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NBA trade deadline: LeBron James needs to leave the Los Angeles
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LeBron James Has First 20-20 Game in Lakers' Game 4 Win Over
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LeBron James trade rumors swirl as Lakers' negotiations for new
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NBA Exec Says LeBron James Could Be Traded to Warriors
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NBA trade deadline: What each team could (or should) do
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LeBron James rumors: NBA analyst identifies Golden State Warriors
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Pretty good' isn't good enough for LeBron James and Lakers - Los
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Plaschke: The Lakers must trade LeBron James. It sounds crazy, but
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3 trades Lakers must make to prevent LeBron James from retiring
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As LeBron James, Lakers' front office exchange shots, who will