With the acquisition of Steve Nash, the Lakers’ landscape has shifted. They now have a point guard whose complete package of skills have been lacking in all of his predecessors and a floor general that’s respected as much as any other in the league. He alone makes the Lakers a better team. Kobe is happy, […]
Trades
The Steve Nash Links Jam
A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum – the Lakers signed Steve Nash. Like many, I was idly sifting through twitter when the first rumblings began. Disbelief turned to giddiness and my 4th of July evening was lost to the internet. It’s been a while since I’ve seen such a dramatic spike in […]
Putting The Steve Nash Trade Under The Microscope
Steve Nash will be a Laker. It’s still sinking in so I just keep repeating it to myself. It rolls nicely off the tongue, I must admit. The Lakers have added one of the marquee players at his position but with the deal there are variables to explore, questions that need to be asked and […]
Report: Lakers Acquire Steve Nash
Exclamation Point. ESPN is reporting that Steve Nash will be traded to the Lakers for multiple future draft picks: In an unforeseen twist that could thrust the Los Angeles Lakers straight back into title contention, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash has successfully negotiated a sign-and-trade deal from the Phoenix Suns to the Los Angeles Lakers […]
Is Dwight Howard Really An Option? Yes And No.
Free Agency has begun and with it, the rumor mill is running at full speed. The Lakers haven’t been active in the sense that they’ve gotten anyone to agree to a contract, but they’re reportedly showing interest in several players – both their own and ones from other teams. This activity shouldn’t surprise anyone – […]
Saying Goodbye To A Favorite
It’s never easy saying goodbye to one of your favorite players. When you root for a team, certain players become more than a jersey, their stats, or even their contributions. They’re more than someone you hope succeeds on the court. They become, even if it’s patently illogical, part of your extended family. This is how […]
Changing Of The Guard: Lakers Acquire Sessions, Trade Fisher
The trade deadline has come and gone and it’s bitter-sweet to be sure as the Lakers added a player that should help them a great deal but traded a player that has meant so much to their organization for so long. In a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Lakers acquired the point guard help […]
It’s Deadline Day
UPDATE: Well, the Lakers got the point guard they’ve been linked to for weeks, acquiring Ramon Sessions from the Cavs according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The deal also includes forward Christian Eyenga coming to the Lakers in exchange for Luke Walton and the Lakers 2012 1st round draft pick. (UPDATE #2: Yahoo! Sports is […]
The Rumor Mill: Using The TPE
Welcome to the Rumor Mill, a place to talk about all the rumors, innuendo, and speculation about potential Lakers moves as we approach the trade deadline. In this space we’ll offer up links to reports, opinions on the speculation of the day, and anything else trade related that crosses our minds. This may or may […]
The Roller Coaster Continues
Reports are coming fast and furious and it’s difficult to keep up. But, here’s what we think we know based off reports from reliable sources: The Lakers have dropped out of their pursuit of Chris Paul. The deal that was reworked and resubmitted to the NBA for approval is dead. Instead, the Lakers seem poised […]