Pope of Basketball.

Summary

On the 14th, the Mavericks extended Mark Gasol's contract for 4 years at $58 million, retaining their core lineup and remaining championship contenders. They waived Branden Haywood, signed Branden White, and re-signed Ka Diner. The Lakers signed Troy Murphy, Mac Roberts, and Lin Shu Hao, with Kobe welcoming the newcomers. The Nets traded for Deron Williams, while the Clippers re-signed Kote Thomas and signed rookies Faried and Parsons. Fans expressed dissatisfaction with the Clippers' roster, questioning their ability to compete for the championship. Yang Rui, the head coach, focused on developing rookies and improving team dynamics, assigning specific roles to players like Fa Li De and Griffin. The Clippers aimed for a championship, with preseason games against the Lakers, who mocked their ambitions. Kobe, motivated by his ranking, planned to showcase his skills in the upcoming games.

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