There might be something to the idea that the Lakers are shopping around Lamar Odom. Still, this one seems a little fantastic — and if true surprising.
The Lakers offered Sixth Man of the Year Lamar Odom for the No. 2 pick, but Minnesota turned it down, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The Lakers wanted to use the No. 2 pick to select Arizona’s forward Derrick Williams, the officials said.
However, Minnesota didn’t want Odom, the NBA’s sixth man of the year last season, because the Timberwolves have Kevin Love at power forward and see him as part of the franchise’s cornerstone.
Instead, Minnesota asked the Lakers for either Andrew Bynum or Pau Gasol — two players the Lakers were not going to trade — for the No. 2 draft pick. Talks broke down and the teams aren’t talking anymore about a deal, the officials said.
What this really signals is that the Lakers are planning to use Lamar Odom as trade bait this summer. The Lakers need a point guard, they need to get more athletic (Derrick Williams would have done that). They don’t have any trade bait outside of their core guys (sorry Lakers fans, Luke Walton is not in demand). The Lakers are not going to move Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol or Andrew Bynum (well, the later two maybe if we are talking Dwight Howard/Chris Paul type of move, but that’s it).
Odom is the best piece of trade bait the Lakers have, and they are willing to move him.
Kamis, 23 Juni 2011
Pain, Febri Ceballos 33 Point Print
Presented exciting game when the team met Legends USA National Basketball League (NBL) Indonesia Indonesia Selection in Flexi NBL Basketball Challenge 2011 in Hall Senayan, Jakarta, last night.
USA Legends squad that inhabited the former NBA star to fulfill his promise to look attractive. In contrast, Indonesia NBL Selection forces provide resistance tight. The match was eventually won by the USA Legends by a score of 130-90.
She exclaimed seen since the beginning of the game. Many captivating action shown by the players to more than three thousand spectators.
Such action is the main star Cedric Ceballos. Not only the action on the field, but also acted as outside the field.
In the field, former Los Angeles Lakers into a ferocious predator. Total, Ceballos scored 33 points and seven rebounds. And she actually was sick. Before the game, he was not warming up, just lie in the locker room. Even so, he look up when playing.
Action Ceballos his skill comes with six dunk. Four of the total points scored Ceballos Indonesia contributed to the team NBL Selection. How? Yes, in the fourth quarter, when the game leaving 3.10 minutes, Ceballos went to bench players NBL Indonesia Selection. He swapped costumes with Rachmad Febri Utomo. Ceballos caused it invites the audience applause.
Problem exchange costumes with Febri, Ceballos claimed to do it spontaneously. ''I just think how to provide entertainment and surprises for fans. When the Indonesian team left, I changed the costumes and defend your team. His speech was very good,''said Ceballos after the game.
There are still many other players act funny that 41 years. In the third quarter, he walked into the east stands and sign autographs to the audience. Ceballos also tie his signature on the Commissioner NBL Indonesia Azrul Ananda.
''I enjoy being here. His game is very exciting. This important and interesting is the enthusiasm of fans. Being in tengahtengah they make me very happy,''said Ceballos.
Also felt a deep impression Dale Ellis. Former NBA All-Star members felt depleted of energy like never see the enthusiasm of the audience. Fans''Indonesia is very great. They continue to provide support. When in fact I was tired,''said Ellis.
On the other hand, Indonesia Selection Team NBL coach Nathaniel Canson stated that these actions are presented in the field equivalent to the NBA. ''I've trained in Indonesia for 13 years. I know very well the development of players. Now very much in progress. Compete with NBA players had a huge impact for Indonesia,''he said.
The positive impact is felt Denny Sumargo game, one player NBL Indonesia Selection. Basketball''as though we left 40 years from them. But, with the game like this and concern to continue to bring NBA players, dropping it could be eroded,''said Garuda Bandung players who yesterday scored 20 points.
Off the pitch, the audience was entertained. Not just the action on the field, but also the quality of excellence. ''This is evidence that exercise actually can be packaged with entertainment. I forget when was the last time this festive and luxurious halls like that (yesterday). The ability of PT DBL Indonesia doing this makes me confident basketball will grow back,''said Olga Lidya, one of the celebrities who watched the game yesterday.
Praise also came from Menpora Andi Mallarangeng who witnessed the match. According to him, the game is a historic event and should continue to be done.
''This is not just a game, but also a good lesson for the players of Indonesia. We are proud of this history. This will be the trigger to make young people such as Indonesia could be a great NBA players,''he said
USA Legends squad that inhabited the former NBA star to fulfill his promise to look attractive. In contrast, Indonesia NBL Selection forces provide resistance tight. The match was eventually won by the USA Legends by a score of 130-90.
She exclaimed seen since the beginning of the game. Many captivating action shown by the players to more than three thousand spectators.
Such action is the main star Cedric Ceballos. Not only the action on the field, but also acted as outside the field.
In the field, former Los Angeles Lakers into a ferocious predator. Total, Ceballos scored 33 points and seven rebounds. And she actually was sick. Before the game, he was not warming up, just lie in the locker room. Even so, he look up when playing.
Action Ceballos his skill comes with six dunk. Four of the total points scored Ceballos Indonesia contributed to the team NBL Selection. How? Yes, in the fourth quarter, when the game leaving 3.10 minutes, Ceballos went to bench players NBL Indonesia Selection. He swapped costumes with Rachmad Febri Utomo. Ceballos caused it invites the audience applause.
