L.A. Lakers: Shannon Brown Opts out of Contract, Sees a Storm Forming in L.A.

The L.A. Lakers may have to wait a little longer than planned to redeem themselves in the 2011-12 season. The NBA lockout is officially underway, and the hope that I had for any conclusion to the madness was swept away when Billy Hunter spoke to the press.

"It's been extremely cordial. It's almost like we were singing 'Kumbaya' at the end," union director Billy Hunter said after three hours of talks -- a portion of which were set aside for lunch -- ended with the owners deciding to impose a locko...

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