Los Angeles Lakers

November 30, 2005

Phil the Weirdo

Here's a link to a pretty funny one-on-one interview with Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson at latimes.com:

Just Sit There and Talk, Phil [latimes.com]

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October 18, 2005

Vlade Divac Retires

Lakers Center Vlade Divac retires and get a new job with the Los Angeles Lakers as a scout in Europe.

Divac had career averages of 11.9 points and 8.3 rebounds in 15 seasons (seven with the Lakers, two with Charlotte and six with the Sacramento Kings).

Divac Retires and Becomes Laker Scout [LA Times / AP]

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April 26, 2005

Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant scheduled to meet

According to this story, Phil Jackson has already meet with Lakers owner Jerry Buss about potentially coming back to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Jackson is said to be seeking $10 million per season.
Jackson has already talked to team owner Buss [ESPN.com]

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February 02, 2005

Laker Coach Tomjanovich Resigns

Citing health concerns, Laker coach Tomjanovich quits after six months.

Tomjanovich Resigns [LAtimes.com]

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January 18, 2005

Kobe Bryant out at least five games

With a severely sprained right ankle, Bryant will miss at least five games. The injury occurred Thursday night when Bryant landed on Ira Newble's right foot while going for a rebound under the Cavaliers' basket.

Bryant on injured list, out at least five games [Yahoo Sports / AP]

Update: Looks like Bryant will miss at least two more weeks:

Bryant to be sidelined at least two more weeks [Yahoo Sports / AP]

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November 06, 2004

The End of the Spurs - Lakers Rivalry

Yesterday, the Spurs defeated the Lakers 105 to 96 ... perhaps the beginning of the end of an entertaining rivalry.
1-2 Punch by Spurs [latimes.com] (free subscription required)

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