The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us. With it comes the pomp and excitement for the game’s best to showcase their talent. But, it also offers a chance to reflect on what’s been another eventful season to this point. Let’s check in on the playoff picture and all of the …
Read More »Lakers looking to end 9-year championship drought
Last year, the Lakers under-performed, something they may not have expected after signing LeBron James. They finished 20 games out of first place in the West at 37-45, and missed the playoffs by a wide margin. That looks like it’s going to change this year if they keep their current …
Read More »Kawhi’s Clippers best LeBron’s Lakers
The STAPLES Center is home to both, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. And on Tuesday night, the two teams squared off in what felt like a “this town’s not big enough for the two of us” old western shootout. If a high noon showdown was really …
Read More »Frank Vogel Defense Could Be a Factor in Lakers’ Success
The Los Angeles Lakers made major strides this offseason to overhaul not only their roster, but also their coaching staff. The addition of head coach Frank Vogel could be a contributing factor to the success of this new Lakers team. The combination of Anthony Davis and LeBron James the Lakers …
Read More »Kawhi Leonard and Paul George: Double the Trouble
From the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard has made headliners with an offseason sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers were ecstatic when Leonard decided to join the Clipper family. The 28-year-old forward has already earned two NBA finals MVP in his career. Kawhi Leonard …
Read More »NBA Season Openers: Raptors Host Pelicans and Lakers Battle the Clippers
The Toronto Raptors will host the New Orleans Pelicans for the 2019 NBA season opener on Tuesday night. The two LA teams, Lakers and Clippers, will also face off tonight with their new-look teams. Raptors vs. Pelicans Been waiting a while to say this… It's @TangerineHoops Raptors Game Day! Opening …
Read More »The Los Angeles Lakers Receive Anthony Davis After Blockbuster Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans traded their all-star center/forward Anthony Davis after seven seasons to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade involved the exchange of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, three first-round picks and the overall No. 4 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first …
Read More »Questions Surround The New Orleans Pelicans in 2019-2020
The New Orleans Pelicans had hope heading into this season. The team was coming off a playoff appearance that saw the Pelicans sweep the Trail Blazers before falling to Golden State. Hopes were high that New Orleans would try to keep Demarcus Cousins and lock up Anthony Davis long-term. Instead, …
Read More »Anthony Davis Opens Up on Trade Speculation/Free Agency During All-Star Weekend
While this past NBA All-Star weekend revolved around the players on the court in Charlotte, it provided the opportunity to address a lot of the off-the-court rumors surrounding Anthony Davis. It’s no secret that the Pelicans’ forward wants out of New Orleans. That much is known after his trade request became …
Read More »Orlando Magic keep rolling in win over New Orleans Pelicans
The Orlando Magic are finally winning, and winning big. The Magic have won four straight, with the last three coming by an average of 22 points on the road. New Orleans became the latest of Orlando’s victims on Tuesday night. Strong performances by Nikola Vucevic and Jonathan Isaac led the …
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