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 like an issue that could really sway their pursuit […]
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 whether he will join the team in Orlando and […]
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 am informed enough to speak on […]
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 scheduled restart in July, they […]
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 (health concerns) and the Blazers Trevor Ariza (family situation) deciding they would […]
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 General Manager. And, in more news, the Knicks are […]
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 bringing the NBA back feels more like a roller coaster […]
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 posting the latest Laker […]
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 protocols around resuming the season in the […]
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, and what advantages that we think the Lakers […]