Lakers News: Lakers Christmas Day Sleeved Uniforms Revealed
The NBA has begun the practice of debuting specialized jerseys for all of the teams playing on Christmas Day, especially those who play in the marquee games on ABC. This season will continue that trend as the NBA has just…
Magic Johnson: D’Antoni “Messed With Pau” Last Season
Before the Lakers' victory over the Clippers on opening night, Magic Johnson appeared on numerous radio shows to discuss the state of the Lakers. While he is now one of the owners for the Dodgers, Johnson still loves the Lakers…
Magic Johnson: Jim ‘Doesn’t Want Anyone Telling Him What To Do’
Before opening night against the Clippers, Magic Johnson appeared on numerous radio sports shows to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers. Although Johnson is now one of the Dodgers' new owners, his heart will always belong with the Lakers and spoke…
Shootaround Report: Without Kobe Lakers Take On Dwight And Rockets
The game that many Lakers fans have circled on their calendar is already here. The Los Angeles Lakers take on Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets tonight without Kobe Bryant. After starting smaller lineups in the Lakers first five games…
Lakers News: Steve Nash Not Expected To Play Against Pelicans
With Steve Nash not getting younger at 39 and dealing with multiple health issues, the two-time NBA MVP will not be playing back-to-back games for the Los Angeles Lakers until he's at 100 percent. Heading into tonight's game on the…
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…