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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, legis...

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 ...

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 ...

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, cannot be signed...

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, cannot be signed until...

The NBA’s version of speed dating started at a frenetic pace. Executives from all 30 teams called prospective free agents beginning 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...

When the Clippers took on the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at Staples Center, they were coming off a high-charged come-from-behind 103-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was one of the two biggest victories of the season for the Clippers, the other coming Feb. 18 over San Antonio, when they walloped the visiting Spurs 105-86. When the Clippers roared to a 17-point lead over the Hawks early in the second quarter, it appeared there was no letdown from the win over OKC, as big as it was. It...