I’ve been living in Austin, Texas the last several years, a place not known for Purple and Gold sightings. That changed last Saturday night when the South Bay Lakers visited the Austin Spurs—G League action in the fastest-growing city in the country. First, there’s an interesting difference when it comes to venues. The SB Lakers […]
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Alex Caruso, a long way from College Station to the Lakers
Alex Caruso looks more like a used car salesman than an NBA baller. He’s paler than Toaster Strudel, with a pornstache, thinning hair and a total lack of ink. But here he is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-way contract—a new wrinkle in the marriage between NBA parent teams and the rebranded […]
South Bay Lakers Hire Metta World Peace as Player Development Coach
In all my time of being a fan and writing about the Lakers, few players have shifted my view of them more than Metta World Peace. I remember when he — then known as Ron Artest — originally signed by the team, I had my doubts about how he’d fit in, how focused he’d be, […]
Report: Lakers Sign Vander Blue to a Partially Guaranteed Deal
While there were reports that the Lakers were likely done signing free agents, the team has reportedly picked up a familiar name: Sources: The Lakers and G League MVP and summer league guard Vander Blue have agreed on a partially guaranteed deal. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2017 First, I’m happy for Blue. He’s […]
Report: Lakers to Call Up David Nwaba from D-Fenders for 10-day Contract
After the Lakers officially waived/bought-out Jose Calderon on Monday, they opened up a roster spot to potentially add another young player to get a closer look at (much like they did by trading Marcelo Huertas for Tyler Ennis). Well, they seem to be wasting no time in making said move by looking down to their D-League […]
Report: Robert Upshaw Clears Waivers, to Join D-Fenders
Before their final preseason game, the Lakers made minor waves (well, for some) by waiving undrafted big man Robert Upshaw online pharmacy buy tenormin online no prescription pharmacy in favor of keeping Tarik Black and Robert Sacre. Upshaw tantalized with his inherent talent and upside, but ultimately a combination of his checkered past and not showing […]
Ryan Kelly and Elias Harris assigned to D-Fenders
Earlier today, the Lakers made a bottom of the roster move concerning a couple of their young players. Per Mike Trudell of Lakers.com: Lakers rookies Elias Harris and Ryan Kelly were assigned to the @DFenders today. This is no surprise. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 14, 2013 The move will benefit the two young players, […]
Prodigal Son
One of the funner bits of recent Lakers-related news is the hiring of Mark Madsen as the new head coach of the Los Angeles D-Fenders. The mere mention of Madsen’s name is invariably accompanied by references to his victory parade dance but the essence of the player was always his hustle and determination. Dubbed Mad […]