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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

Mar
9
2006

Odom's Role for Lakers May Still Be Evolving

NBA.com: News and Scores

Mike Bresnahan of THE LOS ANGELES TIMES reports, "If Phil Jackson has his way, chrysalis will happen a little more rapidly for Lamar Odom. A week ago, the Laker coach compared Odom's chances of becoming a scorer to the slow, delicate process of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. He... Link


Read More: Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers


Posted at 10:40 PM

Feb
23
2006

Surprise, Looks like no moves

L.A. Lakers - Bleeding Purple and Gold

Perhaps this is a bit pre-mature...if you call 11 minutes premature, but it looks like the Lakers are standing pat. Despite the plethora of rumors floating around, it appears our last 30 games are going to be played by the squad we currently have.I'm only slightly disappointed in that... Link


Read More: Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Portland Trailblazers , Rumors


Posted at 03:11 PM

Feb
4
2006

Odom Can't Provide a Lift

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

At or near the top of the Lakers' growing list of troubles is the unclear health status of forward Lamar Odom .... Link


Read More: Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers


Posted at 12:40 PM

Feb
3
2006

Up-and-down year hits new low (Reg Req'd)

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Only Lamar Odom's rib injury was more painful than Wednesday's embarrassing loss.... Link


Read More: Lamar Odom


Posted at 12:24 AM

Jan
28
2006

Recap: Warriors 105, Lakers 106

Golden State Warriors BLOG

Sure the Warriors lost, but this isn't a loss I mind. A one point overtime loss on the road without JRich is nothing to be ashamed about. For the most part they played tough. Are they headed to the playoffs? Well that's another story. Boxscore "What I have to... Link


Read More: Ben Wallace , Derek Fisher , Golden State Warriors , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Mike Dunleavy , Ray Allen


Posted at 01:39 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
17
2005

Odom's role up for debate

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

From the day he came back as the Lakers coach in June, Phil Jackson talked about playing forward Lamar Odom in the backcourt and reprising the role Scottie Pippen once played for Jackson's championship Chicago ...... Link


Read More: Chicago Bulls , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers


Posted at 08:26 AM

Nov
15
2005

New! Updated! Top 20!

Fantasy Basketblog

Every couple of weeks here at FBB, we update our rankings of the elitest of the elite. Basically, we’re treating this like a new mock draft. If your draft was held today, how would it look? This is our best guess. 1. Kevin Garnett, SF, MinSure the free throws... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Chauncey Billups , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Eddie Jones , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Michael Redd , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Ray Allen , Richard Jefferson , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 09:38 AM

Nov
8
2005

Kobe Displays Efficiency in Triangle Offense

NBA.com: News and Scores

Mike Bresnahan of the LOS ANGELES TIMES writes, “Kobe Bryant, 27, often brought up the ball in Jackson's first go-round with the Lakers, but now he sets up on the wing as a small forward. With Lamar Odom bringing the ball up, teams cannot try to muscle Bryant up... Link


Read More: Denver Nuggets , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers


Posted at 09:29 AM

Nov
1
2005

The Truth Is Out, Part 2

Fantasy Basketblog

So BV did his draft recap and now it’s my turn. Like he said, we start 10 players (PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, C, UT, UT), with three bench spots, 12 teams. So it’s a pretty deep league, and it’s very competitive. Hard to slip sleepers past... Link


Read More: Andrei Kirilenko , Brendan Haywood , Carlos Boozer , Chicago Bulls , Chris Bosh , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Eddie Griffin , Eddie Jones , Houston Rockets , Hubie Brown , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Juan Dixon , Kevin Garnett , Kirk Hinrich , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Lorenzen Wright , Los Angeles Clippers , Marquis Daniels , Memphis Grizzlies , Mike Bibby , Mike Dunleavy , Minnesota T-Wolves , Pau Gasol , Rafer Alston , Rashard Lewis , Rasheed Wallace , Richard Hamilton , Sacramento Kings , T.J. Ford , Tayshaun Prince , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming , Zaza Pachulia


Posted at 09:39 AM

Oct
18
2005

Overall Rankings: 31 to 60

Fantasy Basketblog

1 to 30 31. Chauncey Billups – We love PGs here at FBB, and they don’t come more rock solid than this one. 32. Jason Terry – No, seriously, we love PGs, especially ones who were able to finish 30th on the player rater while only getting 30 mpg.... Link


Read More: Andre Miller , Ben Wallace , Bobby Simmons , Carlos Boozer , Chauncey Billups , Chris Duhon , Chris Webber , Cleveland Cavaliers , Corey Maggette , Dwight Howard , Emeka Okafor , Golden State Warriors , Indiana Pacers , Jason Richardson , Jason Terry , Josh Howard , Josh Smith , Kirk Hinrich , Lamar Odom , Larry Hughes , Manu Ginobili , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Michael Redd , Milwaukee Bucks , Orlando Magic , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Rafer Alston , Rasheed Wallace , Ray Allen , Richard Hamilton , Richard Jefferson , Ron Artest , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Tyson Chandler , Zach Randolph , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 09:59 AM

Oct
5
2005

2005 Fantasy Tiers by Position: Small Forwards

Fantasy Basketblog

It’s nearly impossible to define the “typical” small forward. Some are long-range bombers, some excel at crashing the boards. Others are defensive whizzes. Taken early, your small forward will determine how some of your late picks turn out. Taken late, a small forward can really fill a need –... Link


