D-Fenders News: Malcolm Thomas Earns Call-Up, Signs With Spurs
Malcolm Thomas has been absolutely dominant in two appearances for the D-Fenders so far this season, posting averages of 33.5 points and 15.5 rebounds. He was rewarded today by becoming the D-Fenders' first GATORADE call-up of the season, and fifth overall, signing…
Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Kobe Looking Good At Practice
With the Lakers not having a game until Friday, these next three days of practice will be instrumental in seeing how soon Kobe Bryant will return to the lineup. Judging by the reports from today, Bryant's return is looking like…
Video: Kobe Stars In Turkish Airlines Commercial With Lionel Messi
Turkish Airlines has released the latest commercial starring Kobe Bryant and FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The first edition features the two superstars battling over the adoration of a young child hoping to get an autograph from one of them.…
Lakers News: Pau Gasol To Have MRI On Ankle Monday
Sunday was not a good day for the Lakers. Despite putting forth a valiant effort to comeback, the Lakers fell to the Blazers 114-108. In the first quarter of tonight's game, the Lakers lost Jordan Farmar to a strained hamstring…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: The Effects Of Kobe Bryant’s Contract
The biggest news of the week, and possibly the season, came down on Monday when Kobe Bryant agreed to a two-year extension worth $48.5 million. The news was met with joy from some, but trepidation from others. While most agree…
Throwback Thursday: Lakers Trade For Kobe Bryant on Draft Day 1996
Following the 1995-96 season, the Lakers were in a difficult place. Despite winning 53 games and securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers were bounced in the first round by the Hakeem Olajuwon and the defending champion…
Lakers Nation Wishes A Happy Birthday To The Late Chick Hearn
On this day 97 years ago, Francis Dayle Hearn was born in Aurora, Illinois. By the time he left us in 2002 there was no one who had made the impact from the commentator's box as Chick Hearn. Hearn is a…
Lakers News: Lakers, Gasol Have Yet To Talk Contract Extension
The Lakers made headlines when they agreed to a contract extension with Kobe Bryant. Though they have caught flak for the deal, the Lakers and Kobe insist that there is a plan going forward. Will that plan involve Pau Gasol? According to…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Says Return Is ‘Probably Weeks’ Away
Ever since Kobe Bryant began practicing again, people have been wondering when he will make his return to the floor for the Lakers. With Bryant recently signing his two-year contract extension, people are even more anxious for him to get…
Kobe Bryant: ‘This Wasn’t A Negotiation This Was Easy’
When news broke that Kobe Bryant had agreed to a two year extension worth $48.5 million with the Lakers, the news was greeted with excitement from many Laker fans. There have also been some detractors. Many people have called Bryant…
