There has never been a crazier trade in NBA history than the one that went down tonight. That’s not even a hyperbole. The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal is so unbelievable, so earth-shattering, that the entire NBA world stopped in its tracks to question its legitimacy. Where can we even begin in breaking it down? LukaContinue reading “Initial Reaction to the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis Trade”
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Immediate Thoughts on the Dorian Finney-Smith Deal
A trade involving the Lakers this season felt inevitable, as the team had a lot of obvious holes preventing them from looking like a real championship-caliber team. We got that deal today with Los Angeles acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second round picks. Here areContinue reading “Immediate Thoughts on the Dorian Finney-Smith Deal”
3 Changes the Lakers Should Make to Become True Contenders
The Lakers are off to a good start to the 2024-25 season. They are firmly in the playoffs, their offense is one of the best in the league, and their two megastars are doing their thing. However, they don’t quite look like a championship level team, and some things will need to change if theyContinue reading “3 Changes the Lakers Should Make to Become True Contenders”
3 Things to Watch For From Each Team on Opening Night
It’s the most wonderful time of the year— the NBA is finally back! Two fantastic games are on the slate for opening night, with the Knicks taking on the reigning champions, the Celtics, followed by LeBron and the Lakers taking on the Timberwolves. I’m as excited to watch as you are, so I’ll leave theContinue reading “3 Things to Watch For From Each Team on Opening Night”
I Become the GM of the Los Angeles Lakers (4/8/22)
The Lakers have been eliminated from playoff contention. That’s freakin’ wild. Whether you want to pin it on injuries, roster construction, coaching, or age, the fact that a team led by arguably the greatest player ever and two other superstars didn’t even make the play-in is crazy stuff. It’s even crazier that a team withContinue reading “I Become the GM of the Los Angeles Lakers (4/8/22)”
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