Kobe Bryant will not be available in the Lakers' opening night game versus the Phoenix Suns.
He made an announcement on his website.
"The excitement of tonight was beginning to cloud my judgment of playing, I want to play, BUT I am not there yet," wrote Bryant. "I am rounding 3rd base and will be home SOON."
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Oct 31, 2006 11:18 AM EST
Devin Green appeared in 27 games for the Lakers last season, but it looks like he won't appear in any this year, as he was waived on Monday.
The club elected to keep Aaron McKie instead of Green.
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When Kobe Bryant was asked how much he trusted his surgically repaired right knee, he replied "not much."
"It's difficult turning the corner, being able to trust it, to be able to pivot and explode off it," he said Sunday. "It's still a little sore.
"You kind of put your foot in the water to see if it's cold, like trying to turn the corner but not really trying to turn the corner and then seeing what that feels like," he said. "If it's like, that felt OK, so next time I can turn it a little sharper, a little quicker. Just trying to gauge it like that."
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Lakers Oct 2006 Archive
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Los Angeles Daily News | Oct 30, 2006
Second-year forward Devin Green is expected to be waived on Monday by the Lakers, in order to get their roster down to 15 players by the league-mandated deadline.
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L.A. Times | Oct 28, 2006
On a day of conflicting gauges on Kobe Bryant's health, the Lakers guard said Saturday he didn't know if he would play in Tuesday's season opener against Phoenix.
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Canoe | Oct 27, 2006
The Lakers exercised options on Sasha Vujacic and Andrew Bynum on Friday.
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Press-Enterprise | Oct 27, 2006
The Lakers and Brian Cook are heading down a road that likely won't include a contract extension this month.
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L.A. Times | Oct 27, 2006
Kobe Bryant did not suit up for the exhibition finale Thursday against Denver and was called "questionable to doubtful" by a team official for Tuesday's season opener against Phoenix.
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L.A. Times | Oct 26, 2006
The Los Angeles Lakers requested waivers Thursday on guards Von Wafer and J.
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Los Angeles Times | Oct 25, 2006
Because of injuries to Chris Mihm (offseason right ankle surgery) and Kwame Brown (shoulder), Andrew Bynum will start at center for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Arizona Republic | Oct 24, 2006
The San Antonio Spurs will win another title and LeBron James will capture his first MVP award, according to a preseason poll of NBA general managers.
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Associated Press | Oct 24, 2006
"He's stalled out a little bit on his rehab and on coming back," said Phil Jackson about Kobe Bryant.
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Globe And Mail | Oct 19, 2006
A bruised rotator cuff and bursitis in his right shoulder will sideline Kwame Brown for three to four weeks.
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Arizona Republic | Oct 19, 2006
Lakers coach Phil Jackson's progress two weeks after undergoing hip replacement surgery has him on schedule to coach in the opener Oct.
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AP | Oct 18, 2006
The season opener is less than two weeks away, and the Los Angeles Lakers' injury problems are getting worse.
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The Press-Enterprise | Oct 17, 2006
Mark Bartelstein, agent for Brian Cook, said that talks between himself and the Lakers are ongoing, but no deal has been reached.
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Fox Sports | Oct 16, 2006
Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic practiced Monday and pronounced his injured left foot ready to go as he tries to keep his spot in the rotation.
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L.A. Times | Oct 16, 2006
New Laker Vladimir Radmanovic's defense and rebounding have been surprisingly strong in practice, but his shooting has been off the mark as he battles a hand injury, the L.
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East Valley Tribune | Oct 15, 2006
Raja Bell is asked about it every day.
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ESPN | Oct 14, 2006
Kwame Brown missed the Los Angeles Lakers' practice Saturday a day after spraining his right shoulder.
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Globe And Mail | Oct 13, 2006
Kobe Bryant participated in his first practice on Friday as he has been recovering from knee surgery he underwent on July 15th.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Oct 13, 2006
The deadline for the Lakers to sign Brian Cook to an extension his October 31st and his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Thursday that talks are ongoing and interest is mutual.
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AP | Oct 12, 2006
Los Angeles Lakers center Chris Mihm's recovery from offseason surgery on his right ankle is going well enough for him to do some running and participate in more basketball drills at practice Wednesday.
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L.A. Times | Oct 11, 2006
"The fat lady is warming up her pipes," said Aaron McKie about the possible end of his career.
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Orange County Register | Oct 10, 2006
Luke Walton has been on a team that made the NBA Finals.
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FoxSports | Oct 10, 2006
Despite having hip replacement surgery last Tuesday, Phil Jackson attended a good portion of the Lakers' practice on Sunday and Monday.
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AP | Oct 8, 2006
Simply catching the ball was a challenge for Kwame Brown last season.
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Los Angeles Times | Oct 7, 2006
Following Phil Jackson's successful surgery, his chances of coaching in 2007-2008 have increased.
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PE.com | Oct 7, 2006
Aaron McKie missed most of Friday's practice with a sore back, fueling speculation that he may not make the Lakers' roster this season.
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AP | Oct 6, 2006
Los Angeles Lakers guard Aaron McKie had to cut his training camp practice time short Friday because of a sore back, raising questions about the 13-year veteran's health.
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AP | Oct 5, 2006
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is recovering well following right hip replacement surgery and walking with a cane, assistant Kurt Rambis said Thursday.
