Kobe Bryant’s 2012-13 Efficiency: The Dwight Howard Effect
There was one prime example of how Kobe Bryant is using the strength of his new big man to create space and get a rather open look in Tuesday's game against the Spurs. Kobe dribbled the ball from beyond the…
Lakers News: Magic Johnson Rips Jim Buss On NBA Countdown
Magic Johnson had been tweeting his displeasure about Phil Jackson not being hired by the Lakers. But he wasn't done. He continued to air his grievances on NBA Countdown on ESPN. Thanks to Alex Groberman for the transcript on Opposing…
Kobe Explains Why Phil Jackson Was So Successful
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to the coaching debut of Mike D'Antoni, but the players are still talking about legendary coach Phil Jackson. Jackson seemed to be the favorite to fill the coaching vacancy left by Mike Brown,…
Lakers News: Steve Nash Will Miss First Game Against Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era of basketball with head coach Mike D'Antoni at the helm. As if the revamped squad with new additions Steve Nash and Dwight Howard weren't a big enough transition for this team,…
Lakers Rumors & Recaps: Magic Johnson ‘Mourns’ Phil Jackson
The Mike D'Antoni era is upon us. The Los Angeles Lakers made the unexpected and frankly shocking decision to hire D'Antoni over 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson on Sunday that has left many speechless. The news of the Lakers' brass…
Lakers News: Magic Johnson Rips Lakers for Not Hiring Phil Jackson
As arguably one of the most passionate players to have ever played in the NBA while wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson is as opinionated as any former Laker in terms of off-season moves and…
Lakers News: Jordan Hill (Wrist) Listed as Probable Against Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered the fifth loss of the season on Tuesday with the rival San Antonio Spurs coming into Staples Center and barely pulling off the victory, 84-82. Although the Lakers fell for a fifth time in eight…
L.A. City Council Names Wednesday “Dwight Howard Day”
Dwight Howard has played eight games for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he has already left mark on the franchise and the city. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Los Angeles City Council has named Nov. 14, 2012 "Dwight…
Video: Mike D’Antoni Conducts First Lakers Interview
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni conducted his first television interview as a member of the franchise Tuesday night on Time Warner Cable SportsNet. D'Antoni touched upon many different topics, and first and foremost, he talked about when he…
Lakers News: Lakers’ Starting Five Named to 2013 All-Star Ballot
Only seven games into the regular season for the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA All-Star ballots have already been released. Although there's plenty of talented players at all positions in the Western Conference this year, all five Lakers starters…