[57-25] Los Angeles Lakers | Playoffs

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The Los Angeles Lakers are still one of the most feared teams in the NBA. This year, follow their journey as they go for the championship title.


Valid as of October 21, 2012

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2012-2013
• Lakers trade: Paul Gasol, Robert Sacre, '13 1st Round Pick, Hawks trade: Josh Smith, Kyle Korver, '14 2nd Round Pick
• Lakers trade: Steve Nash, '14 2nd Round Pick (from Hawks), Timberwolves trade: Rubio Rubio, J.J. Barea
• Lakers trade: Kyle Korver, J.J. Barea, '13 2nd Round Pick, '14 2nd Round Pick, Hornets trade: '13 1st Round Pick
• Smith stays in Los Angeles with 5yr/$44 M deal
• Howard stays in Los Angeles with 3yr/$45 M deal
• Clark stays in Los Angeles with 3yr/$4.5 M deal
• Morris stays in Los Angeles with 3yr/$3 M deal
• Ebanks stays in Los Angeles with 3yr/$4 M deal
2013-2014
• With the 4th pick in 2013 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers select Nerlens Noel.

2014 NBA Draft
• Going to draft Andrew Wiggins if available.

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2012-2013
• Celtics sign Samardo Samuels to 1yr/1.08 M deal
• Jefferson stays in Utah with 5yr/71.74 M deal
• Calderon stays in Detroit with 3yr/15.34 M deal
• Maxiell stays in Detroit with 3yr/6.22 M deal
• Celtics trade: Brandon Bass, Magic trade: Al Harrington
• Collison stays in Dallas with 4yr/29 M deal
• Williams stays in Utah with 4yr/ 33.44 M deal
• Bynum stays in Philadelphia with 5yr/94.35 M deal
• Martin stays in Oklahoma with 4yr/38.88 M deal
• Evans stays in Sacramento with 4yr/37.65 M deal
• Ginobili stays in San Antonio with 1yr/6.92 M deal
• Hawks sign Maurice Evans to 1yr/$1.21 M deal
• Hansbrough stays in Indiana with 5yr/12.22 M deal
• Udrih stays in Orlando with 5yr/8.34 M deal
• Maynor stays in Portland with 3yr/7.43 M deal
• Harris stays in Atlanta with 4yr/22.48 M deal
• Henderson stays in Charlotte with 3yr/9.39 M deal
• Raptors trade: Alan Anderson, Spurs trade: Patrick Mills
• Cavaliers fire head coach Byron Scott
• Cavaliers sign head coach Darin Hendrix
2013-2014
• Clippers sign Vince Carter to 1yr/3.96 M deal

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October 20, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement in principle to trade Paul Gasol and Robert Sacre to the Atlanta Hawks for forward Josh Smith and forward Kyle Korver. The Lakers will also receive their '14 2nd Round Pick, while the Hawks get the Laker's 1st Round Pick. Smith and Korver will still have their jersey numbers while Steve Blake switches to a new one.

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October 25, 2013

The Lakers traded veteran point guard Steve Nash, along with their '14 2nd Round Pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for guards Ricky Rubio and J.J. Barea. Rubio and Barea will have their original numbers, while Steve Nash chooses a different one. His customary numbers are taken by Luke Ridnour and Chase Budinger.

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Most Valuable Player - Lebron James (Miami Heat)
Coach of the Year - Doug Collins (Philadelphia 76ers)
Most Improved Player - Paul George (Indiana Pacers)
Sixth Man of the Year - Jeremy Lin (Houston Rockets)
Defensive Player of the Year - Dwight Howard (Los Angeles Lakers)
Rookie of the Year - Damian Lilard (Portland Trail Blazers)

All-NBA First Team

Kyrie Irving
Dwyane Wade
Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Dwight Howard

