Last Season: 57-25. 2nd seed in Western Conference. Lost to Dallas in 4 games in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.Who's Gone: Phil Jackson retired. Lamar Odom traded to Dallas. Shannon Brown signed with Phoenix. Joe Smith and Theo Ratliff (both unrestricted free agent) will not return.Who's New: Jason Kapono – Forward/Guard (1-year/$1.2 million), Josh McRoberts – Forward (2 years – approx. $6 million), Troy Murphy – Forward (1-year/$1.3 million)
Right Now: Drama is no stranger to the Lakers. But the drama they have right now is slowly shaping the character of a season that already has plenty of issues prepared for them. Getting acquainted with their new coach, his playbooks and the newest members of the team have at least kept them busy from all the distraction of the botched Chris Paul trade, the possible Dwight Howard trade, the loss of Lamar Odom, and Kobe Bryant's newest marital problems. Even Metta World Peace being out of shape coming into training camp an...
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PLAYERS:
Phil Jackson,
Lamar Odom,
Shannon Brown,
Joe Smith,
Theo Ratliff,
Jason Kapono,
Josh McRoberts,
Troy Murphy,
Chris Paul,
Dwight Howard,
Kobe Bryant,
Pau Gasol,
Andrew Bynum
TEAMS: Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic
TEAMS: Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic
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