My attempt to master a relatively new form of fantasy basketball has its ups and downs. Wednesday was a lot of fun. After dropping $35 from the weekly $100 bankroll in just two nights, I joined a handful of $2 leagues. Entering the maximum three teams in two different GPP (Guaranteed Prize Pool) events paid off, as I replaced the injured Al Horford (and Greg Stiemsma) with Josh Smith and Ivan Johnson, who were both outstanding in the Hawks’ win.
Awake at all hours, SheridanHoops.com’s newest daily feature presents five items from the previous night in the NBA. The NBA announced another bird will make its arrival in New Orleans next season, the Warriors put the Thunder with the rest of the league in double-digit losses, the Nets continued their 180 and strengthened their chokehold on the Atlantic Division under coach P.J., while the Bulls rallied to extend their winning streak over the Pistons. Bob Seger takes us to the bump…”…you’re still
Once again, Stephen Curry (31 PTS, 7 AST, 3 REB, 4 STL) exceeded all expectations. If he isn’t named an All-Star, it’s a traveshamockery. David Lee (22 PTS, 12 REB) showed no sign of his ankle injury, Klay Thompson added 19 points and the two-man bench of Jarrett Jack (9 PTS, 8 AST, 3 REB) and Carl Landry (20 PTS, 7 REB) helped the Warriors beat another top team. [Read more…]
Nobody likes a naysayer. Until, of course, it becomes apparent that yes was the wrong answer. Dwight Howard should have never strong-armed his way to Los Angeles. And not to mince words, the Lakers were not wrong to have pursued Howard. But they should now strongly pursue other options. [Read more…]
Generally, as a rule (unwritten, of course), anytime that you do something to which the reaction would be, “Don’t quit your day job,” you know that you’ve probably embarrassed yourself.
If Dwight Howard refuses to make a long-term verbal commitment to the Los Angeles Lakers, what are they going to do? Roll the dice and hope he warms up to the place? Trade him before the Feb. 21 deadline? [Read more…]
The 2012-13 NBA season is at its mid-point (more or less), and for the California Four it’s been a first half of dominance, surprise, catastrophe, and upheaval. In that order. For more from California ,check out Mark Heisler’s latest Power Rankings. He is, shall we say … down, on the Lakers. Time to review the action, preview what’s next, and hand out some grades… [Read more…]
R.I.P., Lakers. You can’t kick dirt in their grave if they’re not dead yet, but in your modern sportswriting biz, we like to cover all eventualities just in case, starting with the most spectacular. It doesn’t come more spectacular than the Lakers, who now resemble a centuries-old redwood toppling over, picking up speed as it goes. I’ve been fortunate to have covered these guys for the better part of 20 years. Aside from being great most of the time, they were gourds most of
