Raiders End Preseason With Loss

Not a lot of action in the final game. The raiders rested their starters to prep up for their regular season opener. Terrelle Pryor, after showing some confidence week 3, did not do much completing 6 of 9 passes for 55 yards (the passing game was just dismal all game with lackluster effort by Pryor & Matt Leinart) as the Raiders lose 3-21. Same goes for the running game as Mike Goodson rushed for 26 yards & Eddie McGee lead all receivers with 3 receptions for 36 yards.

Final Score: *preseason @ Seattle 3-21 [L]

Raiders End 6 Preseason Game Losing Streak vs. Lions

The Raiders finally got over the hump in preseason dating back to the 2012 preseason. Terrelle Pryor showed his true colors leading the raiders in passing & rushing completing 3 of 5 passes for 137 yards & 2 TDs & rushed 90 yards for 1 TD as the Raiders beat the Lions 20-31, somewhat getting revenge against a team that costed them a playoff berth last season. Juron Criner also came out of his shell having 2 receptions for 115 yards & 2 TDs.

Final Score: *preseason vs. Detroit 20-31 [W]

Raiders Fall to Cards

Good try, good effort, no cigar though. That's what the Raiders did after a slow start to the preseason. Under Dennis Allen, the penalties continue to be a vast improvement as the Raiders were only penalized 4 times giving up 27 yards while the Cardinals had 10 giving up 103 yards. Carson Palmer was looked like he was in midseason form completing 13 of his 24 passes for 107 yards, but the Cardinals put up a better effort as they beat the Raiders 27-31 in the second preseason game. Lonyae Miller rushed for 54 yards, while Rod Streater continues to be a heavy sleeper among the camp bodies, leading the team with 7 receptions for 43 yards.

Final Score: *preseason @ Arizona 27-31 [L]
Full recap: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Cardinals-Hold-Off-Raiders-31-27/69cde68c-d5ea-4d32-ae3f-1c57cd82b19a

Next Game: *preseason vs. Detroit (08/25/12)

Raiders Fall to Cowboys in Preseason Opener

A new start for the Raider organization & the Raider Nation & the debut of Dennis Allen. This game was played on an all-around defensive-minded game, but the Cowboys grabbed the edge as a field goal by Dan Bailey & two missed field goals beat the Raiders 3-0. Matt Leinart was the top passer completing 11 of 16 passes for 98 yards, after Terrelle Pryor took over in the 2nd half completing 8 of 15 passes for 50 yards. Lonyae Miller rushed for 39 yards & rookie Rod Streater made an impression, catching 6 passes for 66 yards.

Final Score: *preseason vs. Dallas 3-0 [L]
Full recap: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Fall-to-Cowboys-3-0/70dc16dd-435f-442e-88ab-7b559ca3e103

Next Game: *preseason @ Arizona (08/17/12)

Dwight Howard to the Lakers

IT'S OVER, IT'S FINALLY OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE DWIGHTMARE IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! *goes apesh*t for another 10 minutes*


Ok time to catch my breath, the Dwight Howard saga is over. The Lakers have pulled it off yet again with a blockbuster trade involving the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, & Denver Nuggets. The Lakers ship Andrew Bynum to the Sixers to acquire Dwight Howard from the Magic, while the 76ers send Andre Iguodala to the Nuggets to acquire Jason Richardson from the Magic, & the Nuggets send Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic, Moe Harkless, & 3 first round picks to the Magic. The deal also rumored to ship Pau Gasol to the Magic, but those rumors are false as the Lakers keep Pau & thus forming a new big 4 with Kobe, Nash, & Dwight in the mix.


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Los Angeles Lakers 2012 Off-season activity

July 2: Re-signed Darius Morris.

July 4: Lakers trade draft picks & cash considerations for Steve Nash from the Phoenix Suns via sign & trade.

July 10: Re-signed Devin Ebanks to a 1-year deal.

July 19: Lakers reportedly agree to sign free agent Antawn Jamison to a 1-year deal using the veterans' minimum.

July 20: Re-signed Jordan Hill.

August 9: The Lakers engage in a four way trade with the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, & Denver Nuggets to acquire Dwight Howard.

August 10: Lakers agree to sign Jodie Meeks from Philadelphia 76ers to a 2-year deal.

Notable Departures:

Ramon Sessions - Signed with the Charlotte Bobcats on July 13.

Andrew Bynum - Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a four way team trade on August 9.