Author: Moses
The Los Angeles Lakers have a limited number of resources they can use to upgrade their team this summer, so they will need to make the absolute most of them. That includes the No. 55 pick in this month’s NBA draft, which is the only draft pick they have this year. They have a dire need for at least one serviceable center, and if they do enough homework, perhaps they could find one in the draft, although such a player may take some time to develop. According to his personal Instagram account, Oumar Ballo, a center who spent this past…
Luka Doncic’s Impact on the Lakers and Mavericks Dynamics In a move that sent ripples throughout the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, a transaction that has redefined the landscape for both franchises. The Lakers, in exchange for the 25-year-old superstar, parted ways with Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick in 2029. While the acquisition of Doncic has been hailed as a masterstroke for the Lakers, it has also left them with significant strategic challenges, particularly in their frontcourt. Lakers’ Strategic GambleThe trade, while bringing a player of Doncic’s caliber to…
Lakers Receive Unfortunate News on Potential Mavericks Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest priority this offseason will be to upgrade their frontcourt. It would be an added bonus if it was a big man Luka Doncic has played with before. One big man they could target is Dallas Mavericks center Daniel GaffordIn a recent article, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report proposed a hypothetical deal that reunites Doncic and Gafford in LA. It actually would make sense as the Mavericks’ frontcourt will likely be crowded. Along with Gafford, they will presumably enter the 2025-26 season with…
Shaquille O’Neal is widely regarded as the most dominant player in NBA history as his blend of size, strength, speed, agility and instincts made him impossible to defend. O’Neal powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a “three-peat” from 2000-2002, winning the Finals MVP all three times and establishing himself as the undisputed best player in the league. However, there is some disagreement on whether or not Shaq would be able to be as effective in the current era of pace and space. Despite the differences in styles, O’Neal said he would love to play in today’s NBA and believes he…
One of the most important things when it comes to the success of a basketball team is constant communication. Every player must be on the same page and that can’t happen if they aren’t talking. Thankfully for the Los Angeles Lakers, talking and communicating is one of the biggest strengths of superstar LeBron James. With his high IQ, LeBron is constantly calling out things on both ends of the court to try and ensure the Lakers are always in the right spots. But there’s another factor that goes into proper communication that doesn’t get mentioned nearly enough, which is listening.…
As Chris Paul stands at a pivotal point in his illustrious career, the allure of joining the Los Angeles Lakers beckons. The Lakers, a team rich in history and ambition, could benefit immensely from Paul’s seasoned expertise. The 40-year-old point guard, who will soon enter free agency after a stint with the San Antonio Spurs, has been linked to the Lakers—a team led by the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and LeBron James. This potential collaboration stirs memories of a thwarted past, when a 2011 trade that would have sent Paul to the Lakers was famously vetoed.Despite being in the…
The accent has become naturally diluted with time but, 11 years on from his arrival in the United States, Jamie Gillan is unmistakably still the Scottish Hammer. The 27-year-old is in the midst of his summer training programme ahead of what will be his seventh season in the NFL and his fourth with the New York Giants, the club where, coincidentally, fellow Scots kickers Lawrence Tynes and Graham Gano also made their mark.Rugby rather than American football had been Gillan’s game growing up in the Highlands and then Edinburgh until his dad was redeployed with the RAF and the entire…
In the annals of NBA history, Charles Barkley stands as a towering figure, celebrated for his indomitable spirit and remarkable prowess on the court. Yet, there exists a lesser-known chapter in his illustrious career—a chapter that never came to fruition but could have altered the trajectory of basketball history. Barkley, a key player for the Philadelphia 76ers, once found himself on the brink of joining the storied Los Angeles Lakers, a move that would have paired him with the legendary Magic Johnson. The Trade That Never WasThe narrative unfolds with a phone call that could have changed everything. Barkley, reflecting…
The Cincinnati Bengals are back in 2025 with one of the most dangerous offenses in the NFL on paper. With Joe Burrow under center, Ja’Marr Chase on the outside, and Tee Higgins lining up opposite him, the Bengals have invested over $550 million into a star-studded offensive core that should dominate the league. But after two straight playoff misses, the heat is officially on.Burrow’s MVP stats weren’t enough to save Cincinnati’s playoff hopes Joe Burrow had a monster 2024 season, throwing for 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns. Those are MVP-caliber numbers by any standard. Chase continued to be a nightmare…
The Dallas Cowboys might be America’s Team, but based on where the public is putting their money, there doesn’t seem to be much faith in their ability to maintain that mantle.At BetMGM, for example, the Eagles are favored to win the NFC East at -175, the Commanders have the highest ticket (33.7%) and highest handle (46.9%), and the Giants are the biggest liability in the division. Perhaps bettors are fading Dallas because it went 7-10 in 2024. But what are the chances the franchise has a get-right season and makes a postseason run in 2025? Well, over at another book,…