James’ decision the talk of the town (AP)

July 8, 2010

LeBron James is the talk of the town even in his absence. James was not at the King City Classic as part of his Nike-sponsored basketball camp on Thursday, hours before the free agent was set to announce which team he'll sign with. Some of college basketball's top coaches including Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, North Carolina's [...]

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Lakers’ multi-talented new player

July 7, 2010

Newly acquired (but not yet signed) Steve Blake will give the Lakers a solid back-up to Derek Fisher at point guard. But the journeyman player brings much more to the Lakers more than his ability to run the floor.
He is a pass-happy guard who can get…
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The Lakers’ to-do list: How it’s shaping up

July 7, 2010

Less than a week into the official start of the NBA’s offseason carnival, the Lakers already have positive outcomes for two top summer priorities: Phil Jackson is coming back, and the Lakers have, short of something totally unexpected, made their big free agent/player acquisition of the summer, agreeing to terms with guard Steve Blake. He’ll [...]

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Ron Artest did not shrink from psychotherapy

July 7, 2010

When he publicly thanked his psychologist after the Lakers’ second straight championship, he showed that counseling’s nothing to be ashamed of. Chris Erskine thinks that’s a good message for athletes.

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Free-agent buzz: Johnson staying put (Yahoo! Sports)

July 7, 2010

Joe Johnson has agreed to a six-year, $119 million deal to remain with the Hawks.
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Steve Blake: Perfect Lakers’ addition

July 6, 2010

The job, believe it or not, will be Steve Blake’s to lose.
And Blake is no loser.
He certainly has not won Derek Fisher’s five NBA titles, but Blake has similar solidity that makes him the Lakers’ ideal free-agent addition.
The reason it’ll…
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Fisher: Age is just a number, and the wrong one at that

July 6, 2010

Halfway through the season, that so many fans would be worried about the state of contract negotiations with Derek Fisher would have seemed odd. He was struggling and at the center of multiple criticisms surrounding the team, from weakness at point guard to a lack of consistent outside shooting.

Then the playoffs rolled around, and Fish, as [...]

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Lakers have some decisions to make

July 6, 2010

With free-agent deadline looming, they could lose Derek Fisher, Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar. And they don’t appear interested in spending much on replacements.

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Free-agent buzz: Nets consider Thomas (Yahoo! Sports)

July 6, 2010

If the Nets strike out on a top-tier power forward, they could turn their attention to Tyrus Thomas.
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They said it: June’s best sports quotes

July 5, 2010

Here are the best sports quotes from June, compiled by Mark Whicker.
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