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News From Around the League- July 21, 2010

Written by Ramneet Singh on 21st July, 2010

News from around the league on July 21st – FSGJN8C3CSZ3 Laker links Based on the numbers, Pau Gasol is the best big in the NBA. [Lakers.com] Magic Johnson says he would not have joined the same team as Michael Jordan and Larry Bird; unlike Lebron, Magic wanted to carry his own team. [Dime Mag] Kobe Bryant is ti... 2 Comments | Read More »

The Boys of Summer (League)

Written by Daniel Buerge on 21st July, 2010

Written by: Trevor Wong Last Thursday, the Lakers dropped their final summer league game, losing to the San Antonio Spurs, 80-71. Though the Lakers finished the summer league with a winless record, there was still reason to be hopeful and excited for the upcoming season. The Lakers’ second round picks – Devin E... 2 Comments | Read More »

Rookie Watch

Written by DaVion Lee on 20th July, 2010

As we wrapped up 5 games of the Summer League showcase in Las Vegas, the Lakers’ draft picks have been in rare form for everyone to see. For much of the summer league, Devin Ebanks & Derrick Caracter hold the number 1 and 2 spot in the NBA’s Rookie Rankings, respectively. Ebanks, a 6-9 small forwar... 1 Comment | Read More »

The Decision to Accept Second Best

Written by Jeff Lambert on 19th July, 2010

Well… They were right. “The Decision” would change the NBA. But not in the way “they” expected. Both the mass media and fans alike expected the long awaited announcement from LeBron James to rock their world. A single free agent on the move could shift the power of an entire league to a ... 2 Comments | Read More »

The Inevitable Filling of the Bandwagon

Written by Daniel Buerge on 16th July, 2010

Written by: Alan Ni First of all, I would just like to say that Kobe got robbed in the ESPY’s Wednesday night for Best Male Athlete. Now that I got that out of the way, let’s talk basketball. 3-4 years ago, those infamous free agent talks started. Perhaps the biggest question was, “Where will LeBron James go?... 2 Comments | Read More »

News From Around the League- July 15, 2010

Written by Ramneet Singh on 15th July, 2010

News from around the league on July 15th. The Lakers were ready to sign another free agent on Wednesday; Raja Bell and Kobe Bryant were ready to have a meeting on a potential contract. Well, let’s just say Raja didn’t forget his rivalry with Kobe. The latest on the Lakers. Raja Bell cancelled his meeti... 1 Comment | Read More »

News From Around the League- July 14, 2010

Written by Ramneet Singh on 14th July, 2010

News from around the league on July 14th. The entire NBA is watching the newer players put on the show in the Summer League, including the Lakers. At first all of the team’s attention was focused on re-signing Derek Fisher, now that he is back the Lakers can check one thing off their checklist. The next [..... 0 Comments | Read More »

Finding a Court to Ball At is Only a Click Away

Written by Gary Lee on 14th July, 2010

Hey Lakers Nation . . . . it’s time for the summer runs at your local courts, but do you know which ones to go get your game on? Well check out Wannaball.com, a new social networking site designed specifically for basketball players. You can search for courts in your area and add your [...] 3 Comments | Read More »

A Glimpse at the New Blake-r

Written by Gary Lee on 13th July, 2010

Guest Writer: Brian Chettanapanich What do you see in a true point guard player? The one guard position has been a problem for the Lakers for the past few years. Other than Fisher, LA has had players like Smush Parker, Chucky Atkins, and even Jordan Farmar who haven’t proven they can be consistent for the team... 2 Comments | Read More »

News From Around the League- July 12, 2010

Written by Ramneet Singh on 12th July, 2010

News from around the league on July 12th. The Summer League is under way, but most Lakers fans are focused on the contract between Derek and the team. The meeting with the Heat had many people concerned, but those frowns are turned into smiles after today’s news. The latest on the Lakers. There may not be ... 0 Comments | Read More »