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All the News Fit to Six: June 15, 2009
All the News Fit to Six: June 15, 2009
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Mitch Kupchak’s Secret Diary
Mitch Kupchak’s Secret Diary
lakeshowlife.com — Kupchak is always on the clock While everybody else in Los Angeles is basking in the afterglow... of a 15 th NBA title, Mitch Kupchak is in bed by 10pm in order to get to the office by 9am. Its business as usual for the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. Luckily, through a source that ... (more) Mitch Kupchak’s Secret Diary
Kobe Says He's Staying Put, Jackson Still Undecided
Kobe Says He's Staying Put, Jackson Still Undecided
bizofbasketball.com — Kobe Says He’s Staying in L.A. Even if he opts out of his contract this summer, Kobe... Bryant says he plans to remain with the NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers , ESPN.com reports. Bryant can terminate the final two years of the seven-year, $136.4 million contract he signed in 2004 and become ... (more) Kobe Says He's Staying Put, Jackson Still Undecided
2009-10 power poll: Maybe next year will be Kobe vs. LeBron
sportingnews.com — Shawn Deveney Of course, things change. They can change pretty quickly. When last season tipped off, and... right on through Christmas, an NBA Finals featuring the Celtics and Lakers seemed inevitable. Then, after ... (more) 2009-10 power poll: Maybe next year will be Kobe vs. LeBron
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