Mike D’Antoni: ‘We Should Have A Chip On Our Shoulder’
In an interview with TWC Sportsnet's Jaime Maggio, Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni discussed numerous topics about the upcoming season including his anxiousness to start the season and the team having a chip on their shoulder. With so many new…
Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Lakers Officially Sign Ryan Kelly
The Lakers announced today that they have signed Ryan Kelly, the 48th overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft. Kelly was was a key player during his tenure (four years) at Duke University. Awards the he achieved include being named…
VIDEO: Lakers Nation Teams Up With Nash The Documentary
Michael Hamilton and the good folks over at NASH The Documentary have teamed up with Lakers Nation to provide you, the reader, an opportunity to win some signed gear by Steve Nash. Hamilton has started a Kickstarter campaign to help…
Los Angeles Lakers Have Officially Signed Rookie Forward Ryan Kelly
http://youtu.be/3LHPIufg3mg Today the Lakers announced via press release that they have signed rookie forward Ryan Kelly. Kelly was taken 48th overall by the Lakers in the 2013 NBA Draft out of Duke University. Kelly was named ACC player of the…
VIDEO: Top 10 Kobe Bryant Plays From 2009-2010
After winning his fourth NBA title in 2009, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant picked up where he left in the following season. Bryant, who captured his first finals MVP award the year before, had another sensational season in 2010. Bryant averaged…
Lakers 2013-14 Preseason Player Profiles: Steve Blake
Name: Steve Blake Pos: PG Year: 10 2012-2013 Stats PPG: 7.3 RPG: 2.9 APG: 3.8 SPG: 0.8 BPG: 0.1 FG%: 42.2% 3PT%: 42.1% FT%: 77.1% PER: 11.7 USG%: 13.2 ORTG: 114 DRTG: 109 TS%: 57.3% EFG%: 55.6% DR%: 10.1 OR%: 2.1 TR%: 6.2 Last Season Summary: When the Lakers made the decision to fire Mike Brown and hire Mike D' Antoni, the player that benefited the most from…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: What Is Most Anticipated This Season?
After a season that was disappointing and frustrating for the Lakers' players and fans, a new season of basketball represents a reset button for the purple and gold. While expectations for this team and this season may be lowered (and…
Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Kobe Progressing Well, Running Soon
One month ago, Kobe Bryant began running on an anti-gravity treadmill and brought optimism to a rather dark off-season. The optimism continues as Bryant has already began running at 75 percent of his body weight and is a few weeks…
Kobe Will Begin Full-Weight Bearing Running In ‘A Few Weeks’
Exactly one month ago, Kobe Bryant posted a video of himself running on an anti-gravity treadmill. While he will not participate in preseason games according to the Lakers, Bryant has made significant process. According to L.A. Daily News' Mark Medina,…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Not Play For Anyone Else
http://youtu.be/NsPtXLFYQcw Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is about to enter his 18th season in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. While Kobe awaits the start of training camp for the Lakers on Sept. 28, the veteran shooting guard is…