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 Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:25 am Post subject: Lakers in News July 17/July 18, 2012:Source: Lakers vie for Dwight Howard (page 2) |
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| Quote: | Kupchak on Jamison: Nothing is imminent
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak put his phone down long enough to see his team's 33-point halftime deficit en route to a 106-56 loss to the Miami Heat in the Las Vegas summer league Monday before dialing and texting away for most of the second half.
Kupchak was far less concerned with the Lakers' summer league squad suffering its second drubbing in the last four days by more than 40 points than he was with getting beat on the free agency front as he tries to round out the roster for next season.
The rumor mill was stirring with the Charlotte Observer reporting that free agent forward Antawn Jamison had chosen to play for the purple and gold over his hometown Bobcats.
Kupchak acknowledged Jamison is a player the team was interested in but said nothing was imminent when reached for comment at halftime.
"We're not about to do anything," Kupchak told ESPNLosAngeles.com. "I would know." |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:26 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Report: Antawn Jamison will sign with Los Angeles Lakers
Free-agent forward Antawn Jamison will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, The Charlotte Observer’s Rick Bonnell reported Monday night. Jamison had drawn interest from the Charlotte Bobcats, the Brooklyn Nets and the Golden State Warriors. From Bonnell’s report:
The Bobcats were recruiting free agent Jamison as both a power forward and a veteran mentor to a young team. Jamison was torn between the chance to play for his hometown team or to pursue a championship with what figures to be his last NBA contract. |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:28 am Post subject: |
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| I hate that (bleep)ing word and I find the reporters who use it to be (bleep)ing idiots. |
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| Quote: | Lakers Lose Big to Heat, Fall to 0-3 in Summer League
The Lakers were looking to finally get in the win column in their third game of the NBA Summer League, but those dreams quickly fell to the wayside when they took on the Miami Heat on Monday night. After losing to the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles didn’t find much luck against Miami either. |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:29 am Post subject: |
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yeah well jamison stated he would contact LAL by the end of the week, so mitch hasnt talked to him YET
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:30 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Jermaine O’Neal Working Out For Los Angeles Lakers
Surprisingly enough, Jermaine O’Neal has found himself involved in some NBA rumors. The long time forward is going to workout with the Los Angeles Lakers and he could be a good get for the veteran minimum |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:36 am Post subject: |
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| wolfpaclaker wrote: | | Quote: | Report: Antawn Jamison will sign with Los Angeles Lakers
Free-agent forward Antawn Jamison will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, The Charlotte Observer’s Rick Bonnell reported Monday night. Jamison had drawn interest from the Charlotte Bobcats, the Brooklyn Nets and the Golden State Warriors. From Bonnell’s report:
The Bobcats were recruiting free agent Jamison as both a power forward and a veteran mentor to a young team. Jamison was torn between the chance to play for his hometown team or to pursue a championship with what figures to be his last NBA contract. |
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This is great news. |
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| wolfpaclaker wrote: | | Quote: | Lakers Lose Big to Heat, Fall to 0-3 in Summer League
The Lakers were looking to finally get in the win column in their third game of the NBA Summer League, but those dreams quickly fell to the wayside when they took on the Miami Heat on Monday night. After losing to the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles didn’t find much luck against Miami either. |
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that was hilarious to watch lol. Goudelock is hogging the ball and shooting like 10% fg |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:57 am Post subject: |
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Mitch must have been lurking in our free agency thread.
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Lakers need to get their butt moving, cause all the contenders have gotten even better, everyone is being signed, there will be NO bench if they do not make 2 or 3 moves. I hear Courtney Lee in sign & trade rumor but doubtful & Jamison rumor (not sold until it actually happens).
If they get Dwight, please include Jason Richardson, Turkaglue you can keep!!!
Com'on Jimmy & Mitch, now's not a good time to act like your on vacation while others are getting the left overs!!!
Grant Hill is now gone, don't want Jermaine O'Neal.
If we don't improve that sad bench we won't make it past the first round!!!
