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Six-time NBA All-Star Pau Gasol has yet to play a single game in the NBA this season. However, the 39-year-old big man has decided that he is not done with basketball just yet. The 7-foot Spaniard told ESPN Radio on Friday that he is preparing to participate with the Spanish national team in the 2020 […]

The tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant hit Pau Gasol very hard. Bryant and Gasol were brothers. They won two championships together with the Lakers and remained closed friends after Bryant retired from the NBA. Now, in a video released by the Los Angeles times, Gasol went on to reflect on his time […]

When a disgruntled Kobe Bryant wanted out of Los Angeles in 2007, the Lakers understood they had to shake things up to build a championship roster around the “Black Mamba.” On Feb. 1 of 2008, the Lakers made a splash, trading a number of players and draft picks to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for […]

With the NBA deciding to postpone Tuesday night’s contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in honor of the late Kobe Bryant, the Lakers instead gathered as a team in what was supposed to be their first practice session following the untimely death of the basketball legend. As described by Dave McMenamin […]

As one of Kobe Bryant’s best teammates — both in terms of relationship and skill — Pau Gasol has obviously been affected by the news of Bryant’s tragic death. Gasol took to Twitter to post a photo of the two together on the Los Angeles Lakers calling Bryant his ‘big brother’. you'll always be in […]

Former NBA player, spending some time with the Grizzlies, and Great Britain National Team player, Robert Archibald has passed away. He was 39. The center-forward picked by Memphis in the 2002 NBA draft out of the University of Illinois was found dead at his home in Illinois last Thursday. The only Scot to ever play […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are a historic NBA franchise with 16 championship banners hanging in the rafters at the Staples Center and with 11 numbers retired. History, success, and excellence are synonymous with the Lakers. So many iconic players have come through the Lakers organization like Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille […]

After 18 illustrious years in the league, two-time NBA champ Pau Gasol called it a career last summer. Nevertheless, while his playing days in the NBA might be done for, the fact of the matter is that the 39-year-old wants to end his career with one final stint for the Spanish national team. According to Spanish […]

Earlier this month, 20-year NBA veteran Pau Gasol announced that he would be leaving the Portland Trailblazers in order to prioritize his rehabilitation from an injury he suffered earlier in the year. Gasol underwent surgery for the injury in May but after assessment, realized the injury would take longer to heal than originally thought. Gasol […]

Veteran power forward/center Pau Gasol will re-join the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived by the Western Conference team—but in a very different role. The 39-year-old will join Terry Stott’s coaching staff following his return from Gasol’s home country of Spain, per Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl on Twitter. Terry Stotts said pregame that Pau Gasol […]

From Barcelona to America and beyond, the career of Pau Gasol stretched far and wide across the basketball globe. On Wednesday, he announced that he has likely reached the conclusion of his basketball odyssey as a player, preparing for his transition into a coaching role with the Portland Trail Blazers. Of course, the Gasol name […]

Pau Gasol is still looking for one last chance to hold onto his NBA dream after being waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Spanish international is still recovering from the foot fracture he suffered last season while with the Milwaukee Bucks and has not had any NBA offers thus far, as Barcelona […]

At 39 years old, Pau Gasol probably still has a lot of wisdom to give for the Portland Trail Blazers. But given the Blazers’ current state, they couldn’t wait any longer for his foot to heal and opted to let him go. Shortly after Gasol’s release was announced, the Spaniard received some inspiring words of […]

As of now, the Portland Trail Blazers have no plans to sign a player to replace Pau Gasol, who is being waived, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. The Blazers will carry 14 players moving forward after signing Carmelo Anthony. Source: For the time being, Blazers will carry 14 players, meaning no signing is […]

Pau Gasol is no longer a member of the Portland Trail Blazers’ roster after the franchise decided to waive him on Wednesday. Gasol took to Twitter to explain the Blazers’ decision and what is next for him. As of today, I will no longer be a member of the @TrailBlazers player roster, so I can […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived veteran big man Pau Gasol, who signed a one-year deal with the team in the summer. Gasol has been unable to successfully rehab his left foot following surgery. The center could have a coaching role with the Blazers moving forward, though: Portland has waived F/C Pau Gasol, per Gasol. […]

After 14 NBA seasons, 38-year-old Spanish point guard Jose Calderon announced his retirement and his intention to join the NBA Players Association as a special assistant to the union’s executive director, Michelle Roberts. Now, Calderon’s countryman and teammate with the Spanish national team, Pau Gasol reacted on Twitter, thanking the point guard for the time […]

Ask NBA fans whether today’s motion-heavy play is better than the iso-heavy style of the 2000s and you will get an argument that could possibly last for days. Portland Trail Blazers big man Pau Gasol has made it clear that he’s more of a fan of the latter. Gasol didn’t hide his sadness at what […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Pau Gasol will not be playing for the team in their opening night game against the Denver Nuggets. Gasol is still rehabbing from a left foot injury. Pau Gasol (left foot rehab) says he will not be ready to play opening night for the Blazers. — Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) October 19, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without center Pau Gasol for both of their two remaining preseason games as he continued to deal with a left foot injury, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Gasol’s status for the team’s opening matchup against the Denver Nuggets remains ‘up in the air.’ Terry Stotts says Pau […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Pau Gasol is recovering from surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot, so he won’t play on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. It wouldn’t be a surprise if we don’t see Gasol in the preseason. Pau Gasol (left foot) will not play in Saturday's preseason contest versus […]

