Lakers vs. Hornets Pre-Game Report: LA Looks for Win on the Road
The Lakers hope to avoid losing their third game in a row when they face the Hornets on the road. After getting blown out by the Suns on Saturday, it’s clear that the Lakers missed Kobe’s presence on the court.…
NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Take a Tumble
30. Charlotte Bobcats (30): Luckily for the Bobcats, even if they do fail to match the ’72-’73 Sixers’ nine-win season, their ’11-’12 record will always be accompanied by an asterisk. Phew. 29. Washington Wizards (29): Five straight losses has them…
Andrew Bynum, Mike Brown Dismiss Ejection vs. Houston Rockets
During the Lakers 112-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night, team center Andrew Bynum was ejected from the game for arguing with officials and chirping with the opposing bench. Bynum, who had been at the center of some…
Kobe Bryant’s MVP-Snubbed Career
In his 16 years in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Kobe Bean Bryant has won five championships and just one MVP award. Since Bryant entered the league 16 years ago, the recipient of the MVP award has gone on to…
Suns Torch Lakers in Phoenix, Win 125-105
The Los Angeles Lakers found out before the tip that star Kobe Bryant would not play in tonight's game. Bryant had not missed a game for quite some time, so it was definitely unusual to see him not in action.…
Kobe Bryant Out Saturday Night vs. Phoenix Suns
According to Kevin Ding of the O.C. Register, Los Angeles guard Kobe Bryant will sit out Saturday night when the Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns, due to an injured shin. Kobe will not play tonight due tenosynovitis of the…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: Mar. 31 – Apr. 7
The Los Angeles Lakers had a hectic week which was filled with drama and storylines. Although playing in Los Angeles already puts the team under a lot scrutiny, this was an intense seven days for the Lakers. However, on the court…
Lakers Tattoos & The Stories of Fans Who Proudly Have Them
httpvhd://youtu.be/7Xw8XoBos-w Produced & Written by Emily Wilson - Who among you is a big enough fan to choose the team’s name or logo or the championship trophy as a tattoo? These three Lakers fans did just that, putting their love…
Lakers Honor 1971-72 Team During Halftime vs. Rockets
During halftime of Friday night's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets at the Staples Center, the Lakers honored the 40th anniversary of their historic 1971-72 team. The 1972 Lakers finished with a record of 69-19 in…
Blake Griffin Given Flagrant Foul for Pushing Lakers’ Pau Gasol
During Wednesday night's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and their cross-hall rivals the L.A. Clippers, Blake Griffin had several big plays, including two big dunks over Lakers forward Pau Gasol. However, the Lakers were unhappy with a couple of…
