Lakers News: Xavier Henry Seeks Second Opinion On Knee
After a successful first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Xavier Henry's season was cut short after having surgeries to repair issues in his wrist and knee in April. While Henry's wrist has completely healed, he will seek a second…
Pau Gasol On Kobe: ‘He Wanted To Pretty Much Retire Together’
After seven seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers where he made three straight NBA Finals appearances, Pau Gasol decided to sign with the Chicago Bulls this past off-season. While the Lakers made numerous offers to keep the Spaniard in Los…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Is The Team Over-Practicing?
Byron Scott came into the season vowing that the Los Angeles Lakers would have an intense training camp. He said that the Lakers would be focusing on defense and conditioning, and he has stuck by his word. Kobe Bryant called…
LeBron James On Kobe Bryant: ‘It’s Great To Have Him Back’
Entering his 19th season in the NBA, there is uncertainty surrounding Kobe Bryant after two consecutive season-ending injuries. Despite averaging 15.3 points and 4.3 assists in four preseason games for the Los Angeles Lakers so far, Bryant was ranked the…
Lakers Practice Report: Ryan Kelly Could Return Sunday
Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and Carlos Boozer were among the Lakers that sat out of Friday's practice to rest. After being without six players heading into Thursday night's double-digit loss to the Utah Jazz, it sounds like the Lakers will…
Byron Scott On 3-Pointers: ‘I Don’t Believe It Wins Championships’
A lot has been made of the Los Angeles Lakers straying away from shooting three-pointers in the preseason. Last season, the Lakers lived and died from beyond the arc under Mike D'Antoni, but new head coach Byron Scott believes that's…
Julius Randle Fine With Byron Scott Being Hard On Him
Head coach Byron Scott was not in a good mood after last night's preseason loss to the Utah Jazz, the third consecutive double-digit loss for the team. While he made note of a number of things he is looking for…
Shaquille O’Neal Says Triangle Offense Needs ‘Two Superstars’ To Work
Phil Jackson couldn't resist the opportunity to become the president of the New York Knicks back in March. The legendary head coach was itching to get back to work in some capacity in the NBA and returned to where it…
Kobe Bryant On Steve Nash’s Health: ‘I’m Very Concerned’
Heading into the third preseason game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, Steve Nash was expected to miss the game after re-injuring himself carrying some bags on Wednesday. Right before game time, Nash surprising let the coaching staff…
Kobe Bryant Chalks Up Lakers Blowout Losses To Injuries, Youth
Three consecutive blowout losses, even in the preseason, is bound to make a mark on any team. For the Los Angeles Lakers, things have not been going the way it was intended when the season started. -- Have You Seen…