Lakers Nation Week in Review: Jun. 29- Jul. 6
The "Dwightmare" is finally over as the All-Star center has decided to join the Houston Rockets. The Lakers tried their best to convince Howard to re-sign with the team, but it always seemed as though his mind was set for…
Lakers Nation Wishes Pau Gasol A Happy 33rd Birthday
Today, July 6, is the 33rd birthday of Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, and we here at Lakers Nation would like to send our best birthday wishes to the big man. Gasol joined the Lakers in 2008 and instantly…
Lakers News: Twitter Reacts to Dwight Howard’s Departure
After days of speculation, Dwight Howard has decided to sign with the Houston Rockets with a four year, $88 million deal. Here are the top 10 Twitter reactions: 1. Sam Amick of USA Today was the first to report Dwight…
Timing, Not Personnel or Agendas, To Blame For Dwight’s Departure
Regardless of how you feel in the aftermath of Dwight Howard deciding to leave the Lakers and sign with the Houston Rockets, it's important to note that there isn't a single individual to blame for the position the Lakers find themselves…
As Dwight Disappoints LA, Fans Still Have Kobe To Be Thankful For
As Dwight Howard picked up his second technical foul in the second half of Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs (in which the Lakers were swept), he showed frustration and the inability to be a true leader…
Lakers News: Team Will Not Cut, Use Amnesty Clause on Pau Gasol
When Dwight Howard announced he was taking his game to Houston, the rest of the basketball world assumed that meant the team would hang onto Pau Gasol. With the team's former center gone, L.A. will still need a formidable big…
Lakers News: Dwight Howard Takes Indirect Shot at Mike D’Antoni
Before Dwight Howard made his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Houston Rockets, one major concern was his relationship with head coach Mike D'Antoni. It has been rumored for months that Howard has voiced his displeasure with…
Complete Dwight Howard ‘D-Day’ Timeline: The Dwightmare Concludes
July 5, 2013 will be known as "D-Day" in the basketball world, when Dwight Howard once again had everyone pulling hair with his unpredictable future. The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets were the two remaining teams in the Dwight…
Lakers News: Dwight Howard Admitted He Asked Lakers For Phil Jackson
When Dwight Howard spoke to reporters for the first time following his Houston decision, he mentioned several things that supposedly led to his decision. While he said that he ultimately chose the Rockets over the Lakers because he felt they…
Dwight Howard “Betting 30 Million” On Rockets’ Title Chances
The "Dwightmare" is finally over, and the All-Star center has decided to join the Houston Rockets. After two seasons of indecision, Howard has chosen a home for the foreseeable future and the Rockets have become a Western Conference contender with…
