Here a Trade, There a Trade, Everywhere a Trade, Trade

Alas, tis a sad, sad day in Laker land. The sun doesn't seem as bright, the birds are singing off key, and my gaze lingers down towards the floor. What was a roller coaster of emotions that ended in heartbreak has strained me to my limits. The Lakers lost to the Celtics by one point, the irony is truly bitter.

I think it's time to talk about some of the trades (no I'm not going to talk about the game!) that occurred in the league and judge them with a Laker perspective. What? you want non bias analysis about the consequences of the recent trades, well go to espn then! The site is called Purple and Gold! We talk about the Lakers here! Actually wait, please stay, I'm sorry, I'm just in a bad place right now, I didn't mean to snap. What I will do is talk about the main trades and how this impacts the Lakers and their hopes for a repeat of a championship. Fair? Ok, then. Now, as always, let's put on our purple and gold tinted glasses and take a look at what has been going on.

I'm not going to go into all the trades, because it was truly epic, with all stars being flung around all over the place, there's just a couple that I think will have the biggest impact on the Lakers, which happens to be what Boston and Cleveland have done. The first one being Nate Robinson going to Boston. This is a little tricky because Boston lost Eddie House who was a good player, good in the locker room and well liked by his teammates. Rondo seems to be unhappy with the trade and Doc Rivers felt that it was unnecessary. Nate is going to bring a lot of energy to the team off the bench, there is no doubt there. He is young, fast and is a great offensive weapon. He'll have to work to keep up defensively and if he does that then it's a clear cut case of this trade improving the Celtics. Boston fans may not see it yet, but I think they will, actually I don't care what Boston fans do, I hate those leprechaun lovers. A better Boston is never good for the Lakers but it's only a slight adjustment to the team and maybe the trade will also break up some of the cohesion in the Celtic locker room, now that's something to smile about. Oh yeah, before I move on, Phil did say that he hates playing against Eddie House because of what he can do to his defense, that's something to chew on.

Now comes the trade with the largest impact on the entire Eastern Conference and for the Lakers repeat hopes. Antawn Jamison has moved to the Cavs, they initially had to give up Ilgauskas however he might just return. With a potential buyout by the Wizards this would give Big Z an opportunity to return to Cleveland, though he would have to wait 30 days, tragic I know. This has got me really worried. At first I was glad they didn't get Amare, but I'm not too sure that this is any better. It gives Cleveland exactly what they are missing the power and offensive threat that they were missing on the wing, especially against teams like Orlando who have Rashard Lewis. Before they never had anybody that could body up and as a consequence they suffered greatly. A power forward with Jamison's abilities hugely improves the Cavs and this is a move that shows they are serious in their quest for a ring and about keeping Lebron. In my opinion the Cavs are really going to miss Ilgauskas on their team....oh wait....damn! So, let me get this straight, the Cavs got Antawn Jamison for what amounts to nothing more than a draft pick. Mitch, I hope your paying attention and taking notes! This is a direct threat to the Lakers title run, an improved Cavs is not what we want! Mr. Charles Barkley commented that this now makes Cleveland better than Orlando, and closer to Boston. The man may be slightly insane but he is right, Boston, in my opinion, is still better but they should be deeply concerned.

There were plenty of moves in the Western Conference but nothing that really challenges the Lakers so basically what I'm saying is that I just don't care.

I apologize for the apathetic sentiments, I'm just a little wounded at the moment but I will bounce back soon with vitality and vigor.

Keep your heads up Laker fans, Kobe will be back soon to right the wrongs, it's going to be just fine.