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No. two Oregon is gearing up for what could be a statement opener, welcoming Boise State on September fifth in a matchup that carries real history. This will be the fourth all-time meeting between the Ducks and Broncos, and with Oregon settling into Big Ten life and Boise State finding its footing in a new conference, the stakes feel genuinely fresh heading into the fall.
Over in Los Angeles, the Lakers are being linked to a blockbuster move that would send Jaden Hardy to the Clippers in exchange for a sharpshooting big man with an NBA Finals ring on his finger. L.A. desperately needs frontcourt depth, and if this deal materializes, it addresses one of the franchise's most glaring roster holes heading into next season.
And staying with the Lakers, Bronny James is facing a real crossroads. Reports suggest the organization will move on from LeBron's son if he fails to adapt to head coach JJ Redick's system. The opportunity is there, but the clock is ticking, and the Lakers are not in the business of carrying passengers, legacy or not.
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