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djtestudo · 06-18-2004, 07:12 PM

I won't post the entire stories on here, because there are several of them:

Phil Jackson Stepping Down as Lakers Coach

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Phil Jackson is stepping down as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson, one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, won't return to lead the Lakers next season.

Jackson, who won three straight championships with the team, agreed with Lakers owner Jerry Buss to end his tenure as coach, the team said in a statement.

Buss offered Jackson another position with the organization, which Jackson will decide whether to accept in the near future, the team said.

Shaq Asks Lakers for Trade

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Jerry Buss is going to break up the Lakers or the state of Colorado is going to break up 'em up, but, either way, say your goodbyes.

Because the exits are coming in droves. Phil Jackson is already gone, and, the truth is, Shaquille O'Neal wants to join him.

It looks like Buss, the Lakers' owner, has made his choice: Kobe stays, the other Hall of Famers go. In other words, he is not averse to trading Shaq and is willing to build his franchise around a narcissist who's on trial for rape, doesn't make his teammates better and is in denial over all of it.

T-Mac Won't Resign with Magic

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The Orlando Magic lost one superstar eight years ago when Shaquille O'Neal left via free agency. Now they may trade away another one.

Tracy McGrady, who can become a free agent next year, informed the Magic on Friday that he does not want to re-sign with the club, league sources told the Orlando Sentinel and Florida Today.

In order to avoid losing McGrady without compensation, the Magic are expected to explore trade options. McGrady, who has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons, should draw heavy interest.

Here's my opinion. Trade Shaq to Orlando for McGrady. Shaq becomes a base to support the franchise until they develop some players. T-Mac replaces Kobe, gets his chance to shine in the LA spotlight, and prove if he is the better of the two players.