Shootaround Report: Lakers Look To Bounce Back Against The Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the second of a back-to-back against the New Jersey Nets. Although the Lakers tend to not play well in this situation, they are playing against an imploding team in the Nets. Few analysts have…
Fantasy Basketball Outlook: Get Ryan Anderson While You Can
We here at Lakers Nation know that Fantasy Basketball is a huge part of the culture in being a fan of the NBA. So for those of you that are currently in a league, and looking for some ways to…
Mitch Kupchak Talks About Impact Bryant Will Have Upon Return
Kobe Bryant may still be a few weeks from his return, but the Lakers are already imagining how much better of a team they will be with him in the lineup. Although the Lakers have played fairly well so far…
Lakers Nation Wishes A Happy Birthday To The Late Chick Hearn
On this day 97 years ago, Francis Dayle Hearn was born in Aurora, Illinois. By the time he left us in 2002 there was no one who had made the impact from the commentator's box as Chick Hearn. Hearn is a…
Lakers News: Lakers, Gasol Have Yet To Talk Contract Extension
The Lakers made headlines when they agreed to a contract extension with Kobe Bryant. Though they have caught flak for the deal, the Lakers and Kobe insist that there is a plan going forward. Will that plan involve Pau Gasol? According to…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Says Return Is ‘Probably Weeks’ Away
Ever since Kobe Bryant began practicing again, people have been wondering when he will make his return to the floor for the Lakers. With Bryant recently signing his two-year contract extension, people are even more anxious for him to get…
Lakers vs. Nets Game Preview: Lakers Look to Take Down Struggling Nets
If last year's Lakers were classified as a disappointment, then this year's Brooklyn Nets team could be on the path to be classified as something much worse. After a huge offseason that saw their payroll balloon to the $100 million…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Unleashes Twitter Rant About Extension
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant made his first public comments to the media this afternoon after signing his two-year contract extension, but took to social media to get some thoughts off his chest. Bryant and the Lakers agreed to…
Game Recap: Late Turnovers Cost Lakers Fourth Straight Victory
After a 100-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers look to extend their winning streak to four in Washington. With a three-game road trip, the Lakers are without Chris Kaman for the third straight game…
Kobe Bryant Likely To Have Signed Last Contract With Lakers
Kobe Bryant signed a two-year contract extension on Monday, meaning once that deal expires, he will have spent 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant is currently 35-years-old and it is all but certain that this latest contract will…