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Stan Van Gundy Would Play Steve Blake Ahead of Brandon Jennings

Stan Van Gundy Would Play Steve Blake Ahead of Brandon Jennings

Brandon Jennings is back on the court following his rehab from a torn Achilles tendon. But that court happens to be the D-League. He voluntarily chose to begin his return to the court in the D-League before returning to the NBA. It’s actually a smart choice as a way to shake off the rust. However, [...]

December 22, 2015 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Portland Brings Back G Steve Blake

Portland Brings Back G Steve Blake

The Portland Trailblazers and their former guard Steve Blake have agreed to a two-year, $4.2 million contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. Blake played for the Los Angeles Lakers for almost four straight seasons, before being sent to the Golden State Warrior in the mid-way of last season. But before the trade, he [...]

July 11, 2014 admin Benjamin Felix Santos 0

Steve Blake Says Steve Nash ‘Looks Great’

Steve Blake Says Steve Nash ‘Looks Great’

The NBA offseason is annoying. Others may use other words to describe it, such as grueling, prolonged and evil. But I just find it annoying. Really, really, ridiculously annoying. Before I delve too deep into my pet peeve, there is some good news for Los Angeles Lakers fans: Steve Blake told Lakers.com’s Mike Trudell that [...]

September 24, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Mitch Kupchak Unsure if Lakers Will Use Amnesty

Mitch Kupchak Unsure if Lakers Will Use Amnesty

The Los Angeles Lakers have not decided if they’re going to axe anyone. Speaking with Mike Trudell of Lakers.com, Mitch Kupchak admitted that the team can still use the amnesty provision to wash their hands of a contract, but are unsure if they will exercise their option to do so: It’s a tool that we’re [...]

June 6, 2013 admin Blogs 1

Tony Parker and Spurs Didn’t Revel in Beating Lakers

Tony Parker and Spurs Didn’t Revel in Beating Lakers

Tony Parker feels your pain, Los Angeles. The San Antonio Spurs absolutely manhandled the depleted Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, sweeping the boys in purple and gold. It wasn’t a competitive sweep either. San Antonio’s average margin of victory through four games was 16.3 points. The team has got [...]

April 29, 2013 admin Blogs 6

Should the Lakers Make Adjustments for Game 2?

Should the Lakers Make Adjustments for Game 2?

Despite not looking terrific in a 91-79 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in game 1 of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers appear a few tweaks away from being competitive in this first round matchup. Lakers Head Coach Mike D’Antoni said the Lakers didn’t need to make adjustments rather tighten up some of the [...]

April 23, 2013 admin R.S. De France 2

Kobe Bryant Phoned Pau Gasol at Halftime in Lakers Win

Kobe Bryant Phoned Pau Gasol at Halftime in Lakers Win

Kobe Bryant is omnipresent. The Los Angeles Lakers managed to defeat the San Antonio Spurs sans the Black Mamba, but just because he wasn’t on the court, doesn’t mean he wasn’t involved. He was. Per Janis Carr of the Orange County Register, Kobe spoke with Pau Gasol at halftime and told him to be more [...]

April 15, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Dwight Howard Embracing Life as L.A. Laker Without Kobe Bryant

Dwight Howard Embracing Life as L.A. Laker Without Kobe Bryant

Dwight Howard doesn’t need Kobe Bryant. Strike that, Howard isn’t going to panic without Kobe in the lineup. Which he shouldn’t. When Bryant suffered a sprained ankle in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks, many were anxious over how the team would fare without their leading scorer and second-leading assist man, and [...]

March 18, 2013 admin Blogs 0

NBA Trade Rumors: Why Lakers Are Better Off Without Jose Calderon

NBA Trade Rumors: Why Lakers Are Better Off Without Jose Calderon

You would think after acquiring Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, the time for the Los Angeles Lakers to remain outside of the rumor-mill had finally come. Apparently not. Los Angeles improved their roster by leaps and bounds this past summer, adding not only the likes of Howard and Nash, but also the offense-heavy presences of [...]

October 16, 2012 admin Blogs 0

Lakers’ Championship Crippling Flaw

Lakers’ Championship Crippling Flaw

May 15, 2012 – Dan Favale Barring a myriad of injuries to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t making it past the second round of the NBA Playoffs. After the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets in a hard-fought, brutally-played seven game matchup, the prospect of heading to Oklahoma City for a shot [...]

May 15, 2012 admin Blogs 9