The option we should have mulled for C-Webb: LA
Back in October, we outlined some of the major possible landing spots for Chris Webber , when he inevitably signs somewhere this season. via MVN - Recent Articles
Archive for November, 2007
Phil Jackson will stay with Lakers two more years
“He still has a lot to offer, absolutely”
Are you glad Phil Jackson is staying? Click here to cast your vote . Thursday, November 29, 2007 Phil Jackson will stay with Lakers two more years By KEVIN DING The Orange County Register Comments Recommend … via Orange County Register
Ian Thomsen: How many years can Kobe remain dominant?
Kobe, a 12-year vet, scoffs at idea that he’ll slow soon Posted: Thursday November 29, 2007 11:24AM; Updated: Thursday November 29, 2007 11:24AM Kobe Bryant made nine All-Star teams and four All-NBA first teams … via SI.com
Seattle’s Collison out at least 3 games with broken nose
No one can match Boston’s firepower, but Charley Rosen says the Cavs exposed Rajon Rondo and a weak D in Tuesday’s win. via Fox Sports
Bryant Leads Lakers Past Sonics
Kobe Bryant scored six of his 35 points in the final 3:51 and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 106-99 Tuesday night, snapping a three-game skid and sending the SuperSonics to their fifth straight loss.
Rookie Kevin Durant had 25 points for the Sonics, who are league-worst 2-13 in their first season under coach P.J. Carlesimo _ matching the poorest start in franchise history. They began their inaugural 1967-68 season 2-14 under Al Bianchi. Seattle has lost 14 consecutive games against Western Conference teams, including five last season. Read more
A victory good enough to earn tacos, if not legit props
“Getting stronger in the base. I still stand too straight up and down at times and I get pushed around in there. I really just need to get to a base underneath me. Once I get a base, I don’t think anybody can stop me. I’m 7′1″
If you were hoping for something artistic, tonight’s 106-99 win over the Sonics at Staples probably wasn’t your cup of tea. via Lakers Blog
Celtics lacking at point guard, defense
“How am I supposed to win with this dysfunctional roster that my nitwit general manager has put together?”
Charley Rosen is FOXSports.com’s NBA analyst and author of 13 books about hoops, the current one being “The pivotal season - How the 1971-72 L.A. Lakers changed the NBA.” See all articles> GAME TIME: Cavaliers … via Fox Sports
Kobe needs more from his teammates
The Kobe Bryant soap opera has cooled down for now, and the superstar guard is concentrating on trying to help the Los Angeles Lakers win basketball games The Lakers are an 7-6 after 13 games played on their … via SanLuisObispo.com
Jackson still not saying whether he’s staying
“But those [trade] things, as we know, 90% of them don’t happen.”
Phil Jackson isn’t really resigning from the Lakers, despite his postgame comments after a droopy loss Friday in Boston. via Los Angeles Times
Lakers Next Road Test for Nets
“That’s just the small print in the profession. So with all the talk there was last year, you had to be prepared to go. And with Kobe, that wouldn’t have been a bad place to go.”
In this corner, in the white trunks, from Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant. In the opposite corner, in the red trunks , from New Jersey, Jason Kidd. via New York Post
Odom still not confident
“You still have to take what’s said to your mind, your heart and your game. The road trip was horrible for me. I just haven’t been able to get into a consistent rhythm.”
Lamar Odom’s soul searching continued before the Lakers faced the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night at Staples Center. via Pasadena Star-News
Lakers’ Bynum growing on the job
“We talked about screen-and-roll defense before the game. We knew it was going to come. Then it was, like, dunk, dunk, dunk. Part of it was my fault.”
The evolution of Andrew Bynum continues. Sometimes the results are winning. Sometimes, well, not so much. via San Bernardino County Sun
Jason Kidd visits Lakers, Hollywood with Nets in same role
“There’s no light at the end of the tunnel.”
Before going their separate ways after helping the U.S. national team go unbeaten during an Olympic qualifying tournament in Las Vegas in September, Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant chatted about what could have been … via New York Daily News
Celtics Beat Lakers 107-94
Kevin Garnett had 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the new Big Three in its first game against the rival Lakers, and Paul Pierce added 20 points and nine assists to help the Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles 107-94 on Friday night.
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points for Los Angeles, which got no help from having California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting courtside. Instead, the Celtics fired up the crowd for the renewal of the rivalry by putting a muscle-bound clip of Schwarzenegger’s movie ‘Predator’ on the scoreboard. Read more
It ain’t feeling “1980-88″ just quite yet
Yeah, the Celtics are back in a big way this season , but in order for a Laker-Celtics rivalry to truly re-energize itself, the games must be evenly fought battles from start to finish. via Los Angeles Times