Theo Ratliff toughening up, pushing Gasol
Looks like Pau will toughen up quick against the savy vet.
ESPN: Ratliff and Gasol were matched up against each other at various times during Saturday’s scrimmage, with the 37-year-old Ratliff causing the 30-year-old Gasol to fall to the floor at one point while the two battled for positioning near the basket.
“I’m sure that’s something that [the coaching staff] told him...
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October 03, 2010
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October 03, 2010
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Player Report Card: Theo Ratliff
Theo Ratliff was one of the several off-season acquisitions the Lakers conducted, and he was expected to offer relief for Gasol and Bynum. Ratliff had been on several NBA rosters, and the Lakers’ front-office knew they would receive valuable veteran leadership with Ratliff. However, to everyone’s disappointment, Ratliff had limited playing time due to knee tendinitis.
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May 11, 2011
Ratliff to return to practice next week
Backup center, Theo Ratliff, participated in some conditioning drills with the reserves on Thursday for the first time since having arthroscopic knee surgery on November 17th.
He is expected to participate in his first full practice on the short road trip at Dallas (January 19th) and at Denver (January 21st). The Lakers will have a day off practice the day after they return to L...
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January 13, 2011
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January 13, 2011
The Return of Ratliff?
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It was November 17th when Laker fans recieved the news that center, Theo Ratliff, would have to miss 4 to 6 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. 17 weeks later, Ratliff has yet to return to the hardwood, however there may be some encouraging news for Lakers fans:
“Ratliff practiced today for the second time this week and if all goes...
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March 20, 2011
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March 20, 2011
Theo Ratliff underwent successful knee surgery
Good news on Theo’s status. Hope for a speedy recovery.
ESPN: Los Angeles Lakers reserve center Theo Ratliff underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to perform a partial meniscectomy on his left knee, the team announced Tuesday.
The 30-minute procedure was performed by Lakers team orthopaedist Dr. Steve Lomardo in Los Angeles. The timetable for Ratliff’s return is set at a...
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November 16, 2010
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November 16, 2010
Lakers Sign Veterans Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff
Size does matter. Defense wins championships. No matter what flavor of the month the NBA might savor, the aforementioned adages will always ring true.
With that in mind, the two-time defending world champion Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran shot blocker and low post defender extraordinaire Theo Ratliff today. Ratliff, a 15-year vet, agreed to a one year deal at the veteran’s...
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July 22, 2010
Theo Ratliff to Have Knee Surgery Today
The Lakers will embark on their three game road swing without the services of reserve center Theo Ratliff. The L.A. Times reports that the veteran big man is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this morning.
Ratliff has been inactive recently and while his numbers don’t reflect his effectiveness the number of minutes logged by both Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom...
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November 16, 2010
Theo Ratliff Almost Ready to Return
It wasn’t that long ago that depth at the frontline was a situation of dire straights for the Lake Show. Soon the opposite will be true as on Sunday Theo Ratliff nearly participated in a full practice for the first time since his knee surgery.
While Ratliff’s return won’t signify much more than a new body in the rotation and a demotion to the D-League for Derrick Caracter,...
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January 24, 2011
Dime Exclusive: 16-Year NBA Veteran Theo Ratliff To Retire
Over the course of his 16-year career, Theo Ratliff played for nine different franchises (and two of them twice). But with the 2011-12 NBA season set to start on Christmas Day, the 38-year-old free agent will be watching from home. A league source told Dime on Wednesday afternoon that Ratliff is retiring. After signing a [...]
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December 14, 2011
Lakers Get Defensive by Signing Matt Barnes, Theo Ratliff
Filed under: Cavaliers , Lakers , NBA Transactions , NBA Free Agents As Kobe Bryant reminded reporters countless times during the 2010 playoffs, defense wins championships. Assuming that maxim holds true, the Los Angeles Lakers got a leg up Thursday on winning their third consecutive title by locking up Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff , two free agents known for their veteran savvy...
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July 23, 2010
Theo Ratliff May Miss Rest of Season
The All-Star break is that time of year when weary players get their last chance to rest before the NBA season kicks into high hear. Players like Matt Barnes will begin taking the final steps to recovery. He’s expected to be back on the court by early March. Players like Theo Ratliff, on the other hand, could be seeing their season cut short.
So much for those 4 to 6 weeks it was...
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February 18, 2011
Los Angeles Lakers: Time is Running Out on Ratliff to Return This Season
Back-up center Theo Ratliff is working hard to suit up for the Lakers again (this season) in what could be the last time that he ever puts on the jersey and shorts. Ratliff a 16-year NBA veteran was signed by the Lakers in the offseason to provide insurance while Andrew Bynum recovered from knee surgery, worked out yesterday (March 14th)with athletic performance coordinator Alex...
