So much for the mile high city!
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steve williams
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I wonder what their motive is. Surely they aren'y having second thoughts. He's probably laughing all the way to the bank again.
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Watched the Phils beat up on a horribly depleted Lakers team so much so that D'Antoni was playing the end of the bench with at least 4-5 players I never saw play. Poor Pau has taken the past 4 games off due to an upper respiratory infection and Kupchak had a closed door meeting between him and D'Antoni after last night's fifth consecutive loss.
This team is spiraling downwards at a very quick speed. NickYoung is their top scorer but is also turns the ball over the most
How about the Raptors in first place in the East with a 13-15 record
This team is spiraling downwards at a very quick speed. NickYoung is their top scorer but is also turns the ball over the most
How about the Raptors in first place in the East with a 13-15 record
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And finally someone has the brass cajones to ask the question to which we all know the answer......
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar basically questions Andrew Bynum’s love of basketball
Kurt Helin-Pro Basketball Talk
When the Los Angeles Lakers first drafted Andrew Bynum they brought in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as his personal coach — people forget Kareem was about as fundamentally sound a center as the game had seen. He seemed a good fit with the very raw Bynum.
Kareem tried to work with Bynum, but they clashed. It was the first of a lot of clashes over the course of Bynum’s young NBA career, one that has seen the highs of an NBA title and the lows of his lost season in Philadelphia.
The Cleveland Cavaliers gambled on Bynum this season and now they want to cut their losses — Bynum has been suspended indefinitely and is being shopped around for a trade. By Jan. 7 Bynum will either be moved or just outright cut in Cleveland.
Sunday Abdul-Jabbar took to Facebook and had these comments about Bynum.
I believe Andrew has always had the potential to help a team when he puts his heart into it. He just doesn’t seem to be consistent with his commitment to the game. That can lead to a lot of frustration for any team that has signed him.
When I worked with Andrew I found him to be bright & hardworking but I think he got bored with the repetitive nature of working on basketball fundamentals day in and day out… but they are the keys to long term success.
In my opinion Andrew is the type of person who walks to the beat of “a different drummer”. So we won’t know the facts until Andrew decides to tell us what actually is the issue and shares his thoughts.
What Kareem says here echoes what you hear out of Cleveland, and out of Bynum’s other NBA stops.
Bynum was suspended just after he with Coach Mike Brown amid Bynum’s minutes and touches dropping. Whatever was said after that meeting Bynum got suspended after it. People around Cleveland saw Bynum as a disruptive force in an already troubled locker room, they didn’t think he was working hard enough to get right.
This has always been the story with Bynum, teammates have long questioned his love of and commitment to the game. He can work hard when motivated — which is often tied to getting his next big contract — but as Kareem notes getting good at basketball is about repetition. Stephen Curry makes 500 jump shots a day in the offseason for a reason. Bynum doesn’t enjoy that kind of detail work on his game, and it shows.
But he will get another chance. He has been up and down with Cleveland this season, Bynum is seen as a backup big man and while he will have to take a healthy pay cut with his next deal there will be a next one. Big men like Bynum are in short supply and some good teams (Heat, Clippers) are the kind that could be interested in him playing a limited reserve role.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar basically questions Andrew Bynum’s love of basketball
Kurt Helin-Pro Basketball Talk
When the Los Angeles Lakers first drafted Andrew Bynum they brought in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as his personal coach — people forget Kareem was about as fundamentally sound a center as the game had seen. He seemed a good fit with the very raw Bynum.
Kareem tried to work with Bynum, but they clashed. It was the first of a lot of clashes over the course of Bynum’s young NBA career, one that has seen the highs of an NBA title and the lows of his lost season in Philadelphia.
The Cleveland Cavaliers gambled on Bynum this season and now they want to cut their losses — Bynum has been suspended indefinitely and is being shopped around for a trade. By Jan. 7 Bynum will either be moved or just outright cut in Cleveland.
Sunday Abdul-Jabbar took to Facebook and had these comments about Bynum.
I believe Andrew has always had the potential to help a team when he puts his heart into it. He just doesn’t seem to be consistent with his commitment to the game. That can lead to a lot of frustration for any team that has signed him.
