Lakers coach JJ Redick, who lost his home in the Palisades fire, is back on the ground helping rebuild — literally, with a shovel at the groundbreaking of the new Palisades Recreation Center. Joined by Mayor Karen Bass and city officials, Redick, co-founder of LA Strong Sports, helped turn tragedy into progress as construction kicks off for a $50M public-private project set to restore indoor courts, community rooms, and new play areas. The demolition of the historic 76-year-old gym sparked debate, but the modernized facility promises a brighter future for the neighborhood — and it’s a rare uplifting moment for Lakers fans this season.

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The Lakers are betting everything on Luka Doncic as they rebuild around him, saying goodbye to LeBron and welcoming back familiar faces like Jaden Hardy — who recalls how Doncic lifted his game in Dallas. With Doncic now leading the charge, coach JJ Redick and the roster are counting on his star power to steer them into a new era. Even before the season starts, Doncic’s leadership is already showing: he funded a bonding trip to Slovenia, where chemistry blossomed. This isn’t just a roster overhaul — it’s a full transformation, and the Lakers are hoping this move sends shockwaves through the league.

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Lakers drama heats up as Buss family feud erupts: Five siblings vote to sell shares to Todd Boehly’s group, leaving Jeanie Buss as the lone holdout—triggering a legal showdown and forcing her off the governor’s seat. While NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stays focused on league priorities, the spotlight remains on the team’s ownership chaos—until the season kicks off and everyone turns back to the court.

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