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In what continues to be a ridiculous NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers look to put the Bynum saga on the back burner as they take on the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. The last time these two teams met, the Lakers were run out of the building as the Thunder showed the basketball world just how old and slow we were. James Harden had a particularly good game against Kobe, even talked some trash with the Mamba. Look for that match-up to be key once again.
No other roster move to report, except DEREK FREAKING FISHER RETURNS TO STAPLES CENTER. The Thunder signed Derek Fisher for the rest of the season just six days ago, and he will make his return to the building he formerly called home. When his number is called late in the first quarter to check-in, Staples will let out an ovation that will send chills down your spine, and tears streaming down your cheek.
And I won't even be mad when he drains the 3 for the win.
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Lakers News
- Practice Report: For L.A., Defense Trumps an Ill-Advised Shot | Lakers.com
- Jerry Buss on Purchase of Dodgers by Magic Johnson and Partners | Lakers.com
- Injury Update: Jordan Hill | Lakers Blog
- Bynum And Bryant, Kindred Spirits? | NBA.com
- Blogtable: Kobe Vs. Mike Brown | NBA.com
- Los Angeles Lakers' Mike Brown stands by Andrew Bynum substitution | ESPN LA
- Mike Brown and Pau Gasol on Andrew Bynum, OKC | ESPN LA
- Lakers vs. Thunder: The first of five very important games | ESPN LA
- Lakers shrug off latest benching drama | LA Times
- Lakers Coach Mike Brown stands firm on Andrew Bynum benching | LA Times
- Bynum on Ramon Sessions: ‘He’s who we need’ | OC Register
- Lakers Thursday preview: vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (38-12) | OC Register
- Victory over Thunder can boost Lakers’ confidence | OC Register
- Thunder-Lakers Preview
NBA.com
- Magic vs. Knicks
- Bulls vs. Hawks
- Mavs back in Miami for first time since title win
- Garnett powers Celtics to 94-82 win over Jazz
ESPN
- Former Mavs coach Don Nelson selected for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- New York Knicks lose Amare Stoudemire for 2-4 weeks
- Miami Heat's LeBron James won't miss time for dislocated finger
- Patrick Ewing desires head coaching job, would be interested in coaching Knicks
- Luol Deng scores 22 points as Bulls dominate Hawks
Yahoo! Sports
- Thunder-Lakers Preview
- Love leads Timberwolves past Bobcats, 88-83
- Andrew Bynum plans to keep shooting 3-pointers -- even after coach's benching
- Deron Williams leads depleted Nets over Pacers
- Y! Sources: Curry out two more weeks, but do Warriors want him to return this season?
ProBasketball Talk
- Don Nelson finally elected to the Hall of Fame
- PBT Extra: Talking Lakers, end of season awards (as of now)
- Doc Rivers is good with his son leaving Duke for NBA draft
- ‘Melo talks his responsibility, Mike Woodson’s accountability
- While interim guy plans draft strategy, Blazers reopen GM search
- Golden State to sit Curry two more weeks, likely for season
- Report: Kobe will push to bring Fisher, Odom back to Lakers
Dime Mag / SLAM Online
- No One Is Paying Attention To Boston; Kevin Love Is A Monster | Dime Magazine
- Derrick Rose & adidas Launch ClimaCool Seduction Running Shoe | Dime Magazine
- Dwight Howard & The Fear Of A Black Hat | Dime Magazine
- LeBron James to Continue Playing With Dislocated Finger | SLAM Online
- Anthony Davis wins 2011-12 Oscar Robertson Trophy | SLAM Online
Blogs and Other Links
- Kobe, Gasol React to Magic's Group Buying the L.A. Dodgers | Lakers Nation
- Lakers Must Operate With No Margin For Error | Lakers Nation
- From One Owner to Another: Dr. Jerry Buss has Words for Magic Johnson | Lakers Nation
- Boris Diaw’s Hidden Impact | NBA Playbook
- Wednesday Storylines | Forum Blue & Gold
- I'm A Monster!!! | Hardwood Hype
- Report Card: Carmelo Anthony gets a chance to smile | Eye On Basketball
- Blake Griffin dunks on Channing Frye video | Eye On Basketball
- Report: Don Nelson to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame | Eye On Basketball
- Charles Barkley to wear dress in new Weight Watchers ad | Eye On Basketball
- NBA fines Glen "Big Baby" Davis $35K for flipping off fans | Eye On Basketball
- Essay: Ty Lawson’s Need To Attack The Basket | Shaky Ankles
The Basketball Jones
- Ep. 788: Don’t Become This
- Nick Young left his swag in Washington
- Are you ready for ‘Basketball Moms?’
- Boris Diaw is the new Jeremy Lin
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