Metta World Peace wants to bring NBA team to Las Vegas
Former Lakers great wants to partner with the Maloof family to be part of the ownership group for a Las Vegas NBA expansion team.
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1. Metta World Peace wants to help bring NBA team to Las Vegas
Metta World Peace, the former Lakers great, exclusively tells The Sporting Tribune that he wants to partner with the Maloof family to be part of the ownership group for a Las Vegas NBA expansion team.
2. New Aloha Stadium in a holding pattern
A state government that spent a wad on upkeep of rusted and creaky 50,000-seat Aloha Stadium has done a disservice to the people of Hawaii for too long now, writes The Sporting Tribune’s Nick Abramo, who has the latest from Honolulu on what’s happening (or not happening) with Aloha Stadium.
3. Lakers get blown out by Jazz again
The Lakers couldn't stop the Utah Jazz offense in 139-116 blowout loss and are now 2-8 on the season. The Sporting Tribune’s Rey Moralde has the latest on the Lakers’ struggles.
4. Rebels runnin’ under the radar
Kevin Kruger and UNLV are hoping for a year of growth that culminates with an NCAA Tournament bid come March. The Sporting Tribune’s Steve Carp has the latest from Las Vegas.
5. Clippers rising, Lakers falling in TST’s Power Rankings
Despite missing Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers have won four of their past five games with their lone loss coming to conference-leading Utah Jazz. Meanwhile the Lakers have started the season 2-8. The Sporting Tribune’s Brandon Deutsch has the Clippers in the top half of the league (No. 13) while the Lakers are all the way down at No. 25.
6. Chargers lose DT Austin Johnson for the season
Chargers coach Brandon Staley announced Monday that defensive tackle Austin Johnson is out for the season with a fractured knee and an MCL injury. The Sporting Tribune’s Fernando Ramirez has the latest:
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Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings: $28
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