NBA News: Sprite Slam Dunk Contest Participants Revealed
Arguably the biggest attraction of the NBA's All-Star Weekend is the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition. Superstars like Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, and Kobe Bryant have all participated, and won, the contest in years past. Recently, the contest has…
RareInk Releases Chick Hearn Commemorative Artwork
For as long as the Lakers have been in Los Angeles, the voice of Chick Hearn has been synonymous with the team. Even though he passed away in 2003, his voice is still heard on nearly every great Lakers moment…
Lakers News: Nick Young Out Two Weeks With Knee Fracture
The hits keep on coming as the Laker's injury-filled season continues. The latest victim is the Nick Young, who according to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, will be out a minimum of two weeks thanks to a non-displaced fracture in his…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Tweets Support After Lakers Victory
The Lakers had one of the more unusual victories last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thanks to injuries and foul issues, the team was down to four eligible players remaining. Thanks to a rule, the Lakers were allowed to keep…
Game Recap: Lakers Escape In Cleveland Despite Injuries And Fouls
The Lakers look to end a seven game losing streak tonight in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. The team will welcome back Jordan Farmar to the lineup and he is getting thrown right in the fire as he will be matched…
Shootaround Report: Lakers Injuries Continue Before Game vs. Cavs
The Lakers welcomed back guards Steve Nash and Steve Blake last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jordan Farmar is expected to make his return tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately for the Lakers, they would lose two more players…
This Week In Lakers History: Phil Jackson Wins 700th Career Game
The Lakers have been fortunate to have some excellent coaches in charge of the team. Arguably the best among them, and many believe the best of all-time, was the 'Zen Master' Phil Jackson. Jackson came to the team in 2000…
Lakers Injury News: Jordan Hill Out For Game With Cervical Strain
Just when things get better, they immediately get worse. Tonight the Lakers welcomed back Steve Nash and Steve Blake to the court as they both started against the Timberwolves. That was the only good news of the day. Earlier today…
Lakers News: Team Will Not Sign Manny Harris To Another Contract
Injuries forced the Lakers to bring up D-League star Manny Harris from their affiliate, the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Though Harris has played well in limited time, tonight will be his last game with the team, as the Lakers will not…
Shootaround Report: Nash And Blake Finally Set To Return Tonight
The Lakers' injury problems have been talked about ad nauseam this season, as they have never let up despite the Lakers barely having any healthy players left. Finally things are turning around for the Lakers as they will welcome back…
