Pau Gasol FC #16
Current Team: N/A
Born: Jul 6, 1980 (43 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Height: 7-0 (213cm) Weight: 250 (113kg)
Hand: Right
Website: http://www.paugasol.com/
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Steven Heumann, Austin Brown
Draft Entry: 2001 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2001 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 3, Atlanta Hawks
Draft Rights Trade: ATL to MEM, Jul 19, 2001
Pre-Draft Team: Barca (Spain)
Pau Gasol News
Lakers, Cavaliers Discussing Gasol For Bynum Trade
The Lakers could save more than $20 million in salary and luxury taxes by trading Pau Gasol for Andrew Bynum and then waiving him.
Lakers Checked In With Rockets On Trade Of Gasol For Asik
The Rockets nearly acquired Pau Gasol in a vetoed trade in 2011.
D'Antoni: Gasol Needs To Play Harder, Worry Less
Mike D'Antoni believes Pau Gasol needs to play harder and be less concerned with his role in the Lakers' offense that has him further away from the basket.
Bryant Working On Getting Pau Gasol To Lose Weight
Pau Gasol entered training camp at 275 pounds, while he was listed at 250 pounds last season.
Gasol Blames Down Season On D'Antoni's System
Pau Gasol was adamant that he believes he simply does not fit in Mike D'Antoni's system.
Pau Gasol Not Ruling Out 'Appealing' Return To Grizzlies
Pau Gasol spent his first six and a half seasons with the Grizzlies.
Pau Gasol, Lakers Haven't Discussed Extension
Pau Gasol said he did not know how Bryant's new deal impacts his contract status.
D'Antoni: Politics Made Offense Prefer Dwight Over Gasol Last Season
Mike D'Antoni did not enjoy marginalizing Pau Gasol in an attempt to placate Dwight Howard last season with the Lakers.
Pau Gasol Unlikely To Accept Huge Pay Cut To Help Lakers' 2014 Cap
Pau Gasol will make $19.3 million in the final season of his contract with the Lakers and he hopes to remain with the franchise.
Pau Gasol Believes Extension With Lakers Will Depend On Performance
The Lakers have not discussed a contract extension for Pau Gasol at this point.
Source: No One Within Lakers Believes They Can Sign LeBron In Free Agency
Two reasons the Lakers are not in strong position to land a star is they might not have all that much cap space and Kobe Bryant has gained a reputation as a difficult teammate.
Pau Gasol Wants To Stay With Lakers Past Next Season
Pau Gasol will make $19.3 million in the final year on his contract with the Lakers.
Gasol Remains Understanding, Respectful Of Lakers' Indecisiveness On His Future
The Lakers are waiting to see what Dwight Howard decided to do with his free agency before making a move with Pau Gasol.
Pau Gasol To Undergo FAST Technique Procedure On Both Knees
Pau Gasol will undergo a "FAST Technique" procedure on Thursday to help alleviate tendinosis in both knees.
Report: Lakers' Plan A Is To Bring Back Team With Gasol
Pau Gasol has talked openly about this season possibly being his last in Los Angeles.
Gasol Told Future With Lakers Not Directly Tied To Howard Decision
If Pau Gasol returns, he hopes that there is better understanding of how he can be utilized by Mike D'Antoni.
Gasol Hopes To Remain With Lakers
Pau Gasol has one season remaining on his contract with the Lakers and hopes to return even though he could be dealt in the offseason.
Pau Gasol Considering Treatment In Germany On Knee In Offseason
Pau Gasol has dealt with tendonosis in both knees this season.
Kobe Asks For Gasol Trade Speculation To End Following Triple Double
Pau Gasol had 17 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists, his second triple double of April.
Bryant Credits Two-Man Game With Gasol For Improved Offense
The Lakers have won four of their last five games.
Pau Gasol Getting Timing Back After Injury
Pau Gasol missed significant time with a foot injury around midseason.
D'Antoni: Pau Gasol Will Continue To Start
Pau Gasol will be in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Source: Lakers Could Bring Pau Gasol Off Bench
The Lakers have lost both of their games since Pau Gasol returned to the lineup.
D’Antoni: Howard, Gasol Pairing Will Hinge On Spacing
The Lakers have had difficulty playing Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol together this season.
Kobe, Gasol Hopeful To Return Friday
Mike D'Antoni is adamant Pau Gasol will play a major role in the Lakers' late-game rotation.
Pau Gasol To Visit Foot Specialist After Setback
Pau Gasol was targeting Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns as a return date from his plantar fascia tear.
Gasol Set To Return Next Week, Will Replace Clark In Lakers' Starting Lineup
Pau Gasol has been sidelined since Feb. 5 with a torn plantar fascia in his right foot.
Pau Gasol Over One Week Away From Return
Pay Gasol likely will not be back for the Lakers in the next week.
Gasol Cleared To Use Elliptical Machine, Expected To Be Out Three More Weeks
Pau Gasol has been cleared to increase his rehabilitation from a torn plantar fascia in his right foot.