Rumor: John Kuester Out in Detroit; To Join Lakers Next?
The Detroit Pistons have reportedly parted way with head coach John Kuester according to Ric Bucher of ESPN. Kuester coached the Pistons for two seasons and put up a 57-107 record while in Detroit. During this past season Kuester faced…
Lakers Possibly Out of Contention For Dwight Howard & The Top NBA News
Top Story According to ESPN's Rich Bucher, the Los Angeles Lakers are no longer atop the list of likely destinations for Dwight Howard. Bucher said during a chat that the Magic has the best chance of retaining Howard, while the…
If NBA Lockout Occurs, Will Players Play and Possibly Stay Overseas?
With all the turmoil surrounding the National Football League (NFL) regarding the ongoing lockout between the owners and the NFL's Player's Association, the NBA, its team owners, and its players should commit themselves to doing everything possible to avoid a…
Happy Birthday to ‘Mr. Clutch’ Jerry West
Everybody at Lakers Nation would like to wish a very happy birthday to Laker legend Jerry West, who turned 73 today. West was known for his clutch shots and was immortalized as the NBA logo. West's contributions to the Lakers…
Vitti Says Kobe’s Knee Issues Can Be Dealt With & The Top NBA News
Top Story Los Angeles Lakers' trainer Gary Vitti says Kobe's knees still have life in them, despite various injuries. Vitti told Lakers.com, "Structurally there are some issues that cannot be reversed, but can be dealt with." Vitti optimistic about Kobe's knee: Pro…
Not Consulting Kobe in Coach Search Signifies Lakers’ Desire to Move Forward
As most people have heard already the Lakers hired Mike Brown as their latest head coach, replacing Phil Jackson. Some controversy arose over the decision yesterday when it was also announced that the team didn't seek out the approval or…
Sports World Reacts to Hiring of Mike Brown
Michael Goldsholl: LakersNation: "Around 10 p.m. last night, the noise in Los Angeles started getting louder, with a sound of Mike Brown being hired as the next head coach of the Lakers. Almost immediately, the majority of my Lakers fan…
Kobe Bryant: The Lost Years
During Kobe Bryant’s exit interview, he answered the media’s questions in typical Kobe fashion; the cold-hard truth sprinkled with glimpse of humour here and there. One answer of he provided stuck out like a sore thumb though. He referred to…
As Jerry Returns to the West, His Legacy Lives On
With Jerry West returning to California next year as an executive in the front office of the Golden State Warriors, his legacy continues to rise. West has had a successful and uncommon impact on the NBA. He is known just…
Hiring Brown Will Benefit Lakers More Than People Think
Around 10 p.m. last night, the noise in Los Angeles started getting louder, with a sound of Mike Brown being hired as the next head coach of the Lakers. Almost immediately, the majority of my Lakers fan friends proceeded to…
