“I just told [Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak] this summer’s about getting us to an elite level, doing whatever it takes to make it happen.”
Could Kevin Garnett’s potential move to Boston affect the Los Angeles Lakers? According to a source who has spoken to Newsday’s Ken Berger, Kobe Bryant will now push harder for a trade because yet another … via HOOPSWORLD.com
“His competitive juices are really flowing, and that’s indicative of where he is”
A seriously slimmed-down Kobe Bryant sat at a steakhouse table at the Wynn resort here with Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski and head honcho Jerry Colangelo on Tuesday night and made one simple, strategic … via ESPN
In the wake of the Don Imus, Opie and Anthony scandals, one would think a press figure suggesting that killing a dog was worse than raping a woman would draw a lot of media attention. via NewsBusters.org
“League officials do not gather refs in a room and instruct them about which team they want to win. … The league has more integrity than that. However, Game 6 of the Kings-Lakers series was one of the worst officiated games I’ve ever seen.”
Last Updated 12:20 am PDT Sunday, July 29, 2007 Story appeared in SPORTS section, Page C1 I was in the building five years ago, seated behind the baseline, chronicling every rebound, turnover, field goal, … via Sacramento Bee Newspaper
“It’s just unfortunate. … Like I said, it’s a very serious issue.”
The referee at the center of an NBA gambling scandal was part of the officiating crew for the Golden State Warriors pivotal Game 3 playoff win over the Dallas Mavericks. via FOXReno
Andrew Ross is a 2004 graduate of McNary High School and 2007 graduate of Knox College . via Keizertimes
“We are excited to bring Smush to Miami”
Free-agent point guard William “Smush” Parker signed Friday with the Miami Heat, his seventh team since turning pro in 2002. via The Ledger
“I’m committed to staying in L.A. and trust management to do the right things”
Derek Fisher officially met the media Friday afternoon, once again a Laker . But given how things have gone this summer, Kobe Bryant again dominated conversation across the hoops universe . via Los Angeles Times
“It’s not like we’re just given this. There’s two spots open in the Americas”
The questions came quickly after the United States lost in the semifinals of last year’s world championships. via Austin American Statesman
Key Stats: The Lakers matched up well statistically with their opponents with most major categories relatively close. via HOOPSWORLD.com
“I think the NBA is going to take care of it”
Agence France-Presse National Basketball Association was shocked by the revelation that Tim Donaghy, a former senior referee was being investigated by federal authorities for gambling on games that he … via Turkish Daily News
“Oh my God, how could this happen?”
On Friday afternoon in southern California, you could hear the cacophony of frustrated screenwriters pounding their desks in disgust. via ESPN
“My job is to help the younger guys”
Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant will be on opposite teams when the United States closes minicamp with an intrasquad game. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald
“At this point, it’s too early to know if any games were affected”
A point-shaving scandal is an enormous problem in any sport. This one, which might involve an NBA referee, has the potential to permanently scar the league.
The NBA acknowledged Friday the FBI is investigating Tim Donaghy for betting on games, including ones in which he officiated.
‘It’s a shame,’ the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant said. ‘It’s just unfortunate. … Like I said, it’s a very serious issue.’
According to a law enforcement official, authorities are examining whether the referee made calls to affect the point spread in games on which he or associates had wagered thousands of dollars over the past two seasons. Read more
Do you hear me? You, yes you, with a healthy dose of jumpers, drives and dunks, and a sight to behold. via Gulf Daily News
