Ode To Derek Fisher: Fan Favorite and Legendary Laker
Reality is a cruel mistress. For the past couple seasons, every Laker fan has come to accept the fact that Derek Fisher is a liability starting at point guard. Fisher is one of the worst, if not the worst, point…
Breaking Down Newest Lakers: What Do They Bring to the Table?
After the trade dust settled, Dwight Howard remained in Orlando and Pau Gasol was still wearing a Lakers jersey (much to his relief). Instead of trading away Gasol, the Lakers front office swung a pair of deals to bring Ramon…
No Matter the Reasons, Losing Derek Fisher is Difficult to Accept
Sometimes the reality of a situation takes a little while to fully sink in. Your brain may process the information and comprehend it, but your heart isn't capable of accepting it. The information that your brain is trying to convince…
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Pre-Game Report: Kobe & Co. Host T’Wolves
Minnesota Timberwolves (22-22) at Los Angeles Lakers (27-16) 7:30 PM PST, March 16, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: KCAL Radio: 710 ESPN (English) / 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Timberwolves Projected Starting Line-up PG: Luke Ridnour SG: Martell Webster SF:…
Video: Mitch Kupchak Explains Lakers’ Trading Procedures
During Mitch Kupchak's press conference Thursday afternoon he discussed a variety of different topics. While discussing the Lakers' departures (Derek Fisher, Luke Walton), he also mentioned the new additions and what they bring to the table for the Lakers. First…
Video: Pau Gasol Happy to Stay With Lakers
The NBA trade deadline has passed and the Los Angeles Lakers made a couple trades which shocked its fan base. Derek Fisher was traded to the Houston Rockets following five titles with the team and before that, the Lakers acquired…
Video: Mitch Kupchak Discusses Trading Derek Fisher
Following the Lakers' trade of long-time point guard Derek Fisher on Thursday afternoon, team general manager Mitch Kupchak held a press conference to discuss the moves. Kupchak spoke about the decision to move Fisher, and that it wasn't an easy…
NBA Trade Deadline Recap: Lakers Trade Derek Fisher, Luke Walton
The NBA trade deadline has officially come and gone with the Los Angeles Lakers making a lot noise from start to finish. There was no question that this was going to be a busy day for the Lakers organization, but…
Mitch Kupchak is on Point: Adding Sessions, Eyenga
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, the Los Angles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed upon a deal that would send PG Ramon Sessions and SF Christian Eyenga to the Lakers in exchange for a 2012 (Lottery Protected) first…
Lakers Nation Wishes Luke Walton Farewell
We here at Lakers Nation would like to thank Luke Walton for all he had done for the Lakers organization. Aside from Derek Fisher, the Los Angeles Lakers also said farewell to a long-time member today. Luke Walton has been…
