Lakers 2013-14 Preseason Player Profiles: Marcus Landry
Name: Marcus Landry Pos: Forward Year: Rookie 2012-2013 Stats (D-League) PPG: 16.5 RPG: 5 APG: 1 SPG: 1 BPG: 1 FG%: 43.8% 3PT%: 42.8% FT%: 76.8% PER: N/A USG%: N/A ORTG: N/A DRTG: N/A TS%: N/A EFG%: N/A DR%: N/A OR%: N/A TR%: N/A Last Season Summary: Landry was a leader and very important piece for…
NBA News: Sasha Vujacic Is Looking To Make Return To NBA
The Lakers last real memory of Sasha Vujacic was him sinking two free throws in Game 7 of the 2010 Finals to put the game -- and the series -- on ice and bring home the Lakers 16th title. After…
Kobe Tried To ‘Pull The Tendon Up’ After Achilles Tear To Continue Play
If you are a Lakers and Kobe Bryant fan, then you understand and are well aware of the warrior-like mentality that Bryant possesses. He has continually played through injuries throughout his career, while playing with full effectiveness. Therefore, when Bryant…
Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Robert Horry Is Eligible For HOF
This past week, Gary Payton was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame. The one-time Laker averaged 16.3 points and 6.7 assists in his career and was the 1996 Defensive Player of the Year. Payton made three Finals appearances, where…
PHOTO: Jordan Hill Is Back In Los Angeles Working Out With Trainer
With the Lakers training camp now less than two weeks away, the Lakers roster is starting to get back into basketball mode. This time, it's Lakers forward Jordan Hill who was working out with trainer Tim DiFrancesco. Last season, Jordan…
Lakers 2013-14 Preseason Profiles: Xavier Henry
Name: Xavier Henry Pos: Guard Year: 4th 2012-2013 Stats (New Orleans Pelicans) PPG: 3.9 RPG: 1.8 APG: 0.3 SPG: 0.3 BPG: 0.1 FG%: 41% 3PT%: 36.4% FT%: 63% PER: 7.65 USG%: 17.3% ORTG: 94 DRTG: 111 TS%: 48.1% EFG%: 42.2% DR%: 13.4% OR%: 3.9% TR: 8.6% Last Season Summary: Henry only appeared in…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: Sept. 7- Sept. 14
The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing their roster by adding role players in hopes of making a push for the postseason. Although the front office will not be making any major changes for this upcoming season, they have been active…
Horry Is Eligible For The Hall Of Fame, But Winning Isn’t Everything
This past week, Gary Payton headlined this year's class of inductees into the Naismith Hall of Fame. It was a well-deserved honor for the one-time Laker who averaged 16.3 points and 6.7 assists throughout his career and was the 1996…
Jim Buss Says Jeanie ‘Has The Ultimate Say’ In Decisions
Ever since the untimely death of the great Dr. Jerry Buss last February, there have been questions over who is truly in charge of the Lakers organization. Basic knowledge is that Jim Buss is in charge of basketball operations, while…
Lakers 2013-14 Preseason Player Profiles: Shawne Williams
Name: Shawne Williams Pos: PF/SF Year: 6th 2011-2012 Stats (New Jersey Nets) PPG: 4.5 RPG: 2.7 APG: 0.6 SPG: 0.4 BPG: 0.4 FG%: 28.6% 3PT%: 24.1% FT%: 72.7% PER: 14.7% USG%: 14.7% ORTG: 84 DRTG: 112 TS%: 37.2% EFG%: 35.7% DR%: 11.2% OR%: 4.4% TR%: 7.7% Last Season Summary: After struggling in New Jersey, Shawne Williams did not play in the NBA this past season. He was…
