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Sports Illustrated polled 157 NBA Players, and 69% of them stated that they believe the Los Angeles will win the 2011 NBA Championship. Despite their recent struggles, the Lakers are still respected by their opponents.
The Latest on the Lakers
The OC Register asks the question, are Kobe and Pau among the NBA’s top duos? [OC Register: Janis Carr]
Kobe Bryant sat out Monday’s practice in order to preserve his knee. [Slam Magazine]
Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes underwent successful knee surgery today. [Lakers.com]
The Latest on the NBA
The Denver Nuggets are not happy that the rumored trade has gone public. [ESPN NewYork.com]
If the New York Knicks cannot acquire Carmelo Anthony, they will pursue Center Marc Gasol. [Pro Basketball Talk: Kurt Helin]
The Milwaukee Bucks-Atlanta Hawks game has been postponed due to a snow storm in Georgia. [ESPN.com]
Rasheed Wallace wants to return to the Boston Celtics. [Slam Magazine]
The Miami Heat may play LeBron James as a center. [Sporting News]
NBA Results for January 10th, 2011
Charlotte Bobcats-96 (14-21) Memphis Grizzlies-82 (17-21) -F
Houston Rockets-108 (17-21) Boston Celtics-102 (28-9) -F
Chicago Bulls-95 (25-12) Detroit Pistons-82 (12-25) -F
NBA Schedule for January 11th, 2011
Milwaukee Bucks (14-21) at Atlanta Hawks (25-14) – Postponed
Indiana Pacers (14-20) at Philadelphia 76ers (15-22) – 7:00 P.M. EST/ 4:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Sacramento Kings (8-26) at Washington Wizards (9-26) – 7:00 P.M. EST/ 4:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
San Antonio Spurs (31-6) at Minnesota Timberwolves (9-29) – 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Phoenix Suns (15-20) at Denver Nuggets (20-16) – NBA TV- 9:00 P.M. EST/ 6:00 P.M. EST
New York Knicks (21-15) at Portland Trail Blazers (20-18) – 10:00 P.M. EST/ 7:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Cleveland Cavaliers (8-29) at Los Angeles Lakers (27-11) – 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass