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Kobe says he loves ailing Gasol 'like a brother'

Ramona Shelburne, ESPN.com

Amid rising pressure and growing trade speculation smothering the ailing Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant offered his strongest public support to date to back the Spaniard with whom he has won two NBA championships.

nba.com

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol missed Tuesday night's game against Houston because of tendinitis in both knees.

CNNSI.com

Lakers reportedly tell Gasol to adjust or be dealt

Dan Devine, yahoo.com

I'm sorry, Ronny Turiaf. But with rookie sensation Robert Sacre being recalled from the D-League by the Los Angeles Lakers, you're no longer the unquestioned best Gonzaga-bred dance celebrator on an L.A.-based NBA franchise. I know it's difficult for yo…

Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com

The Los Angeles Lakers and Pau Gasol are visiting Houston this week, taking on a Rockets team that Gasol was nearly traded to 12 months ago, though Pau won't be around to show the Rockets what might have been. The team is sitting their big man for an as…

Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol will not play Tuesday against the Houston Rockets because of tendinitis in both knees.