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Why Ron Artest in purple and gold is, if nothing else, a win for the K Brothers
Because our postgame breakdowns, practice reports and general Laker coverage will soon be decorated with quotes like the kind that followed Ron Artest's ejection in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. Remember the tale about a friend who was killed with a chair leg thrown by an angry ...
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Why Hedo Turkoglu's switcheroo could hurt the Lakers, or at least make fans nervous
I'm sure a few people thought about this reading the news that Hedo Turkoglu, reportedly set to sign with the TrailBlazers, has yanked the rug out and will instead head to Canada and the Raptors, but it could have a negative effect on the Lakers. Losing Turkoglu once again leaves Portland about ...
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Phil Jackson to return next season
With news spreading like wildfire that Ron Artest was about to join the Lakers, many folks figured that meant Phil Jackson was likely to remain in the fold as head coach. After all
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Ron Ron reaction reaction
lakersblog.latimes.com — As one might expect, plenty o' thoughts expressed about Ron Artest joining forces with the Lakers. I done searched the internets to find y'all some of the best. First, a talkie before the reading. Artest already knows his way around L.A. and has ...
Ron Ron reaction reaction
Ron Artest to Los Angeles: You vote!
At this point, it would be impossible for you to have reached this space without having heard the news: Ron Artest is a Laker. As you'd suspect, the news has folks all a' twitter (as opposed to a Twitter). Though there are legitimate things to wonder/worry about, being an optimistic sort by ...
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Ron Artest discussion
BK and I decided to talk a little "Ron Ron to L.A." using the instant message platform the kids seem to love these days. Some point-counterpoint, but in a nutshell, we both can picture this working out well. However, it will require some adjustment on Ron Artest's part. This would be a copy of ...
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Ron Artest to the Lakers, says Ron Artest
UPDATE (5:00 pm)- ESPN.com's Chris Broussard reports the deal would be worth "an estimated $18 million" over three years, which is a perfect length from LA's standpoint. BK UPDATE (4:37 pm)- The LAT's Mike Bresnahan is also reporting the Lakers are close to a deal to bring in Artest. He writes ...
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New 710 ESPN podkast!!!
Stressed out over Trevor Ariza's contract negotiations (the latest chapter involving a visit with the Houston Rockets brass)? Well, relax with the latest edition of our 710 ESPN Lakers Podkast, which will totally take your mind off TA. Except, of course, for the section where we discuss the ...
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Ariza visits the Rockets
In Vegas, no less, reports Mike Bresnahan of the LAT. Call it neutral territory. Like the Cavs, with whom Ariza was connected in yesterday's ESPN.com dispatch from Chris Broussard, the Rockets would only have mid-level money available to woo TA away from southern California. In other news, the ...
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 Trevor Ariza's negotiations: My initial thoughts
Trevor Ariza's negotiations: My initial thoughts
lakersblog.latimes.com — It's understandable and predictable that news of Trevor Ariza and the Lakers engaged in acrimonious, standstill contract talks would send chills down the Laker Nation's collective spine. The report from ESPN's Chris Broussard certainly doesn't drip ...
Trevor Ariza's negotiations: My initial thoughts
Your (summer of) 2009 Los Angeles Lakers!
lakersblog.latimes.com — We noted at his exit interview how Adam Morrison, in an effort to shake off the rust of a couple years of injury and bench time, will be playing summer league ball in Vegas, opening up on July 10, against the always hated quasi-Toronto Raptors. To say ...
Your (summer of) 2009 Los Angeles Lakers!
DJ Mbenga mback (and MJosh MPowell, Mtoo)
The headline's second half is admittedly a stretch, but silent M opportunities just too much fun to let pass. Lakers.com's Mike Trudell is reporting that the team opted not to terminate the contracts of DJ Mbenga and Josh Powell by today's deadline, which guarantees both some cash for the ...
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As a reminder, Ron Artest has no objection to playing for the Lakers
Over the past few seasons, we've been given periodic reminders from Team Artest, and here's one more. Ron Ron's agent David Bauman, quoted by Jeff Eisenberg at the PE.com, notes that his client and LA go together like peas and carrots: "Ron's tight with Kobe," Bauman said. "From a basketball ...
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Kobe Bryant won't opt out of contract
Thus sayeth ESPN's Chad Ford, citing his sources. I'll poke around for confirmation or more reports of the same nature, but for now, that appears to be the word on Kobe Bryant. Well, in addition to who WON'T be coaching the team next season, perhaps we also know who won't be sitting in front of ...
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Coach K will remain Duke's coach, not a Laker free agent
As July 1st fast approaches and Lakers fans are soon to begin surfing the wave of rumors hitting Los Angeles, here's one recently floated scenario you can put to rest. Should health issues require Phil Jackson to hang up his white board, Mike Krzyzewski ain't the dude likely stepping in. For ...
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It's 9:01 pm. Do you know where your starting small forward is?
At 9:01 pm, the NBA's free agency period will officially be underway, and with few young-and-on-the-rise players available on the market, Trevor Ariza has quickly become one of the more intriguing names on the market. His agent, David Lee (you may remember him from such negotiations as "Let's ...
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Help a Laker win a trophy
Back in the day, the common knock against class president elections was they were just a big popularity contest. Well, the process that allowed that smarmy punk to buy himself an office with some puffy stickers and a few Hershey's Kisses has much in common with ESPN's ESPY Awards. Except unlike ...
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Yao Ming's career in jeopardy?
lakersblog.latimes.com — As Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojanrowski reports, that's the worry circulating throughout the Houston Rockets' front office. The fractured foot that put Yao out of commission during the Western Conference Semi-Finals vs. the Lakers has been stubborn to heal, ...
Yao Ming's career in jeopardy?
The Lakers and Free Agency: Your Question of the Day
The fun begins late tomorrow night, as the NBA's free agent free for all officially kicks off. Here's the list of guys who will or could be on the market. LA's priority is bringing back Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza. Which leads to today's Question of the Day: Is there anyone on the list linked ...
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This week's 710 ESPN.com Lakers PodKast
It's your weekend ear candy! The Draft has come and gone, the NBA's vanquished (everyone else) have started making moves to try and corrall the victors (your purple and gold), and it's almost time to kick off what guarantees to be a busy free agent season in El Segundo. Who better to kick around ...
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