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Lakers introduce Dwight Howard
Superman has finally landed in Los Angeles. The team held a press conference Friday to introduce Dwight Howard, one day after it acquired the All-Star center from the Orlando Magic in a mega four-team trade. Howard becomes the latest high-profile center to join the Lakers, a list that includes the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille [...]
TweetFree agent Jodie Meeks agrees to two-year deal with Lakers
Shooting guard Jodie Meeks has accepted a two-year deal worth about $3 million to play for the Lakers. Meeks’ second year is a team option. The move hardly warrants the same headlines as the Lakers’ other blockbuster offseason moves in acquiring Steve Nash and Dwight Howard but Meeks’ arrival gives the Lakers a solid option in relieving Kobe [...]
TweetWith Dwight Howard on board, will an NBA title follow for Lakers?
In a stunning move that will now push Kobe Bryant that much closer to an elusive sixth championship, the Lakers are on the verge of completing a trade for superstar center Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic in a blockbuster, four-team deal. The Lakers will send Andrew Bynum to Philadelphia, along with Jason Richardson from Orlando. [...]
TweetDwight Howard to Lakers trade rumors resurface
After more than two weeks of silence in the Dwightmare saga, another Dwight Howard trade scenario that’s being discussed was revealed Thursday. The latest news has the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers joining in the talks between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers that could ultimately put Dwight Howard in a Lakers uniform, Yahoo! Sports [...]
TweetKobe, LeBron power Team USA into semifinals
Kobe Bryant silenced his critics and broke open a tight game with six 3-pointers in the second half Wednesday night as the Americans advanced to the semifinals of the London Games with a 119-86 victory over Australia. The five-time NBA champion who has been quiet for most of the Olympic games, came in averaging just [...]
TweetCould Dwight Howard end up in Atlanta?
Dwight Howard‘s name has been connected with number of teams ranging from the Nets, Lakers, Rockets, and Mavericks but a dark horse team to keep an eye on in the continued saga are the Atlanta Hawks. If Howard does become an unrestricted free agent, the Hawks are expected to aggressively pursue the six-time All-Star and [...]
TweetLakers should consider signing Terrence Williams
The Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to re-sign forward Matt Barnes, who shot just 27 percent in the postseason and they will have to find someone else who can be an effective back up small forward. There are a couple of names out there that would be worthy replacements; one of them is free [...]
TweetJodie Meeks agent says, guard won’t sign for veteran’s minimum
The Los Angeles Lakers are still in search of a free agent who could reduce Kobe Bryant‘s minutes and provide much needed outside shooting. Free agent shooting guard Jodie Meeks could fill that need since the 25-year-old shot in the high 30% range in the past two seasons. Meeks’ agent, David Bauman, said Meeks is [...]
TweetPhiladelphia Eagles’ top 2010 pick Brandon Graham must step up
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up 11 spots to grab defensive end Brandon Graham with the 13th overall pick, making the Michigan product the first defensive end taken in the draft. Team passed on Jason Pierre-Paul, who the New York Giants took two spots later, and he has developed into a sack machin, registering 16 1/2 sacks last season, was [...]
TweetKobe Bryant interested in ending career in Europe
Kobe Bryant is intrigued by the idea of finishing his basketball career in Europe. Asked about the possibility of playing a season in Europe, Bryant told Yahoo! Sports: “It would be natural for me to go do it. It wouldn’t be a stretch at all. I grew up here.” Bryant still has two years left on [...]
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