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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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects On What He Wished He’d Known At 30

Former Lakers center and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been in the news recently with his interest in the Bucks and UCLA head coaching jobs. However, Abdul-Jabbar was never seriously considered for the UCLA job and currently hasn't…

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NBA News: Thunder guard Derek Fisher Has Vintage Performance

Last night against the Memphis Grizzlies, Thunder guard Derek Fisher poured in 19 points while shooting 6-9 from the field. With the injury to guard Russell Westbrook, Fisher has stepped into the back-up point guard role behind starter Reggie Jackson.…

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Lakers News: Forward Pau Gasol To Undergo Knee Procedure

Lakers forward Pau Gasol will undergo a FAST technique knee procedure tomorrow after battling tendonitis in both his knees earlier this season. Gasol will be operated on by Dr. Steven Yoon as the seven-footer battled several injuries throughout the 2012-13…

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Lakers Nation Poll Results: Fans Predict Brian Shaw’s Coaching Future

With several head coaching vacancies in Detroit, Brooklyn and Philadelphia, Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw's name has surfaced as a candidate. Shaw has been linked to the 76ers job as he's definitely qualified to be a head coach in…

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Lakers News: Players And Coaches Trending Up, Down During Offseason

With the offseason in full swing, Lakers fans are getting to the point where it's time to sort through various rumors and trade scenarios to improve the team. Not many Lakers are in the news as they're taking their time…

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NBA Rumors: Former Laker Guard Jordan Farmar Eyeing Return To NBA

After spending two seasons in Europe, former Lakers guard Jordan Farmar is thinking about the possibility of returning to the NBA. During the lockout, Farmar singed a one-year deal with Maccabi Tel-Aviv and decided he would stay in Europe as…

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NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson Won’t Coach Brooklyn Nets

After they were eliminated by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets turned their attention to finding a new head coach. -----Check out the Lakers Nation store to get your LN gear and…

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NBA News: Clippers Confident They Can Retain Guard Chris Paul

After their disappointing defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Clippers face an offseason of uncertainty as star guard Chris Paul is slated to become an unrestricted free agent. -----Check out the Lakers Nation store to get your LN…

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NBA News: Brooklyn Nets Eye Brian Shaw For Coaching Vacancy

Another day, another former Lakers head coach or assistant coach is rumored to be on the move as Brian Shaw has emerged as a leading candidate for the Brooklyn Nets coaching vacancy. Shaw is the lead assistant for the Indiana…

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Lakers News: Lakers Nation Chooses A Western Conference Champion

With the second round of the NBA Playoffs underway, we asked Lakers Nation which team they thought would make it to the Finals. It's been exactly one week since the Lakers were eliminated, but they never had a realistic chance…

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