Metta World Peace returns to Los Angeles for a one year deal with Lakers. His experience as veteran player is needed to help young players develop themselves.
Houston Rockets give Mike D’Antoni a chance at redemption by hiring him as the new head coach. His famed 'Seven Seconds or Less' fast tempo offense has made Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns a formidable powerhouse and the Stephen Curry-led Golden State Warriors a champion.
Chicago Bulls ends up at No. 14 spot on Tuesday’s NBA draft lottery. As the team’s draft mentality goes, the franchise is expected to draft the best player available preferably someone like Kris Dunn who is a promising point guard pick in Bulls’ Jimmy Butler-centered roster next season.
In its effort to rebuild a more credible and stronger lineup following its worst record performance in the 2015-16 season, Lakers is reportedly eyeing Paul George in its shopping list in free agency season. With a huge cap space, it can offer lucrative deals for trade but Indiana may probably ask for more before parting one of its prized asset.
Harrison Barnes is an up-and-coming talent and a valuable asset for the Warriors. Now, Lakers hopes to get him off the Golden State roster by offering him a max contract which could prove too taxing for the Warriors to match.
The latest trade rumors have been centered on the Chicago Bulls, especially on Jimmy Butler. Rumor has it that the Bulls are ready to trade him off, but there hasn't been any confirmation about which team he'll be traded to or whether he'll be traded at all.
Kobe Bryant played his last game in basketball on Wednesday night and it wasn't like any other final game; the player shot 50 times, a historical record.
Kobe feels not sad at all as he prepares to throw his one last shot at the basket when Lakers faces the Jazz in the regular season finale. Meanwhile, prices of tickets and commemorative merchandise have seen an unprecedented surge as Bryant’s retirement game looms.
Amid Lakers’ ongoing internal strife and performance struggles, rumors are currently swirling about the Zen Master Phil Jackson’s purported return to west coast franchise. Jackson’s return may well do much in reversing Lakers’ declining fortunes in the post-Kobe Bryant era.
Houston Rockets guard Andrew Goudelock had just made the now famous ‘butt pass’ after bounce-passing the ball to Josh Smith’s rear as the latter tries to collect himself after getting poked in the eye. Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors had just scored their 70th win after dominating San Antonio Spurs in 112-101 game landing behind 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ NBA record.
Lakers head coach Byron Scott felt disappointed with Nick Young’s unimpressive and dismal hardcourt performance this season which was further aggravated by a recent scandal involving fellow teammate D’Angelo Russell. Meanwhile, the team’s recent loss to Clippers marks the franchise’s 61st loss in the season as the team faces a bleak future without Kobe Bryant.
LA Lakers is reportedly seeking out suitors to take Nick Young this offseason following leaked tape controversy. But given Young’s dismal court performance and low market value, no teams are apparently interested in getting him to the fold.
LA Lakers is planning to trade D’Angelo Russell next season as the locker room tension heightens following a controversial recording of the rookie’s conversation with Nick Young on the latter’s alleged infidelity. Taking advantage of the turmoil, Boston Celtics is reportedly eyeing to get Russell to the fold.
Kobe Bryant’s looming retirement is putting the fate of one of NBA’s most famous teams on the precipice. With no ace players of his caliber to succeed him, Lakers’ position in the league in the foreseeable future remains uncertain.
Kobe Bryant gave a pair of autographed sneakers to Tony Allen, the "best defender" he has ever played against.
