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2 days ago | latimes.com | Houston Mitchell

From Bill Plaschke: I love him like you love him. But it’s time. Austin Reaves is the Lakers’ breath of fresh air, a sharpshooting respite from all the drama and dirge, a stirring journey from undrafted to indefatigable. My favorite, everybody’s favorite. But it’s time. If the Lakers are going to get where they need to be, they’ll have to get there without Austin Reaves. If the Lakers truly value the acquisition of a big man, they’re going to have to get rid of the little fella.

5 days ago | latimes.com | Houston Mitchell

From Thuc Nhi Nguyen: During the near decade since L.A. was awarded the 2028 Olympics, new venues have arrived, proposed venues have fallen through and sports have shuffled, but the centerpiece of the ever-evolving plan has always been clear. The Coliseum. The iconic stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LA28 announced Thursday, officially locking in the organizing committee’s proposal.

6 days ago | latimes.com | Houston Mitchell

Puka Nacua and the Rams will hold a minicamp in Hawaii. From Gary Klein: Rams coach Sean McVay typically rewards players for their dedicated voluntary offseason work by not holding a mandatory minicamp. This year, players are apt to welcome one. The Rams and the Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Wednesday that the Rams will hold a minicamp and other events on Maui from June 16-18.

1 week ago | latimes.com | Houston Mitchell

Agustín Ramírez, right, scores on a double by Connor Norby during the sixth inning. Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Jack Harris: Most of Tuesday’s game went according to plan for the Dodgers. Tony Gonsolin produced a solid five-inning outing in his second start back from Tommy John surgery, giving up just two runs.

1 week ago | latimes.com | Houston Mitchell

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Kevin Baxter: The Kings and long-embattled general manager Rob Blake have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday, four days after the team’s fourth consecutive first-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers. “On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank Rob for his dedication to the L.A. Kings and the passion he brought to the role,” president Luc Robitaille said in a statement.