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For that reason, I encourage you to think fondly of Sasha "The Machine" Vujacic.

Sasha Vujacic (sprained ankle) and Luke Walton (off-season ankle surgery) did not suit up for Sunday's game.

Vujacic began this season with a buzz haircut, but friends told him it was hurting him with the referees.

Or, they could sign him to a two-year contract and trade him for Vujacic.

Brown is a strong defender with an improving outside shot while Vujacic has struggled mightily with his jumper .

If he does become a Mav, which is more than likely, the Lakers can hold onto Vujacic and Brown to see what veterans might become available.

That is a crowded field and Vujacic isn't quick enough to guard most point guards, so this seems like an experiment destined for failure.

Luke Walton (offseason ankle surgery) was in street clothes and Sasha Vujacic (sprained ankle) did not make the trip.

but karl also was unhappy with vujacic , whom he said embellished his reaction.

Sasha Vujacic did not practice after an MRI exam confirmed a sprained left ankle.

Sasha Vujacic broke out of his scoring drought with a season-high 15 points on 4-for-5 shooting against the Suns.

Vujacic's injury officially is diagnosed as an avulsion fracture of his left ankle, the team said.

"Please, please, write that I did not give myself that nickname, " Vujacic says.

Here's a quote from Sasha Vujacic, who quotes Shakespeare, in making his point. Who knew Hamlet had been translated into Slovenian ?

If the Celtics turn down the Vujacic and Brown for Robinson trade, Kupchak can see if he can work out a deal for Watson.

Sasha Vujacic's problem is, and has always been, that he cares too much.

"I think we are mature enough to keep our composure to keep our poise on the road" guard Sasha Vujacic said.

Vujacic came on strong and garnered some notice for his long hair and catchy nickname, "The Machine. "

Assistant coach Kurt Rambis had a long discussion with Vujacic at a timeout later in the game.

That moment will come when Sasha Vujacic comes off the bench and hits a shot to win a playoff game.

"Definitely we realize how important it is to be first in the conference, " said Vujacic, who scored 15 points.

Jackson has called on guard Jordan Farmar, Vujacic and Walton to carry his bench in the first three rounds of the postseason.

Sasha Vujacic (fractured left ankle) said his ankle is much improved after initial fears it might bother him all season.

The people who dislike those players certainly do so with more passion than gets reserved for a relative nobody like Vujacic.

As long as he's smiling and talking up Sasha Vujacic, it works fine for the Lakers. The 42-18 Lakers.

Vujacic has dealt with his share of injuries that have slowed him down.

Vujacic (back spasms ) didn't make the two-game trip to Houston and San Antonio, and is listed as questionable for tonight's game.

And guard Sasha Vujacic struggled because of a sore left ankle injury suffered during practice Monday.

He had three blocks in the three minutes that he was on the floor, along with second unit role players Jordan Farmar and Sasha Vujacic.

Unsung hero: Sasha Vujacic, quite possibly the league's best bench player of anyone who plays 20 minutes or less.

Vujacic continues to suffer from left-ankle and back injuries, and Radmanovic has a sprained right ankle.

However, the open shots that were dropping begin to miss. Radmanovic, Fisher, and especially Sasha Vujacic couldn't find the range.

Vujacic suffered a sprained ankle two weeks ago on the first day of training camp.

"I'm getting open shots, rhythm shots in the offense, which is easier than just getting shots, " Vujacic said.

Pau Gasol had 15 points and 10 rebounds, but wasn't a bankable offensive force for much of the game. Sasha Vujacic added 12 points.

"We are growing up together as a team, " Vujacic says.

But a jumper by Sasha Vujacic, a 3-pointer by Fisher and a free throw by Gasol extended the Lakers' lead to 105-94 with 4: 26 left.

Vujacic returned Friday after a two-game absence because of back spasms , but he wasn't a factor, going scoreless in 13 minutes.

An MRI exam Thursday confirmed that Sasha Vujacic's sprained left ankle does not have any further damage.

They need somebody like, well, the Sasha Vujacic who scored 15 points in the series opener and 12 in Game 2.

Vujacic, Fisher, and Radmanovic all shot over 40% from the three point line.

"Heart, " said Vujacic. "I think we have a big heart. "