Lakers News: D’Antoni Thinks Kobe Won’t Be Ready For Season Opener
The start of the 2013-14 NBA season is exactly two weeks away for the Los Angeles Lakers. With the start of the regular season looming, the question remains about whether Kobe Bryant will be ready to take the floor against…
Should The Lakers Trade Pau Gasol? Maybe, But There’s No Rush
It was only a matter of time before the rumors started swirling around Pau Gasol, and they've come as early as the preseason this year. In a recent report from Fox Sports' Sam Amico, it appears the Lakers are looking…
VIDEO: Lakers Lookback: Top 5 Bill Sharman Lakers Moments
Lakers Nation takes a look back at the top five moments of Hall of Fame Lakers head coach Bill Sharman during his six years of coaching the purple and gold. Sharman coached the Lakers from 1971-1976. Sharman spent his years…
D-Fenders News: Hire Casey Owens, Thomas Scott As Assistant Coaches
The Los Angeles D-Fenders announced today that they have officially hired assistant coaches Casey Owens and Thomas Scott to bolster the staff headed by Bob MacKinnon. Owens coached alongside MacKinnon in the NBA D-League for the Idaho Stampede during their…
Lakers v. Warriors Recap: Warriors Come Back In China
The Lakers were in China for their first of two games against the Warriors this week. After starting the preseason with a 2-2 record, the Lakers looked to improve to 3-2. With Wes Johnson and Jordan Farmar still sitting with…
Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Kobe Is Inching Closer To A Return
As we all know Kobe has been working non-stop on his physical therapy in preparation to get himself back to basketball form. Taking little tidbits of motivation anywhere he can to really fuel his fire. Everyone has been speculating whether or…
Jordan Farmar Is Feeling Better Everyday, Still Not 100 Percent
Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar hasn't played since the team's first pre-season game, and has been out with a strained calf. Farmar sat down with reporter Mark Trudell of Lakers.com and talked about how he's feeling and the recovery process…
Lakers vs. Warriors Game Preview: Lakers Look to Improve in China
The Lakers departed on Friday afternoon for a nine-day preseason trip to China. They will play the first game of their two-game set with the Golden State Warriors in China tomorrow. Tipoff will be at 7:30 am Eastern time and…
D’Antoni: “We Have Guys Competing For Jobs” During Trip To China
The NBA season starts in 15 days and the Los Angeles Lakers are making the final cuts to their roster. The team made many additions over the summer, but now it is time to figure out who's actually going to…
Kobe Bryant Says He Could ‘Probably’ Play Now If It Were The Playoffs
While the Lakers are preparing for two exhibition games in China this week, the major focus remains on Kobe Bryant and his Achilles recovery. After all, the Lakers' performance this season will most likely be determined by when Kobe returns…