sports.yahoo.com - 7/1/2009
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As you've probably guessed, I don't think they do.
In a bit of a pleasant surprise, Johnny
Ludden has Odom ranked first on his list of top free agents of the 2009 class ,
and it's a fair assessment. Yes, Paul Millsap can board and score better, Ben
Gordon gives you the best chance ...
latimes.com - 7/7/2009
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latimes.com —
The reserve guard will be back with the
Lakers, but there has been no movement on Odom,...
one of the last big-name free agents still seeking a home. Odom was on the Lakers' books for $14.1 million last season, but the Lakers are balking at his asking ...
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Shannon Brown returning to Lakers - Los Angeles Times
outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com - 7/6/2009
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outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com —
We at OTB have been all over this
summer's NBA free agency season. What with the major...
pieces falling in to place, it's time to take a step back and look at what really it all means for next season. To begin with, a little recap. San Antonio started it all off by trading for Richard ...
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Lamar Odom: Key to Winning the NBA Arms Race
latimes.com - 7/4/2009
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latimes.com —
Answer: Artest has been with the Lakers for
barely a day, and he's already inventing words. I...
love it. Unlike a lot of people, including two of our sports columnists, I actually like this move. Plaschke has already ripped it, and Simers would have too ...
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Signing Ron Artest is a smart move by Lakers - Los ...
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Points in the Paint
BallerBlogger.com —
... talk about Carmelo Anthony(notes), TV talking heads can talk up Kobe Bryant, but no team is better in the clutch than the Portland Trail Blazers. And they’re trying to add a guy who made his hay as a late-game finisher? Read that again. His value is inflated because of his late-game heroics. The team would be overpaying for something it already has in spades.”
Dwyer also questions Detroit’s pursuit of Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, and takes a good look at Lamar Odom’s considerable talents. ...
Jamario Moon: The Right Fit at the Right Time for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers —
... for 38th at 67 dunks. On the very day that Ferry secretly signed Moon -- this past Friday -- Kelly Dwyer of Yahoo! Sports' "Ball Don't Lie" had a spectacular must-read article on Moon, entitled "Who wants Jamario Moon?": I don't think teams are coveting Jamario Moon at a rate
concurrent with his skill set. This has been, more or less, the story of the summer for me.
Whether we're overrating
Hedo, underrating
Lamar Odom, or sleeping
on the Magic, I've seemed to be at odds with the way ...
Odom and the Lakers: On Again
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Odom's value on the court has been discussed in detail, and there are several advanced metrics that support the idea that Odom is the Lakers' second-most valuable player behind Kobe Bryant. It's not merely a system thing -- though Odom is a prototypical triangulartor. And he's not just an insurance policy for Andrew Bynum -- though Odom's versatility in the frontcourt gives Phil Jackson that luxury and comfort. ...
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forumblueandgold.com 7/14/2009 —
In Game Theory, there is a canonical game known in the academic world as “Hawk-Dove.” Colloquially, however, it is more commonly known as the game of chicken. For those who have never experienced such an event (and those who have ...
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lakeshowlife.com 7/21/2009 — Name’s Alex. Check out some of my other work on my blog NBAtipoff.com .
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Can’t Lose Situation
forumblueandgold.com 6/19/2009 —
Those who frequent this site know that I am a big supporter of Lamar Odom. Much like LO’s addiction to candy, I have an overwhelming need to sing the praises of our lanky left hander. Over the years, despite my many frustrations with his ...
Lakers Rescind Offer to Lamar Odom
lebrownstown.com 7/15/2009 — The Miami Heat has interest in bringing Lamar Odom back to South Beach for a second stint, according to various reports. Odom spent the 2003-04 season in Miami before being traded to the Lakers along with Brian Grant and Caron Butler in the Shaquille O'Neal trade.
Imagine a world where ...
Lakers-Lamar Odom talks produce mood swings - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 7/14/2009 — The Times has reported that Odom and his agent, Jeff Schwartz, are seeking $10 million a season. The Lakers have offered Odom a deal north of $9 million a season for the first three years. Odom and Schwartz are seeking more money and years. "I can't ...
Odom: no news is good news and some news doesn't matter
with-malice.com 7/28/2009 — I would caution LA Laker fans to not panic over the situation regarding Lamar Odom. Yes, Adrian Wojnarowski did pen a piece that states that "...he will ultimately return to the Heat.", but I really believe that doesn't hold water.
I know that in the world of sports, a day is a long ...
Odom and the Lakers: On Again
myespn.go.com 7/23/2009 — Posted by Kevin Arnovitz According to the Los Angeles Times , the Lamar Odom-Lakers rom-com has entered its third act -- the moment in the flick when the two parties realize that, despite all the aggravation and grievances, they desperately need ...
Memo to Lamar Odom: Don’t Pull a Plaxico
lakeshowlife.com 7/15/2009 — Lamar Odom thought he was in a staring contest with Jerry Buss. While L.O. waited for the Laker owner to blink, Dr. Buss simply got up from the table and walked away.
Now, the free agent forward finds himself in a place that many players better than him have; begging Dr. Buss for a new ...
Lamar Odom is still without a team - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 7/19/2009 — The Lakers held the option for the fourth season and had guaranteed Odom $3 million if they decided to buy him out. The Lakers also offered Odom a three-year deal that would have paid him $10 million a season. Either way, at least in the Lakers' ...
Lakers Pull Offer From Lamar
laballtalk.com 7/15/2009 — The news has been released. What we’ve all been waiting for. Whats the story with Lamar Odom? Not what we all expected, but I’m really not all that concerned.
According to a statement released by the Lakers spokesmen, John Black, and the General Manager, Mitch Kupchak, the Lakers ...
Kobe Ready For Change of Scenery? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/1/2009
Fresh off his fourth NBA championship, Kobe Bryant had until Tuesday, June 30, to opt out of his final two years remaining on his current Los Angeles Laker contract. If he chose to do so, he would make himself an unrestricted free agent shocking the ...
Ariza Or Odom? The Great Debate —
Bleacher Report - NBA 7/2/2009
The free agent class of 2009 is greatly overshadowed by the star studded LeBron James, Dwayne Wade class of 2010, but for the Lakers, this offseason is heating up and becoming a pivotal time for a team looking to compete for back-to-back ...
