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Blake said he expects again to back up Ramon Sessions at the point, even if Sessions opts out. The Lakers traded for Sessions last March. Orange County Register

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After talking with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday at his exit interview, Ramon Sessions knows the Lakers would like to keep him. ""It was clear leaving the meeting they wanted me back," Sessions said. "It was 100% clear." Los Angeles Times

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Sessions said he "definitely" wants to return to the Lakers and described his experience with the team as a "dream come true." But he said he doesn't know how he's going to proceed regarding his player option worth $4.55 million next season. Though The Times' Mike Bresnahan reported Sessions was expected to opt out of the option in hopes of getting a long-term deal, Sessions was noncommital on the issue Tuesday. "I definitely hope to be here," said Sessions, who has until June 20 to inform the Lakers of his decision. "Hopefully everything works out ... we’ll just see what happens." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Ramon Sessions 

Scott Howard-Cooper: Ramon Sessions said no decision on whether to pick up his 2012-13 option or become a free agent, but he "definitely" hopes to stay a Laker. Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Ramon Sessions 

When the Lakers traded for Ramon Sessions, Mitch Kupchak said the plan was for Sessions to be here for more than the rest of the season. Sessions said he wants to stay with the team. “Definitely hope to be here,” Sessions said. “Hopefully, everything works out.” Orange County Register

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Mitch Kupchak, Ramon Sessions 

Sessions said winning is a priority to him, but also to “become one of the top guards in the league.” He intends to work this offseason to learn how to play without the ball in his hands more considering how much Kobe Bryant has it with the Lakers. Orange County Register

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Kobe Bryant, Ramon Sessions 

If Sessions decides against picking up his player option for next season, has he showed enough to prove he's the right fit at point to lead the Lakers back to the championship when they'll have to get through a league filled with Russell Westbrook, Paul, Derrick Rose and Rajon Rondo (and on and on) to get there? "I probably didn't play to the best of my ability but it's one of those things that you live and you learn and just move on," Sessions said. The Lakers might have learned to move on from the idea that he's their answer alongside Bryant in the backcourt. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Ramon Sessions 

The Thunder is moving on to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season after closing out the Los Angeles Lakers 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night. And in the clincher, it was Westbrook and fellow All-Star teammate Kevin Durant who carried the Thunder. Westbrook scored a team-high 28 points, while Durant chipped in 25. None, however, were bigger than the three by Westbrook that caused that passionate celebration. The play started with Westbrook intercepting a Ramon Sessions pass to Kobe Bryant at the top of the key. As Westbrook raced the other way, Sessions intentionally fouled Westbrook, wrapping him up in an attempt to prevent a shot attempt. But Westbrook powered through the contact and banked in 15-foot runner, sparking pandemonium inside The Peake. “That was an amazing play,” said Thunder coach Scott Brooks. “Obviously, there was a lot of luck to that. But he put himself in that position to get a little lucky there.” Oklahoman

Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Ramon Sessions, Russell Westbrook 

Lakers point guard Ramon Sessions has eaten a Snickers candy bar before every game since coming into the NBA, a tradition he started in college. Orange County Register

Los Angeles Lakers, Ramon Sessions 

Sessions said Friday that he eats the candy bar because he usually eats a meal early and wants something small to curb any hunger before a game. Orange County Register

Los Angeles Lakers, Ramon Sessions 

Janis Carr: Ramon Sessions eats a Snickers bar before every game and has done that ever since he came into the NBA. Started tradition in college Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Ramon Sessions 

Sessions, who made his playoff debut in Game 1 against the Nuggets after spending his first four seasons with non-qualifiers Milwaukee, Minnesota and Cleveland, is due to be paid $4.3 million for this season and $4.5 million in 2012-13. "It's definitely something that's not in the back of my mind right now because I'm trying to focus on the playoffs," Sessions said on the eve of Game 4. "It's not even a concern. I don't know what's going to happen. I know it's coming. "It's something I'll deal with." Los Angeles Daily News

