Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Denies Steering Dwight Howard Away From L.A.
Last week Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard stated that he is no longer interested in signing an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked why Howard stated, "Kobe messed it up." Now Bryant is denying the report that he…
Lakers’ Loss in Philadelphia Tells Statistical Story
The road woes continue for the Lakers. After dropping a tough loss against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers (14-11) lost another close one to the Philadelphia 76ers (18-7) Monday evening. On a night that saw a…
Shaquille O’Neal Congratulates Kobe Bryant on Breaking Points Record
During Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Kobe Bryant surpassed Shaquille O'Neal on the all-time NBA scoring list. Bryant, who is the all-time leading scorer in Lakers history, passed the player whom he teamed up with for three NBA…
Sixers Pull of Late Comeback; Beat Lakers 95-90
The Los Angeles Lakers played their third game of a six game road-trip in Philadelphia, a home-coming for Kobe Bryant. Bryant spent his high-school days in Philadelphia, but just like the past 16 seasons, the fans booed Bryant nearly every…
Kobe Bryant Passes Shaquille O’Neal on All-Time Scoring List
Kobe Bryant came into tonight's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a total of 28,573 career points, and needed only 24 points to pass former teammate Shaquille O'Neal for fifth on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Kobe and O'Neal formed…
Lakers Rumors: Team Inquires About Jonny Flynn of Houston Rockets
According to Chris Broussard of ESPN the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Houston Rockets about their point guard Jonny Flynn. Broussard is also reporting that the New York Knicks have also asked Houston about Flynn, but that the Rockets…
Philadelphia and Kobe Bryant Share a Unique Relationship
Tonight, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers make their lone visit to Philadelphia to play the Sixers. This game carries extra importance for Kobe as he will return to the city that made him the player he is today.…
Lakers News: Kobe Believes Someone Will Surpass His 81-Point Game
All Laker fans will remember the night in January 2006 when Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. After it happened many claimed that it was more impressive than when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New…
Lakers News: Arenas Underwent Same Knee Procedure as Kobe
The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to being interested in Gilbert Arenas, but he is still a risk as injuries have drastically lowered his level of effectiveness. Just like many players, Arenas has dealt with knee problems which have impeded…
Kobe Passing O’Neal ‘Inevitable,’ Status as Greatest Laker Never in Question
Last night in Philadelphia Kobe Bryant overcame Shaquille O'Neal on the all-time scoring list. While statistics are useful in determining the impact of a player, the box score is merely quantitative, and it in no way encompasses all the details…