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Lakers Offering Odom for Jermaine O Neal?by D.Michael Lee (Scribe)January 19, 20091/19/09While many league executives figured Jermaine O’Neal would be heading to Miami for Shawn Marion any day now, it now seems there is a new front runner in obtaining the services of the big man. The Toronto Sun reports today that the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Raptors about offering forward Lamar Odom and his expiring contract for O’Neal.The Lakers, who had at one time attempted to land O’Neal when he was a member of the Pacers, are obviously not completely sold on the prospects of a Bynum and Gasol front court in the postseason, and this move could help both teams now and later.If the Heat do not land O’Neal, their plan B seems to be targeted around Kings’ big man Brad Miller or Mavericks forward Josh Howard.A Howard-for-Shawn Marion swap may get some buzz around the net, but Dallas reportedly is not interested. Meanwhile, Sacramento, who had originally looked to Charlotte for a deal for Miller, may wait a few more weeks to see who comes up with the best package for the veteran center.
Though it would be surprising, Kobe Bryant said he could see Dwyane Wade and LeBron James signing with the same team as free agents in 2010, with the Knicks having the cap space to do it. ''Why not?'' Bryant said. ``They played well together at the Olympics.''James said Wade ``is like the brother I never had. He has always proved doubters wrong. You don't want to play a team in the playoffs that has a guy [like that] that can take over.''
QuoteLakers Offering Odom for Jermaine O Neal?by D.Michael Lee (Scribe)January 19, 20091/19/09While many league executives figured Jermaine O’Neal would be heading to Miami for Shawn Marion any day now, it now seems there is a new front runner in obtaining the services of the big man. The Toronto Sun reports today that the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Raptors about offering forward Lamar Odom and his expiring contract for O’Neal.The Lakers, who had at one time attempted to land O’Neal when he was a member of the Pacers, are obviously not completely sold on the prospects of a Bynum and Gasol front court in the postseason, and this move could help both teams now and later.If the Heat do not land O’Neal, their plan B seems to be targeted around Kings’ big man Brad Miller or Mavericks forward Josh Howard.A Howard-for-Shawn Marion swap may get some buzz around the net, but Dallas reportedly is not interested. Meanwhile, Sacramento, who had originally looked to Charlotte for a deal for Miller, may wait a few more weeks to see who comes up with the best package for the veteran center.
Lakers' Jackson to coach West All-StarsNEW YORK (Ticker) -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson on Wednesday was named the coach of the Western Conference for the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.It is the fourth time Jackson has been named to the All-Star post. He coached the Eastern Conference in 1992 and 1996 as a member of the Chicago Bulls before leading the West in the 2000 All-Star Game.The Lakers improved to 33-8 and clinched at least a share of the best win percentage in the West through February 1 with a 108-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clipperson Wednesday, sealing the honor for Jackson.The San Antonio Spurs could equal the Lakers for the best win percentage in the West during the first half, but since Gregg Popovich coached the All-Star team more recently, doing so in 2005, Jackson would still be awarded the honor in the event of a tie.
Lakers' Phil Jackson On The Verge Of RetirementLOS ANGELES (CBS) ―Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he may retire after the 2009-2010 season, reports CBS station KCBS-TV in Los Angeles.In an interview airing on Sunday, Jackson told Magic Johnson, "One more year after this one with the Lakers," However, Jackson left himself some wiggle room , "Let's just do one year at a time right now. So that's what we're doing," Jackson said.Lakers team owner Jerry Buss said during an interview Nov. 9 with beat reporters that he expects Jackson to coach well past the end of his current contract, which ends after the 2009-10 season, according to the L.A. Daily News.
Trade Odom ass , that dude is pathetic ...
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