It’s a decidedly "Bobby McFerrin" mood these days in Laker Land

The Lake Show is fresh off a 106-87 win over the New Jersey Nets, pushing their record to a robust 13-3. Said triumph represented the sixth in succession achieved via a double digit margin. With Pau Gasol back in the fold, they’re more or less at full strength and putting up impressive numbers. What am I getting at, you may ask? There just ain’t a whole helluva lot to stress about as we speak when it comes to the defending world champion Los Angeles Lakers. Now mind you, I never said stressing is literally impossible for those dead set to…

Kobe Bryant’s next deal: It could take a bit of time

First things first, he’s not going anywhere. I’d be shocked- I’m talking flying-hippos-Best Picture-nomination- for-Ninja Assassins-Supreme Court-appointment-for-Ron Jeremy shocked- if Kobe Bryant’s next contract wasn’t inked with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the how and when is still a little iffy, in no small part due to the labor climate taking shape in the NBA. On the other hand, the extension considered a foregone conclusion a few months ago hasn’t been signed. What gives? Salary cap guru Larry Coon, writing for the New York Times, explains: "…The real reason might be that signing an extension isn’t his best course of…

Lakers Practice Report: 11/30/09

As Phil Jackson said after Mondays practice, the team couldnt ask for a much better situation than the one theyre currently in: lots of home games (17-of-21 to start the season); the confidence that only a championship can deliver; and the ability to get

No Jersey miracle: Lakers crush Nets to win their sixth straight game

I have to figure the New Jersey board of Tourism doesn’t appreciate this. Already one of the more frequently mocked states in our union, the Garden State is now saddled with a historically bad basketball team after the Nets were thoroughly (and predictably) dominated by the Lakers Sunday night at Staples. Final score, 106-87. It was Jersey’s 17th straight loss to open the 2009-10 season, tying a gruesome NBA record and setting them up to be the object of rubbernecker affection until they somehow manage to scratch out a win. But while the Lakers are sympathetic, they still had a…

Monday’s big number: +12

That’s the first quarter point differential for the Lakers in five games since Pau Gasol returned from him hamstring injury. Don’t get hung up on the fact only one in that quintet of opponents- the 9-8 Oklahoma City Thunder- is currently above .500. It doesn’t diminish the trend. (Raise your hand if you spent much of last season complaining the Lakers too often played down to their competition…) Early leads change the tenor of a game completely, both from a strategic (chasing points often means changing the offense, taking more chances defensively, and so on, creating a position of weakness)…

Young’s big drive lifts Titans over Cards 20-17

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kenny Britt caught the pass and jumped to his feet - only to be stripped of the ball with time ticking away….

Eagles rally for another late win, 27-24

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Just to make sure they’ve erased all doubts about their comeback ability, the Philadelphia Eagles did it again….

Woods’ quest for privacy meets its great challenge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — All anyone needs to know about Tiger Woods off the golf course is what he named his yacht….

Revis returns INT for TD, Jets beat Panthers 17-6

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez was down, grabbing at his left knee and writhing in pain….

Cundiff FG gives Ravens 20-17 OT win over Steelers

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger hated being a spectator on the sideline at a game the Pittsburgh Steelers desperately wanted to win….

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