Problem exchange costumes with Febri, Ceballos claimed to do it spontaneously. ''I just think how to provide entertainment and surprises for fans. When the Indonesian team left, I changed the costumes and defend your team. His speech was very good,''said Ceballos after the game.
There are still many other players act funny that 41 years. In the third quarter, he walked into the east stands and sign autographs to the audience. Ceballos also tie his signature on the Commissioner NBL Indonesia Azrul Ananda.
''I enjoy being here. His game is very exciting. This important and interesting is the enthusiasm of fans. Being in tengahtengah they make me very happy,''said Ceballos.
Also felt a deep impression Dale Ellis. Former NBA All-Star members felt depleted of energy like never see the enthusiasm of the audience. Fans''Indonesia is very great. They continue to provide support. When in fact I was tired,''said Ellis.
On the other hand, Indonesia Selection Team NBL coach Nathaniel Canson stated that these actions are presented in the field equivalent to the NBA. ''I've trained in Indonesia for 13 years. I know very well the development of players. Now very much in progress. Compete with NBA players had a huge impact for Indonesia,''he said.
The positive impact is felt Denny Sumargo game, one player NBL Indonesia Selection. Basketball''as though we left 40 years from them. But, with the game like this and concern to continue to bring NBA players, dropping it could be eroded,''said Garuda Bandung players who yesterday scored 20 points.
Off the pitch, the audience was entertained. Not just the action on the field, but also the quality of excellence. ''This is evidence that exercise actually can be packaged with entertainment. I forget when was the last time this festive and luxurious halls like that (yesterday). The ability of PT DBL Indonesia doing this makes me confident basketball will grow back,''said Olga Lidya, one of the celebrities who watched the game yesterday.
Praise also came from Menpora Andi Mallarangeng who witnessed the match. According to him, the game is a historic event and should continue to be done.
''This is not just a game, but also a good lesson for the players of Indonesia. We are proud of this history. This will be the trigger to make young people such as Indonesia could be a great NBA players,''he said
Sabtu, 21 Mei 2011
Potential NBA rookies bracing for lockout
CHICAGO (AP) -- Potential NBA rookies know they could be locked out. They just don't know yet exactly what they'll do if that happens.
They've got plans, though
"We know for sure there's a lockout,'' San Diego State forward Kawhi Leonard said Friday. "Nobody knows right now how far it will go or what's really going to happen. I'm just staying focused on myself and try to get better.''
The NBA draft is scheduled for June 23 and the league could shut down as early as July 1 when a labor agreement between the league and players expires at the end of June.
Florida State forward Chris Singleton said he'll train privately during a hiatus and resume classes to finishing his degree.
"I'm 21 hours short and I intend to go back to school,'' Singleton said. "School is very important to me, my mom always preached it and I know I've got to do it for her because I'm the first in my family to go to college.''
Leonard and Singleton are among 54 potential draftees participating in two days of pre-draft evaluations in Chicago.
The last lockout occurred in 1998-99. When the two sides signed a six-year collective bargaining agreement, the NBA staged a shortened 50-game regular season that began in February 1999.
Florida forward Chandler Parsons, who graduated earlier this month with a degree in telecommunications, isn't sure what he'd do.
"Right now you're just thinking about getting drafted and getting on a team.'' said Parsons, projected as a second-round pick. "It all depends on what situation you're in - when you get picked, where you get picked, what that organization wants you to do and what your agent wants you to do.
"I'm going to have to sit down with my agent and decide what to do - where to work out, where to live and how to live. It's going to be a different experience.''
Potential No. 1 draft choice Kyrie Irving's agent suggested he not participate in many of this week's combine drills.
"I'm a really competitive person and it really hurt not being out there today,'' Irving said. "I just wanted to go out there and show everyone I can compete with the best.
"We discussed it and he felt it wasn't best for me to do anything at the combine and just save myself for private workouts I have coming up.''
They've got plans, though
"We know for sure there's a lockout,'' San Diego State forward Kawhi Leonard said Friday. "Nobody knows right now how far it will go or what's really going to happen. I'm just staying focused on myself and try to get better.''
The NBA draft is scheduled for June 23 and the league could shut down as early as July 1 when a labor agreement between the league and players expires at the end of June.
Florida State forward Chris Singleton said he'll train privately during a hiatus and resume classes to finishing his degree.
"I'm 21 hours short and I intend to go back to school,'' Singleton said. "School is very important to me, my mom always preached it and I know I've got to do it for her because I'm the first in my family to go to college.''
Leonard and Singleton are among 54 potential draftees participating in two days of pre-draft evaluations in Chicago.
The last lockout occurred in 1998-99. When the two sides signed a six-year collective bargaining agreement, the NBA staged a shortened 50-game regular season that began in February 1999.
Florida forward Chandler Parsons, who graduated earlier this month with a degree in telecommunications, isn't sure what he'd do.
"Right now you're just thinking about getting drafted and getting on a team.'' said Parsons, projected as a second-round pick. "It all depends on what situation you're in - when you get picked, where you get picked, what that organization wants you to do and what your agent wants you to do.
"I'm going to have to sit down with my agent and decide what to do - where to work out, where to live and how to live. It's going to be a different experience.''
Potential No. 1 draft choice Kyrie Irving's agent suggested he not participate in many of this week's combine drills.
"I'm a really competitive person and it really hurt not being out there today,'' Irving said. "I just wanted to go out there and show everyone I can compete with the best.
"We discussed it and he felt it wasn't best for me to do anything at the combine and just save myself for private workouts I have coming up.''
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