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Lakers Assign Rookie Devin Ebanks to NBA D-League

By Scott SchroederDec 27th 2010 – 5:00PM

Devin Ebanks, selected 43rd overall in the 2010 NBA Draft, was assigned by the Los Angeles Lakers to the D-League's Bakersfield Jam, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak announced Monday. Ebanks is expected to arrive in time for Tuesday's game against the New Mexico Thunderbirds, according to a league source. Ebanks' assignment marks...

Lakers' Theo Ratliff Eyes Ring in What Could Be Final NBA Season

By Chris TomassonNov 12th 2010 – 9:37PM

They never will cordon off a section of the Hall of Fame for Theo Ratliff. The only key to a city he might get would be to his hometown of Demopolis, Ala., population 7,500. Still, it's been a pretty solid career for the defensive-minded center. He's a three-time NBA leader in blocked shots. He was named an All-Star in...

The SportsLodge: More Smoke and Mirrors From MLB

By FanHouse TVJul 23rd 2010 – 5:21PM

The Lakers sign at least one new promising player, Roger's reaction to the MLB's random drug tests and is A-Rod's upcoming 600th home run anything to get excited about? All this in the latest installment of The SportsLodge.

Shannon Brown to Make Lakers Opt-Out Official Wednesday

By Chris TomassonJun 30th 2010 – 1:40PM

In a move that was expected, Shannon Brown's agent confirmed his client will opt out of his contract by Wednesday's deadline and become a free agent Thursday. But Mark Bartelstein reiterated Brown wants to re-sign with the Lakers. Bartelstein had told FanHouse last week that Brown likely would opt out by the June 30...

Darius Songailia to Stay, Shannon Brown Expected to Opt Out

By Chris TomassonJun 22nd 2010 – 8:40PM

Darius Songaila is staying put and Shannon Brown most likely will opt out and become a free agent. That's the word from agent Mark Bartelstein, who has clients in Songaila, a New Orleans forward, and Brown, a Lakers guard, who must decide by June 30 whether to remain on their original contracts or opt out and become...

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Background on mitch kupchak

Mitchell "Mitch" Kupchak (born May 24, 1954) is a retired American basketball player and current general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers since the 2000–01 NBA season after predecessor Jerry West moved to the Memphis Grizzlies organization.

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