Year: 2014

Luke Walton On Kobe Bryant: ‘He Wants To Win At All Costs’

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is heading into the twilight of his career in the NBA with a lot of uncertainty after consecutive season-ending injuries. Kobe signed a two-year contract extension this past November and has secured his immediate future…

Lakers Rumors: Kentucky’s John Calipari ‘No Shot’ To Become Lakers Coach

The coaching search continues for the Los Angeles Lakers with plenty of options for the storied franchise heading into the off-season. Although a number of big-name coaches have emerged as potential replacements for Mike D'Antoni, the Lakers brass will take…

Lakers Rumors: Tom Thibodeau, Carmelo Anthony Both Headed To Los Angeles?

The Los Angeles Lakers likely won't make a final decision on a new head coach anytime soon. The storied franchise will continue to weigh options with the NBA draft lottery approaching on May 20 and the 2014 NBA draft to…

Lakers Nation Debate: What Type Of Coach Do The Lakers Need?

Topic: With head coach Mike D'Antoni resigning this week, we wonder if the Lakers would be better served going after a younger coach with potential, or an established veteran coach who has a lot of NBA experience. Context: Earlier this…

Lakers Nation Videos Of The Week: Magic, Kobe Speak Out On Sterling

From the drama surrounding Donald Sterling to Mike D'Antoni's resignation, it was another busy week in Los Angeles. Both Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson spoke out about Sterling, while Magic took it a step further with an arguably classless comment…

Lakers Nation Week In Review: April 26 – May 3

After failing to coach the team into championship contention the past two seasons, Mike D'Antoni resigned as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. -- Want Nick Young To Remain In A Lakers Uniform? Join Our #STAYSWAG Campaign! --…

NBA News: Kevin Durant To Be Named NBA MVP This Week

It looks as if Kevin Durant has finally ended the Lebron James stranglehold on the NBA MVP award. According to ESPN's Marc Stein, Durant has been voted as the 2013-14 NBA MVP, his first time winning the award: Oklahoma City…

Lakers Rumors: D’Antoni Knew Kobe, Pau Didn’t Want To Play For Him

In the wake of the news of Mike D'Antoni's resignation as head coach of the Lakers, the main reasoning seemed to be that the Lakers refused to pick up his fourth-year option. But things may have gone deeper than that.…

NBA News: Michael Carter-Williams Named Rookie Of The Year

The NBA continues to hand out its awards during this time of the year, and the latest will honor one of the league's best young players. According to NJ.com, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams will be named the NBA's…

Lakers Rumors: Kerr Likely To Take Knicks Job, Would Listen To Warriors

Steve Kerr was one of the first names to pop up as a prime candidate for the Lakers vacant head coaching position, despite being heavily linked to the New York Knicks position. On the contrary, however, the Lakers reportedly did…

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