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2010 June

Archive for June, 2010

Too Bad Some Players Hate the Lakers

While perusing the potential free agent list for players the Lakers might want to pursue, I couldn’t help but notice how many times I said, “wow, I would love to sign that guy, too bad he hates the Lakers.”A You’d think that guys would be clamoring to join a two-time defending champ to try and get a ring of their own, but it looks like all the …

Walt Frazier says Knicks’ need is urgent

Former New York Knicks player Walt Frazier says it is ‘urgent’ that a superstar free agent comes to Madison Square Garden.

Lakers have some decisions to make

While their coach debates whether to return or retire, the Lakers press onward. They have no choice.

Lawrence: Kobe still NBA’s king

Despite the impending free-agent season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is still the NBA’s cream of the crop.

The Lakers: Trading Places

On the eve of this year’s Free Agency deadline, I had to think back to last year and the Lakers’ dilemma.

Regardless of Free Agency, the L.A. Lakers Are Still Next Season’s Favorites

The start of the free agent signing period on July 1st comes with speculation about which NBA stars could combine their forces and form the league’s next super roster.

Caught in the Web: Lakers’ free-agency stories

The Times’ Broderick Turner reports that Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw will likely be named head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Where’s LeBron going?

The ticker read: “NBA: Kobe Bryant signs three-year contract extension with Los Angeles Lakers.” Buttoning his shirt following the game in April, roughly one month before his quest for a championship would end awkwardly and two months before becoming The Free Agent Of All Free Agents, James wasn’t a bit surprised.

Sources: Dirk sends Mavs official opt-out letter

Dirk Nowitzki has sent in official notification to the Dallas Mavericks that he is opting out of the final year of his current contract, according to sources close to the situation.

Lakers assistant Brian Shaw visits Cavaliers

Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw is meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers about their coaching vacancy.

League of Dynasties: Why 2010 NBA Free Agency Can’t Be Overstated

Is the upcoming NBA free agency period getting too much attention? Not at all. The NBA is a unique league.

Why Kobe Bryant Still Needs Phil Jackson

In his self-titled IMAX film, Michael Jordan spoke of how Phil Jackson had helped not only his understanding of the game but his understanding of life.

Top Magic and NBA News: Monday, June 28

Dwight Howard attended the Harry Potter grand opening at Universal. He also selected a new agent.

Kobe Bryant Proved Strong Supporting Cast Wins Championships

Last time I checked, basketball was - and still is - a team game. Yes, I’m aware that the mid-range jumper disappeared with the band Air Supply, and that there’s more isolation plays in a single NBA game than goals scored in the entire soccer World Cup.

TrueHoop

Passionate and deep-pocketed, Mark Cuban is seen as one of the best owners to play for.