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Since his agent last communicated the veteran guard's wishes to the Lakers' organization back in early June, Tracy McGrady's camp has not received any contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. McGrady still holds great interest in playing for the champion Lakers, yet the team has yet to initiate any contract negotiations since the NBA's free agency period began on July 1. The reason for this lack of contact stems from the ...

Kobe Wants LeBron in the 2010 NBA Finals, Eager To Disprove Critics

Posted: 23rd March 2010 by John Haverford in NBA
Make no mistake, Kobe Bryant hears everything that the media has been writing about him. With the argument that Kobe cannot win a championship without Shaq being refuted, Kobe is patiently enduring new criticism coming from all directions. Kobe has read the false media speculation claiming that the Lakers team is internally falling apart while teammates begin to defy Kobe's leadership. Kobe has heard the rumors that Phil Jackson is considering leaving his ...
There has been no serious movement on the Lakers' side in furthering a possible Hinrich deal with the Chicago Bulls, despite both teams' efforts to recruit a third team. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been contacted about facilitating a Hinrich trade, but General Manager David Kahn is hesitant to take on the contract of Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic, even with forward Tyrus Thomas coming into Minneapolis. However, the biggest issue is that the ...

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers-Blazers-Bulls Deal Collapses, Minnesota in Play

Posted: 15th February 2010 by John Haverford in NBA
If the Los Angeles Lakers are going to make a play for Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, they will have to find another team to facilitate the deal for the versatile defender. The Portland Trailblazers have decided against taking on the contract of guard Sasha Vujacic and reportedly have dropped negotiations. Despite strong efforts by the Lakers front office to obtain Kirk Hinrich by sending out players Adam Morrison and Sasha Vujacic, ...

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Inquiring About Kirk Hinrich, Tayshaun Prince

Posted: 15th February 2010 by John Haverford in NBA
Earlier today, Yahoo Sports insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Lakers were attempting to negotiate a deal to land Chicago Bulls guard-forward Kirk Hinrich: "Here's something else to watch: The Portland Trailblazers were telling teams over the weekend they had a chance to acquire Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic and wondered whether teams might have an interest in obtaining him. This prompted several executives to suggest the Blazers were working ...