Lakers vs. Suns Preview: Lakers Play First Back-to-Back
The Los Angeles Lakers will hit the road Wednesday night, playing the second game of a back-to-back against long-time division rival Phoenix Suns. Phoenix uncharacteristically dominated the season series last year 3-1, as the Lakers’ defense allowed an ungodly 117…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Reacts To Dwight Howard Altercation
The Los Angeles Lakers began their 2014-15 season with a devastating 108-90 loss to the Houston Rockets that saw Julius Randle go down with a fractured tibia. Coming into the game, many focused on Kobe Bryant taking on Dwight Howard's…
Kobe Bryant Told Julius Randle To ‘Keep His Spirits Up’ After Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow on Tuesday night losing rookie Julius Randle to a leg injury late in the game against the Houston Rockets. Randle went down with an apparent injury that didn't seem serious initially, but…
Game Recap: Julius Randle Injured As Lakers Lose Opener To Rockets
There was no lack of headlines heading into the Lakers 2014-2015 season opener against James Harden and the Houston Rockets at Staples Center Tuesday night. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts? -- The game…
Lakers News: Julius Randle Suffers Leg Injury In Season Opener
UPDATE (10:42 PM): Jaime Maggio reports Julius Randle has suffered a fractured right tibia and will be transported to the hospital: Word from #Lakers on Julius Randle - Fractured right tibia, will be transported to hospital, no decision on surgery,…
Kobe Bryant Suggests His Resume Is Enough To Entice Free Agents
On Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant dominated the headlines heading into his 19th NBA season with Dwight Howard's Houston Rockets coming to town. Even though most people were anxious to see what Kobe could do after missing almost a full season…
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Houston Rockets NBA Highlights
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2014-2015 NBA season with a matchup against the Houston Rockets. This was Kobe Bryant's first regular season game since suffering the season-ending knee injury last December. Making his Lakers head coaching debut, Byron Scott…
NBA News: Kemba Walker Agrees To Four-Year Extension With Hornets
Looking ahead to the free agency class of 2015, there were a number of talented point guards who could be available. With the Lakers having no point guard under contract after this season, they are sure to be checking the…
Jeanie Buss On Kobe Bryant Retiring In 2016: ‘I Hope Not’
Kobe Bryant's two-year contract that he signed last season has been the topic of much discussion. Many said that the contract was too expensive for an aging superstar who hadn't returned from a devastating injury yet. -- Have You Seen…
Dwight Howard: ‘I Didn’t Leave L.A. Because I Was Afraid Of Kobe Bryant’
Back in the summer of 2013, GM Mitch Kupchak and company did everything within their power to keep Dwight Howard in Los Angeles. The Lakers were able to offer $30 million more than the Houston Rockets or any other team…