Read More: Al Harrington , Andrei Kirilenko , Andres Nocioni , Antoine Walker , Bobby Simmons , Carmelo Anthony , Caron Butler , Cleveland Cavaliers , Corey Maggette , Gerald Wallace , Grant Hill , Indiana Pacers , Jalen Rose , Josh Howard , Josh Smith , Kyle Korver , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Luol Deng , Marvin Williams , Michael Finley , Mike Dunleavy , Mike Miller , Orlando Magic , Peja Stojakovic , Quentin Richardson , Rashard Lewis , Richard Jefferson , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Shawn Marion , Tayshaun Prince , Utah Jazz , Wally Szczerbiak


Posted at 09:42 AM

Sep
28
2005
Sep
27
2005

Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft – Round Three

Fantasy Basketblog

(For rounds one and two, check the previous post) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team A: Ray Allen (Kevin Garnett, Peja Stojakovic)Team B: Ron Artest (Lebron James, Shaquille O’Neal)Team C: Baron Davis (Dirk Nowitzki, Yao Ming)Team D: Chris Bosh (Shawn Marion, Stephon Marbury)Team E: Ben Wallace... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Baron Davis , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Joe Johnson , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Ray Allen , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Theo Ratliff , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 09:06 AM

May
23
2005

Lakers don't want "Z"

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

No, Lamar Odom is not going to Cleveland for Zydrunas Ilgauskas. One, the Lakers don't want Ilgauskas. Two, people close to Odom say he's cool with being here, is fine with Kobe Bryant and doesn't want to go to Cleveland....... Link


Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 03:38 PM

Apr
8
2005

Game Night: Lake Show

Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!

Is tonight the night the Sonics clinch a Northwest Division title? The Magic 8 Ball on my desk says yes, and who am I to argue? The Sonics haven't swept the Lakers since 00-01, but with AD, Rashard, and Radman out with injuries, even this seemingly easy game looks... Link


Read More: Denver Nuggets , Golden State Warriors , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Orlando Magic , Seattle Sonics


Posted at 12:46 PM

Apr
4
2005

Weekend Review

Fantasy Basketblog

Down Goes Kobe! Well, probably. One night after shooting 6-of-19 from the field and 1-6 from 3, and missing a game-winner at the end of the game against the Spurs, Kobe mailed it in for 14 minutes against the Grizzlies before leaving with a "bruised shin." Apparently "shin" is... Link


Read More: Al Harrington , Antawn Jamison , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Caron Butler , Chicago Bulls , Chris Mihm , Chucky Atkins , Cleveland Cavaliers , Detroit Pistons , Golden State Warriors , Indiana Pacers , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Memphis Grizzlies , New Orleans Hornets , Portland Trailblazers , Rashard Lewis , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Washington Wizards


Posted at 01:16 PM

Mar
23
2005

Trouble in LA

Fantasy Basketblog

After last night’s loss to Utah, the Lakers have to think that they’ve fallen out of the playoff race. They’re now 4.5 games out of the 8th spot, currently occupied by the red-hot Denver Nuggets. The Lakers have lost six straight games, and of their 11 games in April,... Link


Read More: Caron Butler , Chucky Atkins , Dallas Mavericks , Denver Nuggets , Devin Harris , Dwyane Wade , Golden State Warriors , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , Phoenix Suns , Sacramento Kings , Utah Jazz


Posted at 10:43 AM

Mar
22
2005

Doubts

L.A. Lakers - Bleeding Purple and Gold

For the first time in over ten years, barring a spectacular the likes of which the Lakers have not had this year, it looks like the Purple and Gold will not be in the playoffs. Five straight losses, two games under five hundred and 3 1/2 games out of... Link


Read More: Brian Grant , Caron Butler , Chris Mihm , Chucky Atkins , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Vlade Divac


Posted at 03:39 PM

Mar
15
2005

On Tap: The Philadelphia 76ers

Forum Blue and Gold

Tonight I hope to see Frank Hamblen’s Lakers take the court, because last night I could have swore I watched the Rudy T. Lakers — and their 34 three point attempts. I kept rewinding TiVo to see if Rudy T. was wearing a Kurt Rambis mask and taking his... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Charlotte Bobcats , Chris Webber , Indiana Pacers , Kobe Bryant , Kyle Korver , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns


Posted at 02:28 PM

Mar
7
2005

Lakers hand loss to Miller in his final L.A. game

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

On the same night the Lakers said good-bye to Reggie Miller in Los Angeles, they said hello to Lamar Odom, the 6-foot-10 ballhandling guard.... Link


Read More: Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Reggie Miller


Posted at 09:32 AM

Feb
24
2005

Lakers still want Peja

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

One other persistent rumor had the Lakers still talking about a deal to send Lamar Odom's versatile talents to Sacramento for hot-shooting Peja Stojakovic. "They've denied it, but that's a nice deal for both teams," the high-ranking Eastern Conference executive...... Link


Read More: Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Peja Stojakovic , Rumors , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 09:27 AM

Lakers keeping Odom?

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

The Lakers don't seem too intent on trading forward Lamar Odom, contrary to rumors that circulated last weekend at the All-Star game. The team issued a news release Wednesday announcing Odom's trip this afternoon to read books to children at...... Link


Read More: Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers


Posted at 09:27 AM