Lakers Rumors: Free Agent Leandro Barbosa Best Option for Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers have been able to vastly improve their roster during the NBA off-season. With the addition of Steve Nash to the backcourt and Antawn Jamison off the bench, the Lakers will be a force to be reckoned…
Kobe Bryant Agrees with President Obama on Part of the Dream Team Debate
With the 2012 Olympics in full swing and Team USA already off to a hot start with a win over France, the debate rages on about whether or not the current Team USA would beat the Dream Team in a…
Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard Traded by the End of Next Week?
Last week, Orlando Magic GM Rob Hennigan traveled to Los Angeles to speak with Dwight Howard about possibly staying with team. It’s no secret that this was a desperate attempt to save face with the team failing to find a…
Team USA Preliminary Round Scheule
Now that the exhibition round is over for Team USA, here's the schedule for the preliminary round in Laker (Pacific) time. Team USA Schedule Date Time PST Opponent Arena Location Preliminary Round 7/29 6:30 AM France Olympic Park, Basketball Arena…
NBA News: Orlando Magic Hire Jacque Vaughn as New Head Coach
The search for a new head coach is officially over for the Orlando Magic with the team’s front office coming to terms with Jacque Vaughn according to ESPN.com: “Orlando announced the hiring of Jacque Vaughn, 37, as its next head…
LeBron James Leads USA Over France in Group Play
The United States of America played its first game in group play at the 2012 Olympics, and its first opponent was an NBA-filled France team. The French are led by San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, and so far he…
London Olympics: Team USA vs. France Video Highlights
Video highlights from Team USA's group play match up versus France on July 29 2012. Team USA won the game 98-71. [read our full recap here] httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F9GJ6PxfUc&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6cfXxcERwU&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ2-wwouk-o&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AKVfsG55zU&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMT4dkhPn-I&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q34UYNNA3TI&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srp0FfKUUZg&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Oca2skEJE&feature=plcp httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICf_cw6pVtw&feature=plop httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwtv2beBS2k&feature=plcp
Kobe Bryant Continues to Say Pau Gasol Will Not be Traded
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently doing everything within their power to acquire superstar center Dwight Howard in a blockbuster trade that would result in a drastic power shift in the Western Conference. There’s no telling how the Howard saga…
USA vs. France Pre-Game Report: USA Favored to Win it All
Team USA opens the 2012 Olympics against one of the top contenders, team France. The French have six NBA players on their roster which is second most (tied with Spain) among Olympic squads. France could’ve had four more NBA players…
Poll Results: Which Kobe Bryant Jersey Should Be Retired?
On Lakers Nation's Facebook page, we asked you fans if the franchise should retire Kobe Bryant's number eight or 24 jersey when his career is over. Bryant is currently donning the number 24 jersey and he will likely retire with…
