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Los Angeles Lakers
Moving On

Everything is on Default, Will be playing every single game myself

Los Angeles Lakers Off-Season
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Trades

• Successfully traded Jordan Hill, Robert Sacre, and Wesley Johnson for Hedo Turkoglu, Jason Maxiell, and Andrew Nicholson

Signings

• Stephen Jackson signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for 1yr/$1.2M
• Lamar Odom signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for 1yr/$1M

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Lakers Starting Five


PG Steve Nash

SG Kobe Bryant

SF Stephen Jackson

PF Lamar Odom

C Pau Gasol


Lakers Bench



Sixth Man: Chris Kaman
Role Player: Nick Young
Role Player: Hedo Turkoglu
Role Player: Jason Maxiell
Bench Warmer: Steve Blake
Bench Warmer: Jordan Farmar
Bench Warmer: Andrew Nicholson
Bench Warmer: Jodie Meeks


Second Unit:
PG Steve Blake
SG Nick Young
SF Hedo Turkoglu
PF Jason Maxiell
C Chris Kaman

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BREAKING NEWS

LAMAR ODOM ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

Los Angeles, California.--Forward Lamar Odom has been taken into custody by Los Angeles Police after having found marijuana under the driver seat.

An officer found three cigarettes containing marijuana after Odom was pulled over for speeding. He was asked to exit his vehicle under the suspicion that he was driving while intoxicated.

Lamar Odom has just recently signed a one-year deal with the Lakers. After having a dissapointing two seasons, the Lakers decided to give him another chance and even offered the starting power-forward position.

"It's disappointing when someone so gifted and bright like Lamar gets arrested for something so stupid like this", Mitch Kupchak, General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers commented after hearing about the news.

The NBA has not announced any penalty for Lamar Odom.

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KOBE BRYANT FRUSTRATED WITH MANAGEMENT

Los Angeles, California-- Kobe Bryant, 35, has expressed discontent with the current Lakers roster stating:

"It's ridiculous. You give up 17 years of your life and you expect for the organization to have some respect for you. We're not winning a championship with this lineup, Mitch better have a few aces up his sleeve otherwise I'm not going to resign, you best believe that!"

Bryant followed up his comment with a tweet to Lamar Odom:

@KobeBryant: @RealLamarOdom Come on man, what the [explictive] is wrong with you? We got a big season and you just pissed it off. #MambaOut

Odom followed up with:

@RealLamarOdom: @KobeBryant: I thank the Lord for the support of my friends

Will this effect the chemistry of the newly assembled Lakers squad? Will Kobe really consider signing with another team next off-season? Only time will tell. #ESPNOut

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UPDATE: KOBE BRYANT TO PLAY IN SEASON OPENER

Los Angeles, California--In a recent press conference held at the Staples Center, Kobe Bryant made the following comment regarding the season opener against the Denver Nuggets:

"I'm ready to go man, nothin' holdin me back now"

When Kobe Bryant ruptured his Achilles, made two free throws, and retreated the locker room, everyone was in panic.

Would the Black Mamba finally retire? Would he be amnestied?

"I know. I know there were some confusions about what would happen to me and my future but I'm in mamba mode, I shattered the timetable and now it's time to play. No bull[explicit] on the court anymore. I'm done laughing and smirking, it's time to get your game face on."

Kobe Bryant appeared serious and all signs point to Kobe Bryant being available for the upcoming game against the Utah Jazz

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REPORT: LAMAR ODOM TO PLAY FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON

Los Angeles, California--The NBA has fined Lamar Odom $50,000 but has not suspended him for any duration of time.

In a press conference held at Staples Center, Lamar Odom made the following comment:

"That's good, at least someone is looking out for me."

Could he still be mad about the twitter feud him and Kobe had a couple days back? Who knows!

Kobe Bryant seemed to know though:

@KobeBryant: @RealLamarOdom "Just get your [explicative] on the court already and quit whining. Bahaha, u and Dwight should team up, guys are perfect like fo' real. #MambaOut #Gametime"

Lamar Odom did not respond to Kobe's comment.

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I'll be posting more dialogues and will be incorporating a General Manager role of myself into the story as well.

A lot of my motivation for doing this has come from the Ronnie Gold story.

Please give me some feedback and comments

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I'll be posting more dialogues and will be incorporating a General Manager role of myself into the story as well.

A lot of my motivation for doing this has come from the Ronnie Gold story.

Please give me some feedback and comments

Great start you have my follow. It appears that Trekfan is the Godfather of the GM dynasty because whenever another one pops up his work is always brought up as inspiration, my own work was inspired by him as well. I'm looking forward to this.

