Posts Tagged los angeles lakers
2013 NBA Playoff Preview
The NBA playoffs – one of the best championship tournaments in professional sports – is here, and not a moment too soon. I will be saving the in-depth analysis on each series for a podcast (check it out!). For now, here is the “quick and dirty” on how I think each series will shape out… […]
When it Comes to Dwight, Lakers Failed to Learn from Magic
The trade deadline came and went, and somehow Dwight Howard is STILL a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Someone needs to give Jim Buss an intervention. You see, this is the same Buss who for some reason overruled Kobe Bryant (in the NBA, the star player – not the general manager – runs the […]
Jerry Buss Was the NBA’s Best Owner
With Jerry Buss’ passing yesterday, my mind was racing on what I will miss about him. Namely, a whole helluva lot. I am not going to go into what Dr. Buss’ legacy was on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA. Several other media outlets have done so already, including here, here, here and here. […]
D’Antoni Hire Means Lakers Brass Anti-Phil Jackson (and Perhaps Kobe)
Color me stunned as hell. That seems to be the prevailing thought on the hire of Mike D’Antoni as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Many – including yours truly – thought that the job was former coach Phil Jackson’s to turn down. But when I heard the news while listening to “Mike and […]
The Lakers Are a Hot Mess
Before I tap dance on the Los Angeles Lakers, I have to issue a few disclaimers. First of all, as a lifelong New York Knicks fan, it is my birthright to not only despise the Lakers (and the Celtics), but to HATE the Lakers (and the Celtics). The times the Lakers have lost in the […]
2012-2013 NBA Predictions
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on October 29, 2012
The 2012-2013 NBA season will kick off tomorrow night (WHOO-HOO!!!). This is a season of change in the NBA. There was some player movement for a lot of teams, from free agency to trades – namely a certain trade that I didn’t like. There will also be another team in New York City tipping off […]
Not Feeling the James Harden Trade
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on October 28, 2012
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden to the Houston Rockers for guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, two first-round picks and a second-round pick. While it appears the Thunder made off with a heist for Harden, I did not like it at all. A lot of buddies of mine on Facebook tried to convince […]
2012 NBA Preview: Western Conference
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on October 24, 2012
Southwest Division San Antonio Spurs* Memphis Grizzlies* New Orleans Hornets* Dallas Mavericks* Houston Rockets Analysis: The Spurs are still the class of the division, though the Grizzlies are closing in quickly. Memphis is really a younger, more athletic version of San Antonio. That said, both are deep and tough. I also expect both to advance […]
Lakers Vault to #2 in the West with Howard Trade
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on August 10, 2012
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled of a coup in acquiring Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic. It was a part of a four team trade that involved the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange for Howard, the Lakers will acquire Earl Clark and Chris Duhon, the Nuggets will acquire Andre Iguodala, the 76ers […]
ESPN Feed: adam schefter- What we know about Gronk's timetable
- Police Search Hernandez's Home
- Gronkowski Undergoes Surgery
- Schefter: Gronk surgery went 'well'
- Hernandez Not Thought To Be Suspect
- Bishop To Visit Vikings
- Chad Johnson Worth The Risk?
- Adam Jones To Speak At Rookie Symposium
- All about Week 1 for Rob Gronkowski
- Sources: Gronk surgery Tuesday
- Jason Whitlock
- LeBron needs to go dark to save Heat
- Love for dad endured good, bad times
- Tiger, Sergio are both chicken
- Heat can be beat and LeBron knows it
- Hunter lawsuit proves NBA out for rich
- Lawsuit signals Fisher's game is up
- Wussification of sports complete
- Eddie Jordan fiasco speaks volumes
- Kobe's feud to ruin Mother's Day
- Why should Derrick Rose trust Bulls?
- Yahoo! Sports – Adrian Wojnarowski
- Clippers restart talks with Celtics on Kevin Garnett-Doc Rivers deal
- Heat's LeBron James, Chris Bosh see yellow, then red before spoiling Spurs' coronation
- Doc Rivers unsure about returning to Celtics as coach after Clippers deal falls apart
- Sources: Kevin Garnett, Doc Rivers trade may come down to Clips surrendering 2 draft picks
- Celtics, Clippers resume push to get Kevin Garnett-Doc Rivers deal done
- Denver Nuggets hire Tim Connelly as new vice president of basketball operations
- Most beloved Spur Manu Ginobili gives vintage performance that puts San Antonio on cusp of title
- Celtics-Clippers talks to send Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett to L.A. stall
- Kings hire Nuggets VP Pete D'Alessandro as general manager
- Nuggets forward Andre Iguodala plans to opt out of contract to enter free agency
