Nadya Avakian

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Nadya is a staff writer for Lakers Nation after joining the staff in 2010. To read more of Nadya's work click here. Follow Nadya on Twitter @NadyAvak.

Lakers’ Burning Questions Heading Into the Playoff Push

The Lakers have finally found some consistency and momentum while riding a…

Ron Artest Steps Up, Lakers Get Unlikely ‘W’ in Portland

Somebody forgot to tell Ron Artest that the Lakers aren’t supposed to…

Lakers Either Find Their Identity or Face Uphill Battle

The Lakers might have hit rock bottom with their loss to the Cavaliers, but that doesn’t mean they’re out of the running or any less likely to win the championship. With only 25 games left in the regular season, it’s time for the Lakers to find themselves or be forced to find the exit upon elimination.

As Far As Starting Guards Go, Fisher is Still No. 1 Option

Over the past few years, the NBA has been a breeding ground…

Lakers Need a Win Against the Celtics, Not a Trade

Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke asked readers in his column Tuesday…

For Bynum, Success Begins and Ends on Defense

Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith is doing everything he can to…

Lakers/Spurs Matchup in February Has Playoff Appeal

At the start of the season, the debate about who would overthrow…

Gasol Needs to Show Signs of Life, Stat

Two minutes and 35 seconds. Over the course of a lifetime, two…

The Case to Hang No. 34 From the Rafters

Has Shaquille O’Neal burned his very last bridge in Lakerland by signing with the Celtics over the summer? Possibly. The wounds are fresh, but to say his jersey should no longer be retired, well that’s just plain silly.

Jerry West to Lakers: Beware the Celtics

Here’s a thought. Maybe all those nights the Lakers were getting out-worked…