era
Rob Pelinka, the president of basketball operations, starts the Thursday media session expressing gratitude to James while acknowledging excitement about the future.
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Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter has passed away, the Lakers announce. After 43 years as the PA announcer, Tanter had just transitioned to a special adviser role for game day presentation after suffering a stroke last season. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Beloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76
Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' beloved public address announcer for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced.
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Almost a decade after she ousted her olders brothers in court for control of the Lakers, Jeanie Buss will be back again, now fighting all five of her siblings to keep the team www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Jeanie Buss seeks court help keeping her family's share of the Lakers
Jeanie Buss is taking her five siblings to court in a battle to retain minority control over the Lakers after they voted to sell to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.
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“Sports is one of those rare instances where you can invest in something cool that also makes money." Lots of money, consistently, with lots of recognition? Why sports are private equity's dream: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?
The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.
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Two drops in, the 2028 Olympics are outpacing Paris' ticket record. After selling 6 million tickets this year, LA28 will change up its purchasing process:. www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...
LA28 has sold more than 6 million Olympic tickets. Here's how you can still get yours
L.A. Olympic organizers have sold more than 6 million tickets, locking in a significant piece of funding for what they promise will be a privately funded Games.
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"They tried to disregard what their father wanted... I felt that there was this desire to remove me or stab me in the heart." Inside the long, painful history of sibling rivalries, boardroom coups, and legal battles fighting for control of the Lakers.
Inside the Buss family's long, painful history of sibling rivalries running the Lakers
Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979 and viewed it as a family business. His six children have struggled to overcome their differences after his death.
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Deal or no deal? Jeanie Buss is contesting the Buss family's sale of their final stakes in the Lakers. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Jeanie Buss contests family sale of Lakers ownership stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for life.
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"In two years’ time, we will be about to witness the Paralympic Games that can really put our movement in a higher step." L.A. already changed the Olympic movement. Can the city leave a similar legacy for the Paralympics? www.latimes.com/sports/story...
How LA28 aims to stage 'the best Paralympic Games ever'
Is Los Angeles ready to host the Paralympics? L.A. 28 organizers hope the city can deliver a transformational boost mirroring the 1984 Olympics.
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14 back-to-backs, a busy opening month and 34 nationally televised games. What to know about the Lakers schedule www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Lakers again have most nationally televised games on their schedule
The NBA released full schedules for each team on Thursday, and only the Knicks, Spurs and 76ers have as many national TV games (34) as the Lakers.
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The thing you REALLY want to know about the Lakers this week: the schedule.
Lakers get sold ... again! www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner to buy Lakers from Mark Walter's ownership group for $12 billion
Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger were were eyeing an NBA expansion team bid in Las Vegas but pivoted to buying the Lakers from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the team last year.
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Of course LeBron James will be back for Christmas. The Lakers will host an old friend and his new team on Christmas and also open their season on Oct. 21 against the Warriors www.latimes.com/sports/laker...
LeBron James set to return to L.A. on Christmas Day for Lakers-76ers matchup
LeBron James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last month, will be making his return to Los Angeles on Dec. 25 when the Lakers host Philadelphia at Crypto.com Arena.
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"FIFA was a great dry run.” The World Cup was a smash hit in L.A. What local organizers and leaders can take for the Olympics www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...
How the World Cup became 'a great dry run' for the 2028 L.A. Olympics
The success of the FIFA World Cup in Southern California provided valuable lessons for LA28 as it continues its preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Round 2 of the LA28 ticket drops starts today with a presale for Visa card holders. What to know: www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...
Q&A: Everything you need to know about the second LA28 Olympics ticket drop
Do you want to buy LA28 Olympics tickets? The Los Angeles Times answers top questions as the second sales window opens on Wednesday, July 29.
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Olympic tickets go back on sale this week, but 1,000 lucky kids in L.A. won't have to worry. LA28 and the Rams donated free tickets to 10 local nonprofits www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...
LA28 and Rams to give free Olympic tickets to local nonprofits
LA28 and the Rams hand out the first of several Olympic ticket donations giving 1,000 free tickets to 10 local organizations to help children attend the Games.
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Lakers five-game preseason schedule starts with a road back-to-back in Sacramento (Oct. 5) and at Golden State (Oct. 6).
Lakers will play the Warriors in the preseason on Oct. 6 at Chase Center.
The Lakers fill their 15th roster spot with Ziaire Williams, who is coming home and rejoining his high school teammate. From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/story...
Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to one-year, $3-million deal to bolster their depth
The Lakers sign former Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year contract in depth-bolstering move.
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He's officially back: Lakers re-sign Austin Reaves. Rob Pelinka statement: "Austin’s relentless pursuit of improvement, fierce competitiveness and commitment to winning have made him an integral part of our organization."
