To understand the current Lakers' situation, it's important to understand how Golden State got to where they are now. Some people are pushing the theory that they became champions by just drafting great players and riding them to the top.
Somehow, the Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t able to retain their championship GM.
LOOK AT THAT PRE-SNAP MOTION.
College baseball ancillary hijinks have carved out a special place for themselves on this here internet, what with the tedium of common rain delays, the attendant blank spaces requisite to a desultory sport, and the bright imaginations of the sports’ players.
The “Showtime” rivalry continues.
As the recent ESPN documentary on the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics made clear, there was no love lost between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s squads.
Doan spent the past 21 seasons playing for the Coyotes, but he’s going to be a free agent this summer.
Today morning, we got the report that the Lakers wanted to trade down to grab some extra assets and grab Lonzo. Boston and PHX didn't budge, but as you can see Sacramento is next on the list. They hold the #5 and #10 pick and are really high on Fox.
Cleveland needs to match Golden State’s firepower. Adding Jimmy Butler to the mix would be a step in the right direction.
Aw, poor losers.
Few things annoy NBA Twitter more than how the Los Angeles Lakers just seem to be involved in potentially acquiring players they probably shouldn’t be able to have a shot at.
Trade rumors affecting trade rumors.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a break from being the proverbial boogeyman in the Los Angeles Lakes pursuit of Indiana Pacers star Paul George to go after a different All-Star wing who hasn’t demanded his team trade him (yet).
Buyers beware.
Paul George reportedly told the Indiana Pacers on Sunday that he will not re-sign with them after next season when he can become an unrestricted free agent and that his preferred destination is a homecoming with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Could the Bulls star wing be heading to Cleveland?
If you were expecting a quiet summer from the Cleveland Cavaliers, I think it’s officially time to adjust your expectations.
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It’s the end of the Sixers as we know ‘em.
Watch out, people of Twitter — if you tweeted about the Philadelphia 76ers being bad in the recent past, you may find yourself in the middle of the armageddon.
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Bud Knox played briefly with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the mid-1920s. But he made a greater impact on baseball as a minor league player and manager...
We’re glad the NFL is relaxing the rules for celebrations, but please don’t make us watch uncomfortable exchanges with Goodell about it.
Even if the consensus top pick was available, the Lakers may have passed on him.
