Year: 2012

NBA Power Rankings Week 9: A New Sheriff In Town, Lakers Continue To Climb

30. Charlotte Bobcats (7-20, Last Week: 30): The Bobcats have lost 15 games in a row. It doesn't get much worse than that. The Bobcats also give up an average of 105.0 points per game. 29. New Orleans Hornets (5-22,…

Lakers Rumors: Team Passed on Delonte West to Avoid Complications

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to bring in free agent Delonte West, but the front office believed he would have further complicated the Lakers' problems, says Marc Stein of ESPN. The Lakers were strongly considering adding West to…

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Nash Returns; Dwight Talks Future With Lakers

Steve Nash returned to the floor for the first time for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night since Oct. 31 and didn't disappoint. The tw0-time NBA MVP scored 12 points, dished nine assists and grabbed three rebounds while helping…

Dwight Howard Stresses Communication For Improved Team Defense

Steve Nash made his return to the floor on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland and helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a fourth consecutive win. Nash played heavy minutes in his return despite being unable…

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Discusses Future Role With Lakers

There is no question Kobe Bryant is in the final stages of his career and there will come a time when there needs to be another leader for the Lakers. The Lakers acquired Dwight Howard this off-season hoping he could…

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Still Fighting Through Injured Back

Dwight Howard's first season with the Lakers hasn't gotten off to the start that most people were expecting. Even despite a four-game winning streak, the Lakers are still under .500 and are currently on the outside looking in when it…

Steve Nash Not Concerned About Heavy Minutes In Return

Steve Nash made his triumphant return to the hardwood last night as the Lakers pulled off a stunning comeback victory against the Golden State Warriors. Mike D'Antoni certainly wasn't trying to ease Nash back into the rotation, as the 38-year-old…

Lakers Top 10 Videos: Highlights and Lakers Holiday Video

With only two games this week, the Lakers have been given some much needed recuperating time. Check out our top videos of the week, including some great game highlights and the Lakers holiday video! The Lakers continued their winning streak,…

Steve Nash Returns, Lakers Beat Warriors in Oakland

On Saturday night, the Lakers visited Oracle Arena to take on the hot Warriors in a tough road contest. The Lakers crushed the Warriors earlier in the season in their first game under Bernie Bickerstaff. This game against a quality…

Lakers Nation Week In Review: Dec. 15 – Dec. 22

The Los Angeles Lakers received some great news during the week as Pau Gasol returned to the lineup from his injury, and also, their All-Star point guard Steve Nash is reportedly on the verge of playing. The Lakers have struggled…

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