When I worked with Andrew I found him to be bright & hardworking but I think he got bored with the repetitive nature of working on basketball fundamentals day in and day out… but they are the keys to long term success.
In my opinion Andrew is the type of person who walks to the beat of “a different drummer”. So we won’t know the facts until Andrew decides to tell us what actually is the issue and shares his thoughts.
What Kareem says here echoes what you hear out of Cleveland, and out of Bynum’s other NBA stops.
Bynum was suspended just after he with Coach Mike Brown amid Bynum’s minutes and touches dropping. Whatever was said after that meeting Bynum got suspended after it. People around Cleveland saw Bynum as a disruptive force in an already troubled locker room, they didn’t think he was working hard enough to get right.
This has always been the story with Bynum, teammates have long questioned his love of and commitment to the game. He can work hard when motivated — which is often tied to getting his next big contract — but as Kareem notes getting good at basketball is about repetition. Stephen Curry makes 500 jump shots a day in the offseason for a reason. Bynum doesn’t enjoy that kind of detail work on his game, and it shows.
But he will get another chance. He has been up and down with Cleveland this season, Bynum is seen as a backup big man and while he will have to take a healthy pay cut with his next deal there will be a next one. Big men like Bynum are in short supply and some good teams (Heat, Clippers) are the kind that could be interested in him playing a limited reserve role.
Just saw the end of the Dallas/Minnesota game. Love's last second shot was a no call. Replay showed he was clearly hacked in the arm, with the defender's hand so far away from even touching the ball on Love's hand. Commentator was crying out loud, 'How can that be not a foul?! This is criminal!' Those were supposed to be 2 foul shots to tie. I hate to think of that in the close minutes of a playoff of championship game. Why won't the NBA allow correction of these blatant mistakes by the refs, to allow review on fouls on the last 2 minutes of a game. They grant that on possession touches but not on blatant fouls? Amazing. Really criminal.
I guess I'll have to resign to the fact that fouls in the NBA is a product of luck. I just saw the Denver/Heat game wherein a Nugget dunked for a basket, on replay it showed LeBron had his hands at the back of the Nugget during the dunk, and, no foul. The commentators were screaming again. A foul in the act of shooting is 2 free throws, 2 good percentage points deprived from the rightful team. And they spend time on possession replays which is just possession and not free throws. Oh boy. Maybe the thinking of the NBA is that you can't get lucky in a 7 game series. But rules are rules and have to be applied fairly. And how bout the silliness of reversing a flagrant foul the next few days by saying that that was not a flagrant. Foul shots were given already then and damage was done. I have to understand this.
steve williams
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OK, not that I am a Pau Gasol fan but rather I am NOT an Andrew Bynum fan
I will revoke my Lakers fan club card if this trade happens...
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/12/31/morning-shootaround-dec-31/#lakers
I will revoke my Lakers fan club card if this trade happens...
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/12/31/morning-shootaround-dec-31/#lakers
This is why I don't understand why anyone would give a guy like Bynum long-term money.
Clippers were thumped by the Suns last night - their worst game of the season. The Suns have gotten off to a great start this season and dominated the game start to finish.
Pau Gasol for Bynum? Hard to believe the Lakers would take Bynum back. Pau must really be in the dog house.
Pau Gasol for Bynum? Hard to believe the Lakers would take Bynum back. Pau must really be in the dog house.
The league issues a statement that there was a foul by Marion on Love, and to make it worse, says Love should have taken 2 free throws, BUT nothing is supposed to happen. So why even announce it? They fine coaches for blasting the officiating, and issues such ridiculous statement that has no effect whatsoever. What a joke. I feel for the coaches. They have no outlet for mediocrity in officiating.
Posted December 31, 2013
NBA: Refs missed foul at end of Mavericks’ win over Timberwolves
NBA
By Tim Polzer
http://tracking.si.com/2013/12/31/nba-admits-missed-foul-mavericks-timberwolves/
Rod Thorn, NBA President, Basketball Operations, issued the following statement:
“Through postgame video review, we have determined that Minnesota’s Kevin Love was fouled on the right arm by Dallas’ Shawn Marion while attempting a two-point field goal. Love should have been awarded two free throws with one second left on the clock.”
