Arielle Moyal

Lakersnation.com writer. Bruin Undergrad. CSULB GPSM Masters. Sports Fanatic. Lover of everything food & LA. Oscar Wilde said the greatest sin is to be boring. Follow Arielle on @ajmoyal and on her blog.
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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Lakers Nation Top 10 Lists

Can you believe 2012 is already ending? Thinking back on the Lakers 2012 year, there are a lot of memorable moments that spring up. Who could forget Bynum and Odom taking a split from LA... or the exciting summer where…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Wilkes Jersey Hanging Before Blazers

Today, basketball great Jamaal Wilkes gets his number fifty-two jersey retired atop Staples Center. Known for the “20-foot layup," he had a career shooting percentage of 49.9, and even as high as 53.5 percent at one point. Playing alongside Magic…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Happy Holidays from LN

Steve Nash made his long-awaited return to the starting lineup against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. With Nash's return came what many people expected - a win. Even though the Lakers struggled for part of the game, L.A. was able to…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Nash is Back, Alright!

OK...sort of. Nash will probably not be back for Saturday's game. His status will depend on how his body reacts to the the past couple days of practice. But all Lakers fans will be receiving a Christmas gift Tuesday when…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: The Bobcats Will See Gasol

The Lakers return to Staples Center tonight after their four-game road trip, where they won two games and lost two. L.A. is looking to get a third straight win against the struggling Bobcats, who are currently in an 11-game slump.…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Bynum’s Mouth As Big As His Fro

When talking about Bryant's impact on his career, the Andrew Bynum felt that Kobe's ball-dominant ways hurt his development. At first, the former Laker center appreciated Kobe's presence because less pressure was put on him to perform. However, as time…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Redemption or the Guillotine

Lakers are now 9-14 after losing to the Knicks last night. It was Mike D’Antoni’s first game against the team he coached a season ago, and unfortunately it didn't end in his favor. A seemingly rhythm-less offense was matched with…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: All Stars? The Lakers Got ‘Em

The early tallying in the All-Star voting is in! Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard lead the voting in the West along with Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kobe currently leads all players in the West with 639,419 votes…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Nash Out, But Still Important

Fans will have to wait for the return of Nash, as the PG is out for at least another two weeks. Steve spoke about how his speed isn't back to what it used to be, even though he can move…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Pau Out, Potential for Change

Pau Gasol will not play tonight against the Rockets. He has tendinitis in both knees, and it is rumored that Antawn Jamison will start at center, followed by Robert Sacre as bench support. One thing is for sure; with Sacre on…

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