Starring: The Lakers beginning training camp, and the annual Phil Jackson "last stand" party.
- Kobe Bryant Looks Good to Phil at Lakers.com BasketBlog
- Phil Jackson Preseason Presser at Lakers.com BasketBlog
- Sources: Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets part of four-team trade talks - ESPN
- Los Angeles Lakers' coach Phil Jackson beginning 'last stand'? - ESPN Los Angeles
- Experts panel: Will the Lakers Three-peat? - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- Lakers coach Jackson prepares for his `Last Stand' - LA Daily News
- Iverson turns down deal in China. For now. - ProBasketballTalk - Basketball - NBC Sports
- Forum Blue And Gold " NBA Coaches: Who Got Next?
More after the jump...
ESPN
- Sources: Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets part of four-team trade talks
- Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson defends Andrew Bynum's surgery delay
- Yao Ming not sure what to expect in return to Houston Rockets
- Miami Heat says Erick Dampier won't be offered contract
Lakers.com
Land O Lakers
- Los Angeles Lakers' coach Phil Jackson beginning 'last stand'?
- Reminder: Live media day webcast, Saturday 11 am PT
- Phil Jackson: On Bynum, Kobe, going for three, his future, and more (video)
- Experts panel: Will the Lakers Three-peat?
OC Register
LA Times
- Lakers and Phil Jackson have the pieces in place for a run at a third straight NBA title
- More of Phil Jackson's pre-season press conference
- Phil Jackson defends Andrew Bynum's decision to delay surgery
Daily News
- Lakers center Bynum could be handled with care
- Lakers coach Jackson prepares for his `Last Stand'
- Four added to roster
- Bynum's minutes restricted?
Pro Basketball Talk
- Hornets ink Janero Pargo to back up Chris Paul
- Unraveling the hatred of LeBron James and the Miami Heat
- Conflicting reports on if Anthony approved extension with Nets, clearing way for trade
- How did Byron Scott become a coach? Blame Pat Riley for that, too.
- Bulls may not trade Noah, but can they sign him?
- Pat Riley: "We feel we have done something special for our franchise"
- Phil Jackson doesn't expect Andrew Bynum for start of season
- Iverson turns down deal in China. For now.
Yahoo Sports
- Don Nelson quits on the Warriors. Officially, this time - Ball Don't Lie
- Suicide lines: Kobe Bryant finger update; new Wizards unis - Ball Don't Lie
- Nets move closer to landing Anthony
- Don't even think about complaining in the NBA this season - Ball Don't Lie
Slam Online
- Keith Smart to Replace Don Nelson as Coach
- Nets/Nuggets Heating Up Carmelo Anthony Trade Talks (UPDATE)
- Shocker: Miami Heat Road Games Will Be Expensive to Attend
- For Old Time’s Sake: Vince Carter 2K
Dime Magazine
- Carmelo Anthony is going to the Nets. At least we’re pretty sure.
- Bad news for Kobe, KG, Dwight: NBA is cracking down on complainers
- Top 5 High School Stars with NBA Family Ties
Misc./Rants