Year: 2012

Team USA Preliminary Round Scheule

Now that the exhibition round is over for Team USA, here's the schedule for the preliminary round in Laker (Pacific) time. Team USA Schedule Date Time PST Opponent Arena Location Preliminary Round 7/29 6:30 AM France Olympic Park, Basketball Arena…

NBA News: Orlando Magic Hire Jacque Vaughn as New Head Coach

The search for a new head coach is officially over for the Orlando Magic with the team’s front office coming to terms with Jacque Vaughn according to ESPN.com: “Orlando announced the hiring of Jacque Vaughn, 37, as its next head…

LeBron James Leads USA Over France in Group Play

The United States of America played its first game in group play at the 2012 Olympics, and its first opponent was an NBA-filled France team. The French are led by San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, and so far he…

London Olympics: Team USA vs. France Video Highlights

Video highlights from Team USA's group play match up versus France on July 29 2012. Team USA won the game 98-71. [read our full recap here] httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F9GJ6PxfUc&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6cfXxcERwU&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ2-wwouk-o&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AKVfsG55zU&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMT4dkhPn-I&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q34UYNNA3TI&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srp0FfKUUZg&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Oca2skEJE&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICf_cw6pVtw&feature=plop httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwtv2beBS2k&feature=plcp

Kobe Bryant Continues to Say Pau Gasol Will Not be Traded

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently doing everything within their power to acquire superstar center Dwight Howard in a blockbuster trade that would result in a drastic power shift in the Western Conference. There’s no telling how the Howard saga…

USA vs. France Pre-Game Report: USA Favored to Win it All

Team USA opens the 2012 Olympics against one of the top contenders, team France. The French have six NBA players on their roster which is second most (tied with Spain) among Olympic squads. France could’ve had four more NBA players…

Poll Results: Which Kobe Bryant Jersey Should Be Retired?

On Lakers Nation's Facebook page, we asked you fans if the franchise should retire Kobe Bryant's number eight or 24 jersey when his career is over. Bryant is currently donning the number 24 jersey and he will likely retire with…

Top Free Agent Options Still Available for the Lakers

The off-season is in full swing and the Los Angeles Lakers have made a number of impressive moves to help solidify themselves as a contender heading into the 2012-2013 campaign. And still, the Lakers aren’t done searching for more talent…

NBA News: David Stern Blame Dwight Howard’s Agent for Rumors

The Dwight Howard trade drama has affected many people and teams. Rumors have been surfacing for several months now, but unfortunately, nothing has happened. One second Howard is expected to remain in Orlando and the other second he is on…

Lakers Will Only Use Mini Mid-Level if There’s Incredible Value

After acquiring Steve Nash, signing Antawn Jamison and bringing back Jordan Hill, the consensus is that the Los Angeles Lakers need to bring in another player or two to improve the bench. The one position the Lakers are trying to…

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