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Pau Gasol

Kobe Wants Lakers to Hurry Up and Decide Pau’s Fate

Kobe Wants Lakers to Hurry Up and Decide Pau’s Fate

February 20, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors When Lamar Odom found out the Lakers were trying to deal him, he pouted. And now it looks like he’s playing without any passion whatsoever in Dallas. Kobe is fearing that the constant trade rumors swirling around Pau may be impacting his performance on the court. “I wish [...]

February 20, 2012 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Lakers Must Hope Mitch Kupchak is Bluffing

Lakers Must Hope Mitch Kupchak is Bluffing

February 20, 2012 – Dan Favale The Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need of a point guard, but Mitch Kupchak doesn’t seem in any hurry to get one, or to improve the team in any other area for that matter. From SI.com: “Of course we’ll talk to a lot of teams [about trades], like [...]

February 20, 2012 admin Blogs 0

Should the Celtics Deal Rajon Rondo?

Should the Celtics Deal Rajon Rondo?

February 10, 2012 – Dan Favale The Boston Celtics are at a crossroads, and the time has nearly come for them decide which direction to take. And whether or not to take it with Rajon Rondo. For all the speculation about Danny Ainge breaking up the big three, Rondo has emerged as the odd man [...]

February 10, 2012 admin Blogs 0

Will the Real Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant Please Stand Up?

Will the Real Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant Please Stand Up?

January 30, 2012 – Dan Favale Heading into the 2011-2012 campaign, we knew that we were in for an array of inconsistencies, but no one could have predicted what a roller coaster ride the Los Angeles Lakers have turned out to be. [...]

January 30, 2012 admin Blogs 1

Lakers Need Improved Bench Play from World Peace to Improve

Lakers Need Improved Bench Play from World Peace to Improve

January 30, 2012 – R.S. De France The Los Angeles Lakers lost another road game. Big surprise. But losing 100-89 to the Milwaukee Bucks, who just lost Andrew Bogut for another 8-12 weeks? [...]

January 30, 2012 Rob Blogs, R.S. De France 1

Who’s the Best Power Forward in Los Angeles: Blake Griffin or Pau Gasol?

Who’s the Best Power Forward in Los Angeles: Blake Griffin or Pau Gasol?

January 27, 2012 – R.S. De France In the first battle of Los Angeles 2012, the Clippers edged the Lakers, 102-94. In that game, Blake Griffin, 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Chris Paul, 33 points and 6 assists, overcame 42 points and 7 rebounds by Kobe Bryant and 14 points and 10 rebounds from [...]

January 27, 2012 Rob Blogs, R.S. De France 2

Should the Lakers Trade Bynum for Howard?

Should the Lakers Trade Bynum for Howard?

January 5, 2012 – R.S. De France This seems like one of the most over-asked questions in NBA circles over the last few years. Should the Lakers trade Andrew Bynum for Dwight Howard? But, it’s being asked again, especially after Dwight Howard’s pedestrian start to the season and Andrew Bynum’s recent 20-20 game against the [...]

January 5, 2012 Rob Blogs, R.S. De France 1

DeAndre Jordan Dunks on the Entire Frontcourt of the Lakers

DeAndre Jordan Dunks on the Entire Frontcourt of the Lakers

DeAndre Jordan takes it to Pau and Bynum... [...]

December 20, 2011 Anou Enright Blogs, Kevin Burke 2

Lakers Give Up On CP3, Focus On Howard

Lakers Give Up On CP3, Focus On Howard

December 11, 2011 – Allen Moll After yet another 3 team trade proposal, this time sweetened with draft picks and expiring contracts, that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers was vetoed by NBA Commissioner David Stern, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak has apparently thrown up his hands and given up on acquiring the Hornets [...]

December 11, 2011 admin Allen Moll 1

Chris Paul to Lakers in Three Team Deal Involving Gasol and Odom

Chris Paul to Lakers in Three Team Deal Involving Gasol and Odom

December 8, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement in principle to acquire All-Star point guard Chris Paul in a three-team trade that will see them send Pau Gasol to the Rockets and Lamar Odom to the Hornets. We’ve all been aware of the speculation that CP3 would be [...]

December 8, 2011 admin Blogs 4