The Credits

by wondahbap on Oct 12, 2009 10:50 AM PDT in Credits

The Los Angeles Times:

The OC Register:

Burning Camp Question 10: Will Bynum or Odom grumble over minutes?

The LA Daily News:

Others:

Click on through for NBA related links after the Jump....

Rockets seek aggressive Ariza as he adjusts to new role | NBA Basketball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

SLAM ONLINE | " 30 Teams, 30 Days
Houston Rockets Season Preview

Preseason Predicts Little - Basketball News & NBA Rumors -
Does a team's preseason record predict what the regular season will be like? HOOPSWORLD looks back 10 years to see what we can find out.

Warriors suspend Stephen Jackson for two exhibitions - NBA - SI.com

America's Most Hated - CelticsBlog
(I know we hate you in Lakers Nation.)

SLAM ONLINE | " Paul Pierce: NBA Lacks Balance

SLAM ONLINE | " Rasheed: 72 Wins? No Problem
(Sure, the C's will win 72 games. 61 in the regular season, and 11 in the playoffs. We're going to win 16 playoff games, and that's all I care about.)

Andre Miller's Arrival in Portland Not Quite Rosy -- NBA FanHouse
(Timbo? Fill us in. If Andre Miller can't be the clear cut starter in Portland, how is he the 6th best PG? I'm all for him. Andre Miller has never won. I'll take him dragging your team down.)

A Brief History of Andre Miller's Feelings - Bethlehem Shoals - The Baseline - Sporting News

The Kevin Durant Conundrum - TrueHoop By Henry Abbott - ESPN

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant in defense: Cites grit, passion - ESPN
Kevin Durant has fired back at a blog that was critical of his contributions to the Thunder.

Memo to a Young Baller - TrueHoop By Henry Abbott - ESPN

Now, I'm not one to normally agree with Henry Abbott. (Also, if you are familiar with my thoughts, you will also know that I'm not too big on the mis-use of advanced stats.) But I think Henry has a point on this. Sometimes talent isn't everything you see, and when Plus/Minus is used correctly, it can show us what we may not see. We know Kevin Durant is a very talented future superstar, but what if the Thunder never take that leap? They didn't last year, and talent alone doesn't make a winner. Just ask Tracy McGrady or Stephon Marbury. Or even Yao Ming, whose Rockets matched up better with the Lakers when he was off the floor. Houston's team chemistry and matchups improved. He was clearly their best player, but obvious superior talent didn't show that. Look at our own Lamar Odom. I'm not going to go all Wayne Winston on you and claim Lamar is better than Kobe because of Plus/Minus, but LO's +/- tell us his effectiveness when his inconsistent box scores can't. Just win Kevin, and there's nothing to worry about. The pieces are in place.

Gimpy Turkoglu Getting Up To Speed With Raptors - The Baseline - The Baseline - Sporting News
(Which probably means they're getting use to him dribbling for 18 seconds of the shot clock.)
Cavaliers’ Sense of Urgency Spurs James, O’Neal and Owner - NYTimes.com

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By now I don't think

anyone will be surprised if the Lakers trade Farmar. The PG and guard positions are the deepest that the Lakers have and Farmar is the only player that I can see any other team wanting. With D’antoni’s style of play I wouldn’t be surprised if the Knicks would want him. Especially if the Lakers trade him for cash because they are way over the Cap. Just my guesstimation. (i know thats not a word) : )

"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 12, 2009 12:30 PM PDT reply actions

I don't know

I still wouldn’t feel very comfortable with Shannon or Sasha running the second unit. Farmar has been penetrating so far this preseason which is a good thing. I still think Lakers let Farmar and Brown duke it out all season then trade the loser for a first round draft pick. Lots of ball to play though.

Lamar = Laker for Life...Go Pads...Go Bolts

by mrbarneydangles on Oct 12, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

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Saw this advertisement at the METRO in France and couldn’t help take a picture of it.

Isn’t it awesome?

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by PeanutButterSpread on Oct 12, 2009 12:53 PM PDT reply actions