LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Are Chris Paul and Dwight Howard coming to the Los Angeles Lakers? A Chris Paul and Dwight Howard Lakers trade is being pursued immediately, reports Chris Broussard. While Lakers reps would not confirm the news, insiders claim that the Lakers are unhappy with last season’s outcome. With the exception of Kobe Bryant, the Lakers are reportedly interested in major moves that will bring Chris Paul and Dwight Howard to Los Angeles as early as next week.

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak refused to comment about the news, claiming that the Lakers were happy with their current roster. However, insiders believe that stock answer was not reflective of what is going on behind the scenes at the Lakers this week.

Broussard had no insight as to which players the Lakers would trade with a roster including Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom. But insiders reportedly confirm that the Lakers have the money, means, and desire to bring Howard and Paul to the Lakers, quickly.

“The Lakers are interested in trying to do something for both (Paul and Howard),” a Western Conference executive told Broussard. “I would hate to see it happen. I want Howard to stay in the East and Paul to go to the East. If it does happen, it’ll make things much harder for us.”

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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A rampage by Tyrell Young (photo above) shocked friends this week. Tyrell Young aka Leonard Tyrell Young was a member of the Fresno Pacific University basketball. Young apparently enjoyed playing for the team. So when he was cut on Tuesday, Tyrell Young apparently didn’t take it so well.

Young’s friends tell news that after Young was kicked off the team, he allegedly ” ‘tore up’ his apartment in the nearby Cypress Pointe complex”. Young reportedly didn’t stop there. The 6′ tall 170 pound player reportedly decided to run through the street, unclothed and furious.

One witness at a gas station claims that an unclothed Young then ran up to a woman and allegedly body slammed her. Other witnesses claim Young allegedly ran up to “bullet-proof glass at the store” and “pounded his fists” before doing the same on “several cars in the parking lot.”

One officer, Brian Sturgeon responded. During confusion, Young saw Sturgeon’s cop car unattended. So Young allegedly tried to drive off with the car. Then Sturgeon’s police dog lunged at the unclothed Young and allegedly “bit [the unclothed] Young on his thigh”.

Another cop responded and tried to get Young out the car. The police reports claims “Officer Zack Chastain shot his Taser at Young, but it had no effect. He tried twice more, but he could not slow Young.”

A third cop responded. Finally a flashlight did the job. “Finally, a blow to Young’s wrist with a flashlight loosened his grip on the steering wheel, and he was pulled out of the car and handcuffed.” Fresno Pacific Athletic Director Dennis Janzen tells news that Young was ironically eligible to play basketball in January 2012.

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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – Chauncey Hardy is dead at age 23; Hardy’s death after an alleged attack by Ionut Adrian Tanasoaia has left local residents of Giurgiu, Romania in shock. Ionut Adrian Tanasoaia is in custody today. Chauncey Hardy, a professional basketball player for CSS Giurgiu, made his mark as a Sacred Heart University’s incredible guard.

Local news reports that Ionut Adrian Tanasoaia allegedly fatally attacked Chauncey Hardy after Tanasoaia asked to dance with Hardy’s girlfriend. After his request was denied, Tanasoaia allegedly beat up Hardy in a bar located in section of Giurgiu.

Hardy suffered head wounds but died after undergoing emergency surgery in a Bucharest hospital. Local police believe there may be more suspects.

Dave Bike, the men’s basketball coach for Sacred Heart, issued the following statement to news; “This is a terrible tragedy and we are saddened as a university and as a basketball program. This is not just about a basketball player, but the person as well. We feel tremendous sadness and loss for Chauncey’s family and those who were close to him.”

Sacred Heart’s director of athletics, C. Donald Cook told news Sunday “We are deeply saddened by the loss of a fine young man who had his life cut short at such a young age while he was overseas doing something he loved.”

Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Sacramento Kings are expected move to Anaheim for the 2012-2013 season, and name change to the “L.A. Royals” or “Anaheim Royals”. That news would nominally heat up an ESPN broadcast. But last night, the tensions were revealed on an unlikely non-basketball network: Bravo. In advance of Monday’s broadcast, LALATE had predicted that Adrienne Maloof’s issues with the Sacramento Kings move might just become a Bravo blockbluster. The prediction came true. By evening, the Kings move became one of the biggest stories in cable programming last night.

