News from around the league on July 27th.
Laker news.
Kobe Bryant realized he is not cut out for a future head coaching job. [Pro Basketball Talk]
Magic Johnson picked the Lakers to win next year, but has the Heat winning many titles later on. [Slam Mag]
Magic Johnson owns about 5% of the Lakers, so he has a lot of Laker love in his heart. We all know Magic has the Lakers winning every year, but in order to please ESPN, he gave the Heat a few titles. [LA Times]
Team USA’s and Lamar Odom’s podcast. [BasketBlog]
Here is a tribute to a great Laker, Rick Fox. [Forum Blue and Gold]
Jordan Farmar’s 2009-2010 report card. [Silver Screen and Roll]
Meet the newest Laker, Theo Ratliff. [OC Register]
Matt Barnes’ press conference will be held today at 1 PST, you can catch it on Lakers.com. [Lakers.com]
The latest on the NBA.
The Cavs send Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to the Timberwolves for Ramon Sessions, Ryan Hollins and a second-round draft pick. [ESPN.com]
The Timberwolves acquired West and Telfair, but they are expected to waive the two guards. [Dime Mag]
The Nets promote Bobby Marks to assistant GM. [NBA.com]
Josh Powell officially signed with the Atlanta Hawks. [NBA.com]
The Celtics re-sign Marquis Daniels. [NBA.com]
Jonny Flynn will have hip surgery. [NBA.com]
Yao Ming may end up retiring. [Slam Mag]
Yao is finding it hard to over-come his injury, and he may retire if he doesn’t return to 100%. [NBA.com]
Louis Amundson is likely out of Phoenix. [Dime Mag]
The Celtics may re-sign Eddie House. [Pro Basketball Talk]
Dirk said he would have considered the Heat, if they were actually interested. [Dime Mag]
Here is a video of Shaquille O’Neal signing… with Justin Bieber. [Slam Mag]
Dwight Howard on the Heat: “They’re not going to be the best team in the NBA next year.” [Pro Basketball Talk]
The Bulls are reluctant to sign T-Mac. [Slam Mag]
The Raptors believe Chris Bosh quit on them, similar to what Vince Carter did. [Slam Mag]