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Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Thursday that provides Los Angeles’ bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games a state-funded $250 million guarantee against cost overruns. Brown’s signing of SB 1465 into law was viewed as critical in the eyes of the Inteational Olympic Committee if Los Angeles’ bid to host a third Olympic Games was to remain viable. The move comes a week before Los Angeles 2024, the local organizing committee, has to submit Stage II bid documents regarding goveance, legislation and venue funding. “The state’s financial support underscores the united support behind bringing the Games back to LA, but also confidence in our city’s ability to host a fiscally responsible ...

The giddiness sounded clear, even through Timofey Mozgov’s thick Russian accent. The reasons seemed plenty. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak contacted Mozgov’s representatives a minute after the free agency period began last week. The Lakers soon presented to Mozgov a four-year, $64 million offer, an enormous contract that both illustrated a mix of the team’s dire needs at center and a spiking salary cap. Mozgov maintained those elements alone, however, did not convince him to wear a purple and gold uniform soon. Nor did those factors prompt him to sound the most excited as he spoke Monday on the phone. Instead, Mozgov traced back to a five-minute conversation he had with Lakers coach Lu...

The giddiness sounded clear, even through Timofey Mozgov’s thick Russian accent. The reasons seemed plenty. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak contacted Mozgov’s representatives a minute after the free agency period began last week. The Lakers soon presented to Mozgov a four-year, $64 million offer, an enormous contract that both illustrated a mix of the team’s dire needs at center and a spiking salary cap. Mozgov maintained those elements alone, however, did not convince him to wear a purple and gold uniform soon. Nor did those factors prompt him to sound the most excited as he spoke Monday on the phone. Instead, Mozgov traced back to a five-minute conversation he had with Lakers coach Lu...

The Lakers did not waste any time addressing the biggest hole on their roster. Even if it cost the Lakers plenty of money. Even if it involved pursuing a player that had a recently limited role. In a move that reflected the Lakers’ urgent need at center and a rising NBA salary cap, the Lakers agreed to terms on Thursday night with Cleveland center Timofey Mozgov on a deal worth $64 million through four years, according to league sources. The deal, first reported by The Vertical, caot be signed until the NBA moratorium ends on July 7. That marks some hefty change for Mozgov, who averaged only 6.3 points on 56.6 percent shooting and 4.4 rebounds last season with the Cavaliers. He also made $4...

Lakers Jodie Meeks scores against the Nuggets’ Timofey Mozgov at the Staple Center in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, January 5, 2014. 1st half. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) The Los Angeles Lakers and Timofey Mozgov have agreed to four-year deal worth $64 million, according to The Vertical. Viewing on a mobile device? Click here for the full story. Advertisement Let's block ads! بخوانید...

Lakers Jodie Meeks scores against the Nuggets’ Timofey Mozgov at the Staple Center in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, January 5, 2014. 1st half. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze) The Los Angeles Lakers and Timofey Mozgov have agreed to four-year deal worth $64 million, according to The Vertical. Viewing on a mobile device? Click here for the full story. Advertisement Let's block ads! بخوانید...

The Lakers did not waste any time addressing the biggest hole in their roster. Even if it cost the Lakers plenty of money. Even if it involved pursuing a player that had a recently limited role. In a move that reflected the Lakers’ urgent need at center and a rising NBA salary cap, the Lakers agreed to terms on Thursday with Cleveland center Timofey Mozgov on a deal worth $64 million through four years, according to league sources. The deal, first reported by The Vertical, caot be signed until the NBA moratorium ends on July 7. That marks some hefty change for Mozgov, who averaged only 6.3 points on 56.6 percent shooting and 4.4 rebounds last season with the Cavaliers. He also made $4.95 mi...

The NBA’s version of speed dating started at a frenetic pace. Executives from all 30 teams called prospective free agents begiing at 9:01 pm. PT on Thursday both to express interest and set up future meetings. Unfortunately for the Lakers, they were stood up before any first dates. First, the Lakers could not land a meeting with Kevin Durant, stripping them of any hope to land the seven-time NBA All-Star to replace Kobe Bryant. Second, the Lakers received no indication Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside would consider them. Third, it currently remains unclear if the Lakers can land a meeting with Toronto’s DeMar DeRozan or Atlanta’s Al Horford. So on the first night of free agency, the Lake...