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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.
EL SEGUNDO - The medical news went from good to bad for the Lakers on Monday.
PAINTER: Former Lakers forward Ariza treated like homecoming king - Despite leaving NBA champs for Houston, ex-UCLA standout gets warm reception from fans, ex-teammates Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Trevor Ariza put on new red basketball shoes Sunday for the first time this season. They were the same candy-apple red to match his Houston Rockets jersey. He didn't tap his toes together three times and say, "There's no place like home.
Lakers have no shot in loss; Bryant nursing groin injury Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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It wasn't so much the sights that were so strangely unfamiliar Sunday night at Staples Center, but there also were the sounds. There were long stretches of uncomfortable silence, followed by audible grumbling and, finally, boos.
Lakers great Abdul-Jabbar overwhelmed by support Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Staples Center for the first time since announcing last week that he has a treatable form of leukemia.
ALL Blogrolling -- Sashapova vs. Khlodom Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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