The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, it was announced on Friday.
“With the talent level and depth of our roster, the situation simply doesn’t provide an opportunity for Sun Yue to get the chance to play that he deserves,” said General Manager Mitch Kupchak. “We feel it is in Sun’s best interests to be able to go to a team where he can get the minutes to play and showcase his considerable talents. We appreciate Sun’s contributions to last season’s championship team, and wish him the best of luck with the rest of his career.”
“I want to thank Sun Yue for his professionalism and for the contributions he made to our team last season,” said Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson.
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If Leon Powe is able to make it back from a torn left ACL and damaged meniscus, he's looking to play for a title contender.
The unrestricted free agent is interested in playing for the Cavaliers and Magic, with Cleveland reportedly first on his list. The Mavericks and Lakers have also inquired about the forward's services.
The most optimistic scenario for Powe would be a return to the court in February
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Lamar Odom will sign a four-year contract, with the fourth year at the Lakers' option.
One source with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com the four-year deal is worth $33 million if the Lakers exercise the final year of the contract.
Neither Mitch Kupchak or Odom's agent, Jeff Schwartz, commented on the report.
The Heat and Blazers also were interested in Odom.
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Lakers Jul 2009 Archive
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ESPN | Jul 30, 2009
The Lakers want to play an outdoor game in Los Angeles in the near future.
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Yahoo! | Jul 30, 2009
If Lamar Odom does not re-sign with the Lakers, the clear consensus is that the balance of power will shift in the Western Conference.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Jul 29, 2009
The NBA is beginning to piece together its 2009-10 schedule and a few marquee matchups are rumored.
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Arizona Republic | Jul 29, 2009
Having just signed a contract extension with the Suns, Steve Nash took just a few seconds to look back on the last few years.
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ESPN | Jul 27, 2009
A source with knowledge of the talks believes that an end to Lamar Odom's free agency saga is nearing.
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Miami Herald | Jul 26, 2009
Dwyane Wade, who has already made it known that he wants Lamar Odom back in Miami, is again lobbying for the free-agent to sign with the Heat.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jul 26, 2009
Lamar Odom is leaning towards accepting an offer from the Heat, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Palm Beach Post | Jul 25, 2009
The Heat haven't made any progress with free-agent forward Lamar Odom, according to The Palm Beach Post.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 23, 2009
Because they are already over the salary cap, the Lakers have few options available to them if they don't re-sign Lamar Odom.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 23, 2009
The Lakers and free-agent forward Lamar Odom resumed contract talks on Wednesday, but nothing is imminent according to sources.
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BlackSportsOnline.com | Jul 22, 2009
Lamar Odom will re-sign with the Lakers.
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Yahoo! | Jul 22, 2009
While discussions between Lamar Odom and the Lakers have seemingly broken down, Kobe Bryant remains optimistic that a deal will eventually be reached.
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Sun-Sentinel | Jul 22, 2009
Dwyane Wade hopes to see Lamar Odom back in a Miami Heat uniform.
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NBA.com | Jul 21, 2009
Kobe Bryant doesn't believe that the struggling economy will hurt the NBA's attendance next season.
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New York Daily News | Jul 19, 2009
Ron Artest told the New York Daily News that he gave serious consideration to signing with the Cavaliers.
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New York Daily News | Jul 19, 2009
Ron Artest says that he has reached out to Lamar Odom in hopes that the forward can still work out a deal with the Lakers.
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ESPN | Jul 18, 2009
Lamar Odom could sign a five-year deal with the Heat worth all of the team's mid-level exception.
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ESPN | Jul 18, 2009
Lamar Odom called Lakers owner Jerry Buss on Thursday night in an attempt to rekindle contract negotiations.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 16, 2009
Adam Morrison will turn 25 on Sunday, but this represents a pivotal point in his career.
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Yahoo! | Jul 16, 2009
Pat Riley is attempting to acquire both Carlos Boozer and Lamar Odom.
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L.A. Times | Jul 15, 2009
Jerry Buss has followed through with his threat and has removed the $9 million offer to Lamar Odom.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 14, 2009
Mark Cuban said on NBA TV on Monday that Dallas has talked with Lamar Odom's agent.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Jul 13, 2009
Lamar Odom's negotiations with the Lakers took a bad turn on Monday.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 8, 2009
Ron Artest has decided to wear No. 37 with the Lakers in honor of Michael Jackson.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Jul 8, 2009
The Lakers are still unsure about what free-agent forward Lamar Odom plans to do.
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Lakers.com | Jul 8, 2009
Ron Artest is officially a Los Angeles Laker after signing a contract on Wednesday.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 7, 2009
Kobe Bryant is willing to wait for an extension from the Lakers as the team looks to pile more talent around him.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 7, 2009
There has been no movement in negotiations between the Lakers and free-agent forward Lamar Odom.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jul 6, 2009
The Lakers have re-signed guard Shannon Brown to a two-year, $4.2 million deal.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 4, 2009
The Lakers still want Lamar Odom back, but the free-agent forward will have to lower this asking price.
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ESPN | Jul 3, 2009
Lakers coach Phil Jackson will return to the bench next season, according to an NBA coaching source.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 3, 2009
Ron Artest will be a member of the Lakers this season, while Trevor Ariza is heading to Houston.
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CBSSports.com | Jul 2, 2009
Ron Artest has told Ken Berger of CBSSports.com that he will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Yahoo! | Jul 2, 2009
The Rockets are hoping to pry Trevor Ariza from the Lakers.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 2, 2009
The Lakers are far apart in their negotiations with free agents Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza.
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ESPN | Jul 2, 2009
The Blazers, Raptors, Clippers, Rockets and Cavaliers are all interested in signing Trevor Ariza.
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Lakers.com | Jul 1, 2009
The Lakers decided not to terminate the non-guaranteed contracts of Jose Powell and D.J. Mbenga.
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Press-Enterprise | Jul 1, 2009
Kobe Bryant decided not to exercise the early termination option in his contract on Tuesday, and will make $23 million with the Lakers in 2009-10.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 1, 2009
The Lakers contacted Lamar Odom on Tuesday night about remaining with the champions, and a number of other clubs are interested in the forward.
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