NBA News: Mark Cuban Says Mavs Almost Landed Kobe Bryant in 2007
Before GM Mitch Kupchak pulled the trigger on the trade to bring in Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers were on the verge of losing their best and brightest with Kobe Bryant demanding a…
Andrew Bynum’s Most Memorable Lakers Moments, Pt. II
This is Pt. II of my list of top-10 memories of Andrew Bynum's time with the Lakers. If you missed Pt. I, click here. Counting down from five-to-one: 5. The time he grabbed 30 rebounds against Tim Duncan and the…
Video: NBA Legends Open Up About Cancer at Harold Pump
Lakers Nation took a trip to the Harold Pump Foundation Gala to talk to NBA legends, athletes and celebrities. At this event, even basketball legends put all rivalries aside to cheer for one cause, fighting against cancer. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and…
Poll Results: Should Dwight Howard Give Up ‘Superman’ Nickname?
Every great Los Angeles Lakers center had a nickname that they donned for their entire careers with the franchise. From George Mikan to Shaquille O'Neal, fans and media members couldn't resist the temptations of using a moniker when referring to…
Jerry Buss, Lakers Face Heavy Luxury Tax Penalties, But It’s All Good
As Eric Freeman of Ball Don't Lie reports, the Lakers are in for some huge luxury tax bills in the near future. He also states that the Lakers are one team that can afford it, and have figured these taxes…
Lakers Nation Wishes Jodie Meeks a Happy Birthday
Along with Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain, Lakers Nation would also like to wish one of the newest members to the Lakers family a happy birthday. Meeks turned 25 on Tuesday, August 21, and this birthday may be one of…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Birthdays, TV and High Expectations
This coming season is going to be a "championship or bust" kind of year. Kobe, Pau, Dwight, Nash and Mike Brown are the five pieces to this Lakers team who have been expected to undergo the most pressure next year.…
Lakers Nation Wishes Happy Birthday to Wilt Chamberlain
After acquiring the next great center in Dwight Howard, the Los Angeles Lakers have secured the future of the franchise with another dominance force in the middle. With the arrival of a new monster in the paint, we pay homage…
Fan Friday Kobe Moments: Send in Your Videos!
Lakers fans, Thursday is Kobe Bryant's birthday and what better way to celebrate than reminiscing about your favorite Mamba memory! Here's your opportunity to let your voice be heard. This Thursday is Kobe's birthday, which means we're talking about our…
Mitch Kupchak on Dwight Howard Trade: ‘I Didn’t Think There Would Be a Deal’
After pulling off a blockbuster trade on July 4 for two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak wasn’t sure if there’d be another “Homerun” deal made by the team before next season. Even though the Dwight…
