Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni May Use “Hack-a-Howard” If Needed
The Los Angeles Lakers will face Dwight Howard tonight for the first time since he left the team to join the Houston Rockets. Even though the game will be held in the Toyota Center, you can be sure that the…
Lakers News: Chris Kaman To Start Against Houston Rockets
Earlier this week, head coach Mike D'Antoni hinted at a change in the starting lineup, saying that the team would likely go big against the Houston Rockets. Many assumed that Jordan Hill, who had been extremely effective in spot minutes…
Dwight Howard Says It’s Irrelevant To Discuss Why He Left Los Angeles
Tonight, the Lakers and Dwight Howard will face each other for the first time since the messy divorce over the summer that had Howard packing his bags for Houston, leaving the Lakers scrambling to fill their roster. This day has…
Throwback Thursday: Michael Cooper Wins Defensive Player Of The Year
The Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of excellent defenders. Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kobe Bryant have all made numerous All-Defensive teams. Elmore Smith holds the NBA record for blocked shots in a game and Eddie Jones…
Lakers vs. Rockets Game Preview: Lakers Look For Win Over Familiar Foe
The main headline for this game is obvious: Dwight Howard, who spurned the Lakers in free agency this summer, is the starting center for the Houston Rockets. Houston was a team on the rise even without Dwight, and they figure…
Lakers News And Rumors Recap: More On The Nash Trade Rumors
Rumor has it that Steve Nash could be shipped off to Toronto, which could make a lot of sense for both teams. Although this isn't what Nash fans might want to hear, Jordan Farmar has arguably outplayed Nash in the…
Mike D’Antoni On Dwight Howard Leaving Lakers: ‘It Didn’t Work Out’
With the Los Angeles Lakers facing the Houston Rockets for the first time this season on Friday, a lot of attention has been be surrounded around Dwight Howard and the fallout between he and the Lakers in the 2012-2013 season.…
Lakers Practice Report: D’Antoni Hints At Change, Says What’s Missing
After getting destroyed by the Dallas Mavericks in their first game of a three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers take on Dwight Howard and the Rockets tomorrow in Houston. With Omer Asik, Dwight Howard, and Chandler Parsons in the…
Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Says Lakers ‘Going Big’ Against Rockets
After losing a second straight road game as a result of falling to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers are sitting at 3-5 and looking as flawed as can be on the road. With the Lakers struggling…
Lakers News: Chris Webber Blasts Pau Gasol; Says He’s Not Elite
Once it became clear that Kobe Bryant would potentially miss considerable time with the Achilles injury, the attention was directed toward Steve Nash and Pau Gasol to shoulder the load for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the 2013-14 NBA…
