Phil Jackson: Stranger Than Fiction
The year was 1987. In the city of Chicago there was a buzz surrounding a budding superstar named Michael Jordan. He had all the tools and talent to be the best player in the league, but had so far floundered…
Everyone Loves a True Lakers Fan
The Los Angeles Lakeres are known for their championships, their purple and gold colors, and their Hollywood connections. On any given evening at Staples Center, there are dozens of celebrities there to see the game. In a city that houses…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Timberwolves
The undefeated Los Angeles Lakers will take the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night. Projected starting line-ups for both teams: Lakers - Timberwolves PG Derek Fisher - Sebastian Telfair SG Kobe Bryant - Corey Brewer SF Ron Artest -…
Lamar Odom Sues IRS For Fitness Fees
Lakers forward Lamar Odom has taken his game from the hardwood to the courtroom, suing the Internal Revenue Service. Apparently, the IRS claimed he couldn't take tax deductions for money Odom spent on sports fines, and an additional $178,000 that…
Kobe Bryant’s New Cast & The Top NBA News
Top Story Kobe Bryant had suffered one of the worst injuries of his career last season on December 11th, against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bryant suffered an avulsion fracture on his right index finger, and it has haunted him ever…
Hollinger Power Rankings Puts Heat on Top
The latest NBA power rankings from ESPN columnist John Hollinger have placed the Miami Heat ahead of the pack. This is sure to cause some controversy considering the second team on Hollinger's list is the undefeated, back to back champion,…
How I Learned to Stop Hatin’ and Love D-Fish
What makes Derek Fisher so great? Growing up during “The Lake Show” era of the 90’s, Nick Van Exel was Basketball God and nobody else even came close. Van Exel was one of my childhood heroes growing up, right up…
The Fisher-Blake Combo Working to Near Perfection
I can’t think of another Lakers player in recent memory that’s drawn such ambiguities from Lakers fans as Derek Fisher has since his return in 2007. To some he’s indispensable, a magnetic personality in the locker room and clutch down…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Blazers
Written by: Kevin Chan Trail Blazers Projected Starting Line-up PG: Andre Miller SG: Brandon Roy SF: Nicholas Batum PF: LeMarcus Aldridge C: Marcus Camby Key Reserves: Wesley Matthews, Dante Cunningham Injuries: Greg Oden, Joel Przybilla, Rudy Fernandez As much talent…
Opposing View: The Portland Trail Blazers
Tonight in Los Angeles the Lakers will be taking on one of their Western Conference opponents from the Northwest Division, the Portland Trail Blazers. To get a different perspective on tonight's game between the west coast rivals I sat down…
