Posted in Los Angeles Lakers on Oct 23rd, 2007
The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on Elton Brown, Andre Patterson and Larry Turner, it was announced today.
Brown, a 6-9 forward out of the University of Virginia, played for the NBA Development League’s Colorado 14ers during the 2006-07 season, averaging 18.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 50 games. In three preseason games […]
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For those wondering how Boston’s newly-made “Big Three” will perform, their first exhibition game against Toronto provided a pretty accurate glimpse. KG racked up 19 points and 17 boards, the Truth chipped in 21 points, Ray-Ray shot a dismal 4-13. The gist? KG’s is pumped for his team, for one. The […]
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Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that 13-year NBA veteran Aaron McKie is rejoining the franchise as an assistant coach on Maurice Cheeks’ staff. McKie will also have additional duties in player development.
One of the most popular Sixers in recent history, McKie begins his coaching career after playing the last two seasons with the […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Lakers on Sep 18th, 2007
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Elton Brown, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
Brown, a 6-9 forward out of the University of Virginia, finished 20th on Virginia’s all-time scoring list with 1,356 points and 13th on the all-time rebounding list with 660 rebounds.
Brown […]
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Posted in Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, General on Aug 29th, 2007
NBA ratings have been on a steady downturn. Not coincidentally, the first significant drop in finals ratings happened when ABC took over from NBC. Just to illustrate, in the 12 years that NBC had the NBA Finals, the ratings for the Finals were in double figures EVERY YEAR. Cannot give all the […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Lakers on Aug 23rd, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent center Larry Turner, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
Turner, a 6-11 center from Tennessee State, averaged 5.8 points and 6.1 rebounds as a senior.
Turner played for the Lakers 2007 Summer-Pro League team, averaging 7.4 points and […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Lakers on Aug 10th, 2007
Luke Walton and other Los Angeles Lakers will celebrate the opening of Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ at The Market Place in Tustin next Tuesday at 1 p.m. The first 200 people in line will receive a free T-shirt, and special offers will be given out while Luke Walton and his teammates sign autographs.
Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ is […]
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Posted in Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, General on Jul 31st, 2007
Hottest news off the press right now is the “imminent” trade that will send Kevin Garnett to Boston for Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, and other spare parts. Garnett’s probably warmed up to playing for Boston knowing he’d team up with both the Truth and Ray Allen in the “Leastern” Conference. If the trade […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Lakers, General on Jul 26th, 2007
Kobe Bryant is probably trying to soak every bit of enjoyment he can from playing with Team USA. That’s because he’s looking at returning to basically the same Lakers team he’s been stuck with the last couple of years. You know, that team that Kobe said needed “serious changes” after he and the […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Lakers on Jul 20th, 2007
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard Derek Fisher it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Per team policy terms of the contract were not released.
Fisher is now the best point guard option the Lakers have. This despite his lack of real point guard skills. Fisher can bang home open shots […]
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