Derek Fisher News

“But he had a pretty good package already”

Deron Williams isn't setting out to make anyone forget his legendary predecessor, John Stockton, or his superstar summer-ball teammate, Jason Kidd . via USA Today

All times are expressed in Eastern Time. Statistics from 2006-07 regular season. via ESPN

Man, Chris Paul is no joke. He's like a bigger, stronger Steve Nash. Paul is very much like a quick, powerful, running back in that he dishes out almost as much physical punishment on opposing defenses as they ... via Jones on the NBA

“I thought (the contract) was going to be easier”

Even though they are averaging 107.8 points per game this season, coach Jerry Sloan does not like how his Jazz are scoring. via Deseret Morning News

“We came out and established ourselves”

The Clippers, seeking a new identity without Elton Brand to define and lead them, took another step Sunday toward transforming themselves into a hard-working, up-tempo team that will scrap and shoot with ... via Los Angeles Times

This is the same team that for 3 years has played not only absent-minded, but at times completely absent defense, right? This is the same team that only came to play every once in a while, right? This is the ... via Los Angeles Lakers News and Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers open a three-game homestand when they host the Utah Jazz tonight at the Staples Center. via Sports Network

“I think it does help knowing how things work in this league”

A day after he drew the wrath of Mike D'Antoni, Phil Jackson was optimistic that the Suns coach would understand why he called a timeout late in the Lakers' blowout win. via The Press-Enterprise

“The first unit played really well. They shared the ball. We all just kept it going, and realized it was working. We were just playing good basketball. Making cuts, making them pay for mistakes.”

If, and I think there are a couple of you out there, you're the sort of person whose weekend can be defined by what the Lakers do on Friday night, than holy &*@% the rest of your Friday night, all of your ... via Lakers Blog

McGrady on long list of Jazz killers [ Deseret Morning News ] 24119 Another year, another two-guard taking advantage of the Utah Jazz. via JazzFanz.com Newz

“It's always a special game when you play after a ring ceremony It's great memories. But we're back to work and ready to defend our title.”

Boos come early for Lakers' Bryant in 95-93 loss to Rockets - Los Angeles Times Quote: "I turned to one of my coaches and said, 'Are those boos?' And one of them said, 'Yeah, those are boos.'" -- Lakers' head ... via InfiniteHoops.com

“We don't take for granted that all of a sudden, just because we were good at the end of last year, that we're going to be good again right now”

When a vacationing Al Harrington ran into Andrei Kirilenko in Saint-Tropez, France, this summer, the conversation didn't wander to their recent playoff meeting. via SF Gate

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31 Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming combined for 55 points Tuesday but Shane Battier's three-pointer with 2.5 seconds left sealed Houston's 95-93 win over the LA Lakers. via Earth Times

“Every day in camp or during the season, you're taught to help on penetration”

Whether you believe mankind descended from the apes or originated from a divine spark, evolution is more than just a theory in the NBA. via Marin Independent Journal

“We don't want to be a one-hit wonder”

In a way only he could, Carlos Boozer put into words this month just what the Jazz are hoping to accomplish after reaching the Western Conference finals last season. via Salt Lake Tribune

“Guys came back improved; our young guys improved”

After everything the Jazz accomplished last season, winning a Northwest Division title and playing in the NBA's Western Conference finals, the next step for this team is rather obvious. via Salt Lake Tribune

For those who said "Elton Brown," solid guess... but wrong. It's actually Kobe Bryant. via Los Angeles Times

POST GAME: Preseason Game 7 JazzA A A A A A A 102 LakersA A A A 81A A Final With the first game of the 2007-08 regular season coming up in just under a week, there are stillA some question marks in regards to ... via MVN - Recent Articles

“I might put Luke in there instead of (Vladimir Radmanovic)”

Add another name to the roll of the injured. Kobe Bryant injured his right wrist during the Lakers' 21-point exhibition loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

“The things we asked him to do during the summer - you can obviously see that he's done them”

That they would do so really was a foregone conclusion by now. But the Jazz, general manager Kevin O'Connor said Wednesday, have formally picked up the 2008-09 option season on the rookie contract of 2006 ... via Deseret Morning News