The Black Mamba or the Black Hole – Did Kobe Hurt the Lakers vs. Boston?
Written by: Steve Buerge When you have a superstar at the level of Kobe Bryant, inevitably his performance has a huge impact on most games. He can be the dominant force willing the Lakers to a victory or he…
The Latest on the Lakers & NBA Game Previews
The Latest on the Lakers Los Angeles Lakers' General Manager Mitch Kupchak is willing to trade off some players in order to improve the team. Kupchak believes the team is under-achieving and that a shake up to the roster may be…
Possible Trade Scenarios For Mitch Kupchak and the Lakers
After Sunday's disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics all of Lakers Nation was in upheaval. On Monday the Lakers' General Manager, Mitch Kupchak, announced that he is open to possible trades as we approach this month's trade deadline. Now, even…
Andrew Bynum Out Tonight Against Houston Rockets
According to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell Andrew Bynum will miss tonight's game against the Houston Rockets after having an MRI revealed a bone bruise on his left knee. Head coach Phil Jackson said there is no structural damage, which is a…
The Art of Kobe Bryant by Tracy Tubera
For the last 15 years, all of us have reached deep within our bag of superlatives, eventually tearing the seams at the bottom trying to describe the never-ending series of masterpieces painted by Kobe Bryant on that 94 x 50…
Bryant Helps Fund Chinese Culture Initiative Program
Kobe Bryant was in attendance at Bell Gardens Intermediate School in Bell Gardens, Calif., on Monday January 31, to promote the Chinese culture initiative program, After School All-Stars. Bryant's foundation aids in funding the program, which includes Mandarin language lessons,…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Rockets
Rockets Projected Starting Line-up: PG: Kyle Lowry SG: Kevin Martin SF: Shane Battier PF: Luis Scola C: Chuck Hayes Key Reserves: Aaron Brooks, Brad Miller, Jordan Hill Injuries: Yao Ming After two tough losses, the Lakers look to rebound when…
The Essence of Clutch
To be clutch or not to be clutch…that is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous columnists and their even more outrageous statistics. Or, to take arms against their sea of…
The Case For Shaquille O’Neal Never Having His Number Retired
I know many in the Lakers Nation will read the headline and instantly think I am a moron. Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant ever—a man who was the cornerstone of one of the most indomitable dynasties in NBA…
Fancap: Two Words For Any Celtics Fan: Game Seven
I have never been so glad that my recaps for Lakers Nation are from the perspective of a fan… I do not have to be impartial, and I do not have to rehash every part of the game. This is…
