Kobe Still Leading All-Star Voting; Odom, Gasol, Bynum Need Votes

The third All-Star voting returns are in, and it looks very similar to the first two. Lakers' star Kobe Bryant leads the way with 1,391,597 votes, more than any other player in the Western Conference. This continues a recent trend…

Daniel Buerge

Behind Kobe’s 24 Points, Lakers Knock Off Suns, 99-95

Just 24 hours after their 25-point blowout of the Detroit Pistons, the Los Angeles Lakers (24-11) took the court at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Az. to take on Steve Nash and the Suns (14-18). This will be the first…

Michael Goldsholl

Pre-Game Report: Lakers @ Suns

Tonight's Starters: Derek Fisher - Steve Nash Kobe Bryant - Vince Carter Ron Artest - Grant Hill Pau Gasol - Channing Frye Andrew Bynum - Robin Lopez The Lakers bounced back from their dreadful loss against the Memphis Grizzlies at…

Brian Chettanapanich

What Blake Griffin Can Learn From Shannon Brown About the Dunk Contest

As Laker fans, it's hard to forget about the disappointment we felt after Shannon Brown's less-than-thrilling performance in the 2010 Slam Dunk Contest during last year's All Star Weekend in Dallas, Tex. Shannon came into the contest as one of…

Michael Goldsholl

NBA Announces 2011 Dunk Contest Contestants & The Top NBA News

Top Story This year's NBA All-Star Weekend will take place in Los Angeles, and the contestants for the dunk contest have been announced.  Although fans wanted LeBron James and Shannon Brown to partake in the contest, they should not be disappointed…

Ramneet Singh

Now Playing: Lamar Odom as the NBA’s Most Famous Sixth Man

After three consecutive double-digit losses against the Bucks, Heat and Spurs, Phil Jackson decided he would shake-up the Lakers starting lineup, placing Andrew Bynum in the starting unit and sliding Lamar Odom back into his reserve role. In his first…

Nadya Avakian

Dominique: The Guy Kobe Just Passed for No. 10

It takes an immense amount of awe-inspiring dunks, memorable plays and clutch performances to earn the nickname, "Human Highlight Film." For former all-star and current Hall of Fame swingman Dominique Wilkins, his collection of highlight plays and rim rocking dunks…

Michael Goldsholl

Khloe & Lamar Reality Show Approved By E! Entertainment

According to a report by E! Entertainment Television, one of Hollywood's fastest growing celebrity couples - Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have received approval for a reality television show. Rumors surrounding the possibility of the show have swirled for months,…

Michael Goldsholl

Kobe Passes ‘Nique For 10th All-Time, Lakers Roll Over Pistons 108-83

The Lakers were embarrassed at home yet again on Sunday night when the Memphis Grizzlies came to Staples Center and gave the purple and gold a 19-point spanking. The loss broke a two-game winning streak and gave the Lakers their…

Michael Goldsholl

Congratulations Kobe Bryant on Becoming 10th Leading Scorer in History

Tonight Lakers' legend Kobe Bryant passed another legend on the all-time points list. Bryant passed Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins to crack the top ten in the NBA scoring pantheon. Bryant was able to pass Wilkins by scoring his 2,6669th…

Daniel Buerge