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Steve Nash the NBA's oldest player under contract for next season
According to the New York Knicks, Jason Kidd will retire after 19 seasons in the NBA. Grant Hill, who shared the rookie of the year honor with Kidd in 1995, also retired over the weekend. That leaves just one player left in the league from the 1994...
Tags: Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Brooklyn Nets, Andre Miller, New York Knicks
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Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol tweet prayers for Oklahoma tornado victims
On Monday, Moore, Okla., outside Oklahoma City was hit by a devastating tornado, causing massive damage and claiming many lives. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant took a moment to tweet to his 2.6 million followers, passing on fundraising information. Thoughts...
Tags: Pau Gasol, Tornadoes, Kobe Bryant, Natural Disasters, Memphis Grizzlies
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'Eleven Rings:' Phil Jackson savors beating the Celtics in 2010
Phil Jackson won 11 titles as an NBA coach, but the Lakers' victory in seven games over the Boston Celtics in 2010 stands out as his favorite. "For me, this was the most gratifying victory of my career," writes Jackson in his upcoming book, "Eleven...
Tags: Pau Gasol, Basketball, Sports, Ray Allen, Orlando Magic
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Memphis takes 2-1 series lead over Oklahoma City
addCustomPlayer('1189yw62t2l8f1q7dcyl28cduy', '', '', 600, 418, 'perf1189yw62t2l8f1q7dcyl28cduy', 'eplayer15'); MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies...
Tags: Basketball, Kevin Martin, Lionel Hollins, Marc Gasol, Sports
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Letters: Fans want a new Blue, all right
Check any correct answer to the following question: What is 42? a) the number worn by Jackie Robinson when he played with the Brooklyn Dodgers. b) a movie about Robinson's courage in breaking baseball's color barrier in 1947. c) the number of...
Tags: New York Yankees, Torii Hunter, Jackie Robinson, Basketball, Matt Kemp
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NBA playoffs: Thunder escapes series opener with win over Memphis
OKLAHOMA CITY — Down by one in the final minute, Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher turned a tough situation for the Thunder into the worst-case scenario for the Memphis Grizzlies. Fisher poked the ball away from Memphis' Mike Conley, springing three-...
Tags: NBA Playoffs, Kevin Martin, Basketball, Lionel Hollins, Marc Gasol
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NBA playoffs: Nate Robinson and Bulls stun Nets, 142-134 in 3 OTs
Nate Robinson scored 34 points, and the Chicago Bulls wiped out a 14-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Brooklyn Nets, 142-134, in triple overtime Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Bulls were trailing, 109-95,...
Tags: NBA Playoffs, Joakim Noah, Houston Rockets, Johan Petro, Paul George
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Watch Shaquille O'Neal's prepared video on jersey retirement
The Lakers retired Shaquille O'Neal's jersey Tuesday night as L.A. hosted the Dallas Mavericks. Knowing he wouldn't have the time or ability to thank everyone properly in the ceremony, O'Neal released a video on YouTube -- seemingly on the set of "Jimmy...
Tags: Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (tv program), Denzel Washington, Jerry Buss, San Antonio Spurs
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The Times' NBA rankings
‘ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE’ 1. MIAMI (57-15) Nothing makes starting over easier than a game against the Hornets. (1) 2. SAN ANTONIO (55-17) As mobster Danny Vermin would say, Rockets beat Spurs once . . . ONCE! (2)...
Tags: Kevin Garnett, Hedo Turkoglu, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat
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Lakers' Week 19 in review
The Lakers continued their pursuit of a playoff berth, finishing Week 18 two games above .500 with a 33-31 record. The week started slowly as the Lakers on Tuesday lost to the Thunder in Oklahoma City, 122-105, after their rally fell apart late. Prior...
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (tv program), Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Steve Nash
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Lakers traveling to China in October for preseason
The Lakers will travel overseas to China in October for a pair of preseason games against the Golden State Warriors. On Oct. 15, the Pacific Division rivals will play in Beijing at the MasterCard Center. On Oct. 18, they'll visit Shanghai at the...
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Trips and Vacations, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, China
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Cashing in their championships
1979-80 FINALS Lakers 4, Philadelphia 76ers 2 An old dog, a new trickster and birth of 'Showtime' "Showtime" began as 20-year-old rookie Magic Johnson inspired this talented team to first in the Pacific Division. After four close games in the...
Tags: Pau Gasol, Shaquille O'Neal, Pat Riley, Devean George, Wes Matthews
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