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According to Jarrod Rudolph of RealGM.com, who many consider a very credible Dwight Howard source in Orlando, Howard is ready to join the Lakers. Until recently, Howard only expressed a willingness to extend long-term with the Brooklyn Nets. However, sources state tonight that Howard is not only willing to re-sign long term with the Lakers when his contract expires at the end of the  in 2012-2013 season, but would be "excited" to have the opportunity to wear the purple and gold. Since many reports state that Orlando is not interested in Andrew Bynum, a third team will have to be involved to execute the trade. Bynum would have to also be willing to extend long-term with his new team. The Rockets and Cavs both remain the top suitors for Bynum in any three team deal.

According to Marc Spears of Y! Sports, Antawn Jamison has agreed to a one-year deal at the veteran’s minimum.

UPDATE: Sources have reported that the Cavs might be the possible third team to facilitate a Howard to LA trade. In this trade, Bynum would go to the Cavs, and Anderson Varejao to Orlando along with picks. Lakers would be willing to take back the $18M over 3 years salary of Jason Richardson, but not Hedo Turkoglu. Rumors are circulating [...]

Today is the deadline for NBA teams to take advantage of the amnesty clause. Only players signed under the old collective bargaining agreement can be amnestied. Sources state that the Lakers are NOT expected to use the amnesty.

According to Marc Spears of Y! Sports, the Lakers are meeting with the Orlando Magic today to discuss a deal for Dwight Howard. Lakers want a contract extension commitment from Howard. Details to come…

According to Marc Spears of Y! Sports, the Lakers are expected to work out free agent Jermaine O’Neal in Las Vegas on Tuesday. O’Neal has recovered from his knee surgery and has recently gone to Germany and received the same Orthokine therapy as Kobe. O’Neal averaged a little over 5 points per game the last two seasons with the Boston [...]

According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, Antawn Jamison has chosen the Lakers over signing with the Bobcats. He is currently in vacation in Europe at the moment, but is expected to sign the the team later this week. Although reports have stated that this is going to come to fruition, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak stated that “Nothing is [...]

Update: According to Y! Sports, Grant Hill has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers. Sources have reported that Grant Hill is leaning towards signing with the Lakers.  According to John Gambadoro of sports talk 620 KTAR in Phoenix, both Nash and Kobe have been recruiting him. Hill will be 40 years old before next season begins, but he [...]

As acquisitions became official at 12:01 am EST, Steve Nash has officially become a Los Angeles Laker. Nash will be receiving around $27 million over the next three seasons, which currently puts him under contract one year beyond Kobe. A press conference is scheduled for Wednesday, July 11 at noon PST. He will wear number 10.

UPDATE: A statement released by the Lakers states that Dr. Buss is recovering and is expected to be released soon. TMZ reported that Dr. Jerry Buss was hospitalized for severe dehydration Monday night.               According to sources, 78-year-old Buss fell ill at his home around 9pm and someone inside the               house called 911.  The L.A. City Fire Department responded [...]

Devin Ebanks has re-signed with the Lakers on a one year deal worth a little over one million dollars. His agent stated that it wasn’t a financial decision as much as a career decision. Ebanks was named the starting SF on Christmas Day last season, but fell out of the rotation within a few games. He averaged 4.0 points and [...]

Kobe was on “The Herd” and here is a quick summary of what he discussed: On playing with Steve Nash: By being in the same draft class in 1996, we have a bond that goes beyond our rivalry. Nash puts me in my original position. I no longer have to handle the ball. I wont have to work so hard [...]

After helping win the Gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Kobe was determined to let the world know how Team USA feels – “We’re going to bring back the gold to the U.S.” The final twelve man Team USA Roster: G – Kobe Bryant (Lakers), G – Chris Paul (Clippers), G – Deron Williams (Nets), G – Russel Westbrook [...]

Free agent PF Jordan Hill (@jordanchill43) tweeted this afternoon: “Made my decision!!!” Jordan Hill was acquired from Houston at the deadline last season for Derek Fisher.