Powell welcomes new challenge
The newest Laker, forward Josh Powell, said Friday afternoon that he is excited about the upcoming opportunity to join a veteran cast that reached the NBA finals this past season. The 25-year old Powell was signed to a two-year contract Thursday and is slated to fill the slot vacated by Ronny…
August 15, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Powell could be a second-unit factor
Josh Powell can only hope that he has found a home. But if he can solve the intricacies of the triangle offense, Powell could settle into a key role off the Lakers’ bench, in the 2008-2009 season. It will be the much-traveled Powell’s fifth NBA team in only four seasons. (more…)
August 15, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The one place Kobe isn’t the biggest attraction
Kobe Bryant is one of the most popular athletes in the world. But at the Olympic Games, he just a piece of a giant athletic extravaganza. Check out Scott Soshnick’s column for Bloomberg.com. Soshnick wrote: “Bryant, of all people, has become America’s foremost goodwill…
August 15, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Josh Powell can play above the rim
Check out this video of Powell from last season.
August 15, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Roster still short
The Lakers’ signing Thursday of forward Josh Powell brings the number of players now under contract to 14. Prior to taking a well-deserved vacation, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he plans to have 18 players signed by the time the team reports for training camp in October. The NBA…
August 15, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Artest thought he was being traded to the Lakers
Check out these comments from podcast Rockets.com. When he heard he was traded, he thought he was heading to Southern California. Steve Kyler of Hoopsworld.com reports: ”Artest explained that he learned of the trade while playing basketball in New York, when a friend told him…
August 15, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Spanish women’s team is stupid too
A picture is word a thousand reprimands. Click here to see the equally offensive Spanish men’s team photo.
August 15, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Powell is a Laker
Lakers spokesman John Black just confirmed that journeyman forward Josh Powell has been signed by the Lakers. The 6-foot-9 Powell spent the 2007-2008 season with the Clippers, primarily as a backup forward. However, he started extensively late in the season, when starting center Chris Kaman missed…
August 15, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Internet reaction harsh for Pau
Let’s hope Pau Gasol doesn’t have access to a computer in the Olympic Village. He’s getting killed on the net. Gasol and his teammates posed for a picture pulling back their faces to created slanted eyes, and since then, the reaction hasn’t been too kind. Apparently, saying…
August 15, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Powell a Laker?
The well-traveled sojourns of journeyman forward Josh Powell are about to continue, according to a report by Hoopshype.com. Powell, who spent the 2007-2008 season with the Clippers, is said to be set to sign a contract to play with the Lakers this coming season. That report was neither…
August 15, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Maybe this Sun Yue kid can play after all
It’s too bad you can’t play against Angola every day. The “Chinese Magic” Sun Yue, who recently agreed to terms with the Lakers, didn’t miss a shot when China beat Angola 85-68 in Olympic basketball. Sun was 4-for-4 from the floor. He hit two three-pointers and…
August 15, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
That’s the Kobe we know
Stunning dunks, great passes in traffic, stifling defense. Kobe Bryant had it all going today. Team USA punked Greece by 23, avenging losses in Athens and the World Championships. Spain, and its band of politically incorrect hoopsters, will play USA on Saturday. Against Greece, Kobe tossed in 18…
August 15, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Could Kobe jump overseas?
Art Thompson III, a longtime reporter for the Register, went out and found a world-traveling basketball player to find out if it’s realistic that Kobe Bryant could walk away from the NBA if some European team paid him $50 million. Jason Crowe, once a teammate of Paul Pierce at Inglewood…
August 15, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The one place Kobe isn’t the biggest attraction
Kobe Bryant is one of the most popular athletes in the world. But at the Olympic Games, he just a piece of a giant athletic extravaganza. Check out Scott Soshnick’s column for Bloomberg.com. Soshnick wrote: “Bryant, of all people, has become America’s foremost goodwill…
August 15, 2008, 1:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Gasol says he was forced into offensive picture
Pau Gasol knew it was wrong, and he did it only after a sponsor insisted. That’s his response to criticism over the photo where he and his Spanish teammates are shown pulling back their faces to create slanted eyes — all in preparation for their trip to China. “Some of us didn’t…
August 15, 2008, 1:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Josh Powell can play above the rim
Check out this video of Powell from last season.
August 15, 2008, 1:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 4 - Warriors vs Kings
Warriors (3-0) vs Kings (2-1)Game Time: 7:00p Game 4 of the summer league kicks off tonight against the Kings. Rookie Anthony Randolph should be back in the game after missing the last game with a sprained ankle. Marco played extremely well last game and is, as expected, leading the team in…
August 15, 2008, 08:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Kaz: Match or Let Him Walk?
Ever since news dropped that Kelenna Azubuike signed a 3 year/ $9 million offer sheet with the Clippers, I'm not sure how I feel about whether or not we should match the offer or let him walk. I don't think it's a clear cut decision either way because there are so many variables to juggle. For a…
August 15, 2008, 07:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
A Quiet 4th of July Weekend [SFGate]
A Quiet 4th of July Weekend [SFGate] "If nothing happens between Elton Brand and the Warriors, which is still the likeliest scenario, don't expect Golden State to turn around and hand out another huge offer to an outside free agent. As one team source told me, the plan is to "take our time"…
August 15, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Golden State's fun loving beer!
