On Wednesday night, the newest Los Angeles Laker, Tyson Chandler made his debut at the Staples Center. The quick-fire trade has got some in the NBA reportedly believing that Phoenix Suns interim general manager (and former teammate of LeBron,) James Jones, allowed the veteran center to head to Los Angeles (via buyout) early in the season as something of a favor to his former teammate. James, however, says Jones “did right by Tyson.”
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Chandler, who is already paying big dividends for the Lakers, had nine rebounds and made some clutch defensive plays in 23 minutes of action, helping the Lakers hold off the Timberwolves 114-110.
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