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Mitch Kupchak on Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, and the future of the Lakers

Brian and Andy Kamenetzky, Los Angeles Lakers

...I might be candid for a moment, I still believe there's as good a chance another NBA team will sign me to a max deal as there is one would manage to lure Kobe...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Hawks Tie Franchise Best Start, Setting Up Dream Match vs '86 Squad

SportsCenter

Photo: Scott Cunningham/NBAE/Getty Images Someone needs to tell Zaza that raising the roof is so 1990's and they're the 2009-10 Hawks! The Hawks disp...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Gasol's extension worth $57 million

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By Marc Stein Pau Gasol's extension is worth an even $57 million over three seasons, according to figures obtained by ESPN.com. The official numbers o...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Celtics' depth will be tested without Pierce

Chris Forsberg, Boston Celtics

...after undergoing arthroscopic irrigation on his right knee Wednesday. Instead, the team simply reached down to its NBA Development League affiliate and recalled second-year forward Bill Walker, who didn't make the trip to...

Blog | December 23, 2009

At This Hour 6PM: Let's Make Some Deals

SportsCenter

...Karl's nearly 1,000 coaching wins ranks him in the Top 10 all-time in the NBA. He is in the final year of his contract. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Pending A Physical Free...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Riley to Build a Ball of Fire in Heat Players' Stomachs

SportsCenter

...little bit, is mental toughness," he said in The Miami Herald. "Most of the teams in the NBA find those moments that are a blip on the radar screen, where everything looks like it's...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Pau Gasol signs a three year contract extension: Press conference notes and video

Brian and Andy Kamenetzky, Los Angeles Lakers

Wednesday afternoon in El Segundo, the Lakers made official what GM Mitch Kupchak called "one of the worst kept secrets of the last two weeks," as Pau...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Merry Christmas, Blazer fans

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...the whole league in rebounding percentage last season -- has often been called the best backup in the NBA. Another position that was deep -- too deep, according to most pre-season analyses -- was small forward. Nicolas...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Knee injury sidelines Pierce

Chris Forsberg, Boston Celtics

...right thigh bruise) on Tuesday, and recalled forward Bill Walker from the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League Wednesday. Walker did not travel with the team to Orlando, but is expected to join...

Blog | December 23, 2009

A fun moment for me, Kobe Bryant and (if they want to jump on this) iPhone

Brian and Andy Kamenetzky, Los Angeles Lakers

...the struggle-fests of the past, since the same basic formula -chalk talk, strategy, orange slices (assuming NBA basketball is no different than Little League)- remains intact. But more interesting than Kobe's answer was...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Video: Bowen breaks down C's vs. Magic

Chris Forsberg, Boston Celtics

ESPN NBA analyst Bruce Bowen offers his thoughts and analysis in advance of Friday's Christmas showdown between the...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Walker recalled from Red Claws

Chris Forsberg, Boston Celtics

The Celtics recalled forward Bill Walker from the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League on Wednesday. Walker appeared in nine games for Maine, averaging a team-best 17.4...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Ware: Who is Willis Reed?

Dallas Cowboys

...asks me something about the history of the NFL, I'm still learning." Actually, Reed is an NBA Hall of Famer best remembered for gutting it out with a torn thigh muscle in Game 7...

Blog | December 23, 2009

Salmons takes Del Negro's benching hard

Nick Friedell

The questions surrounding Vinny Del Negro's job security intensify by the day. People all around the city, and for that matter, the country seem to be...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

New ESPN Los Angeles Kamenetzky Brothers Lakers PodKast

Brian and Andy Kamenetzky, Los Angeles Lakers

...melancholy moment. No matter what you think about Shaq, he's been an incredible influence on the NBA for two decades. Not just with his play, but with his personality. His personality has been limited...

Blog | December 23, 2009