#Bob Ryan, Jerry West spar over Jerry West portrayal

#Bob Ryan, Jerry West spar over Jerry West portrayal

“Bob Ryan, Jerry West spar over Jerry West portrayal” Legendary basketball writer Bob Ryan called out Jeff Pearlman, author of “Showtime,” a book about the 1980s Lakers, arguing the portrayal of Jerry West in the HBO series “Winning Time” inspired by the book is “reprehensible” and “borderline criminal”. As Barrett Sports Media detailed, Ryan, who…

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#LeBron James deserves DeMar DeRozan ‘blame’

#LeBron James deserves DeMar DeRozan ‘blame’

“LeBron James deserves DeMar DeRozan ‘blame’” Magic Johnson wanted the Lakers to pursue DeMar DeRozan in the offseason over Russell Westbrook. The Lakers legend was discussing this season’s roster makeup Monday, during consecutive appearances on ESPN’s morning shows, “Get Up” and “First Take.” After giving praise to the Lakers’ leading scorer, LeBron James, Johnson said…

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#Charles Barkley puts the Lakers blame on Anthony Davis

#Charles Barkley puts the Lakers blame on Anthony Davis

“#Charles Barkley puts the Lakers blame on Anthony Davis” Charles Barkley knows just who to blame for the Lakers’ struggles: Anthony Davis. “Listen, Russ [Westbrook] is learning. Frank Vogel is a terrific coach,” Barkley said on “Inside the NBA” on Tuesday. “Put all the old-ass geezers together trying to blame other people, it ain’t right and…

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#Crypto firms pay massive price tags to name sports arenas

#Crypto firms pay massive price tags to name sports arenas

“#Crypto firms pay massive price tags to name sports arenas” Cryptocurrency companies are being forced to shell out massive premiums in sports sponsorship deals as professional teams weigh the risks of getting burned — like some of them did during the dot-com bubble.  Crypto.com, a Singapore-based crypto trading site, reportedly paid $700 million for the…

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#LeBron James’ SpringHill in early deal talks with Nike: report

#LeBron James’ SpringHill in early deal talks with Nike: report

“#LeBron James’ SpringHill in early deal talks with Nike: report” LeBron James’ entertainment company, SpringHill, is in early talks with Nike and other bidders about a sale, according to a report. Formed by the 36-year-old NBA star and his longtime business partner Maverick Carter, SpringHill is in “early stage” discussions, Bloomberg News reported. Talks between…

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