This was a pet project I worked on this past weekend. I had so much fun flipping the script on the St. Pauli's Beer concept. I modeled it after the Warrior Girls very own Kelsey! Inspired by frustrating Sacramento traffic and eyeing a St.Pauli Girl's billboard (as I waited for cars to…
August 15, 2008, 07:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Just for kicks... Andris and his long lost buddy, former Golden State Warrior Zarko Cabarkapa... ...
Just for kicks... Andris and his long lost buddy, former Golden State Warrior Zarko Cabarkapa... are Step Brothers! Sorry for the lag in production, I'm on vacation for the next 5 days so be on the look out for some new stuff in the works! Anybody see Step Brothers by the way?
August 15, 2008, 07:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Warriors Season Schedule
UPDATE: Thanks to "Warriors8" for posting the actual schedule in a Fan Post. I've hidden that fan post and posted it after the jump. Also thanks to "Dubs fan in Boston" for posting a link to ESPN's Games to Watch. ========================================== The Warriors season schedule is going to…
August 15, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Scouting Reports Galore
Scouting Reports Galore Holy crap. Draft Express just dropped a ridiculous scouting report on the Warriors. They break down every non-rookie and non-sophomore with an overview as well as an analysis of their offense and defense. If you have a good chunk of time on your hands, jump on over to…
August 15, 2008, 06:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Steinmetz: More JRich Trade Talk
Because Matt Steinmetz's article and Atma's posting of it got so much attention, I figure I'd post Steinmetz's response to some of the common reasons people cite for it being a good trade. Because Jason deserves it, more talk about the Warriors trading Richardson I received tons of feedback…
August 15, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Time to admit mistake on Jason Richardson-Brandan Wright trade [SF Examiner]
Time to admit mistake on Jason Richardson-Brandan Wright trade [SF Examiner] Props to GSoM friend Matt Steinmetz for this piece. Forgive me if it takes a few years to get over the unfortunate dismantling of We Believe and slipping back to We Got Suck. The Golden State Warriors... where every…
August 15, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
A New Era, but First Some Goodbyes
I figured before I can officially welcome the new Warriors (yes, it's a little late) and welcome back some returning Warriors, I have to say goodbye first (and yes, this has been even later). It's only right to do so, I guess. A new Warriors era is starting and the longest tenured Warrior is (well…
August 15, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: RMR Game 3: Warriors vs NBDL Ambassadors
UPDATE: Warriors win 82-81 Boxscore | Recap Randolph didn't notch an assist and had an otherwise poor shooting day - 14 points, 6-17 from the field, 2-5 from the line. He did have 7 rebounds, 6 of them were offensive. For more check out the boxscore. Warriors (2-0) vs NBDL…
August 15, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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…
August 15, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
If you look up "badass" in the dictionary, this is what you'll see. What a turnaround for the Wa...
If you look up "badass" in the dictionary, this is what you'll see. What a turnaround for the Warriors' Stephen Jackson: From bad boy to bobblehead [SF Examiner] Best Bobblehead Ever? [Inside the Warriors]
August 15, 2008, 04:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Iggy agrees to 6 years, $80 million.
Iggy agrees to 6 years, $80 million. [From the FanShots. I don't recall any options for Iguodala anywhere! How can the Sixers pay him! I'm being annoyingly uber-sarcastic! -ed.] It seems that Iggy will be getting paid and Luol was a relative bargain. I wonder how Ben Gordon is taking the…
August 15, 2008, 01:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Gordon says "It doesn't look like" he'll remain a Bull
Gordon says "It doesn't look like" he'll remain a Bull [From the FanShots. Ben really likes talking about leading the team in scoring, doesn't he? He has a case if there is indeed a team willing to do a sign/trade for him. But if there isn't...he will be here next year, at least on the QO.…
August 15, 2008, 00:45 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Bulls Announce 08-09 Schedule
Bulls Announce 08-09 Schedule [From the FanShots. That's correct: opening night the Bulls will be hosting Skiles, and his assistant: whatshisname. -ed.] "The Chicago Bulls will tip off their 43rd season on Tuesday, October 28, when they host the Milwaukee Bucks in their season opener at…
August 15, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Blog a Bull
It looks that way. I don't think they want to lose their leading scorer for nothing. Maybe they d...
It looks that way. I don't think they want to lose their leading scorer for nothing. Maybe they do, I don't know. Ben Gordon, on the Bulls limiting their offer to what's left under the luxury tax, and sticking to the scoring = $$$ talking points.
August 15, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Monta Ellis gets 6/$66m from Warriors
Monta Ellis gets 6/$66m from Warriors Somewhere, Ben Gordon (adjust Ellis' numbers for Nellieball) is peeved.
August 15, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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