Dwight Howard's disastrous first season in Los Angeles—generously deemed "the Dwightmare," but actually much more toxic than a dream—screeched to a halt in the playoffs' first round. And now, even with the future's of Kobe Bryant's Achilles and Pau Gasol's ... (Continue reading)
His dunks are the things of legend, helping him sell tickets, jerseys and suburban carpool vehicles like few figures in professional sports. He rebounds with ease, a violent grace to the way he snatches the ball out of mid-air and ... (Continue reading)
If written three or four months ago, this headline would read as downright sensationalism, and for many people—staunch D12 apologists in particular—that's probably still the case.But after what I've seen this season, it's also very much the truth. Dwight Howard does ... (Continue reading)
The following is an abridged list of words that adequately describe the 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers: overblown, underwhelming, soft and artificial. The list goes on, but perhaps nothing describes this band of misfits better than an age-old adage known as ... (Continue reading)
The Los Angeles Clippers genuinely believe that they can win an NBA title in 2013, and according to multiple sources, they could be ready to further boost those chances.As reported by The Sporting News, the Clippers have genuine, serious interest ... (Continue reading)
Fresh off a rejuvenated tour de force in London this summer, Pau Gasol was supposed to join the NBA's newest dream team, thrive opposite the attention Dwight Howard demands down low and enjoy another dream season in Hollywood.But like most every ... (Continue reading)
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets last night, their third consecutive loss, and yet another pitiful nadir for a season gone awry.After the game, rumblings of a riff between Kobe Bryant an Dwight Howard were bandied about ... (Continue reading)
It happens, just like clockwork, every time a team disappoints following an offseason overhaul.The Los Angeles Lakers are a mess right now, clocking in at 9-11 after their first 20 games. Expected to be the West's premier squad—a "super team" ... (Continue reading)
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden hasn't played since Week 9, but that should come to an end against the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. The star running back suffered a high ankle sprain against Tampa Bay, but he appears ... (Continue reading)
When the season began, Ryan Mathews was included on a number of "breakout candidate" lists and drafted in the first three rounds of almost all fantasy drafts. Today, in spite of the lack of options behind him, GM A.J. Smith ... (Continue reading)