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Apr
7
2006

GAME 77/82: at LA Clippers, Open Game Thread

Sactown Royalty

Can the Kings make it 13 straight wins against the Clippers? Let's hope so, for the sake of early-April takeovers. The line sits at +4.5, which is a line I would most definitely buy a cosmo for. It's as yet unclear whether Sam Cassell or Shaun Livingston will start... Link


Read More: Bill Simmons , Chris Kaman , Elton Brand , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Clippers , Sacramento Kings , Sam Cassell , Shaun Livingston


Posted at 05:54 PM

Mar
16
2006

Bryant leads Lakers past T'Wolves

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Lamar Odom posted a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds while dishing out eight assists and Kwame Brown added 13 points and nine rebounds, as the Lakers snapped a two-game losing skid.... Link


Read More: Kwame Brown , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers


Posted at 12:04 AM

Feb
3
2006

Cart me to shivah

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

Yesterday, DLIC had initially called Odom a “busted Swiss Army knife,” which I for some reason thought rendered this post useless. Then he changed it to “your do-it-all, do-nothing guy,” which, all sunrise aside, silently opened up the wound that is the following:It is with great trepidation that I... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Chauncey Billups , Chris Mihm , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Minnesota T-Wolves , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 09:11 AM

Jan
15
2006

Center of Attention

Fantasy Basketblog

Thought I’d throw up a special weekend column, since I’m not sure I’ll have one for tomorrow since it’s a holiday and all. Before we get into the situations to pay attention to, I thought we should check in on some of the centers who recently won starting jobs... Link


Read More: Al Jefferson , Andrei Kirilenko , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Brendan Haywood , Chris Kaman , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Eddie Griffin , Elton Brand , Erick Dampier , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Kenyon Martin , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Marcus Camby , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Rasho Nesterovic , Reggie Evans , Samuel Dalembert , Shawn Marion , Theo Ratliff , Utah Jazz , Yao Ming , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 07:41 PM

Dec
27
2005

Riley Objects to ‘Sumo' Defense of O'Neal

NBA.com: News and Scores

Liz Robbins of THE NEW YORK TIMES reports, “Pat Riley, the Hall of Fame coach, and Shaquille O'Neal, the most dominant center in the league, were worn down following the Heat's win over the Lakers - Riley by his 48-minute aerobic workout and O'Neal by Lakers centers Chris Mihm... Link


Read More: Chris Mihm , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , New York Knicks , Shaquille O'Neal


Posted at 09:40 AM

Dec
12
2005

.500

L.A. Lakers - Bleeding Purple and Gold

Well, last week proved to be the most successful week of the season with some dominating wins (though against arguably sub par teams) and only a single loss. The most telling trend from last week's performance was the balance in all facets of the game. In our loss, Kobe... Link


Read More: Kobe Bryant , Kwame Brown


Posted at 03:21 PM

Nov
29
2005

Game 14 Open Thread: Los Angeles Lakers @ SA

Pounding The Rock

[Update: I added a relevant link in the paragraph about Kobe.  Thanks to massive boisson for the heads up.] Heeeyyyyooooooooooooooooo!  Lookie there!  Now THAT is what I call a blog advertisement.  Not only does SB Nation bring nothing but top notch content, we also deliver chubby-inducing ads!  C'mon fellas,... Link


Read More: Bruce Bowen , Chicago Bulls , Chris Mihm , Kobe Bryant , Kwame Brown , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Manu Ginobili , Rasho Nesterovic , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Tony Parker


Posted at 03:10 PM

Nov
21
2005

Game Thread #9: Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers(Update below)

Blog a Bull

Big game tonight before going to Texas. The Lakers have a front line that even the Bulls can take advantage of, although Kwame Brown always seems to have good games against the Bulls.(EDIT: Kwame is out with a hamstring pull.) NBA journeyman Smush Parker has been a revelation at... Link


Read More: Andres Nocioni , Ben Gordon , Chicago Bulls , Chris Duhon , Golden State Warriors , Kirk Hinrich , Kobe Bryant , Kwame Brown , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , San Antonio Spurs , Seattle Sonics , Tyson Chandler


Posted at 12:00 AM

Nov
20
2005

Lakers' Brown out with strained hamstring

SI.com - NBA

LOS ANGELES (Ticker) - Lakers forward Kwame Brown could be sidelined up to two weeks with a strained right hamstring injury.... Link


Read More: Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers


Posted at 02:44 PM

Nov
16
2005

Marty Burns: Kwame changes coasts, not game

SI.com - NBA

As the Knicks enter tonight's showdown in L.A. unsure of Larry Brown's methods, the Lakers are also trying to figure out their own Brown -- Kwame Brown -- writes SI.com's Marty Burns... Link


Read More: Detroit Pistons , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , New York Knicks


Posted at 12:04 PM

Nov
14
2005

Deal for Butler, Atkins Looking One-Sided

NBA.com: News and Scores

Ivan Carter of THE WASHINGTON POST writes, “The interesting thing about the trade that sent Kwame Brown to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Caron Butler and Chucky Atkins is that while Brown claimed that he was ready to be a 'beast' this season, it is Butler who... Link


Read More: Caron Butler , Chucky Atkins , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers


Posted at 09:44 AM

Nov
4
2005

Weekend Preview: 11/4-11/6

Fantasy Basketblog

Here comes the first weekend of regular season basketball action in … well … in a long time. And here at FBB we couldn’t be more excited. 25 games, three days, and we’ll start to see some separation in the fantasy basketball standings. Coming out of the gate strong... Link


