Lakers News: Jeremy Lin Says He Needs To Find His ‘Niche’ And ‘Role’
During the last two preseason games, Jeremy Lin seemed to be coming into his own and finally finding his role on the Los Angeles Lakers. Although Lin was developing into one of the best offensive players on the squad, the…
Kobe Bryant Told Julius Randle To ‘Keep His Spirits Up’ After Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow on Tuesday night losing rookie Julius Randle to a leg injury late in the game against the Houston Rockets. Randle went down with an apparent injury that didn't seem serious initially, but…
Lakers News: Julius Randle Suffers Leg Injury In Season Opener
UPDATE (10:42 PM): Jaime Maggio reports Julius Randle has suffered a fractured right tibia and will be transported to the hospital: Word from #Lakers on Julius Randle - Fractured right tibia, will be transported to hospital, no decision on surgery,…
Kobe Bryant Suggests His Resume Is Enough To Entice Free Agents
On Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant dominated the headlines heading into his 19th NBA season with Dwight Howard's Houston Rockets coming to town. Even though most people were anxious to see what Kobe could do after missing almost a full season…
Dwight Howard: ‘I Didn’t Leave L.A. Because I Was Afraid Of Kobe Bryant’
Back in the summer of 2013, GM Mitch Kupchak and company did everything within their power to keep Dwight Howard in Los Angeles. The Lakers were able to offer $30 million more than the Houston Rockets or any other team…
Byron Scott Calls Kobe Bryant: ‘The Last Of A Dying Breed’
A lot of questions surround Kobe Bryant's future as the superstar guard heads into his 19th NBA season on Tuesday. Kobe is coming off consecutive season-ending injuries at 36-years-old with only two years left on his deal with the Los…
Byron Scott On First Game As Lakers Coach: ‘I’ve Got Those Butterflies’
Byron Scott is heading into his first game as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night against the visiting Houston Rockets. Scott has been coaching in the NBA since 1998 with stops in Sacramento, New…
Kobe Bryant On Opening Night: ‘Step One Of A Long Journey’
On Tuesday, Kobe Bryant will take the floor at the Staples Center for the first time in a NBA regular season game since going down with a knee injury in December of 2013. Kobe played in only six games last…
INSTAGRAM: Nick Young Posts Picture Of Injured Hand After Cast Removal
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major loss in training camp with Nick Young going down with a torn ligament in his shooting hand. Young injured his hand while guarding Kobe Bryant in a scrimmage at the practice facility in…
Lakers Waive Roscoe Smith And Jabari Brown; Roster Set At 15
The Los Angeles Lakers needed to get the roster down to 15 players before the season opener on Oct. 28 and were able to do just that on Saturday waiving Jabari Brown and Roscoe Smith, according to Bill Oram of…