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Odom: It would take 'crazy offer' to leave Lakers

Odom, who is making $11.4 million this year, said that money won't be the only factor in his decision, indicating he would take a smaller contract if it meant staying in L.A. "It would take a crazy offer for me to want to leave here," he said. "It ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  8 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Stan Van Gundy,  Kobe Bryant,  Lamar Odom,  Jerry Buss,  Trevor Ariza

Finals notebook: Nelson decision hard one for Van Gundy

LOS ANGELES -- Magic coach Stan Van Gundy agonized over the decision to activate point guard Jameer Nelson and use him in the Finals--choosing to play him was, according to Van Gundy, actually the more difficult way to go. "The easiest decision, the ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  5 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Stan Van Gundy,  Jameer Nelson,  Anthony Johnson,  Phil Jackson,  Tyronn Lue

Deveney: Mailbag: Questions and answers on the draft

Deveney: Well, let me start by saying that, personally, I like Blair, and I think if he goes in the 20s, he'll be a steal. Well, we wasted little time in posting our first full-length (first round, at least) NBA mock draft. And you, to your credit, ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  21 May 2009
Related Topics: DeJuan Blair,  National Basketball Association,  Mike D'Antoni,  Jamaal Tinsley,  Troy Murphy

Two of a kind: Ovechkin and James win SN's player of the year awards

It wasn't even close. "Ovie" and "King James" were runaway winners of Sporting News' player of the year awards. They also share three traits that make them the best in the game. Ovechkin: He shoots more than anyone. He scores more goals than anyone. ...

From CRAIG CUSTANCE AND SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  21 May 2009
Related Topics: LeBron James,  National Basketball Association,  Scotty Bowman,  Jeff Van Gundy,  Joe Smith

Western conference finals: No. 1 L.A. Lakers vs. No. 2 Denver

Backcourt: The Nuggets, of course, would not be here without PG Chauncey Billups, who, in addition to providing much-needed leadership, has also made 54.1 percent of his playoff 3s and 95.7 percent of his free throws. That's in sharp contrast to ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  19 May 2009
Related Topics: Dirk Nowitzki,  Andrew Bynum,  George Karl,  Chauncey Billups,  Derek Fisher

Deveney: Beefed up in-game penalties the best way to remedy rough play

"I understand it's the playoffs," Artest said. "I remember back home in the neighborhood there were games like that. One time, one of my friends, he was playing basketball and they were winning the game. It was so competitive, they broke off a piece ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  7 May 2009
Related Topics: Jeff Van Gundy,  Ron Artest,  National Basketball Association,  Kobe Bryant,  Rajon Rondo

Deveney: Kobe answers questions about Lakers' toughness

But if the question is toughness, here's a good answer: Kobe Bryant. Last night in Game 2, Bryant was outstanding, torching the Rockets with jumpers early and scoring on drives to the hoop late -- including an incredible fourth-quarter layup made ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  7 May 2009
Related Topics: Kobe Bryant,  Larry O'Brien,  Andrew Bynum,  Derek Fisher,  Luis Scola

Deveney: Notebook: Bynum's injury limits Lakers' options

"You know, damned if you do, damned if you don't," Jackson said. "We know we need rebounding and shot-blocking and size, with Andrew in there on some level if we're going to be very successful this season. We're not as versatile or intimidating when ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  6 May 2009
Related Topics: Phil Jackson,  Andrew Bynum,  Pau Gasol,  Lamar Odom,  Aaron Brooks

Deveney: Some surprises among list of best playoff performers remaining

2. Kobe Bryant, Lakers. Bryant has had some ups and downs, but he's averaging 28.2 points. "He's dangerous, because he is always going to get his points," Rockets forward Shane Battier said. "Sometimes, you hold him to 30 and think, 'We did pretty ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  5 May 2009
Related Topics: LeBron James,  Kobe Bryant,  Carmelo Anthony,  Shane Battier,  National Basketball Association

Deveney: Lakers have a big problem: Yao

As the Lakers licked their wounds on Tuesday, Bynum pointed out that he is still, in fact, wounded. "That's just the knee in general," he said. "It's just not ready." EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Lakers coach Phil Jackson has a problem. He knows how he'd ...

From SEAN DEVENEY, Sporting News,  5 May 2009
Related Topics: Andrew Bynum,  Phil Jackson,  Yao Ming,  Pau Gasol,  Lamar Odom

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