Lakers vs. Kings Game Preview: Lakers Look For Third Straight Road Win
Even in a loss, the Lakers were able to show what they are all about in their 114-108 loss on Sunday to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers twice rallied from 20 point deficits and gave the Blazers everything they…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Should The Lakers Bring In Another PG
Last season, the Lakers experienced a number of injuries to every key player on the team, but where they were hurt the most was at the point guard position. Injuries to Steve Nash and backup Steve Blake left the Lakers with…
Throwback Thursday: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Wins Record Sixth MVP In 1980
The 1979-80 season is remembered by Lakers fans for many reasons. During that offseason, the Lakers drafted Magic Johnson with the top pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. Johnson would go on to win the 1980 NBA Finals MVP Award with…
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…
