Posts Tagged ‘Los Angeles Lakers’
Katz Korner: Previewing the NBA playoffs for 2013
Jordan Katz previews what’s ahead for the 2012-2013 NBA season and beyond!
by Jordan Katz on October 29th, 2012 Leave a comment »
A decision on The Indecision
When LeBron James hosted an hour long special on ESPN to declare he was signing with the Miami Heat (known as “The Decision”), many people (mostly Cleveland Cavaliers fans) started to dislike him. The way James took care of his free agency situation started a trend of superstars demanding/signing with other stars to form “super teams”. It wasn’t the first …
by Giovanni Mio on July 13th, 2012 2 Comments »
The Kobe kingdom
In reality, the Lakers had to do something. They had to scour the free agent and trade markets in hopes of shaking up its roster to return it to championship form. It was necessary because, quite frankly, there are no other alternatives when you are managing a Kobe Bryant-led squad. The most decorated basketball superstar of his generation, the man known …
by Antoni Nerestant on July 10th, 2012 1 Comments »
Katz Korner: A destination for Superman
After all of the wacky things that happened to the Orlando Magic in the 2011-2012 season, they have decided to clean house (literally). Otis Smith is no longer general manager, Stan Van Gundy is gone, and most of all, Dwight Howard is officially on the trading block. No flip-flopping, Howard will officially be out of Orlando by the end of …
by Jordan Katz on May 27th, 2012 Leave a comment »
Five players to watch at the NBA trade deadline
Gio Mio gives his five players to keep an eye on at the NBA Trade Deadline.
by Giovanni Mio on February 29th, 2012 10 Comments »
What is wrong with the Boston Celtics?
Matt Cote discusses what is wrong with Boston.
by Matt Cote on February 14th, 2012 6 Comments »
NBA Season Preview
It’s the season not many thought would ever happen. The NBA owners and players have came together, resolved their issues (somewhat), and have signed an agreement for a 66 game regular season. Many may remember the 1998 lockout which saw the season start in February and after the wildly popular NBA season last year, all I can say is thank …
by Jordan Katz on December 22nd, 2011 Leave a comment »
Report: Chris Paul traded to the Lakers for Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol
Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the New Orleans Hornets have agreed to trade guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers in return for forwards Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol. The deal has not been confirmed. Paul, 26, averaged 15.8 points-per-game in 2010-2011, alongside 9.8 assists. He has been hailed as one of the top players on the market heading …
by Jon Alba on December 8th, 2011 1 Comments »
Back in Business: The NBA in Full (66/82) Swing
It smells like Christmas. And no, not ironically because the tentatively resolved NBA season is positioned to start with its signature Christmas Day slate of games; but because it is ripe with potential. Just brimming with possibilities. The NBA’s David Aldridge already highlighted the 10 things he is looking forward to; it’s totally a great read. So while he covers …
by Jared Greenspan on November 29th, 2011 Leave a comment »
NBA and Players Agree on New Labor Contract
The NBA owners and the NBAPA have tentatively agreed to a new labor contract, league commissioner David Stern announced early Saturday morning. “We’ve reached a tentative understanding that is subject to a variety of approvals and very complex machinations,” Stern said following Friday’s final 15-hour negotiating session. “But we’re optimistic that that will all come to pass, and that the …
by Jon Alba on November 26th, 2011 Leave a comment »