3shadesofblue.blogspot.com - 2/1/2008
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Gasol Traded Posted by Ronald Tillery The Griz just traded Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers for Kwame Brown, Jarvis Crittendon and two first-round draft picks — one in 2008 and the other in 2010. Stromile Swift will be sent to New Jersey for Jason Collins in a deal that is expected to be announced soon. Swift was sent home today and didn’t practice with the Griz. He won’t play tomorrow ...
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Great, Someone Else Who's A P*ssy At The Elbows
Hardwood Paroxysm —
... banter and supportive analysis. This is pretty awesome, though. Kwame Brown and Darko on one team. More later. Update: 2:36PM: Okay, looks like it's official and all. Really, Memphis? Kwame Brown's expiring, Javaris Crittenton, and two picks from a team that won't be in the lottery until well after you've got their picks? Really? Also, 3 Shades of Blue (who you should really check out for better coverage of this) is reporting the missing player is Aaron McKee. ...
The Rich Get Richer And Memphis Gets Memphisier: The Memphis Side Of The Gasol Trade
Hardwood Paroxysm —
... of a decade, which would inevitably lead to a sale of the team. But if they can catch a break, and stick with the disciplined plan they've started on with trading Gasol, Memphis might just be able to make everyone glad they pulled the trigger on the biggest trade of the year. ************************************************************************************ Links: Heisley's Interview With the Commercial Appeal 20 Questions With Chris Herrington 3 Shades Of Blue Initial Reaction GrizzBlog article on rebuilding. Empy The Bench ...
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Lakers made the best offer for Gasol
mvn.com 2/2/2008 — Many different stories are circulating about the Laker Grizzly Pau Gasol trade. Chicago was up in arms for supposedly Gasol was ticketed for the Windy City; however, John Paxson never made an offer even close to what the Lakers offered.
In fact, the Bulls did a much better job of spreading rumors then actually making offers. I think Paxson expects people to call up and offer All Stars like ...
Ain’t Gonna Happen
redsarmy.wordpress.com 2/3/2008 — Just wanted to tell everyone who thinks the Pau Gasol trade would suddenly vault the Lakers up into the ”NBA Finals Contender” stratosphere… sorry… ain’t gonna happen.
The Gasol trade makes the Lakers better ...
Kobe Carries the Load Again While Lakers Wait for Gasol
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 2/4/2008 — Kobe Bryant scored 30 points--and he could easily have had 50--as the Lakers cruised to a win in Washington. Pau Gasol warmed up with the team but did not play and is expected to make his Lakers' debut on Tuesday in New Jersey.
Preview: Gasol To Debut Against Nets
clublakers.com 2/6/2008 — The Lakers come into New Jersey having won 2 consecutive games, defeating Toronto & Washington in the proccess.
Pau Gasol is expected to make his long-awaited Laker debut tonight after sitting out Sunday’s game in Washington. Pau is expected to start at Center for the Lakers.
“He’s got a lot of positions he can play, but he’s long. Really long,” Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said. “That will ...
Lakers Rising: Pau Gasol Brings Elite Play to Los Angeles —
Bleacher Report
With the addition of Pau Gasol, the Lakers are now favorites to win the West. To be competitive and successful, the Lakers needed a triangle offense and a great passing game. Here is what Gasol can contribute: Gasol is a scoring threat. This is good for Kobe because it means someone will share the responsibility. Lamar will also benefit; he’ll be free to play ...
Gasol will not play tomorrow —
The Lakers Nation
NBA Fastbreak said that Pau Gasol will not be in uniform for the Wizards game. ESPN also said he is expected to be on the bench but not in uniform. Also, from his first videotaped interview as a Laker, it seems that Gasol agrees with that. He hopes to play against the Nets.
