The Los Angeles Lakers dynasty came to an abrupt end in the Western Conference Semifinals by getting swept by the Dallas Mavericks. Phil Jackson is going to ride off into the sunset back to Montana and enjoy retirement after dominating basketball like no other coach has ever done over the last two decades. Jackson won [...]

Do the Los Angeles Lakers need to make a trade before the deadline to help their quest for a third consecutive NBA Title?

Los Angeles Lakers Season Preview 2009-10 Roundup 57-25, First in Pacific, 1st Overall in West Won Round One over Oklahoma City in Six games Won Conference Semifinals over Utah in Four games Won Conference Finals over Phoenix in Six games Won NBA Finals over Boston in Seven games Additions Matt Barnes – FA – Orlando [...]

Join Sportnickel’s Pick One League HERE! Follow me on Twitter! Last Night’s Pick – Pau Gasol – 31 P1P Gasol has been, dare I say, the best player on the undefeated Lakers and last night he didn’t really show it. You know you are good when I say you only had 18 points and 10 [...]

Join Sportnickel’s NBA Pick One League HERE! Follow me on Twitter! Last Night’s Pick – Rudy Gay – 33 P1P The average night for Rudy Gay is satisfying when you just look at the total. However, 33 P1P is really below his average for the season and not what is expected against a fast-paced team [...]

LA LAKERS 2009-10 Roundup 57-25, First in Pacific, 1st Overall in West Won Round One over Oklahoma City in Six games Won Conference Semifinals over Utah in Four games Won Conference Finals over Phoenix in Six games Won NBA Finals over Boston in Seven games Additions Matt Barnes – FA – Orlando Steve Blake – [...]