Tag: "Los Angeles Lakers"

Bynum not sure of future with the Lakers
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Bynum not sure of future with the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers big man Andrew Bynum is clearly one of the best centers in the NBA. He broke out this year in his seventh season with 18.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. He also made the All-Star team for the first time in his career. However, he isn’t sure what’s going to happen [...]

Lakers’ Hill charged for choking out a family member
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Lakers’ Hill charged for choking out a family member

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill is in a bit of trouble. It would seem that he’s being charged with third-degree felony assault stemming from a February 29th incident when he was still with the Houston Rockets. He allegedly choked out a family member. Yikes. Hill is facing a $10,000 fine and 2-10 years in [...]

Torn ACL for Rubio?
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Torn ACL for Rubio?

Ricky Rubio has been off to a very nice start for the Minnesota Timberwolves, after initially being a pain in the ass to get out of Spain. He’s averaging just over 10 points and eight assists and has shown some of the flash that we saw in Europe. But, the fine times might have to [...]

Busted nose and a concussion for Kobe
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Busted nose and a concussion for Kobe

The NBA All-Star Game is just like other all-star games. It sucks. The competition is poor and no one really seems to care. It’s pretty much an alley hoop/three-point/dunk show. It can be mildly entertaining at times, but at the end of the day, who cares? Everyone is just allowed to waltz through the lane [...]

Lakers to sign Rasheed Wallace
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Lakers to sign Rasheed Wallace

When we last saw do-it-all big man Rasheed Wallace, it was Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. He retired after that game and agreed on a buyout with the Boston Celtics on the final two years of his contract. Now, CSNNE.com has learned from league sources that Wallace is set to return to the [...]

Suspension reduced for that punk Bynum
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Suspension reduced for that punk Bynum

You may remember the end of last year’s Dallas Mavericks/Los Angeles Lakers playoff series. The Mavs were thoroughly embarrassing the Lakers, already up three games to none and absolutely pounding them in Game 4. So, Lakers big man Andrew Bynum decided that if his team was going to lose, he was going to go out [...]

Kobe has torn ligament in shooting wrist
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Kobe has torn ligament in shooting wrist

This is just more bad news for the Los Angeles Lakers. Their trade for Chris Paul was vetoed by the commissioner. Then they shipped Lamar Odom out of town and that irritated Kobe Bryant. Then Kobe’s wife filed for divorce (did David Stern step in to block that too?), creating further turmoil for the megastar. [...]

Lakers fuming over Paul deal
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Lakers fuming over Paul deal

Remember when the Los Angeles Lakers traded for New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul? It was a three-team deal that also sent Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol packing. Great deal for everyone, right? Wrong. The NBA, which owns the New Orleans Hornets (that makes sense, right?), stepped in and vetoed the deal. Just about everyone [...]

It’s official: Ron Artest now Metta World Peace…seriously
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It’s official: Ron Artest now Metta World Peace…seriously

Jesus H. Christ this is ridiculous. We are not huge fans of famous people changing their names and…wasn’t this already done once with World B. Free? Los Angeles Lakers’ firebrand Ron Artest has been trying to change his name to Metta World Peace for a little while now, but had to hold off until he [...]

Howard to test free agency waters
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Howard to test free agency waters

While we don’t think that there will be a one-hour television special (but you never know) where Orlando Magic big man Dwight Howard tells the world where he’ll play next, this could be just as big. Howard is up for free agency and Orlando is obviously praying that he stays with them. But, Howard tells [...]

Howard signing extension with the Magic?
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Howard signing extension with the Magic?

One of the big questions in the NBA right now is what will happen to Orlando Magic big man Dwight Howard? Many think it’s a foregone conclusion that he ends up in Los Angeles playing for the Lakers. But, sources tell Local 6 Sports Director David Pingalore that Howard actually spent Memorial Day weekend working [...]

Kobe dealing with irreversible knee issues?
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Kobe dealing with irreversible knee issues?

Kobe Bryant entered the NBA straight out of high school, but that was a long time ago. 1996 to be exact. He’ll be 33-years old in August and while he’s not ancient, he isn’t a little kid anymore either. And he’s got a lot of basketball wear him since he’s been in the NBA for [...]

Brown and Lakers reach an agreement
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Brown and Lakers reach an agreement

It didn’t take long for the Los Angeles Lakers to find a replacement for Phil Jackson. Not too long after guys like Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom were thoroughly embarrassing themselves as they got rocked by the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers have agreed to a contract with former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown. “Deal is [...]

