Comments on: Game Preview & Chat: The New York Knickerbockers

By: Eshan

Eshan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:25:32 +0000

Balkman got suspended, flagrant foul type 2

By: Kurt

Kurt — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:14:00 +0000

Those asking for a Kidd trade column, read today’s LA Times. Lakers sources tell the beat writer that “the Lakers are not expected to be players in a deal for Kidd.” John Hollinger speculating on the other side of the country doesn’t count as evidence the Lakers are seriously involved in this.

By: exhelodrvr

exhelodrvr — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:14:56 +0000

93) Kwame A,
“shoulda went for a defensive minded three like Posey,”

That wasn’t an option, unless they were able to get him in a trade. They had no room under the salary cap to sign anybody (other than the MLE, which they used on Fisher). That was the biggest factor in signing Walton. If they don’t re-sign him, they were stuck with the veteran’s minimum.

By: Lamar Odom is back!

Lamar Odom is back! — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:41:38 +0000

If Balkman does not get fined and suspended I will be very surprised. He should have gotten a flagrant 2. I believe the ref was right in front of that play. That was obviously not accidental.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:35:53 +0000

83 – He gets the other team mad too. He’s become the league’s punching bag, and has WAY more tolerance than I do for that. Putting up with getting choked (by Melo) and intentionally elbowed (by Balkman) is not something I’d put up with.

In the end, it’s probably great for the Lakers to have the opponents frustrated, and Sasha doesn’t want to get a T or thrown out of the game as he’s lobbying for as many mins he can get. I do wish, though, that the refs had come down a little harder on Balkman, considering they were so sensitive on drives to the basket.

By: Lamar Odom is back!

Lamar Odom is back! — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:22:04 +0000

I think the Hollinger’s article on Kidd calls for a trade post. Kurt, I know you mentioned recently you would devote a post to trade proposals. Any chance you might post it soon?

By: chris h

chris h — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:20:16 +0000

the Luke injury will give Vlad some PT, and a chance for him to prove he’s worth the bucks the Lakes put out for him. So, that’s the silver lining I see in it, plus I think Luke should take some time off to heal properly, so when he does come back, it would be like a ‘do-over’ to a start of a season for him. it just looks like he’s trying to force his way out of the slump, and that’s not going to work.
maybe about 3 to 4 weeks off will be the best thing for him.

By: Gatinho

Gatinho — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:48:02 +0000

I think the best case scenario on this road trip would include Sasha and rad finding some consistency with their shots and filling in for the injuries with points.

And let’s not forget the great job Sasha did against Jamal Crawford last night, denying him the ball threw the Knicks out of their offense.

It would be nice to have one of those two guys step into that void. This would be another step towards being a bonified contender, because on good teams, when injuries arise, role players step up.

I also liked Sasha’s 9-0 prediction for the road trip…

By: kwame a.

kwame a. — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:25:50 +0000

96/97- After dissecting Walton’s game it makes a person…Puke, ha. But really, relax, I don’t think it matters what I call him, if it’s not obvious he’s damaged goods with none of the so-called “intelligence” players like him are said to have, then there’s not much to talk about

By: David

David — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:08:23 +0000

I agree that when Bynum is on the court for the Lakers they are better with Lamar Odom at the PF position. But last night, I think one of the best line ups the Lakers used was with Fish, Kobe, LO, Turiaf and Brown. Putting Odom at the 3 is probobly the best defensive team they can put out there because the team is so big in the frontcourt they have 3 shot blockers to back up the guards. Starting this unit also really allows Phil to change the offensive focus by bringing shooters off the bench; Farmar, Sasha and Vlad. Love to hear the thoughts of others on playing LO at the SF position.