UPDATE: Kobe has passed the first few initial concussion tests. The likelihood that he does play increases with each test he passes. His last test will come directly before the game. I said before that it seems unlikely that Kobe plays but it is starting to appear to be going the other direction. Kobe seems …
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Following All-Star break, trade talks heat up
Michael Beasley’s name has been flying around in trade rumors for weeks now. He has loads of talent and an expiring contract. That is the perfect situation for a desperate team looking to make a playoff push. First we heard the Wolves connected to tons of Lakers rumors and now it appears they are being …
Lakers interested in trading for Michael Beasley
According to Chris Broussard of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for the Timberwolves Michael Beasley. This has no connection to the previously rumored Pau Gasol trade. Pau would not be involved in this deal. Instead, the Lakers would part with their $8.9 Million trade exception they acquired from the Lamar Odom …
J.R. Smith update
The Timberwolves may be falling behind in the J.R. Smith race. The Indiana Pacers can already offer him the same salary and a higher chance at the playoffs. It now appears that Smith has already met with Mike Brown of the Lakers. According to Smith they had a “great talk.” Also, the Orlando Magic have …
