Lakers have China’s Sun Yue on their radar
The Lakers have plenty on their to-do lists, one of them is signing their second-round draft pick from last year, Sun Yue of China. But first things first. Like the Olympics. Sun is a member of China’s National team and the Olympics are his first concern, given the location of the Games.…
July 08, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Jordan Farmar
Good morning, Jordan. Come right in. I know that you want to go work out now, so I won’t hold you for long. But there are some things that we need to cover. First of all, the improvement that you displayed from your rookie season to this past year was outstanding and was pleasing to the…
July 08, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pierce wants Posey to stay green
The Celtics are pulling out the heavy artillery. And the Kleenex. Boston star Paul Pierce weighed in on James Posey’s possible departure, saying the Celtics should do everything they can to retain the forward. Posey, a free agent, has said his preference is to stay in Boston, but his agent has been…
July 08, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Poll: What should the Lakers do?
As the Lakers prepare for the most fun day of the year - Free Agent Signing Day - they’ve got some decisions to make. They also have to watch what other teams offer their players. Will Ronny or Sasha take more money somewhere else? What's the most important move the Lakers should make…
July 08, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Trevor Ariza
Hello, Trevor. It’s great to see you and we’re looking forward to you playing for the Lakers’ summer league team in Las Vegas. I know that you believe you caught a bad break this past season, with the broken right foot that caused you to miss the final 44 regular-season…
July 08, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Posey unhappy with Celtics’ offer; Lakers’ next?
So James Posey (or more likely his agent) is unhappy with the Boston Celtics’ offer and continues to listen to other NBA teams. Are the Lakers still one of the teams chatting it up with the swingman? They should be. Posey reportedly feels the Celtics’ offer falls short of the $5.8 million mid-level…
July 08, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Keeping Lakers intact should be Kupchak’s main concern
Hours before the moratorium on free-agent signings ends – officially at midnight — it’s eerily quiet at the Lakers offices. Nothing seemingly has changed regarding the status of Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf, both of whom apparently want more than the Lakers have offered. Vujacic’s…
July 08, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Summer League Game Thread: Chicago @ Indiana
Well, yesterday's threads were definitley a shock. Close to 800 comments total on a summer league game. If you're not aware by now, you must go to the Orlando Magic website to watch these games. They are being streamed live, so if you're at work and can't watch, well you suck at life. Hopefully…
July 08, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Meet Boobie Dumars
The man Pistons fans affectionately call Joe D. is still known by his childhood nickname back home in Natchitoches, LA. Are you ready for this? “Boobie” Dumars. No, seriously. (Hat-tip: Need4Sheed)
July 08, 2008, 5:01 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The Pistons are looking at Delfino
Well, well, look at this: The Pistons have been in contact with several free-agent swingmen around the league, and one name is particularly interesting. Former Piston Carlos Delfino is among the free agents the team is considering signing. Tomorrow is the first day NBA free agents can sign…
July 08, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Judge won't say how she would have ruled
This is from the Associated Press: The federal judge in the court battle between the city of Seattle and owners of the SuperSonics won’t say how she would have ruled. U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman was set to announce her decision last Wednesday, but on that day the two sides announced…
July 08, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Rumor: Lakers backup plan includes Thomas
The San Antonio Express-News is reporting that the Lakers are interested in journeyman forward Kurt Thomas if their plan to re-sign Ronny Turiaf falls through. Thomas can get more money from the San Antonio Spurs, his current team. But the Lakers could sweeten their offer if they lose…
July 08, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Return of Newble unlikely
As with every other NBA team right now, the Lakers’ focus on the free agent market either is on negotiating for the return of their own restricted free agents (Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf), giving deep thought to offering a long-term contract extension (Andrew Bynum) or trying to find a…
July 08, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Ronny Turiaf
It’s good to see you, Ronny. Come on in. This no doubt is a hectic period for you right now, speaking with representatives of various teams, listening to how they’d envision you fitting in with their teams and mulling over that information in your mind. Just so that you know, the grass…
July 08, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
It’s all good news for Bynum
Andrew Bynum did indeed receive medical clearance from doctors Thursday and will begin training in earnest by mid-July. His agent, David Lee, said the Lakers center did not have any pain or swelling in his surgically repaired left knee and will be ready to go by training camp in October.
July 08, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers have China’s Sun Yue on their radar
The Lakers have plenty on their to-do lists, one of them is signing their second-round draft pick from last year, Sun Yue of China. But first things first. Like the Olympics. Sun is a member of China’s National team and the Olympics are his first concern, given the location of the Games.…
July 08, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Jordan Farmar
Good morning, Jordan. Come right in. I know that you want to go work out now, so I won’t hold you for long. But there are some things that we need to cover. First of all, the improvement that you displayed from your rookie season to this past year was outstanding and was pleasing to the…
July 08, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Addition By Subtraction?
Here in Georgia, we’ve struggled with drought for several years. Last fall, folks with lakefront lots on Lake Lanier saw their boats sitting on mud flats, and Atlanta was down to its last 60 days of water. Governor Sonny Perdue decided to organize a prayer circle and pray for rain. (He also…
July 08, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Pierce wants Posey to stay green
The Celtics are pulling out the heavy artillery. And the Kleenex. Boston star Paul Pierce weighed in on James Posey’s possible departure, saying the Celtics should do everything they can to retain the forward. Posey, a free agent, has said his preference is to stay in Boston, but his agent has…
July 08, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Poll: What should the Lakers do?
As the Lakers prepare for the most fun day of the year - Free Agent Signing Day - they’ve got some decisions to make. They also have to watch what other teams offer their players. Will Ronny or Sasha take more money somewhere else? What's the most important move the Lakers should make…
July 08, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
John Hammond talks to BrewHoop
Former Pistons VP and new Bucks GM John Hammond talks to BrewHoop in a three part series. There’s a lot of interesting stuff here, from how he constructed his front office, what his draft philosophy was and why the Bucks won’t attempt to directly follow in Detroit’s footsteps. …
July 08, 2008, 08:46 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Amir bulks up, Cheikh draws interest
A. Sherrod Blakely has a brief update on Amir Johnson and Cheikh Samb in his summer league preview: Johnson, who appeared in 62 games last season, appears to have bulked up some this summer for what the Pistons anticipate will be a breakout season for him. […] “We think he can be an…
July 08, 2008, 08:31 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Summer League game one reports
Ira Winderman Ridiculous Upside KC Johnson I personally don't have much of a reaction. It was just fun to see Derrick Rose in a Bulls 'uniform', and Tyrus and Noah play. I wish both of the latter reigned in their summer league 'I don't give a crap' mode a bit more, but heck it's a glorified…
July 08, 2008, 01:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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