PAU GASOL RUMORS & GOSSIP
Does a Paul Pierce for Pau Gasol trade make sense for both teams?
It's the trade rumor that just won't die. The Celtics shipping their captain, Paul Pierce home to LA to play for his boyhood team in the Lakers, and in exchange picking up the immensely skilled Pau Gasol.
We heard it last summer from ESPN's Ric Bucher, who wondered aloud whether both teams would be improve in the swap.
We heard it at the deadline this year as well...
Kobe Bryant denies retirement rumors
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant said he was planning a major announcement on his Facebook page this weekend, but it was not about retirement as many thought it might be. Bryant wrote Saturday on his Facebook page that, “You won’t want to miss the
Pau Gasol won't play for Spanish national team
In a letter he posted to his personal website, Lakers big man Pau Gasol announced Tuesday that he will not play for the Spanish national team at this summers Eurobasket competition in Slovenia.
Gasol underwent a FAST procedure last Thursday on both of his knees to eliminate a buildup of scar tissue, and the Lakers gave a 12-week timeframe for his return. With that in mind, its hardly...
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Pau Gasol out for 3 months
After Pau Gasol’s knee procedure on Thursday to treat his tendenosis, Gasol is expected to be out for the next three months before he can pursue basketball related activities again. This is plenty of time for Gasol to recover for traning camp, but it may impact his return to the Lakers, as well as all of the other teams that may be vying for the big man’s services.
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Pau Gasol has successful FAST technique on knees
Lakers forward Pau Gasol underwent a successful FAST Technique procedure on both knees, the team announced on Wednesday.
Everything has gone well! Now I'll have to rest my knees and start with the rehab. Thanks everyone for your support! twitter.compaugasolstatu Pau Gasol (@paugasol) May 9, 2013
Gasol is expected to make a full recovery and will return to basketball activities...
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Pau Gasol Undergoes The FAST Techinque To Aid Plantar Fascitis
There were a lot of comments last season about Pau Gasol and athletic-related issues, whether it was Coach Mike D’Antoni saying the big man wasn’t the same, or Gasol admitting to his lessened athleticism.
Then Gasol tore his plantar fascia, after dealing with tendonitis.
Now, the Spaniard will undergo the FAST Technique which, according to the Lakers, “uses a probe...
Gasol to undergo FAST procedure on knees
The Lakers announced Wednesday that Pau Gasol, who has been suffering from tendonosis in both knees, will undergo a procedure to alleviate the issue on Thursday.
The procedure, called FAST, involved debridement through the insertion a probe into both knees. The probe emits ultrasonic energy that eliminates scar tissue without damaging healthy tissue. Dr. Steven Yoon of the Kerlan...
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Report: Lakers' Plan A Is To Bring Back Team With Gasol
The Los Angeles Lakers' "Plan A" is to keep Pau Gasol and bring back the rest of the team, according to a report citing a source with knowledge of the organization's thinking.
Since the Lakers were swept in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs, Gasol talked openly about this season possibly being his last in Los Angeles.
Gasol is set to make upwards of $19 million...
Pau Gasol’s brother has words for Lakers fans
Pau Gasol’s brother Adria had words for Lakers fans as the team was getting demolished in Game 3 of their series with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.
Adria, who is known for speaking his mind, tweeted in response to Lakers fans turning on the team:
People at Staples act like they’re forced to be here.
— Adrià Gasol (@AdriaGasol) April 27, 2013
The fans were getting rowdy...
LATER, LOS ANGELES?
Lakers to amnesty Pau Gasol?
Reports out of Los Angeles speculate that if the Lakers are able to re-sign Dwight Howard this summer, the team may use its amnesty provision on Pau Gasol.
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