Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Celtics

Celtics Projected Starting Line-up: PG: Rajon Rondo SG: Ray Allen SF: Paul Pierce PF: Kevin Garnett C: Kendrick Perkins Key Reserves: Glen Davis, Nate Robinson Injuries: Shaquille O’Neal, Jermaine O’Neal, Delonte West, Marquis Daniels, Semih Erden Tonight the Lakers visit…

Kevin Chan

Needed Source Of Energy May Be On The Injury Report

As the trade deadline is only days away, so much continues to be made of all the potential trades involving Andrew, Lamar and Ron. Many argue that the Lakers don't need talent. They need energy. They need motivation. For many…

Steve Bitter

Players That Can be Had for Lakers’ $5 Million Trade Exception

Laker trade talk 2011 is heating up and Chris Broussard of ESPN is the one fanning the flames. One of the hottest trade rumors being bandied about by Broussard is the Denver Nuggets trading NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony for Laker…

Fern Rea

Kobe Bryant Examiner Feature

LN: How long have you been a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers? KE: Ever since the Showtime days. The first memory I have of watching the Lakers play was back when I was about nine or so (about 1990) and my…

Daniel Buerge

Lakers Can’t Trade Away Their Biggest Advantage – Size

With all the trade rumors swirling around this morning concerning the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, one problem is yet to be discussed - defense. While a trade for Carmelo Anthony looks great on paper, it doesn't solve the biggest…

Daniel Buerge

Lakers Feature Balanced Offensive Attack; Defeat Grizzlies in Memphis

The Lakers made their second stop on their long road trip tonight in Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. This was the third meeting between the two teams this season, and they had split the previous two. With the Boston…

Daniel Buerge

For Bynum, Success Begins and Ends on Defense

Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith is doing everything he can to retain the services of Dwight Howard. He becomes a free agent in 2012 and Smith’s latest blockbuster deal that brought in Gilbert Arenas isn’t producing results fast enough…

Nadya Avakian

Power Rankings: Mavs Back on the Rise as Lakers Fall From Top-Five

30. Cleveland Cavaliers (Last week's ranking: 30): It's now 24 losses and counting for the Cavs, who officially became the owners of the worst streak in NBA history with a loss at home to Portland on Saturday. It's only a…

Michael Goldsholl

Pre-Game Report: Lakers @ Memphis

Starting line-ups: Derek Fisher - Mike Conley Kobe Bryant - Sam Young Ron Artest - Rudy Gay Pau Gasol - Zach Randolph Andrew Bynum - Marc Gasol The Lakers and Grizzlies have split their last two meetings with one win…

Brian Chettanapanich

John Salley & Kurt Helin Join us for Episode No. 10

We are quickly approaching the All-Star break which means the trade rumors are stirring up. With the Lakers having trouble competing against high caliber teams there are a few names being tossed around on the trading blocks. We have all…

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