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Jordan Hill re-signs with Lakers: 2 years, $18 million

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The Lakers just need players. Just bodies. Period. They have depth at point guard now with the re-signing of Jordan Farmar and the trade for Jeremy Lin. Steve Nash is on his last legs, so I don't know how much he really brings to the table to be honestly truthful.  One thing's for sure, the Lin trade and the Hill extension are using up what's left of their cap space pretty … [Read more...] about Jordan Hill re-signs with Lakers: 2 years, $18 million

L.A. Lakers in real trouble if they strike out this summer

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If the L.A. Lakers don't make a huge splash this free agent summer, they could be in real trouble as a franchise. Los Angeles landed in the lottery for the first time since anyone could ever remember and what they have to show for it is a player who's upside, ultimate best case scenario is Zach Randolph. That's all the L.A. Lakers can truly expect from Julius Randle. … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers in real trouble if they strike out this summer

Javaris Crittenton: from L.A. Laker to Murder Suspect

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Former NBA first-round draft pick Javaris Crittenton went from a quiet Bible-touting honor roll student to facing charges of murdering a 22-year-old woman.  FOXSports.com contributor Flinder Boyd takes a deep look at what allegedly led Crittenton to turn to gang activity. The article is the latest edition in FOXSports.com’s long-form journalism efforts, which also included a … [Read more...] about Javaris Crittenton: from L.A. Laker to Murder Suspect

L.A. Lakers draft preview: how the rebuild begins

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The L.A. Lakers have a whopping three players under contract for next season: Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Robert Sacre. That's it. So this is a proverbial transition year or "rebuilding year." Obviously, things aren't going to turn around any time soon, so don't be too shocked if they end up in the lottery again in 2015. I know it sounds weird to say that: L.A. Lakers in the … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers draft preview: how the rebuild begins

Kentucky’s Julius Randle: how about #7 to the L.A. Lakers?

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Julius Randle is assured a top ten overall placement in tonight's NBA Draft, and he may even be a top five pick. Randle was by far the most NBA ready of Kentucky's neo-Fab 5 freshmen. So we'll take a look at where Randle might end up Since John Calipari has a de facto NBA Developmental League team, with the McDonald's All-American game being the de facto D-League to … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Julius Randle: how about #7 to the L.A. Lakers?

How far does Joel Embiid fall? #7 to L.A. Lakers?

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Kansas big man Joel Embiid was a total unknown entering this college basketball season. Even though he has major back issues, and often played like a freshman for the Jayhawks this past season, he still ascended to the value of a top three overall draft pick. Some even rated his NBA Draft stock as top pick worthy. Now Joel Embiid is out 4-6 months with a foot fracture. By … [Read more...] about How far does Joel Embiid fall? #7 to L.A. Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers will be very aggressive this NBA off-season

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For just the third time in 37 years, the Los Angeles Lakers missed out on the playoffs and in the process, finished with their worst record since moving from Minneapolis. Injuries to Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash played a major factor in their abysmal season as journeymen players filled their roster. With only three players guaranteed under contract for the 2014-15 season and a … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Lakers will be very aggressive this NBA off-season