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Lakers Aquire Steve Nash 0

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded for one of the greatest point guards in NBA history – and David Stern isn’t going to veto this one. In a surprising turn of events, future Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash was dealt (not official … Continue reading

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Though We Have Sparred, Wrestled, And Raged… 0

Pau Gasol has played his last game in a Laker uniform. Two ignominious second round playoff exits have left the league’s most historically dominant franchise searching for a scapegoat- which they have found, at least for now, in the soft-spoken, … Continue reading

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Class Is In Sessions 0

The Lakers have been one of the slowest teams in the league this season, playing a methodical game based mostly on post-ups and isolation plays. Through 47 games the Lakers’ offense has involved just 8% of pick-and-rolls and with no … Continue reading

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Time To Say Goodbye 0

When Pau Gasol arrived in Los Angeles back in 2008 it felt quite literally like the Lakers had robbed a bank and won the lottery at the same time. Their theft of Gasol seems less like an extortion in hindsight, … Continue reading

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Lakers Looking To Upgrade At Point Guard 0

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for an upgrade at the point guard position. Raise your hand if you’re surprised. Of course, you didn’t raise your hand. The Lakers’ point guard situation has been awful for a few years now … Continue reading

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Big Three? No Big Deal. 0

The “Big Three” team building concept is one that has definitely changed the face of the NBA landscape, ever since that fateful day when it was reported that Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett would be joining Paul Pierce in Beantown. … Continue reading

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SOURCES: Danny Ainge To Do His Job 0

For a good chunk of this past week, the Boston Celtics have been trying to put out a fire caused by the accelerant of Celtics’ absolutely hideous play as of late (1-6 in the last 7 games. The one win? … Continue reading

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Why Jason Kapono Isn’t Flowing With The Lakers 0

While not a major signing by any means, the Lakers acquisition of Jason Kapono this off-season provided a glimmer of hope for a team that lacked a consistent threat from behind the arc. With Shannon Brown leaving Los Angeles for … Continue reading

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Lakers Deal Unhappy Odom To Dallas For Draft Considerations 0

The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with sixth man of the year Lamar Odom. After Odom learned that the Lakers would have traded him to New Orleans in a deal for Chris Paul before it was vetoed by David … Continue reading

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In Case You Forgot: Chris Bosh Is An All-Star 0

The reaction to Chris Bosh‘s spectacular game four performance against the Celtics was one of utter disbelief. Folks were shocked that Bosh was able to come up with a big time game in such an important game. While I myself … Continue reading

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