Stockings, Presents, And Basketball – It’s Christmas Time In Los Angeles
Written by: Bryan Jolly Ah, Christmas in Los Angeles. Palm trees lovingly adorned with lights, temperatures dipping below 60 and, of course, the Lakers on ABC. The marketing geniuses that they are over there, you can usually expected to see…
Countdown to the Heat Continues & NBA Game Previews
The Latest on the Lakers vs. Heat Showdown Kobe Bryant will try to ruin the Heat's Christmas, and this year Kobe will play the role of "Grinch." Take a look back at history, and relive all the Lakers-Heat Christmas Day…
Why Gasol vs Bosh Is the X-Factor To A X-Mas Day Victory
A Lakers game on December 25th has become as much of a Christmas day tradition as a Detroit Lions football game on Thanksgiving (or, for all of you non-football fans, about as traditional as Santa Claus and a christmas tree).…
Why Kobe Will Be The Grinch Who Stole Christmas From LeBron
He can spin it whichever way he wants to, but no matter what he says – Kobe Bryant wants a victory on Christmas Day. Not only because the Lakers' opponent happens to be the Miami Heat (who have unworthily generated…
Larry Brown Stepping Down & The Top NBA News
Top Story One of the most celebrated coaches of all time, Larry Brown, has resigned from his current position as head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats. Brown coached the Bobcats for several years, but they have been struggling of late. Larry Brown…
Orlando Big Man Déjà Vu
In July of 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers stole a 24-year old Shaquille O'Neal away from the Orlando Magic. 17 years later (or, prior to the 2012-13 season), the Lakers might have the opportunity to break the Magic's hearts yet…
Are the Lakers Playing David to the Heat’s Goliath?
A crowd of about 13,000 fans hadn’t even broken-in their LeBron James No. 6 Heat jersey’s when the sound coming through the amplifiers resonated against the walls of the American Airlines arena. The video on the jumbotron presented a dramatic…
Sloppy Lakers Overlook Bucks; Lose Eighth Game
The Lakers were finally back in Los Angeles after two weeks on the road. Tonight they were hosting the Milwaukee Bucks, but everybody was thinking ahead to Saturday and the Miami Heat. While the Lakers insisted that they weren't looking…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Bucks
Bucks Projected Starting Line-up PG: Keyon Dooling SG: John Salmons SF: Chris Douglas-Roberts PF: Ersan Ilyasova C: Andrew Bogut Key Reserves: Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Drew Gooden, Earl Boykins Injuries: Brandon Jennings, Michael Redd, Carlos Delfino, Corey Maggette The…
Lakers Prepare For the Bucks & NBA Game Previews
The Latest on the Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers will return home today and they will host the Milwaukee Bucks. Lakers.com gives us a preview of the game. Slam Magazine sat down and had a one-on-one with Ron Artest. Take…
