Kobe Passing O’Neal ‘Inevitable,’ Status as Greatest Laker Never in Question
Last night in Philadelphia Kobe Bryant overcame Shaquille O'Neal on the all-time scoring list. While statistics are useful in determining the impact of a player, the box score is merely quantitative, and it in no way encompasses all the details…
A Look Ahead: Analyzing the Lakers Upcoming Road Games
After one of the busiest beginnings to this year’s condensed season, the Los Angeles Lakers finally had a chance to sit back, take a deep breath, and relax as they only had seven games in 14 days. Despite suffering their…
NBA Power Rankings:Thunder, Bulls and Heat are Leagues Elite
30. Charlotte Bobcats (Last weeks ranking 30): The Charlotte Bobcats are 3-21 on the year and are coming off an 11- game losing streak. 29. New Orleans (28): The New Orleans Hornets are 1-9 in their last 10 games and…
Pre-Game Report: Kobe Looks to Surpass Shaq in Philadelphia
Los Angeles Lakers (14-10) at Philadelphia 76ers (17-7) 4:00 PM PST, February 6, 2012 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV: KCAL Radio: 710 AM (English), 1330 AM (Spanish) 76ers Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Jrue Holiday SG: Jodie Meeks SF: Andre…
Lakers News: Matt Barnes Frustrated With Officiating
The Lakers lost to the Utah Jazz for the first time this season on Saturday night, and after the game not all the players and coaches were thrilled with the outcome. During the game L.A. head coach Mike Brown was…
Super Bowl Party Planning for Lakers Fans
It's safe to say the eyes of Lakers Nation will drift away (at least momentarily) from the hardwood on Sunday, instead squarely focusing in on the match up between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants as they…
Lakers Struggle Down the Stretch, Fall to Jazz in Utah
The Lakers didn't arrive in Salt Lake City until after 4:00 in the morning Saturday before having to suit up and head to Energy Solutions Arena to take on a tough Jazz team. The Lakers were riding a three game…
Rudy Fernandez Flop Costs Matt Barnes a Technical Foul
During last night's win over the Denver Nuggets, Lakers forward Matt Barnes picked up a technical foul after an apparent elbow to the chin of Denver forward Rudy Fernandez. However, a closer look showed that Barnes didn't actually make contact…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: Jan. 29 – Feb. 4
The last week saw some ups and downs for the Lakers, and finished with the team leaving L.A. for their longest road trip of the season. The team played three times over the past week, and managed to post a…
Lakers vs. Jazz Pre-Game Report: Road Trip Continues in Utah
Los Angeles Lakers (14-9) at Utah Jazz (12-9) 6:00 PM PST, February 4, 2012 Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT TV: KCAL, NBALP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Jazz Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Devin Harris SG: Gordon Hayward…
