Thuc Nhi Nguyen

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Los Angeles Times sports reporter covering the Lakers and the Olympics. It's pronounced Too-k Knee.

"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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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."

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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."

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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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"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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"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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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."

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