Phillip Barnett

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Open To Sitting Back Ends Of Back-To-Backs

One of the biggest narratives surrounding the Lakers in this preseason has been the health of point guard Steve Nash. After suffering a broken leg and dealt with hamstring issues last season, the Lakers ability to keep Nash on the…

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Steve Nash, Chris Kaman Both Unlikely To Play In Preseason Finale

The Lakers will complete their preseason campaign on Friday night against the Utah Jazz. For many on the team, they'll use the night to fight for roster spots or to move up in Mike D'Antoni's rotation. However, for others, it'll…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Dishes On Who Will Start Alongside Kobe

While we can all make an educated guess on who is likely to be in the Lakers Opening Night roster, nothing on that end is set in stone as of Wednesday. However, the Lakers and Mike D'Antoni are already looking…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Is Concerned With The Health Of Steve Nash

Steve Nash's status going into tonight's game was uncertain after it was revealed that he had a minor neck injury. Nash got the start and played relatively well in the second quarter, but did not come out to play in…

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GM Survey: Kevin Durant Selected Over Kobe Bryant To Take Final Shot

In the annual survey taken by NBA general managers, LeBron James and the Miami Heat did fairly well in the majority of the categories that they were involved. Gregg Popovich won nearly every coaching category and the Lakers lost a…

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Mike D’Antoni, Pau Gasol Quip On When They Think Bryant Will Return

It seems we're getting new updates on the progress, or lack thereof, of the Achilles of Kobe Bryant. Last week, Bryant was finally running and shooting on the floor, but there still isn't any idea on when he's going to…

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Lakers Players React To Clippers Covering The Lakers Banners

With the recent news that the Clippers will cover up the Lakers banners during their home games, Mark Medina of the LA Daily News asked some of the Lakers their thoughts on the Clippers antics. “We got to talk to…

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Carmelo Anthony Does Not Expect To Be Recruited By Kobe Bryant

Here's a story that's going to hover over the basketball world until next summer: Carmelo Anthony's pending free agency. The star forward can opt out of his contract at the end of this season and become a free agent and…

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PHOTO: Clippers Will Cover Lakers Banners During Home Games

It looks like the Clippers are tired of having their home games look like they're in the building of another team. Even with the Clippers branding on the court, in previous seasons in Staples Center, all one would have to…

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Lakers v. Warriors: Reserves Play Second Half, Get Obliterated

The Lakers played their sixth preseason game of the season and their second in China. Again, the Lakers have a decent showing on the offensive end, but seemed to take a step back on the other end as the Warriors…

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