Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Team Revamp and Getting Ready
Lakers Nation writers really stepped it up today with some great articles, so it was hard to choose my favorites. But something I think that hasn't emphasized that much about is the revamped coaching staff that matches this revamped team.…
Mitch Kupchak says Howard’s Recovery is “on Track”
Everyone us hyping up this upcoming Lakers season, and for good reason, the starting five consists of stars like Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard. Los Angeles also has an elite point guard in Steve Nash, the talented Pau Gasol and…
Mitch Kupchak on Lakers’ Starters: ‘I Wish They Were All 25’
During his time as assistant GM under Jerry West, Mitch Kupchak learned a lot of about the business of basketball and putting a title-contending team on the floor on an annual basis. There was no better teacher for Kupchak in…
Video: Lakers Locker Room Talk – It’s All About The Centers
This week the focus is entirely on Lakers' centers. We're talking about Dwight Howard and Kareem teaming up, as well as Shaq's number being retired. Are you for or against his jersey being hung in the rafters? Tune in to…
Shaq Talks Dwight Howard: ‘You Have to Care to Have a Reaction’
Once the dust settled on the blockbuster trade that sent center Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers last month, a lot of current and former players were asked about the move that brought another superstar to the City of…
Lakers New Assistants: What They’ve Done And What They Can Offer
On Friday the Lakers announced the hirings of Eddie Jordan, Steve Clifford and Bernie Bickerstaff as assistant coaches for the 2012-13 season. The new trio will be joining returning assistants Darvin Ham and Chuck Person to complete Mike Brown’s coaching…
Ranking Each Month Of Lakers’ Schedule From Easiest To Most Difficult
With the Lakers set to begin training camp in less than a month, I thought it would be a good time to take an in-depth look at the team’s 2012-13 schedule and rank each month’s slate of games from easiest…
The Lakers 89th Ranking as ‘Ultimate Franchise’: Is It Fair?
Well, it's that time of year again when ESPN releases their results in their search for the ultimate professional sports franchise. This marks the 10th year ESPN the Magazine has ranked pro franchises that gives the fans a look at…
Shaquille O’Neal Says He Won’t Play in Mexico
Last week a report surfaced that indicated Shaquille O'Neal was considering making a return to the hardwood. Not the NBA hardwood, mind you, but a basketball league in Mexico. O'Neal, who retired from the NBA following the 2011 season, is…
Mitch Kupchak Believes Dwight Howard Will Enjoy Los Angeles
Everyone knows that as of this point, the Los Angeles Lakers only have Dwight Howard for one season. Even though Howard never said he will stay long-term in Los Angeles, the Lakers decided to carry on with the blockbuster trade.…