NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers

Top suitors for Monta Ellis 

June, 17, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
Despite Monta Ellis' reputation for being an undersized, volume-shooting two guard, the Milwaukee Bucks wanted him back. Chris Broussard of ESPN The Magazine writes today that the team reportedly offered the veteran a two-year, $24 extension earlier this month. Even still, Ellis decided to opt out of his deal and become an unrestricted free agent.

So which teams might be most interested in the Ellis, who'll turn 28 shortly before next season? Lets take a look.

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Latest on Clippers' trade buzz 

June, 16, 2013
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By Tom Carpenter | ESPN.com
We knew the Los Angeles Clippers were going to have an offseason that would affect their long-term future in significant ways, and sure enough, things are heating up in a complex manner, as they attempt to make major trades with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. Here is how ESPN's Marc Stein and Ramona Shelburne summed it up early Sunday morning:

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Lakers, Knicks eye Bynum? 

June, 14, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
UPDATE: Following up on an earlier story, Vince Ellis mentioned the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers as other potential suitors for Will Bynum. Read on to see which other teams he thinks will be in the mix for the free-agent point guard.

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Will Bynum is a solid backup point guard and when the free agent market opens in July his agent, Mark Bartelstein, will likely hear from several teams. According to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks could be on that list.

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Nash on the mend 

June, 13, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Steve Nash was hindered for most of 2012-13 and after being knocked out of the playoffs in the first round he's been able to concentrate on getting healthy for next season. So far his recovery is going well.

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Rockets aim to raid LA 

June, 10, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
The Houston Rockets are once again going to swing for the fences this offseason when it comes to targeting the top free agents. There have been several reports linking the Rockets and Dwight Howard and Sunday Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle noted that the team also has plans to go after Chris Paul, too.

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Kupchak not sure he'll use amnesty clause 

June, 7, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of 15 teams that have not used the amnesty provision to remove a players from their salary cap ledger. General manager Mitch Kupchak was asked about possibly using it in July and right now it's still up in the air.

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Kupchak still confident D12 won't leave 

June, 6, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
During his press conference with the media just after the season ended, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he was confident that Dwight Howard would re-sign with the club in July. Does he feel the same way in early June?

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MWP not thinking about his ETO 

June, 5, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Metta World Peace can stay under contract for next season or join the 2013 class of free agents by exercising the ETO (early termination option) in his deal. He's guaranteed $7.72 million in 2013-14 which is why most expect him to decline the option. Either way he's not worried about the decision.

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Ham joining Clifford in Charlotte? 

June, 4, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni could be down to one assistant with reports that another member of his staff may soon be leaving.

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No farewell tour for Kobe 

June, 4, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Kobe Bryant is recovering nicely from surgery to fix his torn left Achilles and he was given a timeline of 6-9 months to get back into game action. Bryant expects to return on the early end of the timeline and he wants to be cleared by the first game if the regular season.

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Gasol's uncertain future with Lakers 

June, 4, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
There is a lot of uncertainty heading into the 2013-14 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers and Pau Gasol's future is part of it.

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Latest D12 FA buzz 

May, 31, 2013
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By Tom Carpenter | ESPN.com
The Houston Rockets may well be tweaking their finances this offseason in an attempt to clear the requisite cap room to sign Dwight Howard away from the Los Angeles Lakers, but that would matter little if he isn't legitimately interested in joining the Rockets. However, according to ESPN NBA Insider Marc Stein, Howard has sent signals that the Rockets and Dallas Mavericks will be in play.

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Why Rockets are shopping Robinson 

May, 31, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
The Houston Rockets will go hard after Dwight Howard once we get to July 1 when they can finally speak with the center and his agent, Dan Fegan.

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Kobe moves to 'medical mamba' shoe 

May, 31, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Kobe Bryant's recover from surgery to fix his torn left Achilles tendon is going well and he revealed on Twitter that he's no longer using the walking boot, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Why Clifford may stick with Bobcats 

May, 28, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Sources have confirmed to ESPNLosAngeles.com's Ramona Shelburne that the Charlotte Bobcats have hired Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Steve Clifford to be their next head coach. Clifford's contract is for two years and has a team option for 2015-16. He reportedly will earn $2 million annually.

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