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| Def do not want Jermaine Oneal.. Jamison is a decent pick up tho.. |
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| Quote: | Lakers making Dwight Howard push?
The Los Angeles Lakers are making a renewed push to acquire All-Star center Dwight Howard and are meeting with Orlando Magic officials Tuesday, Yahoo! Sports reported. |
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This Dwight issh is getting on my nerves... Orlando!!!! either put out or get out
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| NYCDaHype wrote: | | Def do not want Jermaine Oneal.. Jamison is a decent pick up tho.. |
O'neal will be be 10 times better than Murphy last year!!! At least he has some post moves and an inside presence. Murphy had nothing to offer and I can count on one hand how many games he had an impact in all of last year |
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| LAKERMIKE2 wrote: | Lakers need to get their butt moving, cause all the contenders have gotten even better, everyone is being signed, there will be NO bench if they do not make 2 or 3 moves. I hear Courtney Lee in sign & trade rumor but doubtful & Jamison rumor (not sold until it actually happens).
If they get Dwight, please include Jason Richardson, Turkaglue you can keep!!!
Com'on Jimmy & Mitch, now's not a good time to act like your on vacation while others are getting the left overs!!!
Grant Hill is now gone, don't want Jermaine O'Neal.
If we don't improve that sad bench we won't make it past the first round!!! |
I'm sorry but are you under the completely misguided assumption that the Lakers aren't busy trying to land quality players? All these reports have escaped your notice?
The problem isn't lack of effort. It's lack of money in comparison to what other teams can pay. The Clippers, for example, still had their 1.9 million bi-annual exception, which we don't have, in addition to their mini mid level. We have a mini-mid level and veteran's minimum contracts to offer. |
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| LakerJam wrote: | | LAKERMIKE2 wrote: | Lakers need to get their butt moving, cause all the contenders have gotten even better, everyone is being signed, there will be NO bench if they do not make 2 or 3 moves. I hear Courtney Lee in sign & trade rumor but doubtful & Jamison rumor (not sold until it actually happens).
If they get Dwight, please include Jason Richardson, Turkaglue you can keep!!!
Com'on Jimmy & Mitch, now's not a good time to act like your on vacation while others are getting the left overs!!!
Grant Hill is now gone, don't want Jermaine O'Neal.
If we don't improve that sad bench we won't make it past the first round!!! |
I'm sorry but are you under the completely misguided assumption that the Lakers aren't busy trying to land quality players? All these reports have escaped your notice?
The problem isn't lack of effort. It's lack of money in comparison to what other teams can pay. The Clippers, for example, still had their 1.9 million bi-annual exception, which we don't have, in addition to their mini mid level. We have a mini-mid level and veteran's minimum contracts to offer. |
That doesn't exclude trading anyone on the bench, Blake & Ebanks, sign & trade Jordan Hill although I would like to see him remain, but Blake's worth is probably worth near nothing, 4 years is enough from this guy. The way were going they'll be begging Barnes to resign??? |
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Jermaine O'Neal had a strong workout today.
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| Mike@LG wrote: | | Jermaine O'Neal had a strong workout today. |
| Quote: | Mike Bresnahan@Mike_Bresnahan
Early returns on Jermaine O'Neal's workout w/ Lakers: Didn't look very, uh, mobile. Doesn't look like a match. Averaged 5 pts w/ BOS last yr |
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| Mike@LG wrote: | | Jermaine O'Neal had a strong workout today. |
Everyone has a good work out when your playing against NO one & just doing practice drills...  |
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| LAKERMIKE2 wrote: | | Mike@LG wrote: | | Jermaine O'Neal had a strong workout today. |
Everyone has a good work out when your playing against NO one & just doing practice drills... |
Not true. Bynum looked terrible.
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I'll trust the guy I actually worked with years ago.
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I'm working on a story on Jermaine that includes our interview with him, I'll let that do the talking from here.
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I've said all I need to say on the matter I feel, don't want to seem like I'm attacking @Mike_Bresnahan, who I really like and respect.
