When they travel to Orlando this week, the Lakers will already be down a starter and an assistant coach who will not be joining them for the NBA's scheduled restart later this month. The prospect, then, of also not having Dwight Howard join them was looking … Read Full Article about Dwight Howard to Join Lakers in Orlando for NBA Restart
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Laker Film Room Podcast: Lakers Sign JR Smith
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about the Lakers signing of JR Smith and get into some of Rob Pelinka's comments from his recent call with reporters. On that latter note, we dive into Dwight Howard's pending decision about … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Lakers Sign JR Smith
Perspective, Privilege, and the Return of the NBA
Our collective ability to comment on any and all subjects as though our opinions should carry weight is an idea I grapple with nearly every time I open my mouth to talk to a group of people larger than my immediate family. Sure, there are things I think I … Read Full Article about Perspective, Privilege, and the Return of the NBA
Lakers to Sign JR Smith?
No, you didn't just take a bunch of mushrooms and visit my site. Yes, you did read the title to this blog post correctly. That's right, the Lakers may be tryin' to get that pipe. With Avery Bradley deciding he will not join the Lakers in Orlando for the NBA's … Read Full Article about Lakers to Sign JR Smith?
Avery Bradley to Opt-Out of NBA’s Return, Will Not Join Lakers in Orlando
While the NBA's official return is still over a month away, players have until Wednesday to inform their teams/the NBA of whether they plan to participate in the restart in Orlando. News of player opt-outs have already begun, with the Wizards Davis Bertans … Read Full Article about Avery Bradley to Opt-Out of NBA’s Return, Will Not Join Lakers in Orlando
Knicks Receive Permission to Interview Jason Kidd for Head Coaching Vacancy
While the NBA plots its return to play on the court, some of the off-court news that would normally sweep through the league this time of the year is already occurring. The Pistons, for example, just named former OKC Thunder executive Troy Weaver as their new … Read Full Article about Knicks Receive Permission to Interview Jason Kidd for Head Coaching Vacancy
The NBA’s Roller Coaster of a Return
It's fitting that the NBA is planning for their return to action to take place at a theme park. With the ups and downs, twists and turns, and general uncertainty about what direction the final plan will take--if it takes hold at all--the process of … Read Full Article about The NBA’s Roller Coaster of a Return
Laker Film Room Podcast: Thoughts on the Protests
FB&G has, since its inception, been a place to talk about the game on the court and not the drama off it. In fact, it was the impetus to even start the site in the first place nearly 16 years ago. Today, however, we're going to stray from that idea in … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Thoughts on the Protests
Laker Film Room Podcast: The Challenges of Getting Back in Basketball Shape
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I are joined by Dr. Rajpal Brar to discuss the challenges the Lakers players will face to get back into basketball shape as the NBA prepares to resume its season. Dr. Brar also discusses some of the … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: The Challenges of Getting Back in Basketball Shape
Laker Film Room Podcast: Basketball on the Horizon?
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I discuss the recent swirl of news reports that the NBA may soon make its return. We go over potential timelines, locations, the barriers and challenges that could be in store for the players and teams, … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Basketball on the Horizon?
Laker Film Room Podcast: How Eliminating Illegal Defense Changed the NBA
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I discuss the rule change that eliminated the illegal defense after the 2001 NBA season, essentially allowing teams to play zone defense. More specifically, we talk about the history of the original … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: How Eliminating Illegal Defense Changed the NBA
Report: Lakers Target May 16th as Date to Re-Open Practice Facility
As the NBA continues to sort through scenarios that could (hopefully) have them resume the season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the US (and the rest of the world), individual states are beginning to re-open parts of the economy via the lifting … Read Full Article about Report: Lakers Target May 16th as Date to Re-Open Practice Facility
Lakers Receive, then Give Back Stimulus Loan Meant for Small Businesses
While I have often joked that the Lakers are a "family business" that is run like a mom and pop shop, it's really just a running gag I use to describe an organization that is still controlled by the Buss family and not venture capitalist/big tech money that so … Read Full Article about Lakers Receive, then Give Back Stimulus Loan Meant for Small Businesses
Laker Film Room Podcast: “The Last Dance” and Jordan’s Influence on Kobe
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about ESPN's new documentary series on the 90's Bulls "The Last Dance". We talk about what it was like being basketball fans during those formative years of our development as NBA fans, what … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: “The Last Dance” and Jordan’s Influence on Kobe
Sometimes, You Just Need to Laugh
These are serious times we're living in right now. The novel coronavirus has many of us sheltering in place/on quarantine, many Americans have lost their jobs, and there's just so much uncertainty that the stress and worry can be overwhelming. Sometimes, … Read Full Article about Sometimes, You Just Need to Laugh