Lakers News and Rumors Recap: Lose the Game But Win Ratings
The Lakers have had a lackluster offensive transition since Kobe Bryant injured himself, as he was relied upon as L.A's number one scorer. Even with great defense on Sunday, Los Angeles lost because their offensive game couldn't match up with…
NBA News: Marc Gasol To Receive Defensive Player Of The Year Award
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol won his first career Defensive Player of the Year Award Monday afternoon. Gasol averaged 1.7 blocks during the season and helped spearhead a Grizzlies defense that allowed a league best 89.3 points per game. ----…
Lakers Nation Reacts: Kobe Bryant Should Tweet During Playoff Games
The Lakers 91-79 defeat took a backseat after the game yesterday afternoon as most of the questions to head coach Mike D'Antoni were in regards to Kobe Bryant's tweets. ------Check out the Lakers Nation store to get your LN gear…
Lakers, Spurs Game 1 Highest Rated Opening Playoff Game in 10 Years
Game 1 on Sunday afternoon didn't end with the result the Lakers were hoping for when they fell to the San Antonio Spurs 91-79. And, much to the chagrin of the Lakers, turns out a whole bunch of people watched…
Lakers Practice Report: Steve Nash, Jodie Meeks Game 2 Injury Update
After missing eight games with hip/hamstring issues, Steve Nash returned to the starting line-up in the Lakers first playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs. He played almost 30 minutes, contributing 16 points, but still looked nowhere near 100 percent.…
Lakers News: Publicist Confirms Bryant Won’t Tweet During Games
After all the controversy that was stirred up during Game 1 with an injured Kobe Bryant tweeting advice to his teammates while back in Southern California dealing with a ruptured Achilles, it's been announced that he will not be tweeting…
Clippers’ Vinny Del Negro Doesn’t Believe Lakers Can Beat Spurs
Both the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers are in the playoffs this season, but each team is off to a very different start. After the Clippers beat up on the Grizzlies in Game 1 on Saturday night, the Lakers fell…
Steve Nash: “I’m Not Myself” After Returning From Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their opening game of the 2013 Playoffs on Sunday to the San Antonio Spurs, putting the team one step closer to being eliminated. The Lakers will be without Kobe Bryant for the entirety of the…
NBA News: Cleveland Cavaliers Plan to Reach Out to Phil Jackson
Less than a week after firing former Lakers player Byron Scott, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has identified his ideal candidate for the vacant head coaching position: Phil Jackson. ----Want to show off your Kobe love? Check out this VINO t-shirt!----…
After Game 1, Spurs Don’t Worry About This Laker ‘Inside Threat’
REALITY CHECK, Tex.--Well, it was fun while it lasted. This season was such a bummer for Laker fans, it’s not surprising that they seized upon, or imagined, a ray of hope when the team finished 28-12 and, Kobe or no…