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Hello there, old friend. It’s been a long while since you’ve seen me roaming these pastures, but I owe you one (maybe, maybe not!) last post here before officially riding off into the sunset… First, a quick explanation for where I’ve been and why the site has mostly been dormant for so long. I won’t bore you with a long-winded spiel here because it’s really quite simple. As … [Read more...] about First Time, Long Time…

Since the miserable failure that was the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers season came to a merciful end, the attention of Lakers fans has turned to possible Russell Westbrook trades and what the front office can do to salvage what is left of LeBron James remarkable career and return the team to contender status. All of the deals that have been bandied about come with their own … [Read more...] about Weighing the Lakers Russell Westbrook Trade Possibilities

Probable StartersGrizzlies: Ja Morant, Tyus Jones?, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven AdamsLakers: Russell Westbrook, Wayne Ellington, Avery Bradley, LeBron James, Dwight Howard InjuriesGrizzlies: Sam Merrill; Ziaire Williams; Out due to Health & Safety Protocols: Dillon Brooks, Jarrett Culver, John Konchar, De’Anthony MeltonLakers: LeBron James (probable); Anthony … [Read more...] about Lakers Game Preview: The Memphis Grizzlies

The Lakers play the Trailblazers tonight, and while I know there’s a lot to discuss — Frank Vogel is back! Trevor Ariza is on the verge of returning! Austin Reaves is available! — I’m not going to discuss any of that. You see, we’re on the verge of 2022 and basketball just isn’t on my mind right this moment. It’s been a very hard year for so many people (including at times … [Read more...] about Lakers Game Preview: The Portland Trailblazers

Probable StartersTimberwolves: Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Anthony Edwards, Jared Vanderbilt, Naz ReidLakers: Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk, Avery Bradley, Stanley Johnson, LeBron James InjuriesTimberwolves: Anthony Edwards (questionable); Taurean Prince (questionable); Jared Vanderbilt (questionable); Out due to Health & Safety Protocols: Karl Anthony-Towns; … [Read more...] about Lakers Game Preview: The Minnesota Timberwolves