The wait is finally over for the large Lakers fan base that were left out in the cold due to the inability of Directv and Time Warner Cable to come to terms on an agreement to carry the new Lakers stations, TWC Sportsnet and TWC Deportes. LA Times reports that the deal is being finalizedContinue reading “Directv to carry TWC Sportsnet after they make nice with Time Warner Cable”
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D’Antoni in as Lakers coach. Lakers pass on Phil.
Lakers fans will wake up this morning to the news that the Lakers Head Coaching vacancy has been filled, not by Phil Jackson, who many were expecting to return based on reports that the agreement was close, but by Mike D’antoni. Mike Bresnahan of the LA Times appears to have been the first to report the newsContinue reading “D’Antoni in as Lakers coach. Lakers pass on Phil.”
Handcuffs come off as Lakers trounce Warriors 101-77
Prior to the Mike Brown firing, the Lakers offense looked labored, the players looked uncomfortable and uninspired. In the first game after the firing of Mike Brown against the Warriors Friday Night, the Lakers looked rejuvenated as if they were handed a new lease on life.
Would Lakers consider Derek Fisher as their next coach?
With the sudden firing of Mike Brown by Lakers management after a disappointing 1 and 4 start to the season the search of the next Lakers head coach begins. Some of the many reasons that led to Mike Brown’s demise were a lack of creditability, respect from the players and inability to inspire or instillContinue reading “Would Lakers consider Derek Fisher as their next coach?”
Reports: Mike Brown Fired
Sam Amick of USA Today reports that Mike Brown has been fired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers: “Mike Brown has been fired by the Los Angeles Lakers, according to his agent Warren Legarie.” It is unknown at this point who will take over the coaching duties for the 1-4 Lakers. The likelyContinue reading “Reports: Mike Brown Fired”
Lakers look uninspired in loss to Jazz
A 1 and 4 start is not what Lakers’ fans were expecting when the Lakers formed the West Coast version of the Superteam this off-season, but that is what they got so far. The Lakers again looked completely out of whack defensively and unconformable on the offense end last night on their way to aContinue reading “Lakers look uninspired in loss to Jazz”