Kobe and Lakers wilting, fall in 3-0 hole
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Kobe and Lakers wilting, fall in 3-0 hole

Everyone keeps talking about this switch that the Los Angeles Lakers will theoretically find and turn on. But, after the fell to the Dallas Mavericks again last night, we aren’t so sure that it even exists. The Lakers are down 3-0 in the series and it’s not looking good. Kobe scored 17 points on 8-of-16 [...]

Kobe gets a $100,000 fine for gay slur
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Kobe gets a $100,000 fine for gay slur

The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant $100,000 for uttering a gay slur that just happened to get caught on TNT’s cameras. Apparently, he yelled “Bennie!” toward referee Bernie Adams, before adding a homophobic remark that the NBA clearly didn’t appreciate. Announcer Steve Kerr heard it and quickly tried to move on [...]

2011 version:  The ugliest men in professional sports
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2011 version: The ugliest men in professional sports

Mel Kiper Jr:  Nobody in the world has more of a perfectly-parted widow’s peak than Mel Kiper Jr.  On varying days, the world’s most famous mock-drafter has somewhat of a poof, resembling a male-version of The Jersey Shore’s Snooki.  The comparisons with the little Italian ball of roundness doesn’t end there.  Both have very strong chins.  [...]

Kobe given secret package after game (video)
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Kobe given secret package after game (video)

We all love Kobe Bryant, right? No? Okay, then forget that lede. Let me start over. Some people love Kobe Bryant. Others don’t. But, that has nothing to do with this post. So forget I even mentioned it. We wanted to pass this along because we think it’s strange. There is video here that clearly [...]

Allen becomes all-time NBA leader in three pointers
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Allen becomes all-time NBA leader in three pointers

Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen is an absolute machine when it comes to shooting the ball. There is no wasted motion and he’s so reliable from beyond the three-point arc, that you can set your watch to it. Last night, after draining three more three balls, Allen became the NBA’s all-time leader in three-point shots [...]

Carmelo might sign an extension with the Nuggets?
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Carmelo might sign an extension with the Nuggets?

Look, we mentioned before that this story is really starting to irritate us and now it’s getting worse. There have been so many rumors and reports about Carmelo Anthony and will he be traded to the Lakers or will he be traded to the Nets or will he only sign an extension with the Knicks [...]

Son of Nick Van Exel arrested for murder
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Son of Nick Van Exel arrested for murder

Nickey Maxwell Van Exel has been arrested and charged with the murder of his friend, Bradley Bassey Eyo, in Texas. Yes, he’s the son of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Van Exel, who is now a player development instructor for the Atlanta Hawks. According to police, Eyo’s body was found in Lake Ray Hubbard [...]

Chris Paul wants out of New Orleans pronto
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Chris Paul wants out of New Orleans pronto

Not everyone in the New Orleans sports scene is a champion right now. Surely, the Hornets are not a championship contender, and their superstar Chris Paul knows it. A source with direct knowledge of CP3′s plans tells CBSSports.com that the stud guard wants out New Orleans ASAFP.

Jackson to return to Lakers next year
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Jackson to return to Lakers next year

Today it was announced the Phil Jackson will return to the Los Angeles Lakers for one final season as head coach. Under Jackson, the Lakers have won five titles, including the last two. “Count me in,” said Jackson. “After a couple weeks of deliberation, it is time to get back to the challenge of putting [...]

Bynum has knee drained, surgery date set
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Bynum has knee drained, surgery date set

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum had his knee drained on Tuesday. Some 2 1/2 ounces of fluid came out, which has to make him feel a little bit better at least temporarily. That is, unless it really hurts to have your knee drained and the only thing keeping Bynum from intolerably excruciating pain was [...]

Celtics at Lakers Game 7 preview
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Celtics at Lakers Game 7 preview

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics tonight at the Staples Center.  A matchup of epic proportions.  The Lakers are looking for their second straight championship.  Boston is playing for their second in three years.  Two of the most storied franchises in the NBA battling it out in the last game of the year. [...]

Perkins out for Game 7
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Perkins out for Game 7

Well, so much for that. We previously posted a report that Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins would give it a go for Game 7. But now, Michael Lee of the Washington Post tweets that Perkins tore his MCL and PCL and will be lost for the season. “Kendrick Perkins is done. He has a [...]