Josh Basili

Lakersnation contributing writer. Lover of all things LA, Lakers, and Kobe Bryant. University of Washington Graduate. My tweet game is @LakersWriter.
21 Articles

Lakers News: Summer League Recap And Player Evaluations

Summer League has come and gone. The Lakers summer league coach Dan D'Antoni believes the Lakers could have won the whole tournament. According to Lakers.com reporter Mike Trudell, D'Antoni said he rested his starters so that the bench could get…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar Excited to Play in Mike D’Antoni System

Former two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan Farmar returns home to LA. In his introductory press conference at the team practice facility in El Segundo, Jordan revealed that it has been a dream of his to play…

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Lakers News: Chris Kaman Excited To See Kobe’s Work Ethic First Hand

The Lakers introduced new center Chris Kaman in a press conference today, where he chose the jersey number nine to wear next season. Kaman joins the Lakers as most likely the back-up center. The Lakers believe that Kaman will complement…

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Lakers News: Lakers Officially Sign Wesley Johnson To Roster

New faces, new places. The Lakers keep making offseason moves in an effort to revamp the offense and improve their bench. With the departures of Dwight Howard, Metta World Peace, Antawn Jamison, and Earl Clark, the Lakers are attracting free…

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Kobe Told Chris Douglas-Roberts He Is Three Months Ahead of Schedule

Kobe Bryant is healing up faster than most people would have predicted. Recently, the Mamba told Chris Douglas-Roberts that he is three months ahead of schedule in the recovery process and rehab of his Achilles surgery. -----Check out the Lakers…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Dominates In Drew League, Scores 31 Points

The hometown kid, Nick Young, returns to the city of angels as he joins the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Young grew up in L.A. and said it was a dream of his to play for the Lakers. -----Check out…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Returning To His Los Angeles Roots

The Lakers have signed former LA Clipper Nick Young, who was with the Philadelphia 76ers last season. Nick "Swagy P" signed with the Lakers for the one-year veteran minimum of 1.2 million dollars. Swagy P was born and raised in West Los Angeles. Young is returning back…

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Metta World Peace’s Top Lakers Moments

Metta World Peace, formerly Ron Artest, spent the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Metta sparked a historic comeback in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals to propel the Lakers to their 16th NBA title. Metta has…

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Chris Kaman Photo Gallery: The NBA’s Most Photogenic Center

The Lakers and Chris Kaman have agreed to a one year deal worth the mini mid-level exception of $3.2 million dollars. Kaman is not likely to replace Dwight Howard, but he does provide the Lakers with a much needed back…

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Lakers News: Chris Kaman Took Less Money To Play With Lakers

Last season, Chris Kaman played for the Dallas Mavericks, where he earned eight million dollars. This upcoming season, Kaman will join Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, where he agreed to sign to a mini mid-level exception deal worth…

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