STEVE BLAKE RUMORS & GOSSIP

The Starting Lineup: Blake Griffin Making His Foul Shots

Four games ago, Blake Griffin changed up his routine at the stripe. Rather than catching the ball and shooting it–something you want to do in many situations, but not at the freethrow line–he now takes three rhythm dribbles.  Griffin has attempted 27 freebies since making the change.  He’s made 22 of them… about 81.5%.  It’s a pretty small sample...
Via NBA 24/7 365  |  14 hours ago
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Steve Blake Participates In Practice Today; Is A Game-Time Decision Against Boston

The Los Angeles Lakers struggles in the back-court have been well documented this season, and in seasons past, and they are getting so desperate that they have recently contacted the Houston Rockets about a possible trade for third-string point guard Johnny Flynn. The Lakers are also reportedly interested in attending Gilbert Arenas’ workout in Los Angeles later this...
Via Rant Sports  |  5 days ago
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Steve Blake could return to Lakers Thursday vs. C's

The Lakers are finally getting some help at backup point guard, and it's coming from their own roster. Steve Blake is expected to play Thursday against Boston after missing 13 games because of a rib injury. He took part in a full practice Wednesday and reported no pain. He is technically a game-time decision but sounds ready to go. "Had a fun time," he said after...
Via Fox Sports West  |  5 days ago
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Lakers PG Blake out 3-4 weeks, leaves bench thin

Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake will miss 3-4 weeks with a rib injury suffered against the Phoenix Suns on January 10.Blake has cracked cartilage in his ribs which he aggravated versus the Utah Jazz on January 11. The loss of Blake, who was Los Angeles' primary fourth-quarter point guard, leaves the Lakers bench very thin until February.Heading into Saturday’s loss to...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  29 days ago
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Steve Blake Out 3-4 Weeks

Steve Blake has a costochaondral fracture (fracture of the cartilage that connects the rib to the sternum) and he'll miss three to four weeks. This is a tough blow to the Lakers bench and flow. Blake was shooting decently this season, about 51% eFG and the Lakers are already weak at the point. How will the Lakers rotation change without Blake? Derek Fisher and rookie Andrew...
Via NBAtipoff  |  January 14, 2012
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Blake considered day-to-day with rib injury

It's possible the Lakers will lose yet another player on their depleted roster when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers onFriday at Staples Center. An MRI exam Thursday revealed guard Steve Blake has a costrochaondral fracture, which is the portion of the cartilage that connects the rib to the sternum. The Lakers are listing him as day-to-day. The team indicated Blake suffered...
Via Fox Sports West  |  January 12, 2012
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Lakers Run Over Knicks for Second Win in a Row

Getty Images | Jeff GrossSteve Blake passed inside to Metta World Peace. MWP tried to muscle up a shot and was fouled. He kissed his biceps and headed to the Laker bench where Coach Mike Brown was waiting, calling out for Blake as MWP approached. Brown addressed MWP while pointing at Blake, “Did you tell him, ‘Thank you?’” he asked the new Laker sixth man. “Yeah,” MWP...
Via Laker Nation  |  December 30, 2011
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Lakers' Steve Blake has renewed confidence

Steve Blake says he's more comfortable now that he's in his second season with the Lakers. The results are showing on the stat sheet; he's made 60% of his three-point shots in two exhibition games, after slumping to 37.8% last season.Steve Blake is making more shots in part because the misses no longer bother him as much.
Via Lakers Blog  |  December 22, 2011
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Blake looking to Bouce Back

Doug Pensinger | Getty ImagesTo say that Lakers guard, Steve Blake, struggled last year would be an understatement. Blake came in with much fanfare after being known as a hard-nosed defensive player with a penchant for making big shots, especially from behind the arc.However, what started as a potential match made in heaven turned into a season from hell for Blake, who had career...
Via Laker Nation  |  December 12, 2011
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Blake out indefinitely with chicken pox

TweetIt seems Steve Blake is out due to the Chicken Pox as reported: The team announced later Tuesday afternoon that Blake has chicken pox and would not play Tuesday; beyond that, he is out indefinitely. Hopefully they will get that situation under control and Blake can rejoin the team in time for the post-season this weekend. The 2/3/4 seed is in question as the Lakers are one...
Via Laker Nation  |  April 12, 2011
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