Brian Shaw leaving the Lakers?

It appears suspiciously political (gosh what isn't) but Mike Brown's hiring as Phil Jackson's replacement as the head coach of the Lakers apparently means Oakland native Brian Shaw will be departing the organization.

J.A. Adande offers a column on the doings in Laker land.

We'll keep you posted on where Shaw touches down next. How about Golden State?

Jeremy Lin to the Lakers?

Wow. Imagine former Palo Alto High star Jeremy Lin making the roster of the world champion Lakers? It very well could happen.

Harvard guard Lin piques L.A.'s interest
Dave McMenamin
ESPNLosAngeles.com
July 19, 2010

A new name has emerged as a candidate to fill a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers' bench as a backup to starting guards Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant.

Jeremy Lin, an undrafted 6-3, 200-pound combo guard from Harvard, is being considered by the Lakers after the team opened contract discussions with Roger Montgomery, Lin's agent, over the weekend.

"We're just trying to sort out the best roster fit, the best situation for Jeremy, but we're highly considering the Lakers," Montgomery said in a phone interview Monday...

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