Laker Linkage - 10/9/09
lakersoffire.com 10/9/2009 — The Story: Lamar Odom has no problem being the sixth man again . The Fire Says: LO says why fix it if it ain’t broken, but given how butthurt he got over the “respect” shown to him during his contract negotiations, let’s hope he stays cool with the idea. The Story: ...

Laker Linkage - 10/22/09
lakersoffire.com 10/22/2009 — The Story: A Nevada bunny ranch owner claims that Jerry and Johnny Buss are regulars at his brothel . The Fire Says: I guess Jerry like Vegas for more than the gambling, eh? Some might try to paint this as being bad for the Lakers’ image, and it isn’t great, but a lot of NBA ...

Laker Linkage - 10/12/09
lakersoffire.com 10/12/2009 — The Story: Ron Artest is still looking to find his way in the Laker offense . The Fire Says: Ron has looked pretty good so far this pre-season but it is clear he still has some work to do on the offensive end, then again that isn’t really why the Lakers signed him. The Story: The ...

Laker Linkage - 10/5/09
lakersoffire.com 10/5/2009 — The Story: Mark Cuban thinks the Lakers might regret adding Ron Artest to the roster . The Fire Says: What do you know? Mark Cuban is running his mouth, what a surprise. Although if anyone knows anything about regrettable free agent signings, it is Cuban (see Erick Dampier). The Story:  ...

Laker Linkage - 9/28/09
lakersoffire.com 9/28/2009 — The Story: Paul Pierce is calling the Celtics “the team to beat” in the NBA . The Fire Says: I’d like to personally thank Mr. Pierce for providing bulletin board material so early in the season, thus making sure that the Lakers are properly motivated heading into training ...

Laker Linkage – 11/4/09
lakersoffire.com 11/4/2009 — The Story: Josh Powell has earned Phil Jackson’s trust with his spot-up mid-range shooting . The Fire Says: I have a hard time believing any Laker reserve has earned any trust from the coaching staff at this point. The Story: Dennis Rodman thinks LeBron James is better than Kobe ...

Congrats, You Pathetic Publicity Whores
sportressofblogitude.com 9/28/2009 — The world can take a collective sigh of relief and move on to more pressing, but obviously less important matter: Los Angeles Laker Lamar Odom has wed essentially worthless reality show “star” Khloe Kardashian in a private ceremony Sunday in Beverly Hills. The bride was walked down ...

20 Pre-Season Questions: #17 - Is Morrison Going to Have a Role?
lakersoffire.com 10/9/2009 — As we rev up for what is sure to be an exciting title defense season for the Los Angeles Lakers, there are still some questions that need answering before the season starts. Time to play 20 questions with the Lakers and their pre-season prognosis for the 2009-2010 season. Question #17: Out ...

Laker Linkage - 10/21/09
lakersoffire.com 10/21/2009 — The Story: Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson are both praising the play of training camp invitee Tony Gaffney . The Fire Says: It still seems unlikely the Laker front office will be willing to pony up the luxury tax bucks it will cost to keep Gaffney on the roster, but this speaks well for his ...

Laker Linkage - 10/20/09
lakersoffire.com 10/20/2009 — The Story: Lamar Odom and his wife Khloe Kardashian finally agreed on a pre-nup . The Fire Says: I’m sure they will happily ever after now. The Story: Ron Artest is seeing a sports psychologist to help keep his behavior under control . The Fire Says: The first step is admitting ...

Ego Trippin': The NBA's 10 Biggest Heads — Bleacher Report - NBA
The NBA is home to some of the most ego-driven athletes in sports, and we, as fans can't get enough of it. We celebrate the singular achievement of our stars, while team efforts become almost circumstantial. Who cares who won the last championship? ...

What Can Brown Do For The Lakers: It's Time For Shannon To Start! — Bleacher Report - NBA
Like the UPS slogan "what can brown do for you", it's time for the Lakers to ask "What can Shannon Brown do for us?"  The explosive 6'4 Brown bounced around the league before landing in the Lakers lap.  Not a true point guard he seemed to be a  ...

Pivot Points: Lamar Odom and "The Candyman's Enigma" — Bleacher Report - NBA
Lamar Odom, for me, remains one of the most tantalizing figures in sports. Blessed with other-wordly skills and superior athleticism, Odom has superstar written all over him. The only thing is, that although Odom is a gifted player, he has never ...

Lakers' big guys could share playing time — L.A. Times - Basketball
Coach Phil Jackson is open to a frontcourt including the 7-foot Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol and 6-10 Lamar Odom. > Coach Phil Jackson is open to a frontcourt ...

VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Lakers — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Now with his fifth NBA team, Ron Artest is finally where he wants to be. So don't expect trouble for the Lakers, our NBA Tipoff says.