Kevin Love will become a free agent in 2015 and numerous reports suggest that he will not return to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s been widely assumed that he will join Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers but a source says there’s two other teams in the running.
NBA: Lakers Unlikely to Fire Coach Mike D’Antoni
After a series of discussions following a stretch of historically bad losses this week, the Los Angeles Lakers do not believe that an in-season coaching change will help the team and remain inclined to support Mike D’Antoni over the final 19 games of the season, sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Still Has Knee Soreness, Probably Won’t Return This Season
While many Lakers fans were hopeful the Black Mamba would return soon, it turns out he’s suffered another setback. During All-Star weekend Kobe Bryant called his recovery from a knee fracture a “slow process”. Now it’s being reported that he’s suffering knee soreness and it’s so bad he can’t even have tests run yet to determine his progress.
NBA: Suns & Lakers to Resume Pau Gasol Trade Talks
Pau Gasol has been the topic of trade talks for a couple years now and apparently it’s resumed again. This season is pretty much lost for the Lakers and they want draft picks to help rebuild the team. While Gasol is a viable player, the Suns were rightfully so reluctant to give the Lakers a first round pick for the aging, and oft injured forward. It looks like they may soon come to an agreement however.
NBA: Chris Kaman Says He Doesn’t Care if The Lakers Trade Him
Chris Kaman has not been thrilled with his limited minutes this season and the lottery-bound Lakers may put him on the market to see if there is any interest from 2014 playoff contenders that need help at center. When asked, Kaman said he doesn’t care if he stays with the Lakers or is moved to another team.
NBA: Pau Gasol Out At Least a Week With Groin Strain
The injury bug continues to hit the Los Angeles Lakers pretty hard as they’ve lost yet another vital member of their roster, Pau Gasol.
