Lakers Nation Debate: Odds L.A. Makes NBA Playoffs
Topic: We wonder what chances the fans give the Los Angeles Lakers to make the playoffs this season. Context: For only the second time in the history of the Lakers franchise, the team failed to miss the playoffs in consecutive…
What The Lakers Are Getting In Jonathan Holmes
The Los Angeles Lakers made a relatively surprising move on Saturday, reportedly agreeing to a partially guaranteed contract with undrafted forward Jonathan Holmes from Texas. The Lakers already have 12 players under contract, as well as two players (J. Brown…
Jamaal Wilkes: Lakers Have ‘Very Real’ Chance To Make NBA Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes expressed confidence not only in the current direction of the front office, but in this team's chances to at least compete for a playoff spot in a tough Western Conference during this…
VINE: Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell Puts On A Show At Rookie Photo Shoot
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell and forward Anthony Brown took part in a photoshoot for NBA rookies on Saturday. An annual event that Julius Randle went through last season for the Lakers. -- What will D'Angelo Russell make this…
Metta World Peace Shines Light On Mental Health In Sports
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace may be best known for his tenacious defense, past antics or perhaps even that 'dagger' three pointer down the stretch of Game 7 back in 2010, but his honesty about mental health…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Will Nick Young Be Better Or Worse This Season?
Going into last season, an argument could be made that Nick Young was the most important member of the Los Angeles Lakers not named Kobe Bryant. Fast-forward a year later and Young is now arguably the most expendable player on…
Reggie Miller Believes Kobe Bryant Will Play Past Season, Possibly Overseas
As he enters his 20th NBA season, the constant question surrounding Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is whether this be his final season in the league. With nearly 47,000 regular season minutes and over 8,000 more in the playoffs,…
Lakers News: Brandon Bass ‘Didn’t Expect’ Kobe Bryant To Welcome Him
A lot was made of the awkward silence among the three veteran additions the Los Angeles Lakers introduced to the media a few weeks ago. Roy Hibbert, Lou Williams and Brandon Bass were asked whether Kobe Bryant had reached out…
Roy Hibbert On Playing With Kobe: ‘It’ll Be A Challenge, But I’m Up For It’
Of all of the Los Angeles Lakers acquisitions this off-season, none will have more pressure on him than center Roy Hibbert. A two-time All-Star, Hibbert's play has fallen off over the last two seasons leading many to question his mental…
Jordan Clarkson Asked Byron Scott To Let Him Play In D-League Last Season
Few second-round draft picks have the kind of breakout rookie season Jordan Clarkson had with the Los Angeles Lakers last year. Clarkson far exceeded expectations after earning the minutes from head coach Byron Scott and eventually became a starter in…
