What a terrible, just awful start to the NBA career of Julius Randle. The Los Angeles Lakers forward, who went #7 overall in the draft from the University of Kentucky suffered a broken leg in the blowout home loss to the Houston Rockets in the season opener. There were questions about the health of his foot on draft night, but now he's got a bigger issue. Julius Randle will … [Read more...] about Julius Randle suffers broken leg in Lakers season opener
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Why don’t free agents want to join Kobe Bryant on the Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to land a big free agent this summer, and a lot of the blame seems to be placed on Kobe Bryant. The Lakers had their worst season in a very long time last year, and 2014-15 doesn't look much better. Is it really fair to blame Kobe Bryant though for what's happened? These are franchise issues, should they fall at the feet of Kobe? Yes, he … [Read more...] about Why don’t free agents want to join Kobe Bryant on the Lakers?
Jalen Rose picks the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals
NBA on ESPN/ABC Analyst Jalen Rose is very high on the Chicago Bulls this year. You'll recall his playing days in Chicago (2001-03, then a brief return in 04). If Rose is right, then I'm sure The Sports Bank's base (have to "appeal to the base," using a political phrase as Election Day nears) will be very happy. Jalen was on conference call with Doug Collins (yes, more past … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose picks the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals
Doug Collins would start Doug McDermott over Mike Dunleavy
It's the only one of the Chicago Bulls starting five positions that's up for grabs. Who do you put at the three: Doug McDermott or Mike Dunleavy? Current ESPN/ABC Analyst Doug Collins was the Bulls Head Coach from 1986-1989 and led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals. As ESPN's NBA Analysts took questions from the national media to preview the season, Collins talked about … [Read more...] about Doug Collins would start Doug McDermott over Mike Dunleavy
Brooklyn Nets: 99 problems and…….
If you're a Brooklyn Nets fans I feel bad for ya son, cuz the Brooklyn Nets can 99 problems and the ownership is one. Not that there's anything specifically wrong with Jay-Z's leadership role in the franchise, it's just that the team is already being blown apart. The people at the top might be giving up, and all that exorbitant amount of money that was spent went for … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets: 99 problems and…….
Lakers will be without Steve Nash for entire ’14-’15 season
It keeps getting worse for the Los Angeles Lakers. Can you say Ronnie Price starting point guard? Yes, the third string player at the one from last year. As we've chronicled, Kobe Bryant isn't going to have much in the way of a supporting cast. And now the Steve Nash news. … [Read more...] about Lakers will be without Steve Nash for entire ’14-’15 season
L.A. Lakers have poor supporting cast for Kobe this season
The L.A. Lakers will likely struggle through another long season. They are built around one very big, very expensive piece. And that piece is aging and coming off dealing with injury issues. Obviously the health and well-being of Kobe Bryant is concern number one for L.A. Lakers fans, but there are plenty of other issues to be resolved as we head to the start of the 2014-15 NBA … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers have poor supporting cast for Kobe this season
Top ten Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls questions this season
NBA season tips off Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. ET for the Chicago Bulls and the returning Derrick Rose when they visit the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony, "the one that got away." As the season is about to commence, ESPN had their lead team of commentators, Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy, on conference call to preview the upcoming season with the media. The very … [Read more...] about Top ten Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls questions this season
Who gets the final Chicago Bulls forward roster spot?
It looks like the Chicago Bulls will go with five guards and seven forwards this season. Given the health history of Derrick Rose, it's mandatory to have two guys on the roster who can run the point behind him. So with Rose, Jimmy Butler, Kirk Hinrich and Aaron Brooks as locks, the final guard slot goes to E'Twaun Moore (as we've chronicled before). Especially now that Kim … [Read more...] about Who gets the final Chicago Bulls forward roster spot?
Derrick Rose FINALLY looked like Derrick Rose tonight
Derrick Rose made a very bold statement and Chicago Bulls Photo/Media Day. Rose when asked about his team's window for winning a championship: "I know I'm going to win a championship soon. So I'm not worried about that." And ESPN the Magazine has made a tacit but similarly bold statement a week ago by placing Rose on the cover of their NBA Season Preview edition. We've all … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose FINALLY looked like Derrick Rose tonight