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Pau Gasol rejects two Lakers offers, leaving L.A.

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It looks almost certain that Pau Gasol is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers now. There's only two questions left to be answered: where does he go next? And will it be a a sign and trade deal that leads Pau Gasol to his new NBA destination? The Chicago Bulls will not get Carmelo Anthony or Chandler Parsons, so they have to go all in on Gasol now. And since they don't have much … [Read more...] about Pau Gasol rejects two Lakers offers, leaving L.A.

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

Rick Telander Tied Chicago Violence To NBA Free Agency For Some Reason

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He did it. It wasn’t easy. It took a lot of pandering, false parallels, unfair doling out of responsibilities, and a pinch of dog whistle, but Rick Telander managed to connect this city’s position in NBA free agency to the plague of gun violence here. It’s brilliant in its absurdity, magnificent in how dually counterproductive it is to both the topic of sports contracts … [Read more...] about Rick Telander Tied Chicago Violence To NBA Free Agency For Some Reason

Why can’t the Chicago Bulls ever land big name free agents?

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Carmelo Anthony is not coming to the Chicago Bulls, that's just reality. They're not getting Pau Gasol either. Lance Stephenson doesn't fit the system. So your biggest name free agent addition would be Trevor Ariza or Chandler Parsons. Sorry, Chicago Bulls fans, quoting 1990s 2-hit wonder The Rembrandts "that's just the way it is baby." You recall the hard core recruiting of … [Read more...] about Why can’t the Chicago Bulls ever land big name free agents?

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

Raptors re-signing Kyle Lowry headlines day two of NBA free agency

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Day two of the free agency saw Carmelo Anthony visiting both the Rockets and Mavericks, Pau Gasol getting serious interest from the Thunder, and the Cavs reportedly weighing a max offer to Jazz restricted free agent Gordon Hayward.  The biggest actual contract agreement came when Kyle Lowry decided to stay with the Toronto Raptors rather than sign elsewhere.  Here's a recap of … [Read more...] about Raptors re-signing Kyle Lowry headlines day two of NBA free agency

Former Rockets star Dikembe Mutombo fighting the global energy crisis

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Dikembe Mutombo was known through out his playing days as a defensive force and a stellar shot-blocker. You recall "Mt. Mutombo: 5,287 Feet" and "no, no, no." Today, he's known as a citizen of the world for his humanitarian efforts. he started the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation to improve living conditions in his native Democratic Republic of Congo in 1997. His efforts earned him … [Read more...] about Former Rockets star Dikembe Mutombo fighting the global energy crisis