USA vs. Nigeria Pre-Game Report: Will USA Play Down to Opponent?
On Tuesday, Team USA’s starters got into trouble early against Tunisia. It was as if they took one glance at the Tunisian roster, didn’t recognize any NBA caliber players and then decided that they would be able to cruise to…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: The Lakers Upgrades and What Magic Has to Say
Seeing a 17th championship come to L.A. this year would be a dream, and many people think with the acquisition of Steve Nash this could be possible. Taking a close look at the revamped Lakers roster still presents some questions. For one,…
Is Doc Rivers the Best Candidate to Replace Coach K. for Team USA?
Once the 2012 Olympics is officially in the books for the United States, USA basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo may have to start considering a replacement for Mike Krzyzewski as the head coach of Team USA. With Coach K leaning towards…
Kobe Bryant on Christmas Day Game with Knicks: ‘We Actually Might Win’
As one of the most popular NBA teams in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers are basically guaranteed to be playing on Christmas Day every single season as long as five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is still on the roster.…
Magic Johnson Says Lakers Need to Add: ‘Two to Three Pieces’
After landing Steve Nash via sign-and-trade and signing Antawn Jamison to a one-year deal, the Los Angeles Lakers are clearly a better all-around squad with NBA title aspirations heading into next season. Even though the team has gotten considerably better…
Lakers Will Explore Princeton Offense Next Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have won their past five championships running an offense mastered by Tex Winter and Phil Jackson. The Triangle offense utilized the players' best abilities and it allowed everyone to shine no matter their skill level. Kobe…
Are The Lakers’ Off-Season Upgrades Enough for a Championship?
The Lakers have (somewhat) quietly made some huge additions this off-season, but are they significant enough to bring in the franchise's 17th championship? Let's take a look at what's been done so far, and how it will affect the Lake…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Why Mitch Is The Man, And Other Trade Rumors
I love Mitch Kupchak. He happens to run one of the best franchises in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers and has been doing so since he ended his NBA career in 1986, after playing for the Lakers himself for…
Lakers Rumors: C.J. Miles Interested in Joining Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add more talent to their bench and according to reports, the team may acquire C.J. Miles. Miles last played for the Utah Jazz and he was a dynamic part of their rotation. Miles…
United States Beats Tunisia After Strong Second Half
The United States of America played its second game in group stage today versus the less talented Tunisian team. The Americans were heavily favored entering the game and it was essentially a forgone conclusion that the game would be over…