Posted December 31, 2013
NBA: Refs missed foul at end of Mavericks’ win over Timberwolves
NBA
By Tim Polzer
http://tracking.si.com/2013/12/31/nba-admits-missed-foul-mavericks-timberwolves/
Rod Thorn, NBA President, Basketball Operations, issued the following statement:
“Through postgame video review, we have determined that Minnesota’s Kevin Love was fouled on the right arm by Dallas’ Shawn Marion while attempting a two-point field goal. Love should have been awarded two free throws with one second left on the clock.”
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'GENIUS'???
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/genius-reason-why-lakers-may-170128642.html
Wed, Jan 1, 2014, 6:38AM EST - US Markets are closed
The Genius Reason Why The Lakers May Trade For Andrew Bynum Just To Cut Him
Business Insider
By Cork Gaines 18 hours ago
The Los Angeles Lakers have discussed trading Pau Gasol to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andrew Bynum according to Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com.
On the surface, the move seems surprising since Gasol is still a productive player and there are reports that Bynum is no longer interested in playing basketball. But the trade would actually be a genius move that would save the Lakers more than $20 million in salary and luxury taxes.
The second-half of Bynum's salary for this season, as well as his salary for the 2014-15 season are only guaranteed if he is still on a roster on January 7. So, if the trade is made before January 7, the Lakers can just cut Bynum and not have to pay the $18.7 million remaining on his contract.
In addition, by trading Gasol, who will be a free agent after the season, the Lakers would no longer be responsible for the nearly $10 million remaining on his contract. The reduction in payroll would also mean the Lakers would save millions in luxury taxes.
The move makes sense for the Lakers because they are unlikely to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Cavs want to trade Bynum who has been suspended and is unlikely to play for the team again. In return, the Cavs would get an all-star center and make a run for the playoffs in the weak Eastern Conference where they are just 2.5 games behind the eighth seed despite being just 10-20.
One thing holding up the deal is that the Lakers want other players included in the deal. But at this point it would seem the deal makes too much sense for both sides to not get a deal done.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/genius-reason-why-lakers-may-170128642.html
Wed, Jan 1, 2014, 6:38AM EST - US Markets are closed
The Genius Reason Why The Lakers May Trade For Andrew Bynum Just To Cut Him
Business Insider
By Cork Gaines 18 hours ago
The Los Angeles Lakers have discussed trading Pau Gasol to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andrew Bynum according to Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com.
On the surface, the move seems surprising since Gasol is still a productive player and there are reports that Bynum is no longer interested in playing basketball. But the trade would actually be a genius move that would save the Lakers more than $20 million in salary and luxury taxes.
The second-half of Bynum's salary for this season, as well as his salary for the 2014-15 season are only guaranteed if he is still on a roster on January 7. So, if the trade is made before January 7, the Lakers can just cut Bynum and not have to pay the $18.7 million remaining on his contract.
In addition, by trading Gasol, who will be a free agent after the season, the Lakers would no longer be responsible for the nearly $10 million remaining on his contract. The reduction in payroll would also mean the Lakers would save millions in luxury taxes.
The move makes sense for the Lakers because they are unlikely to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Cavs want to trade Bynum who has been suspended and is unlikely to play for the team again. In return, the Cavs would get an all-star center and make a run for the playoffs in the weak Eastern Conference where they are just 2.5 games behind the eighth seed despite being just 10-20.
One thing holding up the deal is that the Lakers want other players included in the deal. But at this point it would seem the deal makes too much sense for both sides to not get a deal done.
steve williams
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Happy New Year
I did read that Yesterday not only for the Lakers but so also other teams who are interested in also clearing cap space
Happy New Year, Steve. 
Let's hope for the best this year for our beloved teams, to all in this thread.
Let's hope for the best this year for our beloved teams, to all in this thread.
Happy New Year, Steve.
Let's hope for the best this year for our beloved teams, to all in this thread.
Why not? You can be 10-20 be only 3 games out. The NBA Least.
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