Grizzlies Plan First “Busts and Boobies” Lineup
theblowtorch.blogspot.com 2/5/2008 — Memphis, TN – After Friday’s blockbuster trade, Memphis Grizzlies coach Mark Iavaroni has been tinkering with the idea of playing his three young point guards with his two colossal failures. Said Iavaroni, “I really think that if we can get Kwame (Brown) and Darko (Milicic) on the floor together, it will help people understand that these young guys we have now are pretty good by ...

The Ultimate Revenge?
clublakers.com 2/6/2008 — Shaquille O’Neal, perhaps the most hated man in the league to Laker fans, is potentially going to the team that Laker fans hate most. This is only days after the Lakers ski-masked Pau Gasol, becoming bona fide contenders in the process. Night is day, up is down, and in this case, good is great ...

Kwame, Crittenton Make Their Debuts
mvn.com 2/6/2008 — Reviews of Kwame Brown and Javaris Crittenton's Memphis debuts tonight to go along with a discussion about a possible sighting of Darko Milicic's offensive game.

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Nets (Game 47 2/5/08)
clublakers.com 2/6/2008 — Strength On The Road The anticipation of the game is almost too much to take, but in the end it comes down to how this Laker team will play together. A team on paper is great and all but it has to translate to Ws on the court. One big adjustment for ...

Welcome back to Dunkyland!
3shadesofblue.blogspot.com 2/6/2008 — Ouch. That's going to leave a mark. Very tough review of the Pau Gasol trade. Accurate at times and definately thought provoking. A very good blog.

Gasol impressive as Lakers top Nets — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball
The Lakers didn't need Kobe Bryant to beat the Nets on Tuesday, and they certainly don't seem to need what Bryant wanted so badly - Jason Kidd. In fact, the Lakers may have gotten exactly what they needed when they traded for Pau Gasol.

Gasol's LA debut a winner — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com
Pau Gasol was a winner in his Lakers debut, without even much help from Kobe Bryant. Gasol had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Lakers beat the New Jersey Nets, 105-90,...

Gasol Helps Lakers Beat Nets — Wash Post NBA
Pau Gasol is a winner in his Lakers debut without much help from Kobe Bryant, scoring 24 points along with 12 rebounds as the Lakers beat the Nets, 105-90, on Tuesday.

Gasol grabs 24 and 12 in Lakers' debut to cut down Nets — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories
Pau Gasol was a winner in his Lakers debut, without even much help from Kobe Bryant. Gasol had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and ...

New Jersey's young big men grow into their roles — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories
There isn't a lot to cheer about in New Jersey these days. After a 105-90 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night, the Nets ...