Ron Artest’s Future with the Lakers
There was one reason why Mitch Kupchak brought Ron Artest to the Los Angeles Lakers: defense. Artest's hiring brought many questions to the Lakers' community because of his erratic and sometimes violent behavior on the court. In fact, it was Ron…
What Goes Around Comes Around: How the Pau Gasol trade worked out for both teams
The fundamentals of a trade state that you get something in return for what you give. For years the media and fans alike have endlessly criticized Chris Wallace – the General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies - for essentially giving…
The End of Zen? Why Phil Jackson’s Lessons Are More Important Now Than Ever Before.
So much for the Lakers Last Stand… If a dynasty falls in the second round and the entire NBA is around to hear it, does it still make a sound? It seems as if the final run of Phil Jackson’s…
Kobe Bryant Named 14th Most Powerful Celebrity by Forbes & The Top NBA News
Top Story Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers has been named the 14th most powerful celebrity in the annual "Forbes 100 Most Powerful Celebrities" list. Number 14: Kobe Bryant: Forbes.com The Latest on the Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar feels 'slighted'…
The Case for Rick Adelman as the Next Coach of the Lakers
The argument for Rick Adelman to be the next coach of the Lakers is a pretty simple case. In fact it can be summarized with the use of one underlying word that both he and the Lakers franchise are all…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Feels ‘Slighted’ Due to Lack of Staples Statue
One of the biggest, figuratively and literally, stars in Los Angeles Lakers' history is unhappy with the organization for what he feels is a lack of recognition. After the team erected a statue in honor of Jerry West outside of…
Is It Time For a Lakers Youth Movement?
More than a week after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, the team remains in the spotlight. Unfortunately, the team is not in the news for their play, instead the team that has been crowned champions the last two…
2011 NBA Draft Lottery Results
Tonight was the NBA Draft lottery that was held tonight before the beginning of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 14 teams that didn't make the post-season were hoping to win the…
The Case for Jeff Van Gundy as the Next Coach of the Lakers
As the media reports speculate about the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers there seem to a few candidates whose names pop up again and again. Mike Dunleavy, Rick Adelman, Brian Shaw and Jeff Van Gundy have all been…
Brian Shaw No Longer Pursuing Rockets Job & The Top NBA News
Top Story Los Angeles Lakers' Assistant Coach Brian Shaw has taken his name out of consideration for the currently vacant head coaching position of the Houston Rockets. However, Shaw is still in the running for the same position with the…
