Lakers out of Chris Paul talks
The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled out of the three-team deal with New Orleans and Houston that would have landed Chris Paul in L.A., according to sources close to the talks.
The reason for the Lakers’ withdrawal was not immediately known.
The Hornets, Rockets and Lakers had been working for the past 48 hours to complete a reconfigured version of the trade that the teams struck Thursday that had been vetoed by NBA commissioner David Stern.
The Hornets, according to the source, will now have to look for alternative deals to find a new home for Paul, who can become a free agent at season’s end.
One source close to the process said that the Lakers will instead trade Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks.
- Posted 1 year ago
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- Lamar Odom
- Mavericks
- Chris Paul
Lakers - 81, Mavs - 93
I should write a lengthy recap, but I’m one of those fans who gets extremely mad at results like this. And if I wrote what I wanted it’d be very harsh.
Like, Steve Blake, why are you even on the playoff roster right now?
Is there anyone in Los Angeles who knows how to hit a three-pointer?
Pau Gasol has convinced me that he deserves the “soft” title. And Lamar should’ve had his All-Star spot.
I must be silly to think that I can recognize when Barrea is killing them with the same pick and roll play, but the players getting paid millions can’t.
Oh God, there’s a possibility we may get swept. Keeping hope alive, yes, but still … OH GOD, WE MAY GET SWEPT.
When can we make a bid for Dwight Howard again??
Lakers - 94, Dallas - 96
What can I say? No way we should’ve given up a 16-point lead, and no way we can blame anyone but ourselves for losing. Advantage Mavs.
And OHHHH, what a great look for Kobe at the end. Thought for sure that was going in …
23 reasons to watch Lakers vs. Mavs
Lakers reporter for ESPN Dave McMenamin with 23 reasons to watch Lakers vs. Mavs. My personal favorite is #23.
23. Phil Jackson and Mark Cuban vs. the NBA league office — Who will be fined more?
- Posted 2 years ago
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- Mavericks
- Sports
- Basketball
- Playoffs
- Dave McMenamin
‘The Lakers (31-12) travel to Dallas tonight for their first of three matchups with the Mavericks (26-14) this season. Tipoff is set for 6:00pm PT on KCAL/9 HD, ESPN and 710ESPN. ‘
Preview here. Key points:
- Dallas (26-14) has lost six straight and hasn’t dropped seven consecutive games since Feb. 9-19, 1999.
- The Lakers (31-12) have won eight of 10 against Dallas.
- Pau Gasol is just 14 points shy of 13,000 for his career.
