Larry Nance Jr. Wants To Become A ‘David West Type Mid-Range Shooter’
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Larry Nance Jr. is known for being an excellent athlete and energy player. He showed that off in the Summer League with an excellent blocked shot of Jahlil Okafor and an impressive putback dunk in the…
NBA Fan Has Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan Calf Tattoos (Photo)
With the Los Angeles Lakers first preseason game not until Oct. 4 in Hawaii, there is plenty of optimism for the future of the franchise. After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, Kobe Bryant and Julius Randle return…
Nike Kobe X ‘Overcome’ (Photos)
The new Nike Kobe X 'Overcome,' the newest Kobe X low, is another sneaker release inspired by Kobe Bryant's resilience and desire to overcome injury. -- What will Kobe Bryant make this season? Find out here! --- As Kobe approaches…
Norm Nixon: Jordan Clarkson, D’Angelo Russell Duo Could Be ‘One Of The Best’
Many were surprised when the Los Angeles Lakers passed up on big man Jahlil Okafor and selected point guard out of Ohio State, D'Angelo Russell, with the second pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Though general manager Mitch Kupchak conceded…
ESPN Summer Forecast: D’Angelo Russell Ranked Fourth In Rookie Of The Year
The Los Angeles Lakers chose to go in a different direction than expected during the 2015 NBA Draft back in June by selecting guard D'Angelo Russell out of Ohio State rather than going with Duke's Jahlil Okafor. The former Blue…
2015-16 NBA Rookie Survey: D’Angelo Russell Voted Best Playmaker
Beyond the annual all-access NBA rookie photo shoot, NBA.com also conducted its seventh rookie survey where incoming players are polled about a series of NBA-related topics which ranged from predicting the 2015-16 Rookie of the Year to guessing which rookie…
2015-16 NBA Rookie Survey: Kobe Bryant Voted Second Favorite Player In League
Heading into his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant enters what may very well be the final year of his future Hall of Fame career. After three consecutive season-ending injuries, there are questions if he can remain…
Why Kobe Bryant Playing In 2016 Rio Olympics Would Be Perfect
Last year, when Tom Thibodeau offered Kobe Bryant a spot on the Men's 2016 USA Olympic Basketball Team, the Black Mamba declined. Last week, however, USA Basketball Executive Director Jerry Colangelo said Bryant still has a chance at making the…
Lakers Rumors: L.A. ‘Tried To Lure’ Yi Jianlian Back To NBA
During free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Roy Hibbert and signed Lou Williams and Brandon Bass. With the first preseason game not until Oct. 4 in Hawaii, the team recently signed Jonathan Holmes and have reportedly agreed to…
Mark Madsen Wishes Kobe Bryant Has ‘Phenomenal’ Regular Season, Playoff Run
As the Los Angeles Lakers open the 2015-16 season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, for possibly Kobe Bryant's 20th and last season with the team, the speculation will continue. -- What will Kobe Bryant make this season? Find out here! ---…