The Real Housewives franchise has constantly been under fire for manufacturing fake storylines that viewers don’t care about. Whether it was the New York housewives arguing about seat assignments in a Moroccan van, or the Jersey housewives arguing about their swimsuits in Punta Rasa, Bravo has been under fire for delivering trivial storylines that potentially aren’t real and definitely have no significance.

Last night that was definitely not the case. Adrienne Maloof, with a bodyguard by her side no less, tackled the troubles of a NBA franchise move. Her family’s team, the Sacramento Kings, were headline news in April of this year. Anaheim wanted them to move, Sacramento didn’t want them to leave. Sacramento’s Mayor was slamming the Maloofs in the news at the time, the City was threatening Anaheim, and the future of team left fans irate.

So in advance of this season of RHOBH, LALATE questioned if Adrienne Maloof would have ever allowed Bravo cameras to record some of the tensions at the time. She certainly did, as she tackled the team’s move in a second of two episodes that premiered Monday night.

The Sacramento Kings had previously played in Rochester and Cincinnati as the Royals. Even recently, they often featured old Royals jerseys in home games in Sacramento. But in Spring 2011, LALATE broke that the Maloofs are seeking trademark protection for the “L.A. Royals” and “Anaheim Royals”.

So are the Sacramento Kings making the move? The Kings have not officially confirmed the team’s move. But they have informed the NBA that they will move the team in advance of the 2012-2013 if a deal is not reached with Sacramento.

Yet, the Sacramento Kings are still expected to move to Anaheim’s Honda Center for the 2012-2013 season. On May 2, 2011, Adrienne Maloof’s family (the Maloof Sports and Entertainment) confirmed to news that the team will not move this upcoming season (if there is one). “Out of respect to Kings fans and the regional business community, we have decided to remain in Sacramento for the 2011-12 season,” read the news statement “The fans’ spirit and energy, specifically our season ticket holders, has been remarkable, and we are truly thankful for their loyalty. We also are greatly appreciative of the support from our corporate sponsors as well as other local businesses that have come forward in recent weeks.”

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson still wants the Kings to stay in Sacramento. That is unlikely to happen. Anaheim is ready to accept the team’s move.

“Anaheim remains an NBA-ready city,” said Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait in a news statement in May. “We are proud of the work that was done to bring an NBA team to Anaheim’s Honda Center. In particular, we protected the city’s taxpayers and the city’s finances from any risk by using private, not public, funds in the financing. As confirmed by NBA Commissioner David Stern, this process has shown that Anaheim/Orange County is a stand-alone market. With more than 3 million residents, Orange County is its own region – not a suburb. We believe that there should be more than one venue in Southern California to enjoy NBA basketball.”

Michael Schulman, chairman of Anaheim Arena Management, which runs the city-owned Honda Center, issued the following news statement in May. “We are disappointed in today’s developments but remain very optimistic about the long-term future of the NBA in Anaheim. We wish the Maloof family and city of Sacramento well and hope they are successful in their endeavors.”

He added “Since we began working toward bringing an NBA franchise to Orange County, we have maintained that this process is about getting a team for the fans, as basketball is a sport loved by Southern Californians,” said Schulman. “With the nation’s second-most populous region, one which serves as home to nearly the same number of people as the entire state of Texas, we are continuing our pursuit of an NBA team for our venue.”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – A basketball fight between Georgetown and Chinese team Bayi Rockets (video below) resulted in a meeting by officials Friday. The China – Georgetown fight prompted a immediate end to Thursday’s basketball game. Georgetown coach John Thompson III confirms to news that the fight resulted in a meeting of players, coaches, and officials Thursday. The eased tension follows confirmation that the both teams will play again this Sunday.

On Thursday night, an exhibition game commenced between the Georgetown Men’s Basketball team and Bayi. Bayi is owned by the Chinese military. Vice President Joe Biden was present during the trip; while he watched another game on Wednesday, he was not present when this China-Georgetown brawl started.

Local news reports that Chinese citizens and officials are furious at Bayi, and the military, for allowing violence to occur during a peaceful exhibition game. But this is not the first time that China has been caught in a basketball fight. One Chinese player ended up with his neck in a brace after he tried to fight with a Brazilian basketball star previously.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai tells news that he is happy the situation has been resolved and is anxious for Sunday’s match.

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