USA vs. Nigeria Pre-Game Report: Will USA Play Down to Opponent?
On Tuesday, Team USA’s starters got into trouble early against Tunisia. It was as if they took one glance at the Tunisian roster, didn’t recognize any NBA caliber players and then decided that they would be able to cruise to…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: The Lakers Upgrades and What Magic Has to Say
Seeing a 17th championship come to L.A. this year would be a dream, and many people think with the acquisition of Steve Nash this could be possible. Taking a close look at the revamped Lakers roster still presents some questions. For one,…
Join Lakers Nation at the Nike 3on3 Tournament at L.A. Live
Are you ready for some hoops on the blacktop AND great prizes? Then come join us at the Nike 3on3 Basketball Tournament this weekend August 3rd to 5th at L.A. Live next to Staples Center. Need a little incentive? We…
Is Doc Rivers the Best Candidate to Replace Coach K. for Team USA?
Once the 2012 Olympics is officially in the books for the United States, USA basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo may have to start considering a replacement for Mike Krzyzewski as the head coach of Team USA. With Coach K leaning towards…
Video: Tunisian Player Asks Kobe for Autograph After Match
NBA players are some of the most recognizable sports figures in the world. Kobe Bryant enjoys world wide fame and that type of respect was evident during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and is being show in London also. Bryant is…
Video: Trend Creeper – Team USA edition
Amy Halvorsen talks everything trending with Team USA at the London Olympics in her debut edition of Trend Creeper on LakersNation.com...from Kevin Love's Instagram to Kobe's lucky ladies, and even Steve Nash's extracurricular activities. httpvhd://youtu.be/tG4iFK8q3ug
Kobe Bryant on Christmas Day Game with Knicks: ‘We Actually Might Win’
As one of the most popular NBA teams in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers are basically guaranteed to be playing on Christmas Day every single season as long as five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is still on the roster.…
Magic Johnson Says Lakers Need to Add: ‘Two to Three Pieces’
After landing Steve Nash via sign-and-trade and signing Antawn Jamison to a one-year deal, the Los Angeles Lakers are clearly a better all-around squad with NBA title aspirations heading into next season. Even though the team has gotten considerably better…
Lakers Will Explore Princeton Offense Next Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have won their past five championships running an offense mastered by Tex Winter and Phil Jackson. The Triangle offense utilized the players' best abilities and it allowed everyone to shine no matter their skill level. Kobe…
Are The Lakers’ Off-Season Upgrades Enough for a Championship?
The Lakers have (somewhat) quietly made some huge additions this off-season, but are they significant enough to bring in the franchise's 17th championship? Let's take a look at what's been done so far, and how it will affect the Lake…
