OPEN THREAD: Game 1: Warriors 108, New Jersey 84
Didn't get a chance to get an open thread up before the game. The first game for the Warriors in the Rocky Mountain Revue has completed and the Warriors were once again victorious. Check out the recap for full game coverage. Unfortunately the boxscore doesn't seem to be working. The recap has…
July 21, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Wannabe Laker girls tryout
The Lakers held their annual tryouts this weekend. Click here to see the photos.
July 21, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
USA basketball - The good ol’ days
As the U.S. team prepares in Las Vegas for the Olympic games, the players from Kobe to LeBron to Mello are trying to recapture something that we haven’t seen for a long time. The original Dream Team was the greatest collection of basketball talent ever assembled. Magic, Bird, Pippen, Barkley…
July 21, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
When he’s done, where will Bynum rank?
The Lakers have arguably the best collection of centers in NBA history. All right, there is no argument. No team can match Mikan, Wilt, Kareem and Shaq. Do you see the same type of greatness in Andrew Bynum? When his career is over, where will Andrew Bynum rank? The…
July 21, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bryant, other NBA stars gather in the desert
Here, two miles from the glitz of the Strip and down the street from Sabaro Insurance and a 7-Eleven in a nondesript high school gym, some of the world’s most famous athletes are preparing to take on the basketball world next month. Kobe Bryant. LeBron James and the rest of U.S. National…
July 21, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Walton’s surgery goes well
Lakers forward Luke Walton is expected to be fully recovered from Friday’s ankle surgery by the time training camp opens in October, the team announced. Walton underwent surgery to remove bone spurs, scar tissure and cartiledge debris in his right ankle that bothered him for most of the…
July 21, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The newest Laker could be … Kwame Brown?
So Hoopsworld.com thinks the most likely replacement for Ronny Turiaf is — get ready — Kwame Brown. The same Kwame Brown the Lakers send packing to Memphis in the Pau Gasol trade. The same one who has averaged 7.5 points and 5.7 rebouds in his career. The same player who saw his…
July 21, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Wake up early to see Kobe, US team on TV
USA Basketball has released its television schedule for five upcoming preliminary games before the Beijing Olympics. They will be televised on ESPN and ESPN2. On July 25, you can see Kobe and Steve Nash face off as USA takes on Canada … at a reasonable hour (8 p.m.) After that, it’s…
July 21, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
A tribute to Ronny Turiaf
He could dance. He could scream. He could defend the post. But he wasn’t worth $17 million for four years. At least that’s what the Lakers thought. Here’s a tribute to the Lakers top cheerleader and chemistry guy. Write your comments below.
July 21, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
It’s official: Turiaf is gone
Ronny Turiaf and the Lakers officially parted ways Friday, ending the affable forward’s three years in Los Angeles. General Manager Mitch Kupchak said the Lakers were unwilling to match the four-year, $17 million offer Turiaf received from the Golden State Warriors. As a restricted free agent,…
July 21, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Summer league wrap
The Lakers didn’t light the summer league on fire. They finished with a 2-4 record behind summer star Coby Karl. Karl averaged 13.8 points and led the team in minutes and assists, although he shot just 35 percent from the floor. Joe Crawford, the Lakers second round draft pick from Kentucky,…
July 21, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
For those of you who don’t think Kevin Love can play
Check out these highlights of the former UCLA, now Minnesota Timberwolves post man.
July 21, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
What basketball needs is less players
Have you heard the newest thing in full-court roundball? It’s the 3BA, where three players get really winded playing against three other players. It’s like a pickup game where you don’t have enough guys. Imagine the sweat and the defense. The 3BA is coming to Anaheim next…
July 21, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
USA basketball - The good ol’ days
As the U.S. team prepares in Las Vegas for the Olympic games, the players from Kobe to LeBron to Mello are trying to recapture something that we haven’t seen for a long time. The original Dream Team was the greatest collection of basketball talent ever assembled. Magic, Bird, Pippen, Barkley…
July 21, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Hornets Off-Season: Where James Posey Comes to Town
Ha ha! My nefarious plan worked perfectly. As soon as I said the Hornets would do nothing this off-season, they had to go and prove me wrong. It's something I love about their front office - they clearly watch for my opinions, and then set out to make me look…
July 21, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Introducing James Posey
It's said that fans have a tendency to overrate their own teams players - a tendency that General Managers can fall into as well. Part of this is due to watching those players every day and developing attachments to pieces and parts of their game. I love West's baseline…
July 21, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
When he’s done, where will Bynum rank?
The Lakers have arguably the best collection of centers in NBA history. All right, there is no argument. No team can match Mikan, Wilt, Kareem and Shaq. Do you see the same type of greatness in Andrew Bynum? When his career is over, where will Andrew Bynum rank? The…
July 21, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Source: If no contract in 2 weeks Deng signs tender
[From the FanPosts (you all are fast). This is just a negotiation tactic. I'm sure in a couple weeks we'll hear about Deng's offer to play overseas too. Though if it helps things move along, then I'm all for these 'leaks'. -ed.] Source: Yahoo sports Unless the Chicago Bulls can reach an…
July 21, 2008, 11:46 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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