Times are changing in Tucson. Arizona men’s basketball fired head coach Sean Miller Wednesday. Miller turned in consistent successful performances since arriving at Arizona in 2009. He led his Wildcats to the NCAA tournament seven times and the Elite Eight three times. In addition, Arizona won five Pac-12 regular-season titles …
Read More »Magic Johnson Drama in La La Land
The drama unfolding in the Los Angeles Lakers front office seems more fitting of a Hollywood movie than a basketball team. Media Magic Former Lakers president of basketball operations Earvin “Magic” Johnson appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday morning. He held little back as he explained why he suddenly resigned …
Read More »Luke Walton Selected As New Kings Head Coach
Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton is headed to Sacramento. The Kings have signed him on to be their new head coach. Walton’s Journey Around California Luke Walton’s experience in basketball is very extensive. As a former player for the Lakers (2003-2012), Walton knows all about the culture …
Read More »NBA Offseason 2019: Where do the Lakers go from Here?
The 2019 season was without a doubt one of the most disappointing seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. Expectations were at an all-time high when the organization signed Lebron James at the beginning of the season. However, the fans, front office, and most importantly the players never thought the season …
Read More »Magic Johnson unexpectedly resigns as Lakers’ President of Operations
Earvin “Magic” Johnson just wanted to be “Magic” again. At least, that’s the main reason Johnson cited when he announced his resignation from the L.A. Lakers on Tuesday night. The organization will now begin their hunt for a new president of basketball operations. Johnson’s abrupt announcement came via a press conference he …
Read More »NBA: Lakers Earn First Home Win, Thunder Still Winless
Ten days into the NBA regular season, and the Western Conference is already showing fans that it might be a lot more unpredictable this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder (0-4) fell to the Boston Celtics (3-2) at home on Thursday night, 101-95. Billy Donovan’s team has had a tough stretch …
Read More »Magic Johnson Ready To Rebuild Winning Culture in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was tired of losing. Stuck in one of the worst stretches in franchise history, Buss spared no expense, firing her brother and executive VP Jim Buss as well as GM Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday. It paved the way for former Laker great Magic Johnson to …
Read More »Golden State Looks to Remain Untouchable
With their victory over Toronto, the Golden State Warriors set the record for the best-ever start by a professional team in American sports, and they don’t plan on stopping there. The Warriors are now 22-0 on the season after taking down the Brooklyn Nets. Golden State interim head coach Luke Walton …
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