1) "I feel like I'm underpaid," LeBron told Anthony Davis and other teammates in November 2023, during a wide-ranging conversation in the visitors' locker room in Miami. (From my book, A HOLLYWOOD ENDING: THE DREAMS AND DRAMA OF THE LEBRON LAKERS.) www.amazon.com/Hollywood-En...

1) "I feel like I'm underpaid," LeBron told Anthony Davis and other teammates in November 2023, during a wide-ranging conversation in the visitors' locker room in Miami. (From my book, A HOLLYWOOD ENDING: THE DREAMS AND DRAMA OF THE LEBRON LAKERS.) www.amazon.com/Hollywood-En...

Most agree that the Russell Westbrook trade is what broke the relationship between LeBron and the Lakers (and derailed the rest of the tenure). But whose fault was the deal? Here, via my book, A HOLLYWOOD ENDING: THE DREAMS AND DRAMA OF THE LEBRON LAKERS, is how the trade actually went down:

When LeBron arrived in LA, most assumed it would be his last stop. So why did his marriage with the Lakers end in divorce? We might have published a year early, but if you want to know how we reached this point, A HOLLYWOOD ENDING has the full story: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWCBCB4L

Been clear for a couple of years that Lakers were ready to move on from LBJ. And with a new ownership group in place, you can bet Pelinka feels he needs to nail this offseason which likely played a role in the Lakers seemingly deciding not to offer LeBron major $$$. sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

What will the Lakers look like with top Dodgers execs helping lead the way? That's the big question in L.A.

The franchise's new owner has empowered a couple of venerated baseball executives to spearhead a transformation.

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When LeBron arrived in LA, most assumed it would be his last stop. So why did his marriage with the Lakers end in divorce? We might have published a year early, but if you want to know how we reached this point, A HOLLYWOOD ENDING has the full story: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWCBCB4L

1) So there's this idea floating around that one reason the Knicks turned things around was because James Dolan was so consumed by the Sphere that he stopped meddling with the basketball operation. Easy narrative. Also false. A few examples...

Had a lot of fun talking about Knicks dark days with @mikevorkunov.bsky.social (like the time PR yelled at Mike for chasing down Phil Jackson across the practice court) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuul...

Inside the Knicks Rise to NBA Champions: How New York Built An Improbable Champ

YouTube video by Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov

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There are some big decisions that will decide the future of the L.A. Lakers now that they have a new owner. And now is the time. With @yaronweitzman.bsky.social 📺https://youtube.com/shorts/ozx8cYFZoKU?feature=share

Knicks are in the NBA Finals. Why are James Dolan + MSG Sports planning to spin off the Knicks & Rangers? Got into it with @yaronweitzman.bsky.social + @brandolightshed.bsky.social YouTube: youtu.be/54cNQUqhL5g?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7gIa... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Could You Buy the Knicks Soon? Kind of.

YouTube video by Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov

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James Dolan is spinning the Knicks into a separate public company. What does that mean, is a sale on the table, & how soon can you start gifting bar mitzvah kids Knicks stock? @mikevorkunov.bsky.social and I spoke with @brandolightshed.bsky.social to find out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=54cN...

Could You Buy the Knicks Soon? Kind of.

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James Dolan on why the Knicks fired Thibs and hired Mike Brown (via @nypostsports.bsky.social) nypost.com/2026/06/02/s...

With the Knicks in the Finals, it’s worth going back to the beginning of this era. In 2021, I wrote a behind-the-scenes deep dive for @nypostsports.bsky.social on Leon Rose’s vision. Feels like a good time to revisit — and give Rose his due: nypost.com/2021/03/09/h...

Inside look at how Leon Rose rebuilt the Knicks: ‘We need Quickley’

It was time for the draft’s 23rd pick. The Knicks were on the clock. “We need Quickley, get Quickley,” William Wesley repeated, over and over and over and over. Wesley — the ubiquitous consultant/a…

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The NBA's $10 billion question is what will Mark Walter do with the Lakers? On the Dodgers-ification of the Lakers, with @yaronweitzman.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbJH...

The NBA's $10 Billion Question Is What Happens Next With the Lakers

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Going live with @yaronweitzman.bsky.social to talk about his latest piece, which offered some detail on the Lakers' efforts to Dodgerfy. youtube.com/live/_Eqfb4j...

Is Rob Pelinka ACTUALLY As Safe As He Thinks He Is? Can Lakers Become Dodgers 2.0?

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Included: - The Lakers offered Timberwolves assistant GM Steve Senior the job of executive VP of basketball operations. Senior decided to remain in Minnesota. - Dodgers executives have been involved in interviews for the Lakers’ new assistant GM roles. sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

What will the Lakers look like with top Dodgers execs helping lead the way? That's the big question in L.A.

The franchise's new owner has empowered a couple of venerated baseball executives to spearhead a transformation.

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What happens when one of the NBA’s most storied teams—long run like a tight-fisted mom-and-pop shop—is taken over by a free-spending ownership group with a track record of building one of sports’ most sophisticated operations? Story, for @yahoosports.bsky.social: sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

What will the Lakers look like with top Dodgers execs helping lead the way? That's the big question in L.A.

