Lamar Odom Traded to Dallas; Lakers After Howard
With the latest news that the Los Angeles Lakers have pulled out of the Chris Paul deal, all reports point to the Lakers now focusing on Dwight Howard. In an effort to clear cap space and make a more attractive…
Sources: Lakers Pull Out of Deal for Chris Paul
Even though David Stern vetoed the first deal that would have brought Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers, the teams involved in the trade did not let the deal die down. However, despite several hours of work, it seems…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: Dec. 4 – Dec. 10
As we look back on another week it's hard to believe where things stood last Sunday compared to today. Everyone was expecting things to get somewhat hectic as we moved closer and closer to the season, but I'm not sure…
Progress Being Made to Bring Paul to Lakers
Although David Stern rejected the previous deal that would have brought Chris Paul to the Lakers, the teams involved in the trade are trying to reconstruct the transaction. The Lakers, Hornets and Rockets resumed talks today to work out a…
Phil Jackson Predicted NBA-Hornets Mess
When Phil Jackson was still the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA finalized its decision to take control of the New Orleans Hornets. Although at that point no one was really concerned about the action, Jackson understood…
Pau Gasol Will Attend Training Camp; Lamar Odom Will Not
The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their training camp today in El Segundo, but they can expect to be without Lamar Odom. With the latest trade drama, it seems as though Odom does not feel comfortable with returning to his…
Commissioner Stern Releases Statement on Paul Trade Veto
NBA Commissioner David Stern is coming off one of the most controversial decisions in his tenure, and recently released a statement as to why he chose to veto the Chris Paul trade. Pro Basketball Talk- Kurt Helin: "Since the NBA purchased the New Orleans…
NBA Says Deal was Blocked by New Orleans
The Los Angeles Lakers are pushing for an appeal of David Stern's veto of the Chris Paul trade, but that process has hit a major wall, reports L.A. Times' Mike Bresnahan. The league claims that it did not reject the trade…
Lakers, Hornets, Rockets Appealing Chris Paul Ruling
After NBA Commissioner David Stern decided to veto the trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Los Angles Lakers, chaos besieged the city. Fans were irate and the players involved were stuck in limbo. Still hoping that the deal can…
Chris Paul Will Not Report to Hornets Camp
In retaliation to the latest news that the NBA has vetoed the trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers, the perennial all-star will not attend Hornets training camp on Friday. Camps are set to begin for all teams on Dec.…
