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CHICK HEARN - SUCCESFUL OPEN HEART SURGERY
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Updated 12/20/01 by Karen
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| Chick Hearn had open heart surgery last Wednesday and missed tonight's game. This is the first game he has missed a game since 1965. He should be able to get back to work in about six weeks.
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IBM COACH OF NOVEMBER
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Updated 12/07/01 by Karen
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| Phil Jackson guided the Lakers to a 14-1 record for their first 15 games, which is the best start in franchise history. The Lakers are currently 9-0 on their home floor. They currently rank third in the NBA in scoring average (101.4) and field-goal percentage (.467).
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HI CRISPIN, BYE PENBERTHY
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Updated 11/11/01 by Stephen
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| Crispin or Penberthy? The Lakers would have a difficult time choosing only one of them. However the Lakers chose one and it was Joesph Crispin. Lakers activited Joe Crispin from the injury list and waived Mike Penberthy. Last year, Penberthy had 1.7 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.7 apg. However, Crispin averaged 6.4 points, about 1 rebound, and 2 assists all in the preseason. Let's see how Crispin can play on Sunday's game against Orlando (3-3).
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SHAW RE-SIGNS FOR THE LAKERS
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Updated 11/04/01 by Karen
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 On Halloween, Brian Shaw was waived because the Lakers tried to avoid paying the luxury tax. On November 4th, Shaw was officially back in the Lakers roster. However, he was not scheduled to play the Lakers/Jazz game. Shaquille O'Neal was glad to see Shaw back in the Lakers' line-up. Instead of going to another team and getting paid more, Shaw decides to stay with the Lakers for a $1 million contract. "Some guys play for money, some play for championships," said the Lakers' head coach, Phil Jackson.
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LAKERS WAIVE SHAW
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Updated 10/31/01 by Karen
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| It was announced today that the Los Angeles Lakers have waived their 12-year veteran guard, Brian Shaw. Looks like the ShawShaq Redemption is gone, at least for now. He is expected to sign on Friday for veteran minimum salary.
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GETTING READY
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Updated 10/26/01 by Karen
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| Nothing much going on except...THE BEGINNING OF THE 2001-2002 NBA SEASON! Lakers will open on Tuesday night at the Staples Center, holding their ring ceremony before the game. Stern will not be there because he will be at Michael Jordan's game. Do not miss it!
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