Drew League Going After Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles based Drew League will have a much anticipated rematch against Washington D.C.'s Goodman League on Sept. 10 in L.A. The two teams previously played on Aug. 20 and Goodman League won the game 135-134 with Kevin Durant as…
Former Laker Javaris Crittenton Charged With Murder in Atlanta
Former Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Javaris Crittenton has been charged with murder according to police in Atlanta, Georgia. Crittenton, who was selected with the 19th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Lakers, most recently played for…
Ron Artest Facing Insurance Problems to Play Overseas
Although rumors said Ron Artest would head to England and play for the Chesire Jets, it now seems as though the world champion may not cross the pond. According to Artest's agent, David Bauman, the Jets are not offering his client…
Madison Square Garden Ranked #1 NBA Arena; Staples Center Ranked Third
The Orlando Sentinel released its list for the Best NBA Arenas, and New York Knicks stadium Madison Square Garden was ranked number one. The Indiana Pacers' Conseco Fieldhouse and the Los Angeles Lakers' Staples Center were ranked second and third, respectively.…
High Level Labor Meeting Set For Next Week
Although the NBA Players Union and team owners are not planning to hold a full CBA meeting until next month, there will be a high-level gathering some tine next week, CBS Sports reports. The meeting will include the leaders of…
Lakers Say Hello To World Peace, Goodbye to Ron Artest
*Update - ESPN Land O Lakers report that the Judge has delayed the name change due to Traffic Warrants. DOH!* So today is the day it becomes official. The Artest formerly known as Ron-Ron is no more. Meet the new…
NBA Players Union Not Pleased With Owners’ Proposals
The NBA Players Union will most likely meet with the league owners some time next week, but the NBPA is not ready to sign any offers coming its way. Both parties are still far apart and the latest updates show…
Happy 41st Birthday Robert Horry
On behalf of Lakers Nation we would like to wish a heartfelt happy birthday to former Lakers forward Robert Horry. Horry, or Big Shot Rob as he's known around the league, played with the Lakers from 1997-2003 and was part…
CBS Sports Lists Kobe Bryant as NBA’s Sixth Best Player
According to Matt Moore of CBS Sports Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is the sixth best player currently in the NBA. His teammate, Pau Gasol, is also listed in the top 10. CBS Sports has been counting down…
Overseas May Not Be Best Destination For Franchise Players
It seems that each week the NBA lockout continues, the list of current NBA players opting to go overseas in order to play basketball steadily grows. Clubs from Europe and China are not hiding from offering lucrative contracts to entice…
