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Yao can see the end of the line Wed Jul 28 12:12:18 2010 EST
ng the skilled is the holy grail -- the only thing you can't teach. But, like anything else, there are pros and cons to having a talented big man that looks down at the rest of us. Nearly 15 months ago, the Houston Rockets were battling the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Yao Ming dominated, scoring 28 points, including eight in the final four minutes, to lift Houston to an impressive 100-92 win. Of course the Lakers responded, but their path to what would be t
Lakers' Bryant has knee surgery Fri Jul 23 20:27:51 2010 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Lakers announced Kobe Bryant recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The team released a statement saying the two-time defending Finals MVP had the procedure done last week. He's currently undergoing rehab, but is expected to be fully recovered prior to the start of training camp on September 25. The news comes less than a week after the team revealed center Andrew Bynum will undergo surgery to repair a tear of the meniscus i
Lakers: Kobe will return from knee surgery by camp Fri Jul 23 19:14:00 2010 EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Bryant will be fully recovered well before training camp opens Sept. 25, the Lakers said in a brief statement Friday. The two-time NBA finals MVP underwent surgery last week.

His knee was drained of fluid early in the playoffs, and he played through several additional injuries while leading the Lakers to their second straight title.

The Lakers said last month that Bryant l

Lakers sign Theo Ratliff Thu Jul 22 22:28:24 2010 EST
El Segundo, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Lakers added depth to their frontcourt on Thursday by signing veteran center Theo Ratliff. The Los Angeles Times reports it's a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum of $1.35 million. The 37-year-old Ratliff, entering his 16th NBA season, averaged 5.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots in 28 games for the Charlotte Bobcats last season. He started the season with San Antonio and averaged 1.6 points and 1.9 boards in 21 contests with the
Lakers C Bynum to have surgery next week Tue Jul 20 18:09:01 2010 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Lakers revealed that center Andrew Bynum will undergo surgery to repair a tear of the meniscus in his right knee next week. Bynum, who had the knee drained on June 22, had previously hinted that the procedure would take place this past Sunday. The team confirmed late Monday that he will go under the knife on July 28. The 22-year-old battled through injuries for the duration of the playoffs, and came up with 8.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.57 blo
Warriors' sale could mean tough sell for NBA in upcoming CBA fight Fri Jul 16 12:05:59 2010 EST
paydays. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors, not exactly the gold standard in the league, are set to sell for a record price. The Warriors. who were a disappointing 26-56 last season, are a lot closer to the Los Angeles Clippers than the Los Angeles Lakers or Boston Celtics, but that didn't stop an investment group led by Joseph Lacob to pony up a record price $450 million for the franchise, exceeding the $401 million Robert Sarver needed to buy the Phoenix Suns in 2004. Both sides are distru
Pierce makes it official, re-signs with Celtics Thu Jul 15 10:01:00 2010 EST
ontract for 2010-2011 that was to pay him $21.51 million next season. By re-signing for a lesser amount, which was not disclosed, he creates cap room and gets long-term security.

Since the Celtics lost the NBA finals in seven games to the Los Angeles Lakers, they've re-signed guard Ray Allen for the next two seasons and signed center-forward Jermaine O'Neal for the same period. Kevin Garnett also is signed through 2011-2012.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The i

Fisher officially returns to Lakers Wed Jul 14 16:51:34 2010 EST
El Segundo, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed free agent guard Derek Fisher, the club announced Wednesday. Per team policy, no details of the deal were released. However, according to a report in Monday's Los Angeles Times, Fisher has agreed to a three-year deal to remain with the team he helped to the last two NBA titles. Fisher, who turns 36-years old in August, was reportedly being wooed by Pat Riley and the new-look Heat after LeBron James and Chris Bosh signed con
Celtics re-sign Ray Allen Tue Jul 13 14:29:28 2010 EST
cs president of basketball operations. Allen averaged 16.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game over 80 contests last regular season. He also averaged 16.1 points during the team's playoff run, which ended with a Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. During the championship series, Allen set an NBA Finals record by sinking eight three-point shots in a Game 2 victory. "I am ecstatic to be back in Boston," Allen said. "I cannot wait to get onto the court and get back to
Thunder's Cole Aldrich knows focus will be defense Tue Jul 13 02:14:00 2010 EST
ck, Byron Mullens. At small forward, Jeff Green is entrenched as a starter.

Brooks said he prefers a nine-man rotation and everyone in that rotation is returning next season from a team that went 50-32 and pushed the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to six games in the playoffs. That means significant playing time for Aldrich is not guaranteed.

``It's going to be tough,'' Aldrich said. ``They just don't hand out anything. That's been my whole life. I've had to work for everything. I'

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