All-NBA Second Team

Russell Westbrook
Brandon Jennings
Carmelo Anthony
Josh Smith
Greg Monroe

All-NBA Third Team

Kobe Bryant
Kemba Walker
Blake Griffin
LaMarcus Aldridge
Al Jefferson

All-Defensive First Team

Dwyane Wade
Tony Allen
Anthony Davis
Kevin Durant
Dwight Howard

All-Defensive Second Team

Goran Dragic
Kemba Walker
Paul Millsap
Kevin Love
Omer Asik

All-Rookie First Team

Damian Lilard
Anthony Davis
Thomas Robinson
Bradley Beal
Jonas Valanciunas

All-Rookie Second Team

Dion Waiters
Harrison Barnes
Maurice Harkless
Austin Rivers
Patrick Beverley

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Western Conference

Lakers defeat Timberwolves | 4-0
Clippers defeat Spurs | 4-3
Nuggets defeat Warriors | 4-3
Thunder defeat Kings | 4-3

Eastern Conference

Raptors defeat Heat | 4-3
Bulls defeat Pacers | 4-1
Knicks defeat 76ers | 4-2
Nets defeat Bucks | 4-2

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Western Conference

Lakers defeat Clippers | 4-3
Thunder defeat Nuggets | 4-2

Eastern Conference

Bulls defeat Raptors | 4-1
Knicks defeat Nets | 4-2

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Thunder, Knicks, into NBA Finals

Thunder defeat Lakers | 4-2
Knicks defeat Bulls | 4-3
The Los Angeles Lakers, who could not keep pace with an Oklahoma City Thunder team that was younger, flashier and ready to seize its moment in the Western Conference spotlight. Bryant rose, but Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook rose higher, leading the Thunder to a 101-94 game, a six-game victory in their conference finals series. They were defeated by the Thunder in the Playoffs for the second time in a row, not a good sign for Los Angeles. They hope to try their luck again next year.

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Durant, Thunder, win NBA title

Thunder defeat Knicks | 4-1
After his team's 99-86 win closed out the New York Knicks, Durant hopped up and down, shared a long hug with his worthy opponent, Carmelo Anthony, and continued to smile as he watched the confetti flow from the rafters. In the locker room not long after, no one was separating Durant from the Larry O'Brien championship trophy. Durant said he wouldn't have gotten this trophy without his team, without his teammates. He hugged his mom and ended up crying. Nothing could make Durant happier than he is now.

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1. Portland Trail Blazers
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Houston Rockets
4. Los Angeles Lakers
5. Orlando Magic
6. Toronto Raptors
7. Charlotte Bobcats
8. Atlanta Hawks
9. Memphis Grizzlies
10. Boston Celtics
11. Washington Wizards
12. Minnesota Timberwolves
13. Utah Jazz
14. Dallas Mavericks

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Following this! I really like your trades but are you going to trade your draft pick? IRL if LA gets the 1-14 pick, it goes to PHX.

[Martti.]

Nash for Rubio and Barea? Seriously?

[Mark.]

(Y) Following this! I really like your trades but are you going to trade your draft pick? IRL if LA gets the 1-14 pick, it goes to PHX.

I think that draft pick is the one he got from the Hornets, the Lakers own pick will still be a bit later.

Some big trades there. I like the Smith one, although the next two deffo reek of David Stern. Still will be good to see how your team goes over the next season. How do you propose to get Noel and Coward to work together?

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(Y) Following this! I really like your trades but are you going to trade your draft pick? IRL if LA gets the 1-14 pick, it goes to PHX.

Thanks. I'll give you props for the Smith trade, since it was from you. Yes, I thinking of trading my pick since the Lakers are non-lottery team, maybe trading the pick with some other players.

Nash for Rubio and Barea? Seriously?

Nash was getting older and he was most likely to retire in 1-2 years. Rubio has lots of potential, he has an currently has a 80+ average.

(Y) Following this! I really like your trades but are you going to trade your draft pick? IRL if LA gets the 1-14 pick, it goes to PHX.

I think that draft pick is the one he got from the Hornets, the Lakers own pick will still be a bit later.

Some big trades there. I like the Smith one, although the next two deffo reek of David Stern. Still will be good to see how your team goes over the next season. How do you propose to get Noel and Coward to work together?

Noel and Howard have been working fine. They both combine at least 30+ points a game and I think that's more than okay. I know you don't like Howard but, he's still one of the best centers in the league. DYK that I originally had the 7 overall pick? And traded Ebanks to the Bobcats for the 4th pick. I haven't put it on yet though, maybe later.