Lakers Coast Past Knicks Behind Kobe’s 33 Points

Although it came just 24 hours after a momentum-building victory over the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers (38-16) traveled to the Big Apple tonight to take on the New York Knicks (26-26). New York's arena, Madison Square Garden, has…

Michael Goldsholl

Looking Back at the Lakers-Knicks “Rivalry”

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history and they are by far the most popular team in the entire league.  Fans from across the globe represent Lakers merchandize where ever they go, and every game…

Ramneet Singh

Like It or Not, the Lakers Wagon Is Hitched to Ron Artest

Two summers ago, Mitch Kupchak had a decision: Trevor Ariza or Ron Artest. Both could bring what the Lakers truly needed (tough perimeter defense from the 3 position), but they were different players. Artest was seen as the better overall…

DJ Byrnes

Fancap: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Purple and Gold

It’s amazing how much a Laker game can alter my mood. A bad loss can drag me down if I let it, and a good win will keep me grinning like an idiot for at least a day or two.…

Morgan Cohen

SportsNation Believes Kobe and Carmelo Could Coexist

On the popular ESPN show SportsNation they recently had a debate on whether or not Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant could play together on the Lakers. After last night's game in Boston however, this may be a moot point. Regardless,…

Daniel Buerge

Pre-Game Report: Lakers @ Knicks

Projected Starting Lineups: Derek Fisher - Raymond Felton Kobe Bryant - Landry Fields Ron Artest - Danillo Gallinari Pau Gasol - Amar'e Stoudemire Andrew Bynum - Timofey Mozgov The Lakers have won their last three road games after topping off…

Brian Chettanapanich

Lakers Control the Paint; Use Late Bryant Surge to Down Celtics

Lakers vs. Celtics Post Game Chat The Lakers were in Boston for the first time since losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals last June. This was their first meeting with the Celtics since losing in Los Angeles last month.…

Daniel Buerge

Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan To Resign & The Top NBA News

Top Story Long-time Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan is stepping down from his position. Sloan spent 23 years as head coach of the Jazz and in his time he had a 60% winning percentage and only one losing season.…

Ramneet Singh

The Captain Updates His Health – Cancer is ‘Minimal’

Earlier this week Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced through his Twitter account that he was 'cancer free.' Today he has stated that it was a misstatement, and changed his standing. "You're never really cancer free and I should have known that. My…

Daniel Buerge

Lakers Need a Win Against the Celtics, Not a Trade

Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke asked readers in his column Tuesday to give him a moment, “one defining Andrew Bynum moment.” Okay Mr. Plaschke, how’s April 14, 2009. It was the last game of the regular season, and only…

Nadya Avakian