Archive for June 13th, 2009
Bryant can’t imagine leaving Lakers (AP)
With LeBron James possibly headlining a stellar class, the 2010 free agency season has already been nicknamed the "Summer of LeBron." There apparently will be no "Summer of Kobe" next month. Kobe Bryant can become a free agent after this season, but he said Saturday his status "won't be an issue." Asked if he could [...]
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Bryant, Jackson approach possible title (AP)
Like any couple, they've had their fair share of ups and downs. They've feuded publicly and fought privately. They separated for a year and reunited with an understanding that it was best for both of their careers. They've grown older together. Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson have endured. Bonded by basketball, the superstar and his [...]
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Jackson set to pass Auerbach in titles (AP)
Like any couple, they've had their fair share of ups and downs. They've feuded publicly and fought privately. They separated for a year and reunited with an understanding that it was best for both of their careers. They've grown older together. Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson have endured. Bonded by basketball, the superstar and his [...]
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Howard thinks finals will go back to LA (AP)
Dwight Howard has his bags packed. Showing off an it's-not-over-yet smile and a confident attitude, the Orlando Magic center said Saturday that the NBA finals will be headed back to Los Angeles. The Magic are down 3-1 to the Lakers but want to "make history," starting with Game 5 on Sunday in their final home [...]
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Gasol, Odom 1 win from finals redemption (AP)
One more victory in the NBA finals and maybe Pau Gasol can finally shed the 'soft' label. He's already won over a former critic: his coach. Phil Jackson wasn't sure Gasol was the kind of player who could help him win a championship, and he couldn't have been convinced after the way the Spaniard played [...]
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Phil Jackson fined $25K for ripping refs (AP)
The NBA has fined Lakers coach Phil Jackson $25,000 for criticizing the officials during Game 4 of the finals. The league also penalized the Lakers $25,000 on Saturday for Jackson's comments, which came during an interview with ABC between the first and second quarters of their 99-91 overtime victory Thursday.
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