insidesocal.com - 7/11/2008
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The Lakers have shown an interest in Spanish free agent Jorge Garbajosa, according to a report out of Spain. Garbajosa, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward, played only seven games last season with the Toronto Raptors because of a serious left ankle...
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... The LA Daily News reports that the Lakers have shows interest in the Raptors' free agent Jorge Garbajosa. Garbajosa could serve as a backup to fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol, who will shift from center to power forward next season with the return of center Andrew Bynum. Gasol is very familiar with Garbajosa as they both played on Spain’s national team that won the silver medal at the 2007 European championships. ...
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... signed a four-season, $17-million offer sheet with the Golden State Warriors, and it’s possible the Lakers will not match the offer and retain the restricted free agent. Garbajosa, 30, could serve as a backup to countryman Pau Gasol, who will shift from center to power forward with the return of center Andrew Bynum from a season-ending left kneecap injury. He averaged 8.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 67 games with Toronto in 2006-07 after signing with the Raptors as a free agent. - Inside The Lakers It being mid-summer, with the Leafs giving their fans a Finger, the Raptors ...
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marca.com 7/11/2008 — Garbajosa would negotiate his contract as a free agent. Jorge would be the replacement for Lamar Odom and Radmanovic
Lakers & Spurs Have Expressed Interest in Garbajosa
raptorsforum.com 7/11/2008 — Rumour has it that Jorge might not be heading back overseas just yet and might be picked up by another NBA squad. Two of the most recent teams apparently interested are rumoured to be the Lakers and Spurs.
For a poor Babelfish translation of the Spanish article check out our post at Raptorsforum.