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Does Jermaine run a 4.2 40 yard dash? Hell no. But i watched him run up and down, dunk repeatedly and shuffle his feet well.
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@Ken_Marks_Esq Ive covered the NBA draft for five years, but it doesnt take a talent evaluator to notice if someone can move well. He can.
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@Lakerholicz No he was not. Me and my three colleagues were, though.
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36m Yannis Koutroupis Yannis Koutroupis @YannisHW
Me and my three colleagues saw no mobility problems. Lakers head coach Mike Brown also said in passing to us that he thought he looked good.
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Not sure how someone who wasnt at the Jermaine workout could say he didnt look mobile. thats unfair to Jermaine.
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@Ckokes11 Definitely. If hes not 100% he fooled me.
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@NBACBM No, this a training facility for people of all ages and teams. Theyre just working out. Theyre under contract with Cavs.
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Now working out at impact are Omri Casspi and Kelenna Azubuike of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Error from previous tweet: Jermaine has not LOST his touch. Guys had a long, great career. I think hes got something left in the tank.
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Workout looks like its over, lasted an hour, mainly shooting and post up drills with some sprinting involved. Ill stop flooding your TL now.
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I have no indication of whether or not the Lakers will sign him, but after this I fully expect someone to bring Jermaine on.
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Training camp is in three months. Based on where Jermaine's at now, he'll be geared up and ready to go.
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Theres no laboring with his movements or anything like that. Everything was smooth and fluid.
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What this does prove is that Jermaine is healthy, still athletic and has not his touch.
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I dont want people to read into this too much, its basic drills Jermaine is going through. Lasting 82+ games is different story. BUT.......
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Didnt mean for people to think CJ Watsons working out for Lakers, hes just working out. Hes a Net.
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This isnt a private workout for Jermaine, three other rims all have people workin on them. |
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| Quote: | They move him over to the other side, same thing.
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Running Jermaine through post up moves on left block. Uses hooks with both hands, throws down a few times with ease.
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After set of sprints they put Jermaine on the line, sinkin' em.
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Now full court sprints for Jermaine, pushin it like Nash is running the break for him.
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Jermaine now doing half court sprints, catching passes and dunking on the way back. He's still quick.
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Mike Brown's son is working out on the other side of the floor with Brandon Rush and CJ Watson. He can really shoot.
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@wctej We were told not to.
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Jermaine O'Neal is starting to show his explosiveness now. He can still get up.
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the workout is intensifying as it goes on. Jermaine is definitely in shape.
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Jermaine is showcasing that he can still shoot and move around well.
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Here at the Jermaine O'Neal workout. Large Lakers presence here including Mitch Kupchak and Mike Brown. |
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| wolfpaclaker wrote: | | Quote: | Jermaine O’Neal Working Out For Los Angeles Lakers
Surprisingly enough, Jermaine O’Neal has found himself involved in some NBA rumors. The long time forward is going to workout with the Los Angeles Lakers and he could be a good get for the veteran minimum |
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| Mike@LG wrote: | | Quote: | They move him over to the other side, same thing.
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Running Jermaine through post up moves on left block. Uses hooks with both hands, throws down a few times with ease.
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After set of sprints they put Jermaine on the line, sinkin' em.
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Now full court sprints for Jermaine, pushin it like Nash is running the break for him.
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Jermaine now doing half court sprints, catching passes and dunking on the way back. He's still quick.
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Mike Brown's son is working out on the other side of the floor with Brandon Rush and CJ Watson. He can really shoot.
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@wctej We were told not to.
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Jermaine O'Neal is starting to show his explosiveness now. He can still get up.
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the workout is intensifying as it goes on. Jermaine is definitely in shape.
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Jermaine is showcasing that he can still shoot and move around well.
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Here at the Jermaine O'Neal workout. Large Lakers presence here including Mitch Kupchak and Mike Brown. |
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But, wouldn't you prefer Jamison if he does the same??? I would think if O'Neal comes a board, Jordan Hill is an after thought for sure, I would still want Jamison, we need more vets for the bench. |
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