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HoopsWorld: The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Javaris Crittenton with the 19th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. Coming off an impressive Summer League performance, Crittenton will compete with Jordan Farmar for minutes off the bench. Although Coach Phil Jackson’s reputation suggests that as a rookie Crittenton may not get a lot of minutes, don’t be surprised if he makes it [...]

The backcourt that helped us land 3 Champiohships through 2000-2002 is back together again this season. Both Kobe and Fisher seemed thrilled at Lakers Media Day yesterday. For Kobe, it could be a bit of familiarity from the glory days. Fisher who spent the last few seasons in both Golden State and Utah also seemed to enjoy dawning the Purple [...]

My boy Elie Seckbach put together a great report from Media Day today. Take a look, there’s some great stuff on here! [youtube LbTuKTGmoyM]

Is this why he shaved his head? Kwame on the run! Kwame on the run! On a serious note, this shouldn’t affect his play this season. WALB: An NBA player was arrested in Valdosta over the weekend. Twenty-five-year-old Kwame Brown, a power forward with the LA Lakers is charged with disorderly conduct and interference of a law enforcement officer. Police [...]

You happy now, Kobe? This puts us over the top… More than likely, he’ll be cut before the season starts. Lakers.com: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Andre Patterson, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. Patterson, a former UCLA Bruin who transferred to Tennessee for his junior and senior [...]

Phil was on with Dan Patrick today on the radio. Some interesting stuff, Phil seems pretty positive about this upcoming season. Here’s a quick recap from Clublakers member; tbs. ClubLakers Forums: Patrick asked how you prepare for media day. Phil said there are many events, photos, promotional things to do, then finally the media gets to ask their questions. DP [...]

LA Times: They filed out one by one from the trainers’ room at the Lakers’ El Segundo facility today, 17 of the 18 Lakers currently in uniform, for the start of media day. Then came Coach Phil Jackson and his assistants. But all the gathered media didn’t flinch. They were waiting for the 18th member of the squad. And finally, [...]

Intresting note made here. Mitch Lawrence claims that Kobe has told Mitch that he is committed to the Lakers this season. Personally, I believe it. But its only this season. Media Day is tomorrow, let it begin… NY Daily News: It’s just like old times in the NBA. Heading into training camp, the biggest stories are the Lakers and Celtics. [...]

Let the trade scenarios begin… ESPN: Shawn Marion was bringing the good news. If you’re a Lakers fan. “I’m definitely interested in the Lakers,” the Phoenix Suns forward said. More than that, he said he talked to Kobe Bryant, and Bryant “embraced it.” Said Marion: “He wants to make it happen.” If Bryant cares about what trades the Lakers make [...]

There’s been some word that a Odom for Marion trade could be in the works (again). Training camp and media day and just days away. We’ll keep a close eye on this one, should be interesting. Sporting News:: Shawn Marion, L.A. Laker? If he has his way, that will happen. According to a league source, the Lakers and Suns have [...]

Fans – Zambezi Ink is shooting a video to be played on the big video screen during a Lakers game that highlights team’s biggest fans. We are casting for this video now and have already shot some celebrities talking about why they love the Lakers, how they became fans, etc. If you’re interested in being part of this video, send [...]

Mercury News: Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor drunken driving. Buss was sentenced to five years’ probation and fined $1,900. He was not required to appear in court. He also admitted he drove with a blood-alcohol level of .13 percent, above the state limit of .08 percent. Buss owns a home in northern San Diego [...]

AP: LeBron James put a record finish on the Americans’ dominance in the desert. James scored a team-record 31 points, and the United States beat Argentina 118-81 on Sunday to win the FIBA Americas championship. Dwight Howard made all seven of his shots and scored 20 points, and Carmelo Anthony added 16 points for the Americans, who were never challenged [...]

Unlike his role on the Lakers, the guard sets the tone with intangibles such as defense, work ethic and hustle. LA Times: Heavenly shades of night are falling, it’s twilight time for another U.S. basketball team. Suspended between America’s dreams and recurring nightmares, this team is living up to the usual great expectations amid the usual casual interest: small crowds, [...]