Portland Trail Blazers veteran big man Pau Gasol claims his body is “doing great.” Gasol is recovering from surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. The future Hall of Famer would like to play in the preseason for the Blazers, but admits he wouldn’t be disappointed if he doesn’t see any exhibition […]

Spain just won the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and nobody seems happier as a fan than Pau Gasol. The Portland Trail Blazers big man went on Twitter, put on his national team jersey, and celebrated the victory: CAMPEONES DEL MUNDO!!!!!!!!!!!! @fibawc @BaloncestoESP pic.twitter.com/DaMjMDsnQ5 — Pau Gasol (@paugasol) September 15, 2019 You just gotta feel happy […]

Marc Gasol recently won an NBA championship as a key part of the Toronto Raptors run to the title. Gasol was obtained midway through the season from the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a wild trade deadline that saw multiple big names get sent to other teams. Of course, not all players involved in deadline […]

Pau Gasol now plays for one of the many Western Conference teams that considers itself a rival of the Los Angeles Lakers. Just because the future Hall-of-Famer is with the Portland Trail Blazers, though, hardly means he’s forgotten his place in purple-and-gold lore. Gasol confirmed as much on Wednesday, sending a birthday wish to another […]

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey revealed on Tuesday that the franchise nearly signed two-time NBA champion and future Hall of Fame big man Pau Gasol in free agency in 2016. The 39-year-old Gasol signed with the Blazers this offseason after spending his 2018-19 season — his 18th year in the league — with […]

Portland Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey says the fact Pau Gasol chose to sign with the Blazers means Portland is “on the right track” in terms of winning an NBA championship. Gasol signed a one-year, $2.56 million deal with the Blazers. Olshey says the two-time champion approached the Blazers first and that […]

The Portland Trail Blazers recently introduced one of their newest players, Pau Gasol via conference call to the media. But as he was discussing some of the things that he believes he can contribute to the team, there was another person on the line. No one knew who it was or why he or she […]

Pau Gasol has already built a career worthy of Hall of Fame recognition, but he is not done yet. The Spaniard believes he can still be a significant contributor to a team, and that’s what he plans to do with the Portland Trail Blazers. Gasol, a two-time champion and six-time All-Star, signed a one-year deal […]

New Portland Trail Blazers big man Pau Gasol has had a long and fulfilling NBA career, so no one would fault the Spaniard if he decided to finish his career in his home country. However, the 39-year-old vet claimed the thought of returning to Europe never crossed his mind. “I really didn’t weigh the possibility […]

The Portland Trail Blazers added what could be the last piece of their offseason in 39-year-old big man and future Hall of Famer Pau Gasol. Gasol — a 7-footer who can play both power forward and center position and has been in the NBA for 18 seasons — is a six-time All-Star and two-time league […]

Portland Trail Blazers president Neil Olshey is hoping Pau Gasol is the missing piece to the team’s championship puzzle. In an interview with Joe Freeman of The Oregonian, Olshey said that Gasol’s championship experience will definitely benefit the Blazers. He added that the veteran bog man could play a key role in their quest to […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts is a believer in what Pau Gasol can bring to his team. “His game really fits with what we want to do and how we want to play,” Stotts said, via Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. “He can play the four and five … he knows how to […]

New Portland Trail Blazers center Pau Gasol says former teammate LaMarcus Aldridge has spoken very highly of Portland to him and even hinted he may want to potentially play there again someday, according to NBA reporter Sean Highkin. The 34-year-old played his first nine seasons in Rip City before making his move to the San Antonio […]

Pau Gasol’s successful tenure in the NBA brings him to a new team in the coming season, as the six-time All-Star decided to join the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason. Some players might feel nervous about joining a new team, but Gasol says he is excited to play for a franchise that has employed so […]

The Portland Trail Blazers officially signed veteran big man Pau Gasol on Thursday. Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey released a statement on the move. “Pau is a future Hall of Famer that brings invaluable championship experience and an elite skill set and basketball IQ to our roster,” Olshey said, via Blazers.com. Among all-time […]

After signing a one-year, $2.6 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, veteran big man Pau Gasol called the Rip City squad “one of the best teams in the league.” Via Twitter, the Spaniard shared his excitement in joining Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and the rest of the crew in Oregon for his 19th season. […]

Veteran big man Pau Gasol and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a one-year deal for the upcoming 2019-20 season: Free agent Pau Gasol has agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 24, 2019 The deal is worth $2.6 million. Gasol played […]

Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol have been two of the best players of the Spanish national basketball team for close to two decades now. They have made the team a powerhouse in international tournaments like the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics, and when they’re on the roster, Team Spain is usually a favorite to […]