Read More: Al Harrington , Amare Stoudemire , Andrew Bogut , Antoine Walker , Atlanta Hawks , Bonzi Wells , Brevin Knight , Chris Kaman , Chris Paul , Cleveland Cavaliers , Corey Maggette , Detroit Pistons , Indiana Pacers , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Josh Smith , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Marvin Williams , Miami Heat , Phoenix Suns , Raymond Felton , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Zaza Pachulia


Posted at 10:08 AM

Oct
6
2005

2005 Fantasy Tiers by Position: Power Forwards.

Fantasy Basketblog

Taken early, a power forward can really help shape your draft. Taking a center-esque PF like Elton Brand in the first couple rounds means you can hold off on a center for a good while. Taking a PF that can step outside and knock down a three like Dirk... Link


Read More: Al Jefferson , Antawn Jamison , Carlos Boozer , Chris Bosh , Chris Webber , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Donyell Marshall , Drew Gooden , Dwight Howard , Eddie Griffin , Elton Brand , Kenyon Martin , Kevin Garnett , Kurt Thomas , Kwame Brown , LeBron James , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nenad Krstic , Nick Collison , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Rasheed Wallace , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Toronto Raptors , Troy Murphy , Tyson Chandler , Udonis Haslem , Washington Wizards , Zach Randolph , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 08:54 AM

Oct
3
2005

Kwame Brown is a creepy weirdo

YAYbasketball!

Safely hiding 3500 miles away, one-time 1st overall draft pick and new Laker Kwame Brown has chosen to speak out about his breakout season last year with the Washington Wizards. You remember, the one where he finally reached his full potential by getting suspended by the team for the... Link


Read More: Kwame Brown , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:25 AM

Sep
27
2005
Aug
5
2005

Kwame's problem isn't D.C.

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

Kwame Brown's newfound maturity won't be tested until the Zen master is burning the midnight incense, Kobe Bryant is jacking up 30 shots a game and someone notices that Brown is out of position on defense. Again. If Brown was...... Link


Read More: Kobe Bryant , Kwame Brown


Posted at 09:34 AM

Aug
2
2005

'Tis Official

L.A. Lakers - Bleeding Purple and Gold

Kwame Brown and some cat I've never heard of (Laron Profitt), as well as some cash, are coming to the purple and gold in exchange for Caron Butler and Chucky Atkins. I liked pre-March Chucky Atkins. Post-March Chucky got a little to mouthy with the reporters and started to... Link


Read More: Caron Butler , Chucky Atkins , Kwame Brown


Posted at 03:54 PM

Jul
14
2005

Curry bound for Atlanta?

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

The Lakers have taken another bold step to remake their roster, agreeing in principle on a trade that would bring forward-center Kwame Brown from the Washington Wizards and would send Caron Butler and likely ...... Link


Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Caron Butler , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Washington Wizards


Posted at 02:19 PM

How to get Something for Nothing

NBA FAN BLOG

Link: ESPN.com - NBA - Report: Wizards trade Brown to Lakers What do you do with a player who has never reached his potential and doesn't seem interested at all? Trade him for 2 starters and don't look back. Kwame Brown is supposedly going to the Lakers for Caron... Link


Read More: Caron Butler , Chris Mihm , Chucky Atkins , Cleveland Cavaliers , Gilbert Arenas , Kobe Bryant , Kwame Brown , Larry Hughes , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , Washington Wizards


Posted at 02:18 PM

Lakers Acquire Kwame Brown

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

The Los Angeles Lakers have apparently acquired restricted free agent center Kwame Brown from the Washington Wizards in exchange for forward Caron Butler and either guard Chucky Atkins or forward Devean George.... Link


Read More: Caron Butler , Chucky Atkins , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Washington Wizards


Posted at 02:18 PM

Caron Butler is a Wizard!

Most Valuable Network - Les Bullez

Hey Kwame, don't let the door hit you on the way out! According to the L.A. Times, the Wizards and Lakers have agreed in principle on a deal that sends Kwame Brown to L.A. for Caron Butler and either Chucky Atkins or Devean George. Whether or not Kwame gets... Link


Read More: Caron Butler , Chucky Atkins , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Washington Wizards


Posted at 02:18 PM

Deal reportedly Done

L.A. Lakers - Bleeding Purple and Gold

Apparently, management thinks extremely highly of Kwame Brown. ESPN is reporting that the LA Times are reporting that the Lakers are trading Caron Butler and Chucky Atkins or Devean George to the Wizards for Kwame Brown. Is Kwame Brown really worth two players? I can only hope that this... Link


Read More: Caron Butler , Chucky Atkins , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Washington Wizards


Posted at 02:18 PM

Jul
12
2005

Cavs consider Haslem

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

The Wizards are talking to the Los Angeles Lakers about a sign-and-trade deal in which forward Kwame Brown, the top pick in the 2001 NBA draft, would go to the Lakers in exchange for swingman Caron Butler.... Link


Read More: Caron Butler , Cleveland Cavaliers , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Washington Wizards


Posted at 05:57 PM

Report: Wiz Kwame to Lakers?

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

Sources involved with the discussions say that the Wizards are talking to the Los Angeles Lakers about a sign-and-trade deal in which forward Kwame Brown, the top pick in the 2001 NBA draft, would go to the Lakers in exchange...... Link


Read More: Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:02 AM

NBA teams want Kwame?

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

Kwame Brown has many suitors despite his limited success in DC.  Why would teams covet the former first-round pick? Perhaps it's the track record a number of players have had in their post-Washington career. Ben Maller of Fox Sports Radio...... Link


Read More: Kwame Brown


Posted at 09:02 AM