Mitch Kupchak: Dwight Uncertainty “Scary Close” to Kobe in 2004
After the Lakers drafted Ryan Kelly with their 48th pick late Thursday night, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak spoke to the media for 28 minutes, and those 28 minutes weren't devoted to the future of the former Duke alum. Instead,…
Lakers News: Draft Pick Ryan Kelly Recovering From Foot Surgery
With the their only pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Lakers selected Duke power forward Ryan Kelly with the 48th overall pick. Certainly this was a not a player that Laker fans saw them drafting especially with the talent…
NBA Draft: With The 48th Pick, The Lakers Select Ryan Kelly
The Lakers didn't have a first round pick, and had to wait until the 18th pick of the second round to make their first selection of the 2013 NBA Draft. Despite only having the 48th pick, there was some quality…
Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Player and Coaching Moves Galore
The Lakers announced they wouldn’t be bringing back forward Devin Ebanks or point guard Chris Duhon in the 2013-14 season. However, the Lakers have made a qualifying offer to last year’s second round draft pick center Robert Sacre. In 32…
Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard to Sign Contract on July 10
The NBA's free agency period will begin on July 1, but players will not be able to sign a contract until July 10. Dwight Howard will be the most coveted free agent heading into the off season and this 'Dwightmare'…
Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Hires Mark Madsen As Assistant Coach
It was only a month ago that Mark Madsen was being introduced at the Lakers practice facility as the new head coach of the D-League Los Angeles Defenders. Madsen was a logical choice as head coach after he spent a…
In Cleveland And Los Angeles, This Draft’s About One Thing: Kyrie
With 30 teams participating, only a fool would tell you today’s 2013 draft is about one thing. The 2013 draft is, first and foremost, about one player: Kyrie Irving. Hope springs eternally, and usually from the same source. Once it…
Why Dwight Howard Is Leaning Toward Leaving For Houston Or Dallas
After just one day of the new "Stay Dwight" banners being posted all around Los Angeles, the Dwight Howard saga takes a turn that leaves Laker fans with their arms in the air. According to Chris Broussard, Dwight Howard is…
Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard Reportedly Leaning Towards Leaving LA
The Dwight Howard saga continues, but this time it's taken a seemingly unfavorable turn for the Lakers. According to Chris Broussard of ESPN, Howard is leaning away from the Lakers, and is reportedly unlikely to return to Los Angeles next…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Team to Bring Back Meeks and Sacre
The Los Angeles Lakers have begun to make moves with the 2013 NBA Draft around the corner and NBA free agency less than a week away. The team has decided to exercise the contract option on Jodie Meeks for $1.55…
