{"product_id":"9780063491762","title":"The Chaos Factory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun, revealing account of how the NBA’s most storied franchise, the Los Angeles Lakers, has navigated the collision between its legendary “Showtime” legacy, a star-studded roster in flux, and a transformative new ownership.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chaos Factory\u003c\/i\u003e is a wild, whiplash ride across the Los Angeles Lakers’ past two seasons. From LeBron and Bronny James to JJ Redick, Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka, and the Buss family, Dan Woike—a sports reporter who has covered the team and the NBA for a quarter century—pieces together the constant churn of ego clashes, massive trades, and breaking news into a propulsive chronicle of an iconic franchise in major transition. Stories include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe secretive pursuit of Dan Hurley, the messy coaching search, and how JJ Redick landed the job.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRedick’s evolution on the fly, from podcaster to fiery coach commanding the sidelines and the locker room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeBron straining to outrun Father Time as he balances his son’s career, his own legacy, and the realities of a 24th season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustin Reaves’s rise from undrafted cult hero to “third man” lightning rod as the organization bets big on his future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildfires, evacuations, and a coach returning home to ashes as a city literally and figuratively burns around the team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stunning Luka Doncic heist—and the shockwaves it sent through front offices and fan bases across the league.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Buss family’s sale of the team, ushering in new ownership and closing the book on the NBA’s last great mom-and-pop operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvocative of recent basketball classics like \u003ci\u003eShowtime \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBlood in the Garden, The Chaos Factory\u003c\/i\u003e recounts how nothing is stable, everything is at stake, and the only sure thing is that the Lakers will find a way to grab NBA headlines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the Lakers’ Turbulent New Era:\u003c\/b\u003e A gripping, behind-the-scenes look at how one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises navigates massive change, shifting leadership, and nonstop headlines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Power, High Stakes, Big Drama: \u003c\/b\u003eFeaturing LeBron James, Luka Dončić, JJ Redick, and more, this fast-paced account captures ego clashes, blockbuster trades, and defining moments shaping the team’s future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Podcaster to Head Coach:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow JJ Redick’s dramatic rise to the sidelines and real-time evolution into a commanding NBA coach under intense pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExclusive Stories and Shocking Turns:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the secret coaching search, a stunning Luka Dončić deal, Austin Reaves’ breakout, and the Buss family’s landmark sale of the franchise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Must-Read for Basketball Fans:\u003c\/b\u003e In the tradition of \u003ci\u003eShowtime\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlood in the Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, this electrifying chronicle delivers an unforgettable portrait of chaos, ambition, and reinvention in the NBA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Woike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976485224597,"sku":"9780063491762","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780063491762","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}