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 News & Rumors Recap: Kurt Rambis Equals Defense

Kurt Rambis is probably the most exciting hire this summer because of what he brings on the defensive end. Rambis spent many years as an assistant under Phil Jackson, and his main focus was on defense. Hopefully, Kurt brings the same…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Offseason News Wrap-Up

Steve Nash turns 40 this season, but claims he is nowhere near retirement. He plans on doing all he can for the Lakers this year, and he is determined to let things just fall into place for the rest of…

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NBA News: Ossie Schectman Dies; Scored NBA’s First Point

At age 94, an NBA legend is gone. Ossie Schectman was born March 30, 1919 and is the first person to score a basket in an NBA game. He played one season for the New York Knicks and made history against…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: D’Antoni Gets Chatty This Time

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the hiring of former Laker, four-time champion and former head and assistant coach, Kurt Rambis, and it was all thanks to Mike D'Antoni. Despite being vocal about his shock for D'Antoni's hire last season, Rambis…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: The Cards Are On The Table

Mitch Kupchak got chatty today, opening up about a lot of Lakers news. The GM started discussing Kobe's near future with the team as he continues his rehab to get 100 percent healthy. Mitch told reporters that Kobe is "making…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Steve Nash, Soccer Player

That is right! Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash of the Lakers will try out with Inter Milan soccer team in Italy. Nash hopes to participate in the Guinness International Champions Cup tournament, where eight club teams from around the world…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: We Meet Again, Dwight

With bits and pieces of the schedule coming out, Lakers fans discovered that the purple and gold would be facing the Miami Heat on Christmas Day. But I am sure the game on the back of everyone's minds was that…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Paul George Won’t Come To The Lakers

Paul George, who is a  current Pacer and Southern California native, has been on the Lakers radar recently due to his restricted free agency next year. This past season, Paul George was named the Most Improved Player as he averaged 17.4…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Lakers Out of the Summer League Finals

Nick Young has spent the last few weeks at the Drew League in Los Angeles, where he was named the “Week 10 Player of the Week.” Young delivered 43 points, eight rebounds, and three assists and led his MHP squad…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Offseason Plans Becoming More Clear

Metta World Peace will be heading to the East Coast and joining the Knicks. After the Lakers let him go, MWP entered free agency and was picked up by New York today. World Peace is originally from Queensbridge, New York…

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