Metta World Peace Challenges Michael Jordan
Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace is having trouble staying busy during this NBA lockout. As the Los Angeles Times' Mark Medina wrote, World Peace is willing to play Michael Jordan one-on-one. "Come on Jordan!! Bring it. One on…
Matt Barnes to Have High School Jersey Retired
According to the L.A. Times Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes will have his Del Campo High School jersey retired in Sacramento on Wednesday. Barnes, who wore number 32 for his high school basketball team, also played on the Del…
Turkish Team Besiktas Targeting Lakers’ Lamar Odom
ESPN's Marc Stein has reported that the Turkish team that was formerly interested in adding Kobe Bryant to their roster is now looking at a different member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lamar Odom. Besiktas is reportedly targeting Odom after…
Lakers Distribute Turkeys with Foothill Unity Center
The Los Angeles Lakers and East West Bank will once again be participating in their annual “A Season of Giving” by donating and distributing Thanksgiving turkeys and pies to families of the Foothill Unity Center. The event will take place…
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird to Have Show on Broadway
Los Angeles Lakers star Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird were arch rivals on the basketball court during their days and fans were given years of exciting basketball when they both squared off. Now, fans can re-live…
J.R. Smith Suffers Injury Overseas – Potential Problem Facing Other Players?
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith suffered a potentially serious injury playing in his first game for his Chinese team, Zhejiang. Smith signed with Zhejiang when the NBA lockout was obviously going to cut into the NBA season. The injury has…
Derek Fisher to Participate in the ‘Obama Classic’
Los Angeles Lakers guard and players union president Derek Fisher will be participating in a charity game set up for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, the Obama Victory Fund. The game is scheduled for Dec. 12 with tickets starting at $100 and…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: Nov. 13 – Nov. 19
Another week concludes with the NBA lockout still raging on. Rumors of court dates and a missed season are aplenty, and the fans are left waiting to see what happens next. Here's a look back at the biggest stories of…
Former Laker Walt Hazzard Passes Away
Long-time member of the Los Angeles Lakers Walt Hazzard passed away Friday from natural causes at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss released the following statement concerning Hazzard. “Walt was a man of extremely high…
Report: Former Lakers Coaches Find Jobs in China
According to Xinhua News, three former Los Angeles Lakers assistant coaches have found jobs in China. Jim Cleamons, Daniel Mauro Panaggio and Kurt Rambis have landed gigs in the Chinese Basketball Association and hope to implement the Triangle Offense. The NBA…
