Paul Pierce: Kobe One Of ‘Five Toughest Players I’ve Ever Guarded’
For more than a decade, Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce have had their battles, highlighted by the 2008 and 2010 NBA Finals. With Bryant and Pierce both winning one Finals against each other, there is mutual respect between the two…
Nick Young: Lakers ‘Needed’ Kobe Bryant Against Trail Blazers
After the 88-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back. Without Kobe Bryant who was resting, the Lakers held a double-digit lead before losing 98-84. --…
Jeremy Lin: ‘I Honestly Believe We’re Headed In The Right Direction’
The Los Angeles Lakers hung tough with one of the Western Conference's best teams, but ultimately fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 98-94. The Lakers actually led throughout much of the game despite missing both Kobe Bryant and Wesley Johnson.…
Game Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Lose Late Lead, Fall To Trail Blazers
After coming from behind to defeat the Indiana Pacers Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers had little to rest for their Monday showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers. The hero of Sunday's game, Kobe Bryant, stayed in Los Angeles to…
Lakers Rumors: Team Tried To Acquire Dion Waiters From Cavaliers
A big three-team trade took place in the NBA as the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith from the New York Knicks and sent Dion Waiters to the Oklahoma City Thunder. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Highlights
Coming off a tough victory over the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers were afforded no breaks as they head to Portland to face the Trail Blazers. Portland has the second-best record in the Western Conference and is led by…
Byron Scott: NCAA Is ‘Much More Physical’ Than The NBA
In Sunday's 88-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers, Carlos Boozer was involved in a skirmish with Roy Hibbert in the fourth quarter. After Boozer pushed Hibbert to the floor, the two players had to be separated and the Lakers forward…
Kobe On Leadership: ‘If It Breaks You, You Don’t Belong Here’
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off an impressive second half comeback Sunday night and were able to knock off the Indiana Pacers in front of the Staples Center crowd. Kobe Bryant hit the game-winning shot with only seconds remaining and the…
Lakers Vs. Trail Blazers Preview: Lakers Face Elite Blazers
The Lakers play for their second consecutive night as the visit the Blazers in Portland. Coming off a tough loss to the Hawks, the Blazers will be looking to prey on the struggling Lakers. They boost a stellar 15-3 home…
VIDEO: Jeremy Lin On Kobe’s ‘Relax’ Comments, Bench Identity
Lakers guard Jeremy Lin provided ten points and a boost off the bench in his 21 minutes of action in the Lakers win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. When asked about the identity of the second unit, Lin…
