Lakers News: Team Waives Darius Johnson-Odom
The moves keep coming for the Lakers. After it was announced that they lost their three best big men on Sunday night, it was announced on Monday that they have released rookie Darius Johnson-Odom. Johnson-Odom, who was the 55th overall…
Lakers News: Dwight Howard Says He Doesn’t Need Surgery
After the news broke on Monday that the Lakers would be without Dwight Howard (and basically every other big man on the roster) for the foreseeable future, the Lakers' chances of reaching the postseason seemed to go from slight to…
Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol & Jordan Hill Out With Injuries
According to team spokesman John Blake at Lakers practice today, the Lakers are facing some serious injury issues following their Sunday night loss to the Denver Nuggets. Black spoke to reporters on Monday and informed everyone that Dwight Howard suffered…
Lakers’ Social Capital All Spent; Intimidation Aura Nonexistent
It's not enough. In the sociology world (yes, it's awesome), there is a term called social capital: the idea that increased human networks allow for greater productivity among people groups. Alex de Tocqueville noted in the 19th century that Americans…
NBA Power Rankings Week 11: A Tight Squeeze At The Top, Lakers Falter Again
30. Washington Wizards (4-28, Last Week: 29): The Wizards have dropped their last five games. John Wall is expected to make his season-debut within the next couple of weeks, though. 29. Charlotte Bobcats (9-24, Last Week: 30): The Bobcats finally…
Lakers News: GM Mitch Kupchak Chimes in on Lakers’ Struggles
Nothing is going right for the Los Angeles Lakers and the team that was supposed to cruise through the Western Conference may not even make the postseason. The Lakers are currently three games under .500 and they are coming off…
Mike D’Antoni Still Believes Lakers Can Make Post-Season
Forget winning title number 17 and don't think about reaching the NBA Finals, instead worry about whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers can even make the postseason. Yes, it has come to that, there is a chance this extremely…
Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard Fight Rumors Exaggerated?
After the Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, a report surfaced that said Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard were at each other's throats after an earlier loss this season. On New Year's Day the Lakers fell to…
Lakers News: Dwight Howard to Have MRI on Right Shoulder
Things just keep getter worse for the Lakers as star center Dwight Howard will undergo an MRI for his sore right shoulder. After the Lakers' embarrassing loss to the Denver Nuggets Sunday night, Howard spoke to the reporters and he…
Lakers Downward Spiral Continues, Lose to Nuggets At Staples
After a disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, the Lakers were back in action Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. Things had a little more weight added after recent quotes at practice indicated a possible rift between…
