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Shaq says he wants to return to the Lakers next year
NBC: Shaquille O’Neal knows marketing.
In trying to promote his new reality show “Shaq vs.” (which premiers tonight) he said that he would like to play out this final year of his contract in Cleveland, then see if returning to the Lakers is an option for next year.
Great marketing comment. Not in the least based in [...]
2009-2010 Lakers Schedule Released
The 2009-2010 NBA schedule was released today. The home opener is a inner city battle, a bit of a surprise goes again the Lakers/Nuggets rumors that were flying around. As expected, LeBron and Shaq come to down on Christmas Day.
As for the hated Boston Celtics, we see them for the first time January 31st in [...]
Odom keeps Lakers hanging in the balance
Lamar is, obviously, keeping the Lakers and their fans hanging in the balance
Yahoo: Don’t be surprised if NBA executives and coaches throughout the league are quietly chanting, “Let’s go Heat, let’s go Heat.”
There is no debating that superstar Kobe Bryant and fellow All-Star Pau Gasol lead the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers. But often forgotten [...]
Odom watch: Tuesday night
Romona gives us the updates from Tuesday regarding Odom.
Inside The Lakers: Hear that? No, dont turn the volume on your computer up. Its just in the air.
Crickets.
Loud, persistent crickets.
As the world turns As Lamar Odom watch continues into its 29th day.
I called up Lakers spokesman John Black this afternoon just to get an on-the-record quote [...]
Is Odom worth the wait?
Interesting perspective on the Odom situation:
OCRegister: So now what? Laker Nation, along with reporters from every corner of the United States, must now wait until Lamar Odom digests dinner and a contract offer from Miami.
Why should the Lakers wait any longer for a guy (and his agent) who seemingly can’t make up his mind? Should [...]
Oddsmakers see Lakers as NBA favorites, with or without Lamar Odom
LA Times: No reason to panic, Lakers fans.
Whether free agent Lamar Odom stays in Los Angeles or leaves for the Miami Heat, Las Vegas bookmakers said Monday they dont anticipate anything that would drop the Lakers from their perch as preseason favorites to win the NBA championship again.
Getting [forward Ron] Artest is better than losing [...]
Heat’s Pat Riley & Dwyane Wade To Meet With Lamar Odom
Lakers reduce offer for Odom and now he has a meeting with Riley and Wade. Not looking too good for us Laker fans.Do you still have faith that Odom will resign with Purple and Gold? Sound-off
CBS2: Lamar Odom is scheduled to meet with Miami Heat President Pat Riley and Dwyane Wade on Monday about signing [...]
The [Odom] wait could be over Tuesday
Alongside the ESPN article saying this should be over in the next few days, it looks like others are reporting the same thing. This should all be over by Tuesday.
OCRegister: John Ireland reportedly said on ESPN 710 radio this morning that Lamar Odom would sign with the Lakers sometime in the next couple of days. Ditto the info [...]
Lakers reduce offer for Odom; decision coming “in the next few days.”
It is now being reported that Buss has lowered his offer and a decision from Odom could be coming in the next few days:
ESPN: As Lamar Odom continues to mull his future, still hopeful that an improved offer for the Los Angeles Lakers is forthcoming, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is trying as hard as [...]
Odom to Miami? Don’t bet on it
The O.C. Register chimes in and believe the Odom to Miami reports are nothing more than agent posturing.
O.C.Register: The talk (at this moment) is Lamar Odom is “leading strongly toward accepting” a 5-year, $34 million deal from Miami. From conversations I’ve had, I’m convinced that those reports are nothing more than agent posturing.
Even the fact [...]