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March 15, 2011
LAKER ROSTER: Theo Ratliff
Theo Ratliff, a 6’10″ center, replaces DJ Mbenga as the back-up to the back-up. Some of my friends didn’t particularly like Mbenga, who played on average 7 minutes per game, scoring 2 points, grabbing 2 rebounds while shooting 47% from the field in 49 games. Last season, Ratliff averaged 16 mintues per game, scoring 3.5 points, grabbing 3 rebounds while shooting 46...
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September 18, 2010
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September 18, 2010
The Glory Lines: Joakim Noah Goes Bong Shopping, ARod Hits Number 599, Lakers Add Matt Barnes And Theo Ratliff, & HGH Testing Makes Its Way To The Minor Leagues
It's time for the daily linkage. You know the drill, here's some stories from around the 'net that we like and you SHOULD too!Joakim Noah Spotted In His Natural Habitat: Shopping For Bongs (Deadspin)MLB implements blood testing for HGH in minor leagues (USA Today)Lakers add Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff (LA Times)I Want: The "Field Of Dreams"(Price: $5.4 Million) (Sharapova’s...
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July 23, 2010
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July 23, 2010
Lakers Sign Barnes And Ratliff
Toronto, you lose (Street Fighter voice). Matt Barnes is going back to LA where he played his college ball and veteran big man Theo Ratliff will be coming with, to soak up the Cali rays and maybe finally a shiny championship ring too.
According to reports, Barnes signed a two-year, $3.6 million pact to join the defending champs. Turning his back on both the Toronto Raptors who botched...
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July 23, 2010
Could Erick Dampier Replace Theo Ratliff?
After the recent injury to reserve center Theo Ratliff the Lakers have found themselves unusually thin in the front-court. While the team anxiously awaits the return of Andrew Bynum they will need some help in the post. While rookie Derrick Caracter may be ahead of his developmental schedule, he certainly isn't ready to handle the amount of minutes the Lakers are looking to fill...
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November 17, 2010
Ratliff Could Return Next Season
Theo Ratliff is a veteran of 14 NBA seasons...
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March 15, 2010
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March 15, 2010
Theo Ratliff Joins Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent center Theo Ratliff...
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July 22, 2010
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July 22, 2010
Los Angeles Lakers’ Theo Ratliff returns to practice after surgery
Lakers veteran center Theo Ratliff, who on Nov. 17 underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to perform a partial meniscectomy on his left knee, returned to the practice floor. Source Via Espn NBA
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January 23, 2011
Injury Update: Blake, Odom & Ratliff
Moderately good news, but it’s sad to hear Ratliff will be missing time.
Lakers.com: With a Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back against the Bucks and Pistons on the horizon, the Lakers had some injury questions as Lamar Odom and Theo Ratliff underwent respective MRI’s on Monday morning, and Steve Blake had missed Sunday evening’s loss against Phoenix with a stomach virus.
L.A. got...
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November 16, 2010
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November 16, 2010
Ratliff Has Surgery; Lakers Look For Center
The Lakers are looking for a short-term option at center with both Andrew Bynum and Theo Ratliff out...
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November 17, 2010
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November 17, 2010
Ex-Piston Theo Ratliff lends a hand in the South
Former Piston Theo Ratliff was among a group representing the National Basketball Players Association that donated trucks and supplies to a local church as a way to support communities devastated by tornadoes and storms that have swept through the South.
Via Lions Blog
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May 18, 2011
Lakers' Ratliff will undergo surgery
According to the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers center Theo Ratliff will have surgery on his left knee on Tuesday.
The 37-year old signed with the Lakers this offseason. The team has not given any indication how long he will be out for.
While this isn't a huge blow, the Lakers do want to preserve Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol and...
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November 16, 2010
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November 16, 2010
2010-2011 NBA Regular Season: Sonny Weems Dunks On Theo Ratliff
Theo Ratliff gets caught in a familiar position, via NBA.
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November 06, 2010
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November 06, 2010
Laker injury updates (Barnes, Ratliff, Caracter)
It looks like the pre-season is bringing some minor injuries for the team.
Alongside Walton and Bynum who are both out at the moment, there seems to be some other injuries.
Derrick Caracter sprained ankle at Wednesday’s practice
Theo Ratliff’s – knee tendinitis.
Matt Barnes tweaked ankle
Related posts:Luke, Barnes suffer hamstring strains
Lakers will likely sign Ebanks and...
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October 06, 2010
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October 06, 2010
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