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Sources: Lakers back in discussions with Hornets about potential Chris Paul trade

Former Lakers center Kwame Brown has agreed for a one-yard deal with the Golden State Warriors. (D. Lippitt Einstein / NBAE / April 5, 2009) Associated Press Free-agent center Kwame Brown has agreed to terms on a one-year, $7-million contract with the Lakers forward Pau Gasol, left, and Indiana Pacers forward Josh McRoberts go after [...]

Mitch Kupchak says Lakers are 'pursuing big deals right now'

General manager Mitch Kupchak says the Los Angeles Lakers traded Lamar Odom to Dallas only because he demanded to leave town after another deal fell through last week. Kupchak Hot News from around the WorldLos Angeles Lakers Chris Paul was dealt to the Lakers, it seemed, until the league decided he wasn't. So the Lakers [...]

Lakers trade Lamar Odom to Mavericks

Lakers, Angels trade news send fans on emotional rollercoaster. By Rob Fukuzaki and Elex Michaelson. LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Southern California sports fans are riding a rollercoaster of emotion. A trade that would have brought an The Lakers always seem to get their man. From Wilt to Kareem, Magic to Shaq, Kobe to Pau and [...]

Lakers trade Odom to Mavericks; Paul to Clippers?

BY Stefan Bondy Dwight Howard would prefer Nets over the Lakers as he tries to force trade from Magic. Stand up, Brooklyn. Dwight Howard wants to be your star. The Daily News confirmed that the prize of the offseason has Pau Gasol felt simultaneously hurt and hopeful Saturday as he left the Los Angeles Lakers' [...]

Lakers Shrug off Turmoil, Get to Work Without Odom

The NBA's decision to reject a proposed trade involving All-Star guard Chris Paul set the stage for an awkward opening to training camps on Friday in New Or. The Lakers won't wait long for a dreaded back-to-back-to-back situation. They are scheduled to play three games over the first three days of the season: Dec. 25 [...]

Lamar Odom avoids Lakers training camp but Pau Gasol is there

Kevin Ding column: There was no moral justification for the NBA's show of power that stopped the trade of Chris Paul and left the Lakers feeling victimized. For a review of Thursday's Lakers events with and without Paul, NEW ORLEANS — The NBA, as owners of the New Orleans Hornets, won't trade All-Star guard Chris [...]

Lakers' deal for Chris Paul is a no-go, the NBA rules

Kapono, who is 6-foot-8, will get the veterans' minimum salary of $1.2 million. He was UCLA's leading scorer all four years he was there (1999-2003). Lakers training camp opens Friday at 10 a.m.. RECENT LAKERS NEWS This will remain a challenge considering no one knows what the Lakers' roster will actually look like. Although it's [...]