NBA News: Fan Map Shows Los Angeles Lakers Are America’s Team
(Originally published on May 14, 2014) It should come as no surprise that the Lakers have one of the largest fan bases in America. The team has appeared in The Finals 31 times, winning 16 NBA Championships. The franchise has…
Lakers Vs. Jazz Preview: Lakers Look to Shore Up Defensive Woes In Rematch
The Los Angeles Lakers began this preseason with a bang by notching a win against a quality Nuggets team. Kobe Bryant looked excellent and was able to log 21 minutes without suffering any setbacks. Since then though, they have given…
VINE: Kobe Bryant Explodes For Dunk During Lakers Practice
After appearing in only six games last season, Kobe Bryant has played fairly well in the Los Angeles Lakers' four preseason games so far. While the Lakers have struggled, the five-time champion has averaged 15.3 points and 4.3 assists in…
Steve Nash Hopes To ‘Bounce Back Quickly’ After Latest Setback
Steve Nash's time in Los Angeles has been rough to say the least. When the two-time NBA MVP actually gets on the floor and is able to play considerable minutes, the results are good with the veteran showing signs of…
Kobe Bryant On Lakers Injuries: ‘Guys Aren’t On The Floor That Need To Be’
Injuries continue to be a problem for the Los Angeles Lakers halfway through the preseason with six players currently on the shelf for the storied franchise. Despite a quick start to the preseason with a win over the Denver Nuggets,…
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…