Weight key to Lakers' Caracter contract
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:28:38 PDT)
Los Angeles Lakers second-round pick Derrick Caracter has until Friday before he knows which way his contract is...
Lakers Team Report
(Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:30:28 PDT)
It's not often that Lakers owner Jerry Buss meets with reporters, but he did a rare offseason session to celebrate his induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Buss had some interesting comments about the back-to-back champion Lakers going forward—including a vow of confidence despite the assemblage of talent Buss' old friend Pat Riley has pulled off in Miami.
"Suddenly, there's this juggernaut out there that we have a chance to play against and that excites me," Buss said about the Heat bringing in free agents LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join Dwyane Wade. "Quite honestly, I think we can beat them and I'm looking forward to playing them."
The Lakers didn't stand pat in the offseason, either, upgrading their roster with Steve Blake, Matt Barnes...
Lakers' Kobe Bryant 'itching' to get back on court
(Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:52:00 PDT)
One of the questions for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into training camp later this month is the status of Kobe Bryant’s right knee. Bryant had arthroscopic surgery in July, and he was expected to be fully recovered by the time camp opened. So far, his rehab appears to be on track, according to teammate Luke Walton. “I’ve seen Kobe at the gym the last couple weeks rehabbing his knee,” Walton told Lakers.com. “He’s itching to get back on the court.
Serbia beats Argentina in cliffhanger at worlds
(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:50:38 PDT)
Serbia overcame 32 points from Luis Scola to beat top-ranked Argentina 84-82 on Thursday, and China clinched the last spot in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship despite being routed 87-40 by Turkey. China offered little resistance as it knew before the match that it would advance because of Puerto Rico's 88-79 loss to Ivory Coast, allowing Turkey to delight the home crowd in...
Tickets go on sale for NBA games in London
(Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:55:02 PDT)
Tickets have gone on sale for the first regular-season NBA games in Europe. The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors will play a pair of games at the O2 Arena in London on March 4-5. The NBA is planning a week of activities across Britain, including basketball clinics and 3-on-3 competitions. Nets guard Devin Harris says "everyone involved in bringing the games to London is excited about playing...
Son of Celtics coach shows pro potential
(Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:46:00 PDT)
Talented prep guard Austin Rivers has the talent to someday join his father in the NBA.
Not-guilty plea for Jay Vincent but deal looms
(Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:27:17 PDT)
Court filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who appeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam. Vincent was silent in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids as a not-guilty plea to fraud and tax charges was entered on his behalf.
NFL's Saints ask Derek Fisher for advice on back-to-back bid
(Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:40:50 PDT)
As any book about any team in any sport that is trying to become a repeat champion can tell you, the first title...
Suicide lines: Piping hot Dwayne Jones news; Iran wins
(Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:30:48 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your almonds and honey.
Artest: Doc Rivers full of excuses
(Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:48:11 PDT)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest isn't one to back down from a fight and his hackles went up when he...
Kobe is '99.999 percent sure' he will 'definitely' be a Laker for life
(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:11 PDT)
Last Friday, Derek Fisher guest hosted for ESPN's Jim Rome because that's how Hollywood works, I guess.
France seals 72-66 win over Spain at foul line
(Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:35:07 PDT)
Mickael Gelabale scored 16 points and France was nearly perfect at the free throw late in its 72-66 victory over defending champion Spain on Saturday at the world championship. France (1-0) made 10 of its last 12 free throws to seal the win in the opening game for both teams. Juan Carlos Navarro led Spain (0-1) with 17 points.
Greece appeal fails, basketball suspensions stand
(Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:28:24 PDT)
Basketball's governing body has rejected Greece's appeal of two player suspensions stemming from a brawl in a game against Serbia. Patrick Baumann, FIBA's secretary general, said the punishment given to Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis will stand, and the players will miss the first two games of the world championships that open Saturday.
Ranking the centers, 11 through 1
(Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:48 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Suicide lines: Billups happy to lead Team USA; the 76ers' spy
(Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:30:32 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your mostaccioli.
SL: Yet another possible Rudy Fernandez location; Ferry's return
(Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:30:06 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your chile spiced mango.
Ranking the power forwards, 10 through 1
(Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:50:43 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Ranking the power forwards, 20 through 11
(Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:25:24 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Team USA finalizes roster; Rondo withdraws
(Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:59:00 PDT)
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo is the final player to be cut from Team USA's roster for the FIBA World Championship, the team announced on Tuesday. “Rajon came to us and said he was going to withdraw from the team, that he had some family matters to attend to and some things to take care of before the NBA season. He did an outstanding job during our training, we appreciate the effort and commitment he made to our program and he completely has our support," USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said in a statement.
Suicide lines: Nuggets new 'Melo plan; Calderon will be ready
(Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:30:37 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your sweet potato pancakes.
Ranking the small forwards, 20 through 11
(Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:20:30 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Spain brushes off worlds favorite tag
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:27:22 PDT)
While defending champion Spain tries to brush off the label of favorite ahead of the basketball world championships, the United States is doing its best to make it stick. The two teams are playing an exhibition game Sunday -- a rematch of the 2008 Olympic final won by the Americans -- in what could be perhaps the best indicator of who will carry the tag into the tournament in Turkey beginning Aug.
Ranking the shooting guards, 10 through 1
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:15:40 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
FIBA selects Miller, Sabonis, Divac for hall
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:41:20 PDT)
Cheryl Miller, Arvydas Sabonis and Vlade Divac will be inducted into the International Basketball Federation's Hall of Fame. Seventeen players, coaches and officials will be inducted for their achievements at the Olympic Games, world championships and developing the global game, FIBA announced Friday.
Who wouldn't want to smell like Lamar Odom?
(Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:00:34 PDT)
If you're anything like me — sorry — then you're always wondering, "How can I be more...
Lakers owner still enjoying Hall of Fame induction
(Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:34:37 PDT)
Relishing the afterglow of being inducted into the Hall of Fame last week, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was candid, funny and reflective when sharing his thoughts on his life, his team and the Miami Heat. Buss, a poker aficionado who plays an average of six times a month, discussed the topics before hosting the Mariani/Buss Charity Open poker tournament at the Bicycle Casino on Tuesday.
AP source: Shaq, Celtics negotiating deal
(Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:21:53 PDT)
The Boston Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring Shaquille O'Neal to the defending Eastern...
Will Magic Johnson be leaving the Lakers?
(Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:40:45 PDT)
Magic Johnson wants a large piece of an NBA franchise or at the very least the chance to run a front office, but...
