Pau Gasol
F-C 16
Height: 7-0 (213cm) Weight: 227 (103kg)
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Los Angeles Lakers)
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Draft Rights Trade: ATL to MEM
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: N/A
AAU Team: N/A
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May 20, 2012 | Yahoo! SportsKobe Bryant criticized Pau Gasol for throwing away a pass with 33.9 seconds remaining in the Lakers’ 103-100 loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday. Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum sat on the Lakers bench to discuss strategy after the final buzzer sounded to announce their 119-90 Game 1 loss to the Thunder. Pau Gasol had 16 points on 7-for-13 shooting with seven rebounds and three assists. The Lakers are just a half-game ahead of the Clippers for the third spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Mar 24, 2012 | Marc Stein/ESPNJerry Reinsdorf is willing to add salary if it means acquiring a player such as Pau Gasol or Dwight Howard. The Nets are likely to reject an offer of Pau Gasol for Deron Williams. The Lakers have recently been less inclined to trade Pau Gasol, according to a source. The Magic plan on trading Dwight Howard if they do not receive a commitment from him beyond the current season. Mar 13, 2012 | Marc Stein/ESPNThe Lakers have limited interest in a package that would center around Carlos Boozer and the Bulls are trying to recruit a third team in order to acquire Pau Gasol. The Lakers are unwilling to trade Pau Gasol in a package for Rondo, making a deal before the deadline unlikely. The Lakers have been telling other teams that 'nothing is happening' with Pau Gasol on the trade front. Chicago has expressed interest in Pau Gasol and would quickly deal Carlos Boozer to the Lakers in a deal. The Magic are denying a rumor that they have reached a deal with the Lakers and Raptors involving Dwight Howard. Magic Johnson urged Kobe Bryant to have a discussion with Lakers management regarding recent trade rumors. Derrick Rose has denied lobbying the Bulls to trade Carlos Boozer for Pau Gasol. Kobe Bryant publicly said he would prefer the Lakers not to drag out Pau Gasol trade rumors. Derrick Rose has let the management of the Bulls know that he would like to play with Pau Gasol if a trade can be consummated. Kobe Bryant has reached a point of frustration with Pau Gasol trade rumors. Mitch Kupchak does not anticipate making any additional roster moves before the in-season trade deadline. Pau Gasol admitted to being bothered by constant trade chatter. While the Rockets would be willing to trade Kevin Martin and Luis Scola for Pau Gasol, an alternative package including Kyle Lowry won't happen. Sources say the Celtics have interest in acquiring Pau Gasol for Rajon Rondo. Pau Gasol wants to get back to operating offensively close to the basket. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak indicated no roster moves are imminent. Andrew Bynum is averaging 19.5 points on 57 percent shooting. Kobe Bryant had high praise for Andrew Bynum after Bynum registered the first 20-20 game of his career. Pau Gasol's sprained shoulder hurt when he slept in certain positions. A report indicates the Lakers pursued a trade for Kevin Love after their pursuit of Chris Paul fell through. The Lakers have never discussed giving up both Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol for Dwight Howard. David Stern vetoed a three-team trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers. The NBA demanded that Kyle Lowry and Patrick Patterson be included in Houston's offer for Pau Gasol. The Lakers would like to build a trade around Pau Gasol but will need a third team to help facilitate a trade with the Hornets. Mitch Kupchak said on Monday that the Lakers haven't given up their pursuit of Chris Paul or other blockbuster trades. The Lakers are believed to be going “all-in” in their pursuit of Dwight Howard. The Lakers offered Pau Gasol to the Warriors in an attempt to land Chris Paul. Dec 11, 2011 | Marc Stein/ESPNOrlando is expected to ask the Lakers for both Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol in return for Dwight Howard. The Lakers were unable to meet the NBA demands for Chris Paul and will instead deal Lamar Odom to Dallas for a TPE. The Hornets, Lakers and Rockets are back at the negotiating table less than 24 hours after the NBA killed their agreed upon trade. GM Mitch Kupchak addressed the team shortly before training camp was set to begin. Pau Gasol was on his way to the Rockets before the NBA killed an agreed upon trade. The NBA is the current owner of the Hornets and walked back a three-team trade involving the Lakers and Rockets. The Lakers, Hornets and Rockets have agreed to a three-team trade. By using Pau Gasol to acquire Chris Paul, they then could deal Andrew Bynum in a package to the Magic for Dwight Howard. Houston would presumably acquire either Andrew Bynum or Pau Gasol. Pau Gasol addressed the rumors of a breakup of the Lakers' roster and the possibility he could be traded. The Lakers and Hornets talked several days ago, but the sides were left unclear with what it would take to get a deal done involving Chris Paul. Pau Gasol had declined exploring signing overseas because he wanted to focus on EuroBasket. Oct 04, 2011 | Washington PostPau and Marc Gasol will practice with Barcelona during the lockout. MVP Juan Carlos Navarro was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Bo McCalebb and Andrei Kirilenko. Pau Gasol scored 29 points on just 12 shots from the floor, while Juan Carlos Navarro had 23 points. Marc Gasol had 16 points and seven rebounds. Pau Gasol is considering playing overseas if the season is canceled due to collective bargaining negotiations. Pau Gasol says he hopes to continue playing for the Lakers. Pau Gasol said Thursday that he is planning on playing for Spain in this summer’s European Championship. Pau Gasol will play for the Spanish national team as it tries to qualify for the 2012 Olympics in London. Former Lakers general manager Jerry West shared his thoughts on the Lakers’ Game 4 loss to Dallas. Magic Johnson suggested the Lakers trade one of its two starting frontcourt players. Dirk Nowitzki is averaging 26 points on 56 percent shooting. Los Angeles struggled to defend Chris Paul on pick-and-roll plays in Game 1. The Memphis Grizzlies were 13-33 when they traded Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers. New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire also called Pau Gasol soft at a recent public appearance in New York City. Apr 05, 2011 | Press ReleasePau Gasol suffered an injury to his right knee in Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers enter the second half of the season on a three-game losing streak. The Nuggets have inquired about acquiring either Andrew Bynum or Pau Gasol for Carmelo Anthony. Four members of the Celtics were named as reserves, while Kevin Love and LaMarcus Aldridge were left off the West team. Pau Gasol has gone through a rough stretch recently, returning to playing with a softness that drew criticism in the 2008 playoffs. An iPhone malfunction made Pau Gasol and two other Lakers late for the team's shootaround on Sunday. Pau Gasol let the lack of calls get to him early on against the Nets on Sunday, but he responded late in the game. Andrew Bynum is hoping to return to the Lakers on their upcoming road trip. Pau Gasol hopes his strained left hamstring won't keep him out of Friday's game against the Kings. Phil Jackson is getting impatient with Andrew Bynum, who has had his return date pushed back a number of times. Nov 01, 2010 | Press ReleaseThe Boston Celtics? Rajon Rondo and the Los Angeles Lakers? Pau Gasol were named the NBA's players of the week. Gregg Popovich now says that the Grizzlies did well in the Pau Gasol deal.  RSS Feed |
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