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 22, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Canadians hate Kobe Bryant?
A recent poll by Harris Interactive (they’re big in the polling business) shows that while Tiger Woods is the most popular athlete in the U.S. and Canada, Kobe Bryant disappears from the Canadian list. In America, the country that doesn’t say “eh” in every sentence, Kobe is…
July 22, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Wanna go to the Olympics?
The Yao Ming Foundation is making it possible for two lucky raffle winners to attend the China-U.S. basketball game at the Olympics — all expenses paid. Imagine seeing Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, et al take on Yao Ming in China, where Yao is as popular as green tea. Could be raucous. The…
July 22, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Gold medal vs. NBA title
Kobe Bryant told Janis Carr that Team USA winning a gold medal is more important than the Lakers winning an NBA title. Do you agree? Which is more important, a gold medal or an NBA title? Gold medal NBA title View Results
July 22, 2008, 10:30 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 22, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
LeBron James suffers mild sprained ankle
LAS VEGAS LeBron James laid flat out on the trainer’s table, ice bags strapped to both knees and a wrap on his right ankle and foot. When he got up and tried to walk, he was understandably wobbly. His knees weren’t the problem. James suffered a mild ankle sprain Tuesday during Team…
July 22, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Devean George, anyone?
Will Bynum’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, also represents free agent Devean George, and confirms the Pistons have shown some interest in George. No deal is imminent, but I suppose this should be on your radar as a possibility.
July 22, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons sign Will Bynum for two years
While NBA players left and right are heading overseas, Will Bynum will be staying put for once. After playing in Israel last season, he impressed the Pistons with a solid performance in summer league to earn a two-year deal. A. Sherrod Blakely has the details: “It’s pretty much a done…
July 22, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 1 - Warriors vs 76ers
UPDATE: Watch the game via the web MVP baby! Just a few days ago it was Warriors vs 76ers in the pursuit of Elton Brand. Now it's just a plain 'ol Summer League game in Sin City. This is time for Marco to shine again. He used the NBA regular season as his preparation for this year's…
July 22, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 22, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Keeping it Golden... State of design!
It's been one rough week for the Warriors faithful. Boom going Hollywood happened so fast and I'm still in disbelief. I can only wish the best for Davis and look towards our future with the Dubz whether it be for better or worse. Jokingly, a friend asked me what I was going to do now that BD's…
July 22, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Bryant sees upside and down to off-season moves
As a businessman, Kobe Bryant understands why the Lakers let Ronny Turiaf walk. The popular forward, a restricted free agent, had received a four-year, $17 million offer sheet from the Golden State Warriors and the Lakers decided not to match it. But as a teammate and basketball player, he thought…
July 22, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: RMR Game 2: Warriors vs Mavericks
Warriors (1-0) vs Mavericks (2-1)Game Time: 3:30p Watch it streaming live (Here's a list of all the games that will be streaming) Because of the Rocky Mountain Revue's crappy recap, you should check out the Warriors official blog recap to get a better sense of what happened. The fine folks of…
July 22, 2008, 5:15 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 22, 2008, 5:00 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 22, 2008, 4:45 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 22, 2008, 4:30 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 22, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Canadians hate Kobe Bryant?
A recent poll by Harris Interactive (they’re big in the polling business) shows that while Tiger Woods is the most popular athlete in the U.S. and Canada, Kobe Bryant disappears from the Canadian list. In America, the country that doesn’t say “eh” in every sentence, Kobe…
July 22, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Wanna go to the Olympics?
The Yao Ming Foundation is making it possible for two lucky raffle winners to attend the China-U.S. basketball game at the Olympics — all expenses paid. Imagine seeing Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, et al take on Yao Ming in China, where Yao is as popular as green tea. Could be raucous. The…
July 22, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Gold medal vs. NBA title
Kobe Bryant told Janis Carr that Team USA winning a gold medal is more important than the Lakers winning an NBA title. Do you agree? Which is more important, a gold medal or an NBA title? Gold medal NBA title View Results
July 22, 2008, 1:45 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 22, 2008, 12:15 AM 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 22, 2008, 12:00 AM 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 22, 2008, 11:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bryant sees upside and down to off-season moves
As a businessman, Kobe Bryant understands why the Lakers let Ronny Turiaf walk. The popular forward, a restricted free agent, had received a four-year, $17 million offer sheet from the Golden State Warriors and the Lakers decided not to match it. But as a teammate and basketball player, he thought…
July 22, 2008, 11:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Who Do You Want Gone ? Who Do You Want Here?
Who Do I Want Gone? Eddy Curry. Bold choice I know. He is the primary symbol what we have become and how we got here. And he is a really bad basketball player, worse than Zach Randolph by a mile. Who Do I Want Here the Most? Chris Paul. He was the best [...]
July 22, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
What next for Okafor?
So now what? A source with knowledge of the negotiations says Emeka Okafor is ready to move on, rather than accept what the Charlotte Bobcats have offered long-term for his services. The Bobcats can hold on to him for next...
July 22, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
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