Mike D’Antoni Believes Nick Young Can Win 6th Man Of The Year
Nick Young was a wild card coming into this season. He had always been a streaky shooter with loads of potential. That potential hadn't been tapped into in his stints in Washington and Philadelphia, but Young has found his groove…
Lakers Vs. Trail Blazers Preview: Lakers Face Third Best Team In NBA
After an impressive three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers return home to face one of the hottest teams in the league, the Portland Trail Blazers. During the off-season, the Blazers were one of the most active teams in free…
Congrats To The Lakers Nation Top Commentators For November
November was the first full month of NBA basketball and the Lakers ended November on a two-game win streak and winners of five of their last six. During this time, we've written a lot of content and some of our…
Lakers Practice Report: Friday A Possibility For Kobe’s Return?
After a 106-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night, the Los Angeles Lakers (surprisingly) returned to practice this morning. While head coach Mike D'Antoni did not anticipate another practice until December 3, it allowed Kobe Bryant the opportunity to…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Not Play Sunday Against Blazers
After a successful three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home early this morning. With head coach Mike D'Antoni saying that the Lakers would not practice until December 3 and it would be difficult to see Kobe Bryant returning…
Lakers Nation Wishes Happy 27th Birthday to Jordan Farmar
Today, November 30th, is Jordan Farmar's 27th birthday and we here at Lakers Nation wish him the best on this day. Farmar is currently in his second stint with the Lakers and the guard has returned as a better, more…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: Nov. 23- Nov. 30
The Los Angeles Lakers are above .500 with a 9-8 record and the team is climbing the Western Conference standings. Not many people expected the Lakers to play this well heading into the season, but this roster has blown by…
VIDEO: Lakers Lookback – Top 5 Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Moments
Wilt Chamberlain is certainly one of the most dominant big men to every play the game, posting gaudy numbers across the board throughout his career. During Chamberlain’s stint as a member of the Lakers, though, he is remembered less for…
Lakers Are Becoming Confident, And Enjoying Each Other Doing So
“I always knew I could play defense,” Young told reporters after last night's win over the Detroit Pistons -- one in which Young sealed the game by drawing a charge on Josh Smith. “But being around a winning atmosphere, things…
GIF Of The Week: Wes Johnson Dunks On Paul Pierce
The Lakers are on their way back home after a successful road trip that saw the team go 2-1 and get back above .500 for the first time since beating the Clippers on Opening Night at Staples Center. The lone…