News from around the league on July 21st – FSGJN8C3CSZ3
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Based on the numbers, Pau Gasol is the best big in the NBA. [Lakers.com]
Magic Johnson says he would not have joined the same team as Michael Jordan and Larry Bird; unlike Lebron, Magic wanted to carry his own team. [Dime Mag]
Kobe Bryant is tied with Tiger Woods as America’s most popular athlete. [Slam Mag]
Andrew Bynum will have surgery on July 28th. [Pro Basketball Talk]
Jeremy Lin is close to signing with the Warriors. [ESPN.com]
Lamar says he is currently in “horrible shape.” [NBA Fanhouse]
Larry Hughes might be headed to the Lakers. [Dime Mag]
Kobe is climbing the popularity charts, as his rivals are falling. [OC Register]
The Lakers are the healthiest NBA franchise. [NBA.com]
The latest on the NBA.
Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson both stated that they would not have teamed up to create a “super team.” [Pro Basketball Talk]
The Bulls have had a great off-season. [Slam Mag]
Wesley Matthews signs with the Blazers. [ESPN.com]
Eddie House may be headed to the Bulls. [Dime Mag]
Dwayne Wade appeared on the Jay Leno show. [Slam Mag]
The top 10 players who need to change teams. [Dime Mag]
Cleveland fans to Lebron: “It’s not us, it’s you.” [Dime Mag]
Chauncey Billups is confident that Melo will return to Denver. [Slam Mag]
Here are 10 players that will never change teams. [Dime Mag]
David Lee injured his finger. [Slam Mag]
The Wolves introduced Luke Ridnour. [NBA.com]
Brad Miller signs with the Rockets for $15 million. [ESPN.com]
Richard Jefferson re-signs with the Spurs. [Slam Mag]
Amare Stoudemire will not play for the USA, it’s in his contract. [ESPN New York]