By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
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Meet new Laker Theo Ratliff
Monday, July 26th, 2010By now, Theo Ratliff must have U-Haul's phone number on speed dial. The 37-year-old center has traveled more than Gulliver in his 14 previous NBA seasons, but apparently still has enough tread remaining to land a spot on the Lakers' roster.
Ratliff's...
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Lakers add Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff
Monday, July 26th, 2010Barnes, a former UCLA Bruin and noted defender, turns down more money from Cleveland to join the two-time defending champions.
The Lakers were unable to sign Raja Bell, but another antagonist is on the way.
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Signing with Lakers has a nice ring to Steve Blake
Sunday, July 25th, 2010NBA champions pursued former Maryland guard, then Kobe texted him
Steve Blake had been through the process several times in his seven-year NBA career: the declaration of free agency, postseason negotiations between his longtime agent and teams interested in signing the former Maryland point guard, starting over in a new city with a new team, and a new set of expectations.
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Lakers: Kobe will return from knee surgery by camp (AP)
Sunday, July 25th, 2010Kobe Bryant recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Friday. Bryant will be fully recovered well before training camp opens Sept. 25, the Lakers said in a brief statement. The two-time NBA finals MVP underwent surgery last week. Bryant's knee was drained of fluid early in the playoffs, and he played through several additional injuries while...
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Insulted? Fisher is a Laker again anyway
Saturday, July 24th, 2010HAWTHORNE – Before it’s a team, it’s a business.
That’s the cold truth that a shivering Derek Fisher took away from his recent negotiations to come back to the Lakers.
Soon enough, it’ll be a team again, with Kobe Bryant’s knee already...
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Kupchak ‘optimistic’ about re-signing Shannon Brown
Saturday, July 24th, 2010Lakers' general manager continues to talk to the reserve guard, who opted out of a contract that would have paid him $2.15 million next season.
Lakers' general manager continues to talk to the reserve guard, who opted out of a contract that would have paid him $2.15 million next season.
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Rondo, Celtics refuse to sweat Heat (Yahoo! Sports)
Saturday, July 24th, 2010LeBron James has joined forced with Dwyane Wade, but Rajon Rondo sees no reason to worry about them yet.
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