"So embarrassing": NBA analyst hits Jeanie Buss for "disrespecting" LeBron James' ex-coach amid renewed interest. 

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[{"selector":"#anim-08848e07-5477-4bd7-8c39-7b353d8505b3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Timpf found stories of the Lakers being "openly smitten" with signing Clippers HC Lue embarrassing:

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