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LeBron James' absence shouldn't disrupt Lakers this much
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LeBron James, Lakers Eliminated from 2022 NBA Playoff Race After
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LeBron James 'Activated' in Lakers' Comeback Win Over Rockets
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How Year 2 of LeBron and the Lakers turned into a title roller
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Nothing is normal in 2020,' LeBron says from NBA bubble ahead of
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Lakers eliminated from playoffs again as big-name roster goes belly up
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Not Even LeBron James Could Save the Lakers - The New York Times
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LeBron agrees extension: How James became the NBA's highest-paid
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No Playoffs for LeBron James, No Job for Magic Johnson. Why the
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Los Angeles Lakers told to face reality and consider trading
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After missing out on Kyrie Irving, Lakers face internal pressure