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Unrestricted free agent Ron Artest reportedly has agreed to join the Lakers. Details were scarce, but Artest told a reporter for CBSSports.com he has agreed this afternoon to sign with the defending NBA champions.
It didn't take long for Pau Gasol to begin answering key questions during his long-delayed, much-anticipated season debut Thursday night.
Yes, he could run at full speed. Yes, he could jump high enough.
Gasol set to return for Lakers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Pau Gasol will make his season debut tonight against the Chicago Bulls.
Definitely.
Maybe.
"I don't know about definitely," he said, wincing after Wednesday's practice.
OK, let's just say Gasol's strained right hamstring definitely is improved.
SI L.A. -- Lakers coach uncovers "truth" about Gasol injury Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Coach Phil Jackson blamed Pau Gasol's budding acting career for the strained right hamstring that sidelined the 7-footer for the 11th consecutive game Tuesday night. Jackson also trashed the show, "CSI: Miami," on which Gasol appeared Monday.
Lakers' Bryant shows true grit in win over Detroit Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Kobe Bryant had the ball in his hands in the third quarter Tuesday night at Staples Center. Ben Gordon of the Detroit Pistons tried to body him as Bryant posted up against him just off the edge of the lane and to the left of the basket.