2012 NBA Season Prep: Dealing with Lakers Haters 101
As in life, the sports world has its fair share of ‘haters’: People who, for whatever reason, have an extreme distaste for a team or player. And these reasons always vary. It could be the franchise’s reputation, the personality of…
Warriors’ Andrew Bogut Reacts to Lakers Acquiring Steve Nash and Dwight Howard
Once the Los Angeles Lakers had successfully acquired Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, there were plenty of different reactions from former and current NBA players. Most players admitted that the Lakers had put together a roster that was arguably the…
Kobe Bryant to Appear in Turkish Airlines Commercial with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi
Once it became official that Turkish Airlines had renewed a sponsorship deal with Kobe Bryant for two more years, all sorts of news starting come out of Turkey involving the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. Apparently, Kobe is convinced that the…
Antawn Jamison Ready to Fill Void With Howard Out
The Los Angeles Lakers will not have their ideal starting five until several weeks into the NBA season. Even though there is much hype around Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, those two will not be on the court together for…
Kobe Bryant: ‘Turkish League is Best League in Europe’
After renewing a sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines, five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant talked about basketball in Turkey. The NBA superstar went on to say the following about the Turkish League according to Mete Aktas via Twitter: Kobe Bryant:"Turkish League…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Mike Brown Has A Lot to Prove
Following some big shoes to fill, Mike Brown wasn't given the best opportunity to show what he has as a head coach last season; the lockout cut him short of important team bonding and months of competition. This coming 2012-2013…
2000-01 Lakers Named Top NBA Team Since 2000
Debates will always take place in professional sports with comparisons being made between teams of the past and present. Recently, DimeMag.com crunched the numbers and took a look back at the last 13 years in the NBA to break down…
Poll Results: Pau Gasol Has Most to Prove in 2012-13
Yesterday we asked our followers which starter they felt had the most to prove in the upcoming season for the Lakers. With two new major additions to the starting lineup and three returning starters, the results were fairly mixed. Still,…
If Mike Brown Can’t Handle the Load, Who’s Next in Los Angeles?
There isn't anyone in the Lakers organization who will be under more pressure this upcoming season than head coach Mike Brown. While last year's team thrived defensively, at least early in the season, it was Brown's inconsistent rotations and predictability…
Video: Will Sale of AEG Affect The Lakers?
With the news announced Tuesday that AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) is up for sale, the lingering question is whether or not this could impact the Lakers organization. Besides owning and operating the Staples Center, AEG also shares ownership of the…