The franchise's new owner has empowered a couple of venerated baseball executives to spearhead a transformation.

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A very smart story about one of the more interesting storylines to watch in the NBA

Yaron Weitzman@yaronweitzman.bsky.social · 4mo ago

What happens when one of the NBA’s most storied teams—long run like a tight-fisted mom-and-pop shop—is taken over by a free-spending ownership group with a track record of building one of sports’ most sophisticated operations? Story, for @yahoosports.bsky.social: sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

“[Friedman] knows that the Lakers are pretty antiquated. What he really wants to do is layer on the stuff they do with the Dodgers.” On the Dodgers' takeover of the Lakers, for @yahoosports.bsky.social: sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

What will the Lakers look like with top Dodgers execs helping lead the way? That's the big question in L.A.

The franchise's new owner has empowered a couple of venerated baseball executives to spearhead a transformation.

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What happens when one of the NBA’s most storied teams—long run like a tight-fisted mom-and-pop shop—is taken over by a free-spending ownership group with a track record of building one of sports’ most sophisticated operations? Story, for @yahoosports.bsky.social: sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

What will the Lakers look like with top Dodgers execs helping lead the way? That's the big question in L.A.

The franchise's new owner has empowered a couple of venerated baseball executives to spearhead a transformation.

sports.yahoo.com

Went on the awesome Basketball Illuminati w/ @tomhaberstroh.bsky.social, @cornpuzzle.bsky.social and the Pulitzer winner to talk about: - Lakers' future - Sixers -The businessman suing the NBA for cutting him out of its deal with Emirates. You can listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4aSj...

Sweeps Week

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With the Lakers' season ending, gonna remind NBA/Lakers fans out there, if you're interested in reading about LeBron's tenure in LA, well have I got the book for you!

Yaron Weitzman@yaronweitzman.bsky.social · 11mo ago

1) So my book comes out today. Maybe you've seen some viral headlines. Which is great, but the book is also much deeper and more nuanced than all that. I spent 3 years on it, interviewed nearly 300 people. If you care about these characters or this world in any way, I really think you'll like it.

How did the NBA land a massive global sponsorship deal w/ Emirates? A new lawsuit claiming the league cut out a middleman from the deal offers an unusually detailed glimpse into how the NBA conducts business. New story, for @frontofficesports.bsky.social: frontofficesports.com/nba-emirates...

NBA Cut Out Middleman From Lucrative Emirates Deal, Lawsuit Says

A lawsuit over the league’s airline sponsorship offers a rare window into how the league strikes deals.

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How did the NBA land a massive global sponsorship deal w/ Emirates? A new lawsuit claiming the league cut out a middleman from the deal offers an unusually detailed glimpse into how the NBA conducts business. New story, for @frontofficesports.bsky.social: frontofficesports.com/nba-emirates...

NBA Cut Out Middleman From Lucrative Emirates Deal, Lawsuit Says

A lawsuit over the league’s airline sponsorship offers a rare window into how the league strikes deals.

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1) Today is Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Three of my wife’s grandparents were Holocaust survivors. Though they are no longer with us, each devoted their life to ensuring future generations never forget...

New story for @yahoosports.bsky.social: I asked Zion Williamson whether, given the Pelicans’ investment in Derik Queen, he feels his time in NO may be winding down. “New Orleans is...where I want to be. But at the end of the day...the NBA is a business." sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

Is Zion Williamson's time in New Orleans nearing its end? 'I could be traded ... that’s just the realism of it'

The Pelicans star has had a healthy and productive season, which brings us to one of the offseason’s most fascinating subplots: Will he be moved?

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New story for @yahoosports.bsky.social: I asked Zion Williamson whether, given the Pelicans’ investment in Derik Queen, he feels his time in NO may be winding down. “New Orleans is...where I want to be. But at the end of the day...the NBA is a business." sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

Is Zion Williamson's time in New Orleans nearing its end? 'I could be traded ... that’s just the realism of it'

The Pelicans star has had a healthy and productive season, which brings us to one of the offseason’s most fascinating subplots: Will he be moved?

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"I have nothing bad to say about none of the teammates, none of the coaches, but it's just hard to find a rhythm playing with really great players and getting little short spurts." Another good look at Jared McCain post-trade, from @jamesherbert.bsky.social www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jar...

After 76ers 'breakup,' Thunder's Jared McCain is smitten with his new situation -- and the feeling is mutual

The trade 'completely blindsided' McCain, but there's a pep in his step with OKC

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UPDATE: PHOTO ATTAINED Hell of a @squawkinsports.bsky.social night with @lukeepplin.bsky.social @yaronweitzman.bsky.social And as always, @davidjroth.bsky.social Set aside 4/9 for @emmabaccellieri.bsky.social and mystery guest TBD…

Patrick Sauer@pjsauer.bsky.social · 7mo ago

As an idiot, I once again forgot to take a group photo. But we got the authors @lukeepplin.bsky.social @yaronweitzman.bsky.social and you already get enough of @davidjroth.bsky.social and I in your feed. @squawkinsports.bsky.social XIX crushed. Back 4/9 w @emmabaccellieri.bsky.social. Mark it!

we're one step closer to figuring out who redick is talking about whenever he complains about the anonymous laker who can't remember the playbook