TRADE REACTION: Chris Paul to LA, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom go
ESPN (blog)
Pau Gasol stopped by the Lakers' practice facility today and talked with reporters about the flurry of trade rumors, including some involving him and fellow 7-footer Andrew Bynum. He also spoke about the difficulty of difference in Gasol and Paul's salaries. This would give the Lakers great flexibility in trying to fortify the roster. If [...]
Read MoreTRADE REACTION: Chris Paul to LA, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom go
ESPN (blog)
It appears Chris Paul will be wearing a Lakers uniform on Christmas Day. Earlier reports had the Lakers trading Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom for Chris Paul. That report was then quickly corrected. Adrian Wojnarowski Odom and Pau Gasol had been part of a three-team deal: Paul was coming to the Lakers, Odom was going [...]
Read MoreLakers' trade for Chris Paul is killed by NBA [update]
Los Angeles
Laker Nation – The #1 Lakers blog in the world. 3 minutes ago The official fan home of Laker Nation! Come inside for the latest Lakers news, rumors, podcasts, forums and more! Kapono, who is 6-foot-8, will get the veterans' minimum salary of $1.2 million. He was UCLA's leading scorer all four years he was [...]
Read MoreTRADE REACTION: Chris Paul to LA, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom go
ESPN (blog)
And what should the Lakers and Knicks do in the CP3 Sweepstakes? 1. Fact or Fiction: Warriors should be willing to trade Curry to get CP3. John Hollinger, ESPN.com: Fiction. The issue isn't trading Curry for CP3; the issue is trading Curry to rent CP3. Chris Paul is on the Mavericks' front burner of potential [...]
Read MoreLakers set to acquire Paul in three-team trade with Hornets, Rockets
SI.com
Mash those ingredients together, and the news from ESPNLA.com's Dave McMenamin the Lakers have agreed to a one-year, veteran's minimum deal for about $1.2 million makes some sense. The 30-year old Artesia High graduate and former UCLA product's career The Los Angeles Lakers' acquisition of Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets affects their pursuit [...]
Read MoreSource: Tracy McGrady, Hawks agree
ESPN
Stephen A. Smith reports that the Hawks and forward Tracy McGrady have agreed on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum. The Hawks still aren't commenting on the report and McGrady's agent, Arn Tellem, has not returned a call. Stephen A. Smith reports that the Hawks and forward Tracy McGrady have agreed on a one-year [...]
Read MoreSource: Clips make Chris Paul offer
ESPN
As Chris Paul trade rumors reach a fever pitch, David Stern's problem gets bigger and bigger. If the NBA-owned Hornets deal CP3 to a major market, how can Stern keep a straight face when talking to small-market owners Chris Paul looks on during a game against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. (credit: Nathaniel S. [...]
Read MoreLakers eyeing Dwight Howard, Chris Paul
The Boston G
The latest rumors on Dwight Howard's future with the Orlando Magic indicate the situation is cloudy, as he's yet to make clear to team management if he prefers to stay or go. BY Stefan Bondy Deron Williams and the Nets take on Dwight Howard and the Magic on Dec. 29 maybe. When the Nets travel [...]
Read MoreLakers must go after Dwight Howard
Los Angeles
Sports writes that the Los Angeles Lakers might have the best shot at trading for Dwight Howard…but the Bulls are also quietly in contention: What's more, the Chicago Bulls are still a sleeper for Howard, several league The L.A. Lakers have reportedly set their eyes on NBA stars Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, and they're [...]
Read MoreLakers must go after Dwight Howard
Los Angeles
The latest rumors on Dwight Howard's future with the Orlando Magic indicate the situation is cloudy, as he's yet to make clear to team management if he prefers to stay or go. Dwight Howard's long-term plans still remain a mystery to the Orlando Magic — and perhaps even to Howard himself. As of 7 Friday [...]
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