Will he return? Phil Jackson's future is one issue that hangs over the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Paul J. Richards, AFP/Getty Images)
So, where do the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics go from here?
That’s the question many journalists attempted to answer one day after the teams played Game 7 of the Finals.
Some of those articles that appear in this morning’s edition of the Orlando Sentinel’s daily NBA links. In other news, we learn from The Plain Dealer that LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still in touch. The Philadelphia 76ers might make some more bold moves to resuscitate their franchise. And a former Kentucky standout denied a report that he’s received a guarantee that a particular NBA team will draft him.
Onto the links:
1. After title time comes decision time for Lakers, Los Angeles Times, Broderick Turner
The Buzz: In this piece, Turner takes a look at what the 2010-11 Lakers might look like.
2. A day after Lakers’ title victory, a smiling Magic Johnson can’t shut up, and is willing to put up, Los Angeles Times, Mike Bresnahan
The Buzz: Magic Johnson, the Lakers great and now a part owner of the team, thinks Bryant deserves a statue on the Staples Center plaza. “When you win five championships for the Lakers, that’s what you’re judged by, is championships,” Johnson said. “I’m happy for him and I’m happy for the organization and with all the guy went through with the whole Shaq thing, he’s proven his greatness.”
3. The downside of victory, Los Angeles Times, Abby Sewell, Robert Faturechi and Joel Rubin Continue reading Top Magic and NBA news: Saturday, June 19 »
The Buzz: Business owners in the blocks around Staples Center spent much of Friday cleaning up after rowdy celebrations left the area a mess. One restaurant owner, for example, has to replace four shattered windows. “What kind of celebration is that?” she asked.
