Phil Wallace

Is anyone else concerned about the Lakers point guard situation? Sure, we were glad to see Chucky Atkins pack his bags, but we assumed another point guard would be taking his place. So far all the Lakers have done is sign Smush Parker. Now Smush Parker may be a fun player, and LAist thinks the second-year man from Fordham has a decent game, but when he's your best point guard you've got a problem....

For the third consecutive year, a successful X Games has concluded in Los Angeles. Once again, Angelenos were treated to large crowds and a good time. This particular LAist writer admits to being more of a traditional sports fan, than an X Games fan, but we're thrilled to see that Los Angeles has cemented itself as the X Games city of America. AEG, ESPN, and X Games have signed a deal to keep the...

Is anyone else concerned about the Lakers point guard situation? Sure, we were glad to see Chucky Atkins pack his bags, but we assumed another point guard would be taking his place. So far all the Lakers have done is sign Smush Parker. Now Smush Parker may be a fun player, and LAist thinks the second-year man from Fordham has a decent game, but when he's your best point guard you've got a problem....

For the third consecutive year, a successful X Games has concluded in Los Angeles. Once again, Angelenos were treated to large crowds and a good time. This particular LAist writer admits to being more of a traditional sports fan, than an X Games fan, but we're thrilled to see that Los Angeles has cemented itself as the X Games city of America. AEG, ESPN, and X Games have signed a deal to keep the...

Suddenly, hockey is getting kind of interesting with a flurry of free agent signings. LAist is pleased with the Kings' signing of Pavol Demitra, who has been one of the more underrated scoring forwards in the NHL over the years. But all the talk swirling around the Kings right now is centered on Philadelphia Flyers star Jeremy Roenick. The Kings are reportedly working on a trade for the loud-mouthed center. While Roenick isn't quite...

Suddenly, hockey is getting kind of interesting with a flurry of free agent signings. LAist is pleased with the Kings' signing of Pavol Demitra, who has been one of the more underrated scoring forwards in the NHL over the years. But all the talk swirling around the Kings right now is centered on Philadelphia Flyers star Jeremy Roenick. The Kings are reportedly working on a trade for the loud-mouthed center. While Roenick isn't quite...

After accepting a mere $100 million contract from the Miami Heat, Shaq is being praised for his generosity. Shaq's willingness to take less money allowed the Heat to add some much needed depth, by using their capspace to acquire Antoine Walker, Jason Williams, and James Posey. "I'm very excited about my new agreement with the Heat," O'Neal said. "This contract allows me to address all of my family's long-term financial goals while allowing the...

After accepting a mere $100 million contract from the Miami Heat, Shaq is being praised for his generosity. Shaq's willingness to take less money allowed the Heat to add some much needed depth, by using their capspace to acquire Antoine Walker, Jason Williams, and James Posey. "I'm very excited about my new agreement with the Heat," O'Neal said. "This contract allows me to address all of my family's long-term financial goals while allowing the...

The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim continued their dramatic makeover yesterday with the hiring of Randy Carlyle as head coach. Carlyle (right) comes to the Ducks with seemingly acceptable credentials (anyone seen the Manitoba Moose play recently?), and the promise of an up-tempo style of play. The up-tempo style comes under the orders of new GM Brian Burke (left), who is trying to turn the Ducks into Vancouver Canucks South. In theory, it sounds like...

The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim continued their dramatic makeover yesterday with the hiring of Randy Carlyle as head coach. Carlyle (right) comes to the Ducks with seemingly acceptable credentials (anyone seen the Manitoba Moose play recently?), and the promise of an up-tempo style of play. The up-tempo style comes under the orders of new GM Brian Burke (left), who is trying to turn the Ducks into Vancouver Canucks South. In theory, it sounds like...