Kobe Bryant: ‘Friends Come And Go, But Banners Hang Forever’
One of Kobe Bryant's greatest attributes is his unwavering focus and commitment to greatness. Very few people in the history of the NBA have put in the work that Kobe has, but putting all of his time towards basketball leaves…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Responds To Larry Nance Jr.’s Tweet
The Los Angeles Lakers made a pretty surprising decision in drafting Larry Nance Jr. with the 27th overall pick. Considered a second-round prospect by most experts, many preferred the Lakers to go after more popular prospects such as UCLA's Kevon…
Kobe Bryant On If 2015-16 Season Will Be His Last: ‘It Might Be’
Coming out of the NBA Draft, much of the focus has been on the future of the Los Angeles Lakers as they seem to be setting themselves up nicely for life after Kobe Bryant. When that post-Kobe life will begin…
Lakers News: GM Mitch Kupchak Compares Julius Randle To Lamar Odom
Heading into 2014-15 season, Julius Randle was viewed as a potential future cornerstone for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately after breaking his leg in the season opener, Randle's season was lost and he spent all year rehabbing his injury. --…
Lakers News: GM Mitch Kupchak Will Focus On Frontcourt In Free Agency
By all accounts, the Los Angeles Lakers choice with the second overall pick came down to Duke center, Jahlil Okafor and Ohio State point guard, D'Angelo Russell. The Lakers wound up going with Russell, giving the franchise another dynamic guard…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Reactions To The 2015 NBA Draft
The much anticipated 2015 NBA Draft has come and gone and the excitement in Los Angeles couldn't be higher. The Los Angeles Lakers bucked tradition by taking Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell over Duke center, Jahlil Okafor. Both Mitch…
Lakers News: Robert Upshaw, Brandon Ashley To Play On Summer League Team
Throughout the NBA Draft process, one name that was linked to the Lakers with either their 27th or 34th picks was Washington center Robert Upshaw. Arguably the best rim protector in the country, Upshaw fell out of the draft due…
VIDEO: Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak On Why L.A. Drafted D’Angelo Russell
Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Los Angeles Lakers surprised some by drafting Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell over Duke center Jahlil Okafor. With the Lakers' history of dominant big men, many assumed they would look to…
VIDEO: Byron Scott Believes D’Angelo Russell ‘Has A Chance To Be A Superstar’
Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Los Angeles Lakers had a big decision to make at Thursday's NBA Draft and they made that choice in taking Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick, ahead…
2015 NBA Draft: Lakers Select Anthony Brown With No. 34 Pick
The second pick wasn't the only one the Los Angeles Lakers owned in the 2015 NBA Draft as the team worked out a number of players who the team could potentially take with their second round pick. -- Have you…