Ross Gasmer

Ross is a staff writer with LakersNation. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona. He is a huge sports fan and will keep you up to date with the latest sports news. Follow Ross on Twitter at @Ross_Gasmer12.
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NBA News: With Sacramento Kings Staying, Where Does Phil Jackson Go?

With news just breaking that the NBA Board of Governors have blocked the Kings move to Seattle, the question on everyone's mind is how this affects Phil Jackson. Jackson has been rumored to be eyeing an executive position with the…

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Lakers News: Former Assistant Eddie Jordan Reflects On This Season

Former Lakers assistant coach and current University of Rutgers head coach Eddie Jordan reflected on the 2012-13 season today. Jordan was hired by former head coach Mike Brown in an effort to instill the principles of the Princeton offense, but…

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Lakers News: Lakers Nation Forecasts Next Season’s Pacific Division

With all-but one Pacific Division team left in the playoffs, the Clippers and Lakers have all offseason to think about the divisional race next season. This year, the Clippers weren't challenged as they ran away with the division by nine…

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NBA News: NBA Announces First And Second All-NBA Defensive Teams

The NBA announced the first and second team All-Defensive teams Monday morning and to nobody's surprise, no Lakers were selected. Six players comprised the first team since Bulls center Joakim Noah and Knicks center Tyson Chandler were tied in votes.…

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Lakers News: Mark Madsen Close To Becoming D-League Head Coach

Former Lakers center Mark Madsen is close to becoming the next head coach of the D-League Los Angeles Defenders. Madsen has spent the past season working in Palo Alto as an assistant coach at Stanford. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of…

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Lakers Rumors: Would O.J. Mayo Be A Good Option Off The Bench?

Since the days of Shannon Brown, Jordan Farmar and Sasha Vujacic, the Lakers bench has been one of the worst in the NBA. This past season, the bench scored 25.7 points per game, which ranked them 28th out of 30…

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NBA News: Minnesota Timberwolves Looking to Pursue Guard O.J. Mayo

With new general manager Flip Saunders, the Minnesota Timberwolves are already identifying free agents to target. With their point guard position set, the Wolves are turning their attention to the shooting guard position and free agent O.J. Mayo is a…

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Lakers News: Lakers Nation Believes Pau Gasol Will Return

Since the final buzzer went off at Staples Center in Game 4 against the Spurs, the second biggest question weighing on Laker fans minds was whether or not that was Pau Gasol's last game as a Laker. Gasol is slated…

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Lakers News: Cavaliers Ask For Permission To Interview Phil Handy

Newly hired Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown has been granted permission by the Lakers to interview developmental coach Phil Handy. Brown hired Handy during the 2011-12 season, and he's quickly become a favorite amongst Lakers players. Mark Medina of…

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NBA News: Lakers’ World Peace Thinks “Steve Curry” Is Great

Last night after the Warriors impressive 100-91 victory, Lakers forward Metta World Peace tweeted his thoughts about guard Stephen Curry and his great play. Problem is, World Peace didn't seem to know what Curry's first name was when he tweeted…

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