Year: 2014

Lakers Practice Report: Kobe Bryant After 5-On-5 Scrimmage

On day two of training camp, head coach Byron Scott had his team scrimmaging and running layup drills at the end of practice. Scott estimated that this morning's practice consisted of just about "10 percent" offense. Both Kobe Bryant and…

VIDEO: Lakers Media Day 2014, Behind The Scenes With Kobe & Co.

Los Angeles Lakers media day was no less of a spectacle in 2014, despite being bogged down by injuries and missing the playoffs last season. Between people attempting selfies with Kobe Bryant and media herded like sheep to grab interviews…

Kobe Bryant Praises Defensive Ability Of Young Teammates

One consistent theme coming out of the first two days of Los Angeles Lakers' training camp has been defense. Byron Scott preached all off-season that he would be all about defense this season, and so far that seems to be…

Byron Scott On Jeremy Lin: ‘Love The Way He Pushes The Ball’

After the Los Angeles Lakers were informed that Carmelo Anthony was headed back to New York, the storied franchise immediately got to work on a trade to bring in point guard Jeremy Lin from the Houston Rockets. -- Have You…

Kobe Bryant Says Nick Young Is ‘Taking The Challenge In Practice’

Most people would assume that the relationship between Kobe Bryant and Nick Young would be strained due to the fact they're polar opposites. Kobe is about as serious and determined as any player in the history of the NBA while…

Kobe Bryant Hits Fadeaway, Looks Impressive In Scrimmages

After the morning session of practice today, the Los Angeles Lakers took part in a scrimmage which represented the media's first look at Kobe Bryant in action. If the videos posted are any indication, Bryant looks just fine. -- Have…

Lakers News: Potential Lakers Starting Lineup Debuts In Practice

Training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers is officially underway with new head coach Byron Scott already making an impression on his players. Following the first practice under Scott, Kobe Bryant said that he has never had to run that…

Ryan Kelly Suffers Hamstring Strain, Out Indefinitely

The Los Angeles Lakers lost 319 games to injury last season, a number that is almost impossible to repeat. Unfortunately, training camp isn't getting off to the best start in regards to that. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…

Bleed Purple And Gold Radio: Training Camp Extravaganza

Check Out Basketball Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Bleed Purple Gold Radio on BlogTalkRadio Bleed Purple and Gold radio returned with a one hour show at the outset of Los Angeles Lakers training camp. After media day on Monday,…

Lakers Practice Report: Kobe, Nash Hit The Ground Running

The Los Angeles Lakers finished up their official first day of practice on Tuesday with everyone participating in practice except Xavier Henry, who sat out with back spasms. According to Lakers spokesman John Black, Kobe Bryant actively participated in approximately…

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