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Great start you have my follow. It appears that Trekfan is the Godfather of the GM dynasty because whenever another one pops up his work is always brought up as inspiration, my own work was inspired by him as well. I'm looking forward to this.

Thanks.

Comments like these make me keep posting and playing!

I'll be back tomorrow with some games

[illWILL8455]

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I'm definitely following!

I like the fact that you are not tanking the season, and are still trying to compete. Any team with Kobe has a legit chance to win it all, so I am glad to see that you are going to go all in to win it this season.

The feud between Kobe and Odom seems to be an early concern. Odom may not prove to be worth the problems, and if he is causing that much friction with the franchise player, I think Odom may be searching for a new team soon after the Lakers cut him lol. I will be interested to see how that develops.

I definitely like the free agent signing of Stephen Jackson. Captain Jack has a tremendous ego, but the bright lights of LA should keep him satisfied. When Jackson is dialed in, he can still contribute in a big way. The chance to compete for a title may energize Jackson, and really benefit your team.

Good luck! I am anxiously awaiting updates! haha

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NUGGETS DOWN LAKERS IN OVERTIME; 98-90

Denver, Colorado---
A well balanced team offense and defense was the answer to defeating the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets
Nov 2, 2013	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	OT	SCORE
Los Angeles (0-0)	19	15	25	23	8	90
Denver (0-0)	17	26	17	22	16	98

Los Angeles Lakers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	REB	AST	PTS
Steve Nash	35	3-9	7	8	6
Kobe Bryant	36	9-17	8	8	25
Stephen Jackson	32	3-6	3	5	9
Lamar Odom	32	5-12	8	2	13
Pau Gasol	32	7-13	5	0	18

The Lakers came out firing and competitive in the first quarter but gave up a giant run to the Nuggets in the second. The Lakers managed to regroup and put up a solid run in the third but ultimately lost in overtime.

The Nuggets had a well balanced effort from Ty Lawson and Danilo Gallinari who scored 18 points each.

Kenneth Faried came up big, pulling down a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Newcomers Stephen Jackson and Lamar Odom appeared to struggle in their first game.

Jax finished with 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists while Lamar Odom struggled immensely with only 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists shooting a horrid 5-12.

Lamar Odom commented after the game saying: "It just wasn't going in. I don't know what else to say"

Kobe Bryant appeared calm throughout the game, having an impressive showing and really hauling the load for the Lakers.

There was no clear indication of any altercation between Odom and Bryant but a report emerged that there were some tensions during half-time between the two.

When approached about the report, Bryant responded: "[explicative] idiot man. How can you keep jackin' up shots and go 5-12? It's going to take a team effort to win and clearly he [Lamar Odom] doesn't understand that so what's the point in keeping him?"

While Bryant was commenting, Odom passed by the group of reporters, smirked at Kobe and stuck out his tongue.

"[explicative] idiot man."

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BREAKING NEWS:
STEVE NASH ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, EFFECTIVE AT END OF SEASON

The 39-year old point-guard for the Los Angeles Lakers played one game in the 2013-2014 NBA season and has already announced his retirement.

His career, including frequent appearances to the NBA playoffs, has included leg and foot injuries.


Reports have been circulating for nearly two weeks that the 39-year-old star would retire, but the Lakers failed to comment on the validity of these rumors.


Nash had played 10 years with the Phoenix Suns before joining the Lakers.

"Tough, man, tough to see a great player and a great competitor like Steve Nash leave the game," Kobe Bryant said during a press conference.

"He comes in, he works every day. He sets such a good example for the players coming into the league. He's meant a lot for the Lakers and we're not going to let him down this season."

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So we have a little bit of a dilema right now:

Should I trade Steve Nash or retire him a Laker?

I think I could strike a deal for Brandon Jennings but it would really mess with the team chemistry. Than again, we already have Lamar Odom.

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So we have a little bit of a dilema right now:

Should I trade Steve Nash or retire him a Laker?

I think I could strike a deal for Brandon Jennings but it would really mess with the team chemistry. Than again, we already have Lamar Odom.

Trade Nash. Get a high pick for him, or go for a Good or Decent PG.

[BraedenG33]

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So we have a little bit of a dilema right now:

Should I trade Steve Nash or retire him a Laker?

I think I could strike a deal for Brandon Jennings but it would really mess with the team chemistry. Than again, we already have Lamar Odom.

Trade Nash

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Or you dont trade nash and be smart. Because he will retire, and his salary for 2014-15 wont count. So u will have sooo much cap space so u can sign Melo or LeBron or anyother marquee player along w/ Kobe.