I was able to join Roger Lajoie this afternoon on The Fan 590 to talk about the Toronto Raptors. Some of the topics we covered included Steve Nash, the addition of Kyle Lowry, Dwane Casey's impact on the team last season and if the Raptors will make the playoffs this year.
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July 06, 2012
Basketball fans were shocked to find out on July 4 that Steve Nash had asked for and agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that would send him from the Suns to the Lakers. Only a week earlier Nash had said it would be difficult for him to play for the rival Lakers, a team he had faced in the playoffs three times during his eight seasons in Phoenix.
So what made him change his mind so...
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July 09, 2012
The Lakers are now legitimate title contenders after adding two-time MVP Steve Nash.The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off arguably the most shocking free agent acquisition this summer when they landed former two-time league MVP Steve Nash in a trade with the Phoenix Suns.My question to Eye On Sports NBA lovers is this. Does the acquisition of Nash make the Lakers the top threat to dethrone...
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July 06, 2012
As reported all over the internet, Steve Nash has agreed to join the Lakers on a sign-and-trade deal worth approximately $27 million over three years. The Lakers gave up two first round and two second round draft picks and cash to get the 38-year old PG.
The Lakers’ play to pry Ramon Sessions away from the Cavs last season seemed like a good one at the time (especially since...
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July 05, 2012
Steve Nash chose the Los Angeles Lakers because they're close to his children and to NBA title contention.
The two-time MVP point guard went on ESPN radio Thursday to discuss his decision to join his longtime rivals with the Lakers, who will complete a sign-and-trade deal for the Phoenix Suns star next week.
The 38-year-old Canadian says he spoke to Kobe Bryant by phone Monday...
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July 06, 2012
Categories:Basketball
Tags: basketballdraft picksexplanationfamilygreat personLakersletterloyaltyNBAsign and tradeSteve NashSuns Two time MVP and still premiere NBA point guard Steve Nash was one of the most coveted free agents this off season. One team that did not appear to be in the reported sweepstakes from ...
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July 06, 2012
Already...
Well, that didn't take long...
So, the HQ wants to get this straight...
A well-respected member of your local basketball team decides that he wants to test the free-agent waters, gets a great deal, and will now be playing for your arch-enemy- the Los Angeles Lakers...
Phoenix Suns fans are now venting their frustrations over Steve Nash leaving to go to...
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July 09, 2012
Phoenix reacquired point guard Goran Dragic to replace Steve Nash.I know a lot of Phoenix Suns fans were disheartened to see franchise superstar Steve Nash leave for the greener pastures that the Los Angeles Lakers are currently offering the two-time league MVP, but fear not Suns fans, the rebuilding process is well under way.In just the last two weeks, Phoenix has made a big-time...
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July 06, 2012
Less than 24 hours after losing out on Steve Nash and watching the phone lines at FAN590 and message boards all over the internet light up with calls for his head, Colangelo orchestrated a quick and effective move to fill the point guard position.
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July 08, 2012
If you had asked Kobe Bryant for his thoughts on Steve Nash a few months ago, he probably wouldn’t have been too complimentary. The Suns and Lakers have been too competitive over the past several seasons for Bryant to gush over his rival. But now that they’re on the same side, Kobe is offering a completely different tune. In fact, he says the two have a strong bond because they’re...
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July 09, 2012
Mark and McNeill talked about Deron Williams signing with the Nets, where Dwight Howard might land, why Steve Nash shouldn't be blasted for landing with the Lakers, and a whole bunch of other news surrounding free agency and trades.
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July 05, 2012
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up aging yet immortal PG Steve Nash into their fold from the Phoenix Suns. All of a sudden, the Los Angeles Lakers are placing one of the top two most elite back-courts on the floor each and every night. While the status of another aging vet in PF Pau Gasol is still in the air, the big three stratagem employed by all NBA front offices...
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July 09, 2012
They experienced Steve Nash Independence Day on the heels of claiming the heart of Eric Gordon.
While Phoenix Suns fans were still reeling from those maneuvers, they were asked to wrap their roster-roulette-playing minds around the risky Michael Beasley business and the return of The Dragon.
Yeah, it was one of the most dramatic weeks in Suns history.
But this week could be even...
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July 05, 2012
The offseason's wholesale recalibration of the NBA has gone a long way toward answering one of the league's most interesting questions: It turns out that, yes, Kobe Bryant can age gracefully.
In reportedly helping recruit Steve Nash to join him in Los Angeles next season, Bryant helped the Lakers make a move that does more than thrust them back into the NBA's upper echelon...
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