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Ramon Sessions 

Conventional wisdom suggests point guard Ramon Sessions will terminate his contract July 1, become a free agent and sign a bigger and better deal with the Lakers. After all, he wasn't acquired March 15 to be just a rent-a-player. He would prefer to think about the present rather than the future, however, and concentrate on helping the Lakers advance past the Denver Nuggets in their Western Conference quarterfinal series. Sessions, who made his playoff debut in Game 1 against the Nuggets after spending his first four seasons with non-qualifiers Milwaukee, Minnesota and Cleveland, is due to be paid $4.3 million for this season and $4.5 million in 2012-13. "It's definitely something that's not in the back of my mind right now because I'm trying to focus on the playoffs," Sessions said on the eve of Game 4. "It's not even a concern. I don't know what's going to happen. I know it's coming. "It's something I'll deal with." Los Angeles Daily News

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Ramon Sessions 

Sessions is expected to decline a player option for $4.6 million next season and become an unrestricted free agent. He said he didn't want to move again, not with so much clarity in his basketball career. A return to the Lakers would seem logical if the sides worked out a multiyear deal. "These fans really believe in me in this place and they really know basketball. They've seen the greatest of greats come through here," he said. "It's unreal. In my whole career, it's never been like this, being noticed. You're on ESPN every night or TNT. You're with Kobe Bryant out there in the backcourt. "I want to be here. I don't know what that means or how that's going to happen. It ain't no secret. I'll tell anybody that. I tell [Lakers General Manager] Mitch Kupchak. I tell my agent. I want to be here. Period. For a long time." Los Angeles Times

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Ramon Sessions’ jammed right index finger was feeling bad enough that he got splint taped to it by Lakers athletic trainer Gary Vitti after the game. Sessions is also bothered by a sprained left shoulder, which he could be seen reaching to cushion in the first minute of the Lakers’ victory Monday night in New Orleans. Orange County Register

Los Angeles Lakers, Injuries, Ramon Sessions 

The Lakers are 4-4 since Sessions' arrival. "It's not one of those things that's 100% yet," Sessions said. "But that's no excuse." Sessions has scored only seven points in each of the last two games after averaging 15.8 points in the previous five. He has started the last four games, and that apparently has been an adjustment. "Coming in with the second unit, he had a little bit of freedom to go out and play the game and not worry about taking too many shots," Brown said. "Or not getting the guys enough touches or the right spot." Brown is also working with Sessions on how to run the offense and move without the ball. "I was always in a pick-and-roll system," said Sessions, who has also played with Milwaukee, Minnesota and Cleveland in his five-year NBA career. "I'm used to having the ball. That's definitely something I have to adjust to." Los Angeles Times

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Alex Kennedy: The Lakers weren't the only team pursuing Ramon Sessions. The Hawks expressed interest as well. Lucky for LA, those talks didn't progress. Twitter

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Despite all the accolades for Ramon Sessions, the Lakers haven't forgotten about Derek Fisher. They were well aware he signed with Oklahoma City for the rest of the season. They'll see him March 29 when they play host to the Thunder, as if that game needed any more story lines. "It's going to be emotional, I'm sure, for everybody, him and I in particular," Kobe Bryant said. Los Angeles Times

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The Cavaliers knew that Ramon Sessions was going to opt-out after the season so they wanted to get something in return for him. Sessions wanted to be a starter and we all know that wasn’t going to happen in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are trying to stockpile first-round picks and, honestly, it’s not a bad strategy given this draft class. Cleveland will be able to draft several quality prospects to put around Kyrie Irvin or they’ll be able to package their picks together to move up or make a big trade on draft night. They know that his draft is loaded with talent, which is why they were willing to take back Luke Walton’s contract for another pick. HoopsWorld

Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Trade, Ramon Sessions 

Mike Trudell: Gasol: it's pretty obvious to him that Sessions can definitely help in areas LAL didn't have, esp. due to his dribble penetration. Twitter

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