Ross Gasmer

Ross is a staff writer with LakersNation. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona. He is a huge sports fan and will keep you up to date with the latest sports news. Follow Ross on Twitter at @Ross_Gasmer12.
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Lakers vs. Pacers NBA Highlights: March 15, 2013

The Lakers received good news prior to the game that Kobe Bryant would give it a go and play against the Pacers. The Pacers are the league's best defensive team as they beat the Lakers in their only meeting 79-77…

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Lakers News: Lakers Nation Reacts to Whether Kobe Should Play or Rest

The biggest storyline coming into today's Laker game is whether or not Kobe Bryant should play or rest. Bryant was deemed doubtful all day yesterday and this morning by multiple people who have direct contact with Bryant. Ramona Shelburne of…

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Lakers News: NBA Says Foul Should Have Been Called on Dahntay Jones

After a morning full of "did he" or "didn't he", the NBA released a statement today saying that Dahntay Jones should've been called for a foul when he injured Kobe Bryant. Bryant and Jones went back and forth on Twitter,…

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Lakers News: Lakers Nation Reacts to Dahntay Jones, Kobe Play

After the Lakers were defeated by the Hawks 96-92 last night, everyone was buzzing about Kobe Bryant and his ankle. Bryant was injured on his last second attempt to tie the game, when he landed awkwardly on the baseline. Pundits…

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Lakers News: Dwight Breaks Shaq’s Free Throw Attempts Record

In his return to Orlando, Dwight Howard was greeted with the Hack-a-Howard. In their other matchup, Magic coach Jacque Vaughn employed the tactic and it worked, as Howard only shot 9-21 from the line. Tonight was a different story as…

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Lakers vs. Magic NBA Highlights: March 12, 2013

The Lakers are back on the road with a three game winning streak on the line as they face the Orlando Magic. It is the long awaited return of Dwight Howard, who left Orlando on bad terms as the Lakers…

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Metta World Peace Declares ‘Lakers Will Be No. 1 at Season’s End’

Another day, another bold declaration by Lakers forward Metta World Peace. On Friday, World Peace joined Max and on Marcellus on ESPN Radio 710 to discuss the Lakers comeback win against the Hornets. As you recall, the Lakers were down…

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Lakers News: Kobe’s New Teammates Happy to be on His Side This Time

Lakers fan are used to it, opponents are used to, and now Kobe Bryant's new teammates are used to it. The heroics that Kobe Bryant puts on during fourth quarters are spectacular and second to none. After another Lakers comeback,…

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Video: Kobe Bryant Keys Lakers Win With Clutch Three and Dunk

Kobe Bryant was at it again tonight. Fresh off a 42 point and 12 assist effort, Kobe and the Lakers were in position to be above .500 for the first time since November 20th. The Lakers dug themselves out of…

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Lakers News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says He’d Coach Milwaukee Bucks

*Correction: since initial posting it was reported by the same site that initially said Abdul-Jabbar was interested in the Bucks' coaching job that he was never actually contacted by the author and asked if he would be interested in coaching…

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