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MEDIA: Lakers owner Buss' Prime directive became innovation for sports TV industry - Basketball Hall of Fame honoree turned fledgling cable network featuring his team into multimillion industry Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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There's been a star for the past four years on the Hollywood Walk of Fame recognizing the accomplishments of Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss.
Shannon Brown to re-sign with Lakers Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Guard Shannon Brown will return to the Los Angeles Lakers for a shot at their third straight championship.
Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the high-flying guard agreed to a two-year deal worth $4.
Blake, Fisher a happy backcourt tandem for Lakers Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Naturally, Steve Blake would rather start than sit.
Certainly, he would rather play major minutes than wait his turn.
Of course, he would rather have the ball in his hands more often than not.
Derek Fisher signs three-year deal to stay with Lakers Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Derek Fisher said this afternoon he has agreed to sign a new three-year contract with the Lakers for less money than he would have made elsewhere. He said his long-term friendship with teammate Kobe Bryant convinced him to re-sign.
Phil Jackson back to coach Lakers for one last season Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Two weeks after leading the Lakers to a second consecutive NBA championship, Phil Jackson announced today he would return to try to coach the team to a third straight title. He also said it would be his final season as the Lakers' coach.
Lakers coach Jackson: 'I'm leading toward retiring' - All-time leader in NBA Finals wins hasn't made final decision as of yet Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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EL SEGUNDO - Phil Jackson cracked sly jokes and dropped clever hints all season that this might be his final one as the coach of the Lakers.
`The hardest one by far' Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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PHOTO GALLERIES Lakers win championship! Fans outside Staples Center Lakers fans get out of line GO INSIDE THE LAKERS: For the best around-the-clock coverage of the Lakers, visit our Inside the Lakers blog.
Championship parade to be held Monday Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Click here for a map of the parade route.
The Lakers will host a championship parade at 11 a.m.
Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7, win 16th title Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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PHOTO GALLERIES Lakers win championship! Fans outside Staples Center Lakers fans get out of line GO INSIDE THE LAKERS: For the best around-the-clock coverage of the Lakers, visit our Inside the Lakers blog.
Hundreds of cops to be near Staples for crowd control Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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To prevent the rioting that erupted among Lakers fans outside Staples Center last year, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said he's deploying four to five times as many officers tonight for Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
VINCENT BONSIGNORE: Kobe can continue his rise to greatness in Game 7 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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PHOTO GALLERIES Game 1 Game 2 GO INSIDE THE LAKERS: For the best around-the-clock coverage of the Lakers, visit our Inside the Lakers blog.
Let us make one thing perfectly clear.
Podcast: The JV Show With Jon Gold and Vinny Bonsignore - Episode 3: Lakers-Celtics, it's GAME 7, baby! Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Click the play button above, or click here to download "The JV Show, Episode 3"
Daily News staff writers Jon Gold and Vincent Bonsignore talk about the Lakers' chances against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals.
Lakers rout Celtics, force Game 7 in NBA Finals Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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The Lakers planted their feet firmly on the Staples Center court, stuck out their chests, and went to work tying the Boston Celtics in knots in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. They took a hit two nights ago and then gave one right back.
LAKERS NOTEBOOK: Bynum has knee drained again Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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BOSTON - Andrew Bynum played only 12 minutes because of increased swelling and decreased strength in his injured right knee during the Lakers' loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.
LAKERS NOTEBOOK: Phil Jackson sets a date for his future Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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BOSTON - Phil Jackson finally attached a date to making his decision whether to continue to coach the Lakers or retire. He said Thursday he would see his doctor within a week of the end of the NBA Finals and then determine his next move.
Celtics set sub standard Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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BOSTON - The Lakers and the Boston Celtics played Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night at TD Garden, and predictability took another beating. The Lakers lost their momentum and their series lead in one agonizing half of basketball.
Jill Painter: Celtics manhandle Lakers, but in LA it's still one big purple-and-gold party Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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There are six homes on Ryan Ridgeway in Woodland Hills, but only one where you can hear the cheers and groans of Lakers playoff game from the street.
Ray Allen finds range, hits 2 key baskets as Celtics beat Lakers Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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BOSTON - Ray Allen made his first shot of the game, then kept missing like it was Game 3 all over again.
Until the fourth quarter.
Celtics fans in LA have a place to call home Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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SANTA MONICA - There is a place in Los Angeles where you can wear green, and it doesn't make you a target.
A place where you can forget to pronounce your "R's" and no one will make fun of your accent.
Bryant, Fisher lead Lakers to victory in Game 3 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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BOSTON - It was more of a test of wills than a test of skills. Game 3 of the NBA Finals was no place for the faint of heart or the weak of spirit.
It was a time for a cold-hearted veteran to rise to the occasion.