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2019 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference First Round Predictions

I previously discussed my Western Conference First Round predictions for the 2019 NBA Playoffs. This post will be for my Eastern Conference predictions. Let’s get right on to it. Milwaukee Bucks wins 4-0 The Detroit Pistons had to win its very last game of the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. There is noContinueContinue reading “2019 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference First Round Predictions”

2019 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference First Round

The 2019 NBA Playoffs are here! For the sixth straight year, my favorite team for the past 19 years, the Los Angeles Lakers, is not a participant. That irks me so much, but I am a basketball junkie and there are still at least 16 more NBA games to be played until a champion isContinueContinue reading “2019 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference First Round”

The 2018-2019 Lakers Season Is Finished

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Portland Trailblazers in their last game of the 2018-2019 season 104-101 on a buzzer beating shot by guard Mo Harkless. The Lakers finished with a 37-45 win-loss record, only a two game improvement from last year’s team. What was once a season full of optimism and hope thatContinueContinue reading “The 2018-2019 Lakers Season Is Finished”

Where Do The Lakers Go From Here?

What was supposed to be a season of rejuvenation and high expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers turned into one of its most disappointing. After LeBron James, through Klutch Sports’ Twitter account, announced his intent to sign with the NBA glamour franchise, fans, media people, and even NBA players proclaimed that “the Lake Show isContinueContinue reading “Where Do The Lakers Go From Here?”

Lakers Collapse in Second Half, Fall To Clippers 113-105

The Los Angeles Lakers, who are desperately holding on to whatever hope is left of clinching a playoff spot, had a 10-point lead then lost it because they are ass.

Lakers Edge Rockets 111-106

In their first game after the NBA All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 111-106 behind LeBron James’ 29 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. The win was Los Angeles’ 29th of the season, with 24 more games left to play. Brandon Ingram added 27 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers.ContinueContinue reading “Lakers Edge Rockets 111-106”

Lakers, Pistons Agree on Mykhailiuk/Bullock Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed in principle to trade rookie forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a future draft pick to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Reggie Bullock, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Marc Spears of ESPN added that the pick is a 2021 second round pick. The deal is expected to be finalizedContinueContinue reading “Lakers, Pistons Agree on Mykhailiuk/Bullock Trade”

D’Angelo Russell Is An All-Star And I Am Very Happy For Him

D’Angelo Russell has been balling so hard recently, and he was just announced as an All-Star reserve, replacing injured Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo to play in the 2019 All-Star Game in Charlotte. I couldn’t be happier for DLo, who was my favorite post-Kobe retirement player.

Anthony Davis’ Trade Request and the Lakers Young Core

Online chaos ensued on Monday, January 28 when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (through his agent, Rich Paul) has informed the team that he would not be signing any contract extension with them, and that he was requesting a trade to a team that allows him toContinueContinue reading “Anthony Davis’ Trade Request and the Lakers Young Core”