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Report: Lakers' Barnes arrested Thu Sep  9 03:02:32 2010 EST
Sacramento, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has reportedly been arrested for a domestic violence charge and obstructing the use of a telephone line. According to the Sacramento Bee, Barnes was booked into Sacramento County Main Jail Wednesday night following a physical confrontation with a woman believed to be his girlfriend. The story states Barnes prevented her from talking to 911 operators and both had visible injuries. According to the newspaper, Barnes posted a
Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge Thu Sep  9 01:44:00 2010 EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento County authorities say Los Angeles Lakers guard Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Tim Curran says deputies arrested Barnes after responding to what was termed an incomplete 911 call from a home around 4:16 p.m. Wednesday.

Deputies say both Barnes and the woman had visible injuries, but took Barnes into custody after determining he had been the primary aggressor.

The name of the woman was not rel

Celtics roll the dice with West Thu Sep  2 14:56:33 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Miami Heat may have dominated the offseason headlines, but the Boston Celtics are still the top dogs in the East. After taking the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in the NBA Finals last season, the veteran-laden Celtics could have gone in two different directions. Coach Doc Rivers' contract was up, while veteran sharpshooter Ray Allen was a free agent and All-Star forward Paul Pierce could have opted out of his deal. Basketball chief Danny Ainge could h
Tickets go on sale for NBA games in London Wed Sep  1 07:50:00 2010 EST
on-3 competitions.

Nets guard Devin Harris says ``everyone involved in bringing the games to London is excited about playing in one of the world's great cities.''

The NBA has been playing preseason games in London for several years. The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 4 in this year's installment of the league's European tour.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, b

U.S. set to kick off Worlds Thu Aug 26 10:54:07 2010 EST
day when they take on Croatia in Group B play. Team USA, which is led by defending NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, along with veterans Chauncey Billups of the Denver Nuggets and Lamar Odom of the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is attempting to avenge the team's bronze medal performance during the 2006 Worlds in Japan. Piloted by Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski, this group probably has the least amount of star power since the professionals started play
USA Basketball sets roster for Worlds Tue Aug 24 14:36:13 2010 EST
n State Warriors); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies); Eric Gordon (Los Angeles Clippers); Danny Granger (Indiana Pacers); Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia 76ers); Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves); Lamar Odom (Los Angeles Lakers); Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls); and Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder). Noticeably absent from the list was Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, who withdrew from the team to attend to some family matters prior to the start of the NBA s
Lakers owner still enjoying Hall of Fame induction Tue Aug 17 20:29:00 2010 EST

BELL GARDENS, Calif. (AP) -Relishing the afterglow of being inducted into the Hall of Fame last week, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was candid, funny and reflective when sharing his thoughts on his life, his team and the Miami Heat.

Buss, a poker aficionado who plays an average of six times a month, discussed the topics before hosting the Mariani/Buss Charity Open poker tournament at the Bicycle Casino on Tuesday.

He has been the one smart enough to spend the requisite money to acqu

Malone, Pippen and Dream Team inducted into Hall of Fame Fri Aug 13 21:24:54 2010 EST
cted into the Hall of Fame. An All-NBA First-Team forward from 1989-99, Malone was named one of the league's 50 greatest players in 1996 and ranks second on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 36,928 points. He finished his career with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2003-04. "I want to thank the NBA this little snotty-nosed kid from Louisiana got an opportunity to play the game," Malone said. "I hope I did it the way my peers did it before me. I didn't do anything but try to play hard. I didn't have
Lakers sign second-round pick Caracter Fri Aug 13 16:21:49 2010 EST
El Segundo, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Lakers signed second- round draft pick Derrick Caracter Friday. Caracter, taken with the 58th pick in the 2010 draft, spent two seasons at Louisville before he transferred to Texas-El Paso where he averaged 14.1 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 56.7 percent from the field as a junior last year. He was named to the Second Team All Conference-USA team for his efforts. At 6-foot-9 and 265 pounds, Caracter played two seasons for Louisville and
Lakers sign second round choice Ebanks Thu Aug 12 18:28:27 2010 EST
El Segundo, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Devin Ebanks, the 43rd overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Per team policy, no terms of the deal were announced. The 6-foot-9 Ebanks averaged 12.0 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists as a sophomore last season, helping West Virginia reach the Final Four, where the Mountaineers fell to national champion Duke. During his two seasons in Morgantown, he averaged 11.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 69 career games.
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