Lakers News: Pau Gasol And Jordan Hill Will Play Against Blazers
One of the major concerns after the win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night was the injury status of Jordan Hill and Pau Gasol. Both players had suffered sprained ankles and had an uncertain playing status with the team…
Mike D’Antoni Believes Nick Young Can Win 6th Man Of The Year
Nick Young was a wild card coming into this season. He had always been a streaky shooter with loads of potential. That potential hadn't been tapped into in his stints in Washington and Philadelphia, but Young has found his groove…
Lakers Vs. Trail Blazers Preview: Lakers Face Third Best Team In NBA
After an impressive three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers return home to face one of the hottest teams in the league, the Portland Trail Blazers. During the off-season, the Blazers were one of the most active teams in free…
Lakers Practice Report: Friday A Possibility For Kobe’s Return?
After a 106-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night, the Los Angeles Lakers (surprisingly) returned to practice this morning. While head coach Mike D'Antoni did not anticipate another practice until December 3, it allowed Kobe Bryant the opportunity to…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Not Play Sunday Against Blazers
After a successful three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home early this morning. With head coach Mike D'Antoni saying that the Lakers would not practice until December 3 and it would be difficult to see Kobe Bryant returning…
Lakers Nation Wishes Happy 27th Birthday to Jordan Farmar
Today, November 30th, is Jordan Farmar's 27th birthday and we here at Lakers Nation wish him the best on this day. Farmar is currently in his second stint with the Lakers and the guard has returned as a better, more…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: Nov. 23- Nov. 30
The Los Angeles Lakers are above .500 with a 9-8 record and the team is climbing the Western Conference standings. Not many people expected the Lakers to play this well heading into the season, but this roster has blown by…
Lakers Are Becoming Confident, And Enjoying Each Other Doing So
“I always knew I could play defense,” Young told reporters after last night's win over the Detroit Pistons -- one in which Young sealed the game by drawing a charge on Josh Smith. “But being around a winning atmosphere, things…
Nick Young Jokes He’s ‘Defensive Player Of The Year’ After Charge
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to win a second straight game on the road on Friday night taking down the Detroit Pistons on their home floor. One of the biggest plays of the game that ultimately helped clinch the…
Jordan Hill Doesn’t Expect To Miss Time With Sprained Ankle
The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with a plethora of injuries this season, but the most recent one to Jordan Hill does not seem very serious. In the team's 106-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons, Hill left the game after…
