Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Lakers Looking To Pursue Turkoglu?
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly sparked interest in Hedo Turkoglu, a talented point forward and could be very efficient in this Lakers offense that is in dire need of a play maker. According to Sports Illustrated the Orlando Magic and…
Kobe Bryant Leads All Backcourt Players In West All-Star Voting
After eight months of rehab from sugery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, Kobe Bryant was able to make his return to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, Bryant only lasted six games before injuring his knee resulting…
Pau Gasol Will Not Travel With Lakers During Trip To Utah
Today it was learned that Pau Gasol is still dealing with an upper respiratory infection and will not travel with the team to Utah, according to Serena Winters. Talked to Pau Gasol on my way in to Lakers practice, says…
Lakers Players Trending Up And Down After Christmas Day Game
The slew of injuries the Lakers have dealt with this season has forced the players to continually adjust their game as their roles change on an almost nightly basis. Despite all of the challenges they've faced, the Lakers still took…
Longtime Fan Attempts To Recruit LeBron To L.A. On Christmas
On Christmas Day, the Los Angeles Lakers had to face off against the reigning two-time NBA champion Miami Heat in front of the Lakers faithful at the Staples Center without Kobe Bryant in the lineup. Ultimately, the Lakers put up…
Throwback Thursday: Shaq’s 61-Point Birthday Celebration
The Lakers' 1999-2000 season was one of the best in Shaquille O'Neal's career. O'Neal posted career highs in points, rebounds, and assists on his way to winning his first and only NBA MVP. He would also lead the Lakers to…
Mike D’Antoni Discusses Jordan Farmar’s First Game Back
The Los Angeles Lakers finally had a true point guard in the lineup on Christmas as Jordan Farmar returned from his hamstring injury. In the Lakers' Christmas Day loss to the Miami Heat, Farmar played in 32 minutes and was…
Lakers News: LeBron James On Embracing Kobe Bryant During Game
The Los Angeles Lakers played a Christmas Day game without Kobe Bryant for the first time in 14 seasons. With a knee injury, Bryant is expected to miss at least six weeks and that kept him out of the much…
LeBron James Confident Kobe Bryant Will Return At High Level
Before and after the Christmas Day game, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James embraced each other. While most fans want them to be rivals, there is mutual respect and James was actually one of the first NBA players to wish Bryant…
Nick Young: “We Tried Our Best” Against The Miami Heat
After getting blown out in two road games by an average of 23 points, most fans predicted the same would happen against the Miami Heat on Christmas Day. Without Kobe Bryant, the Lakers battled until the end, but fell short…