VIDEO: Mitch Kupchak Talks Kobe, NBA Draft, Free Agency
A day after Kobe Bryant's surgery on his torn rotator cuff, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak spoke to the media. Kupchak covered a variety of topics, ranging from Bryant's injury to the NBA trade deadline, to the NBA draft and…
Mitch Kupchak On Lakers: ‘We Have To Improve The Talent Level’
One day after the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Kobe Bryant's timetable to return, GM Mitch Kupchak spoke to the media about the state of the franchise and where they'll be going from here on out. Perhaps one of the most…
Mitch Kupchak: Steve Nash Has Been Around, Will Work With Young Players
Before the 2014-15 NBA season even started, expected Los Angeles Lakers starting point guard Steve Nash was ruled out for the season. Since then, Nash has rarely been around the team leading many to wonder if he will ever be…
Mitch Kupchak On Kobe Bryant: ‘I Don’t Think He’s Retiring’
After his third consecutive season that has ended prematurely due to injury, many questions have surrounded Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. Next year will be his 20th season and some wonder if he will be able to come back…
Kobe Bryant On Drive To Return Next Season: ‘I Want To See If I Can’
It would be hard to make an argument that Kobe Bryant isn't one of the toughest players in the NBA today. Bryant has built a reputation over his 19 seasons in the NBA as an elite player that will do…
INSTAGRAM: Kobe Bryant Thanks Fans For Support; Sports Arm Sling
On Wednesday, Kobe Bryant underwent surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn rotator cuff. Bryant will miss the rest of the 2014-15 NBA season as a result of the surgery and still seems to be in high spirits…
Byron Scott: Pau Gasol Deserves ‘Standing Ovation’ From Lakers Fans
On Thursday night, Pau Gasol will make his return to the Staples Center to face the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since signing with the Chicago Bulls in free agency last summer. Gasol is one of the few…
Lakers Vs. Bulls Preview: Pau Gasol Returns Home
Pau Gasol managed to reinvent himself as a fixture in Los Angeles Lakers history immediately upon his arrival in 2008. The Lakers were a floundering organization at that point, on the brink of losing Kobe Bryant in free agency. Management…
Kobe Bryant Officially Out For The Season; Set To Miss Nine Months
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday after suffering a torn rotator cuff in the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans last week. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts?…
Lakers Practice: Byron Scott Expects Doubters To Fuel Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant had not yet finished surgery on his right rotator cuff by the time the Los Angeles Lakers ended practice on Wednesday. Lakers head coach Byron Scott said he spoke to Bryant Tuesday night and definitely expects Bryant to…
