Author Archives: Ian Loria
Should the Lakers Sign Raja Bell?
Earlier today, the Utah Jazz waived veteran guard Raja Bell. Bell has not played a single game with the team this season, after expressing his unhappiness with the ball club. The Jazz did not want to let go of Bell because of fear that he would sign with a playoff-contending team, like the Lakers, who [...]
State of the Lakers – Road to the Playoffs
Here we are, roughly only 20 games before the playoff cut, and the Lakers are still chasing for the eighth seed in the very tough Western Conference. This season was supposed to be a breeze for them, after the miraculous signings of two-time MVP, Steve Nash, and superstar Dwight Howard. Even before the season began, [...]
Can the Los Angeles Lakers Still Make the Playoffs?
This season has not been the very best for the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, it has been atrocious from the beginning of pre-season. There were high hopes coming into the season for the Lakers, after they acquired both Steve Nash and Dwight Howard during the off-season. We all know how that has been doing. [...]
Struggling Mavericks Sign Derek Fisher
Former Lakers point guard Derek Fisher, who has not played this season after failing to land a contract in the summer, will sign with the Dallas Mavericks, according to Coach Rick Carlisle. Carlisle made the announcement after a 101-78 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. “We need help at point guard,” [...]
Stoudemire Willing To Take Sixth Man Role
Amar’e Stoudemire would accept a role as the New York Knicks’ sixth man if asked, two sources with knowledge of Stoudemire’s thinking told ESPNNewYork.com. “All he cares about right now is helping the team and winning,” said one source, who has been around Stoudemire regularly in recent weeks. “He’d be fine with coming off [...]
Dwyane Wade Officially With Li-Ning For Own Shoe Brand
Together, Mr. Li Ning and Dwyane officially launched a new brand simply named WADE. Dwyane will personally oversee all products as the Chief Brand Officer, taking on more responsibility earlier in the product creation process for his own brand that is slated to produce statement level footwear and apparel for both adults and kids. [...]
Dwight Cleared For Five-On-Five Scrimmages
Dwight Howard has been cleared for limited five-on-five scrimmages with the Los Angeles Lakers in his latest step back from offseason surgery. Howard won’t play in the Lakers’ next preseason game Wednesday night against Portland in Ontario, Calif. Howard took another step forward when he participated in full-court, full-contact 5-on-5 drills on Tuesday. [...]
Article: Michael Jordan Teams Up With Obama for Campaign Fundraiser
Barack Obama and legendary NBA star Michael Jordan will team up in New York on Wednesday for a basketball-themed fundraiser expected to raise $2 million for the president’s re-election campaign. Obama campaign spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki said the president will attend three different events in the Big Apple on that day. “When we get [...]
Mark Jackson Excited for Warriors and their Depth and Versatility
In a recent interview, Matt Steinmetz caught up with Warriors head coach, former NBA point guard, Mark Jackson. Question: How are you feeling about the upcoming season? Jackson: “I’m very excited. I thought our ownership group and Bob Myers did an outstanding job. The whole front office did an outstanding job making us [...]
2012 No. 10 Overall Pick Austin Rivers Recovering from Ankle Surgery
New Orleans Hornets rookie guard Austin Rivers said he remains on schedule to be fully healed by October’s training camp after having surgery three weeks ago to remove a bone spur from his right ankle. Rivers continues to do most of his rehabilitation work in Winter Park, Fla., his hometown, but said he plans [...]
Eduardo Najera to Retire; Will Coach in D-League
Eduardo Najera is retiring from the NBA to become the head coach of the NBA D-League’s Texas Legends, according to sources with knowledge of the decision. Sources told ESPN.com that Najera, although he has no significant coaching experience, has accepted the offer from Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations and Legends co-owner Donnie Nelson [...]