Lakers Nation NBA Power Rankings: Week 11
Here are our weekly power rankings at Lakers Nation. Our rankings are broken down into categories, as we feel that this is the best way to evaluate where each team stands this season. The Contenders 1. Indiana Pacers (29-7) – The…
Lakers News: Jodie Meeks On Pace To Reach Contract Incentives
The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with numerous injuries that have forced many role players to take on greater roles this season. Shooting guard Jodie Meeks came into the season as the top shooting guard until Kobe Bryant returned from…
Lakers Injury News: Xavier Henry Still Feels Knee ‘Weirdness’
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of getting some key players healthy and back on the floor. Xavier Henry may be the first of the injured Lakers to get back on the court with the matchup against the…
Lakers Nation Debate Of The Week: Is Kobe Rushing Back?
Topic Of Debate: If Kobe were to return on Jan. 28, would that be too soon? Is he rushing back? Context: About three weeks ago, the Lakers received some shocking news when it was announced that Kobe Bryant will have to miss at least…
Lakers Players Tweets of the Week: January 5 – January 12
The Los Angeles Lakers had a tough week as the team went 0-4 since Jan. 4, with their only win of the new year coming against the Jazz. When a team is struggling to get wins, many of the players…
Lakers Nation Week In Review: January 4 – January 11
The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling mightily and trade rumors have been dominating headlines. The team is falling behind in the Western Conference standings and with many of its players injured, wins are hard to come by in Los Angeles.…
Lakers News: Kupchak Wants Nick Young To Be A Laker ‘For A Long Time’
Nick Young is currently leading the Lakers in scoring at over 16 points per game, and his energy and personality in the locker room has kept the team's spirits up despite the numerous injuries, and the Lakers recent slump, having…
Mitch Kupchak On Tanking: ‘It’s Never Happened Here And It Never Will’
After losing 10 of their last 11 games, the immediate future for the Los Angeles Lakers looks bleak to say the least. Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Steve Blake, Xavier Henry and Jordan Farmar are all still on the shelf with…
Lakers News: Clippers’ Jared Dudley Responds To Nick Young’s Comments
After their 10th loss in 11 games at the hands of their hallmates at Staples Center, Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young took a shot at the Los Angeles Clippers. While Young was quick to praise their performance during the…
Lakers News: Pau Gasol Says Making Playoffs Will Be Tough
It was another embarrassing display by the Los Angeles Lakers last night as they were manhandled by the Los Angeles Clippers 123-87. The Lakers scored eight points in the third quarter and are so shorthanded that their "garbage time" lineup…
