Kobe Makes First Appearance On Conan (VIDEO)

Last night Kobe Bryant made his first appearance on Conan O'Brien's new talk show on TBS. Bryant discussed NBA championships, Phil Jackson's motivation methods, 3D sneakers, his new film 'The Black Mamba,' and even took a quick shot at Shaquille…

Daniel Buerge

Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Spurs

San Antonio Spurs (40-8) at Los Angeles Lakers (34-15) Game starts at 7:30 p.m. PST National TV: TNT; Local TV: Fox Sports West San Antonio's Projected Starting Lineup PG:Tony Parker (17.3 PPG, 6.8 APG, 51.9% shooting) SG: Manu Ginobili (18.8…

Michael Goldsholl

Pau Gasol Selected To 2011 Western Conference All-Star Team

The NBA All-Star reserves were announced tonight, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was voted into the Western Conference team by the league’s coaches. It is Gasol’s fourth All-Star selection, and his second as a member of the Los…

Ramneet Singh

Lakers/Spurs Matchup in February Has Playoff Appeal

At the start of the season, the debate about who would overthrow the Lakers in the West was hardly a debate at all. It was assumed the Lakers would get through the regular season as the top seed in the…

Nadya Avakian

Kobe Not Affected By Criticism & The Top NBA News

Top Story The Los Angeles Lakers have played mediocre basketball this season and as a result the two-time defending champions have faced severe criticism. When asked if the team was getting criticized too harshly, Kobe Bryant said, "I don't give…

Ramneet Singh

Andrew Bynum to Play Thursday Night Against Spurs

According to sources close to Andrew Bynum and the Lakers the young center will play tonight against the top team in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs. Bynum, who missed 24 games at the beginning of the season, missed…

Daniel Buerge

Ron Artest Denies Trade Request Rumors

According to a rumor yesterday from Marc Stein, Ron Artest had claimed he wanted to be traded from Los Angeles. However, after he was asked multiple times yesterday about those rumors Artest denied ever stating his desire to be traded.…

Daniel Buerge

Odom and Blake Griffin Battle it Out for Final All Star Spot

The Western Conference starters for the 2011 NBA All Star game were announced this past Thursday and there weren’t any real surprises. As expected, Kobe Bryant was voted on by the fans to his 13th consecutive NBA All-Star game and…

Fern Rea

Kobe Wants Gasol To Be More Aggressive & The Top NBA News

Top Story Kobe Bryant told reporters that he wants Pau Gasol to be more aggressive and play like a "black swan." Bryant went on to say that Gasol must change is his quiet and nice demeanor. Kobe wants Gasol to…

Ramneet Singh

Kobe Bryant to Appear on Conan Tonight

Tonight on Conan you will see a familiar face, as Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant stops by to visit. Bryant will be making his first appearance on O'Brien's new talk show, which airs at 11:00 PM on TBS. The last time…

Daniel Buerge