Lakers News: Kobe Wants To Be Informed Of Any Trade Deadline Deal
With the NBA trade deadline approaching this Thursday, there are sure to be a number of trade rumors circulating about which players may move to a new home. The Lakers have been the subject of a number of trade rumors…
NBA News: Bill Russell Thanks LeBron For Leaving Him Off Mount Rushmore
A lot of talk during All-Star Weekend has focused on the mythical NBA Mount Rushmore. LeBron James initially started the discussion, naming Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Oscar Robertson. Kobe Bryant joined in, also naming Johnson, Jordan, and…
VIDEO: Kobe Bryant’s 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
At the 1997 All-Star Weekend, Kobe Bryant was just some young kid from high school, trying to make a name for himself. By the end of the dunk contest, everyone knew Kobe Bryant was a star. The dunk contest served…
Shootaround Report: Short-Handed Lakers Set To Face Thunder
These days, the majority of talk around the Lakers is focused on injuries. Half of the team is on the injured list, and it is anyone's guess as to when the Lakers will field a full, healthy roster. Tonight the…
Lakers News: Nick Young Talks About His Love And Admiration For Kobe
With a young roster full of players unknown to the general public, this season was a chance for a number of players to make a name for themselves with the Lakers. Arguably no one has made a bigger name for…
Derek Fisher On Kobe’s Injury: ‘More To It Than Just Him Coming Back’
Perhaps no player knows Kobe Bryant better than long-time teammate, and current Oklahoma City Thunder guard, Derek Fisher. The two were drafted together, played together for 12 seasons, and developed an extremely close friendship over the years. Despite being in…
Kobe Bryant’s High School Teammates Speak On His Recovery
At Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia, PA, Kobe Bryant left a mark on the high school basketball scene. Bryant led the Aces to their first state championship in 53 years and broke Wilt Chamberlain's SE Pennsylvania scoring record along…
Lakers News: Fan Poll Suggests Team Isn’t Desired Free Agent Spot
The Lakers have always been a desired destination for the top players in the NBA. Anytime there is someone looking to leave their team, the Lakers tend to come up due to their winning tradition. With a number of big-name…
VIDEO: Lakers Defeat Thunder In First Round Of 2010 NBA Playoffs
Heading into the 2010 NBA Playoffs, the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be in a bit of a rut. Though they were the top team in the Western Conference, they had lost six of their last nine games…
Lakers vs. Thunder Preview: Team Looking To Upset West’s Best
The All-Star break could not have come at a better time for the Lakers. Even when the team brings back players, others take their place on the injured list. Point guard Steve Nash continues to try and play, but has failed…
