Year: 2012

Kobe Bryant: ‘I Feel Healthy, I Feel Strong. I Feel Ready’

At 34 years-old, few players in the NBA, past or present, have been able to continue to play at an elite level in comparison to Kobe Bryant. As the face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, ever since the departure…

Robert Sacre Talks Lakers, Training Camp, and Pre-Season Basketball

Lakers training camp has been underway for over a week now, with one pre-seaon game already played against the Warriors. The Lakers came away from Sunday night without a win, but for one rookie hopeful, the night was still a…

Kobe Bryant Addresses Retirement via Facebook Page

In a recent interview with Ken Berger of CBS Sports, Kobe Bryant reiterated a desire to retire once his current contract is up in two years. Bryant originally made these comments last season, but hasn't said anything since. After the…

Kobe Dunks Over Antawn Jamison in Lakers Practice

During Lakers practice on Tuesday Kobe showed he can still get up. During a 5-0n-5 scrimmage he made new Laker Antawn Jamison into a poster (do they make posters from practice dunks?). Anyways, after a bunch of retirement reports and…

How Dwight Howard’s Game Will Transition Over The Next Few Years

I know what you're probably thinking: Dwight Howard hasn't even signed an extension yet, how can you assume he'll be a Laker for even one season past this one? Or, maybe you're like most fans and haven't even given that…

Special Feature Video: Mychal Thompson (Part 1)

In Part I of Lakers Nation's exclusive interview with Mychal Thompson, reporter Serena Winters gives you everything you need to know about the back to back Lakers champion and your current Lakers' radio voice. From his hand sanitizing obsession, to…

Pau Gasol Says Life ‘Much More Enjoyable’ Without Trade Rumors

After the devastating playoff series loss to the Dallas Mavericks and retirement of Phil Jackson, it was uncertain the Los Angeles Lakers could bounce back and continue to compete at a high level in the final years of the Kobe…

Lakers vs. Blazers Pre-Game Report: Pre-Season Continues in Ontario

After seeing Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant share the backcourt for the first time on Sunday night, the Lakers head to Ontario and Citizens Business Bank Arena for their second game of the pre-season. The starters fared well in Sunday’s…

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Herniated Disks Are Contagious

Herniated disks seem to be "the thing" for Lakers centers as Jordan Hill is the latest Lakers player to suffer from one. Hill suffered the back injury during the Lakers’ pre-season opener against the Golden State Warriors and which turned…

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Cleared for 5-on-5 Full Contact Practice

Although spokesman John Black has confirmed that Dwight Howard will not play in Wednesday's match-up against the Portland Trail Blazers in Ontario on Wednesday, there is good news for Lakers fans. At practice, Howard has been cleared for full contact…

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