Lakers Nation Roundtable: The Effects Of Kobe Bryant’s Contract
The biggest news of the week, and possibly the season, came down on Monday when Kobe Bryant agreed to a two-year extension worth $48.5 million. The news was met with joy from some, but trepidation from others. While most agree…
Lakers vs. Pistons Preview: Lakers Look for Another Win on the Road
The Lakers are coming off a solid victory on the road against the hapless Nets. They’ll be playing the Pistons 12 days after they put on a 114-99 whipping on them back on November 17th. The Lakers will likely be…
Lakers Nation Debate: Will Kobe’s Extension Restrict The Lakers?
Topic Of Debate: Whether or not Kobe's contract is going to hurt the Lakers chances of building a championship team in the future. Context: As we all know, the Lakers and Kobe Bryant recently agreed on a contract extension worth $48.5-million dollars…
On A Night The NBA Takes Off, We Find A Reason For Thanks
For the first time in my young adult life, I hosted Thanksgiving dinner for my family. It's weird, but I'm a fully functioning adult now. While my mom and sister prepared our meal today, I had some time to sit…
Jason Kidd Denies Intentionally Spilling Drink During Loss To Lakers
With only 8.3 seconds remaining in the game against the Brooklyn Nets last night, head coach Jason Kidd pulled out his bag of old schools tricks in order ice Jodie Meeks at the free throw line and get one more…
The Trepidation Of Flying: Bracing For Kobe Bryant’s Return
If you've ever met someone who has trepidation of flying, they’ll tell you the takeoff, the landing and the various levels of turbulence in between are the scariest parts. Those three parts of the flight no one has any control…
Throwback Thursday: Lakers Trade For Kobe Bryant on Draft Day 1996
Following the 1995-96 season, the Lakers were in a difficult place. Despite winning 53 games and securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers were bounced in the first round by the Hakeem Olajuwon and the defending champion…
Lakers News: Nick Young Sprains Joint in Left Ringer Finger
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the .500 mark after beating the injury plagued Brooklyn Nets, 99-94. The Lakers currently stand at 8-8 and are hoping to get another win Friday night when they travel to the Motor City to…
Head Coach Mike D’Antoni On Robert Sacre: He Can Play
In the Lakers 99-94 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Robert Sacre played eight minutes for the Lakers in the first half -- his first game minutes since since recording six in a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Before…
Game Recap: Lakers Hold On To Beat Nets In A Close One
After losing to the Washington Wizards in their first game of a three game road trip the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Brooklyn Nets. Chris Kaman was available to play tonight after missing the last three games with a…
