Lakers Lose Close Game Against Spurs At Staples
The Lakers, as we all know, have hired Mike D'Antoni as head coach. But he was not coaching this game against the San Antonio Spurs; for the third game in a row, Bernie Bickerstaff was in the helm once again…
Lakers Rumors: Team Shopping Steve Blake and Chris Duhon
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to trade point guards Steve Blake and Chris Duhon, but at this time no one is interested in executing a deal, according to Chris Mannix on Twitter. The Lakers have a bench loaded with…
Kobe Bryant Releases Videos Of Visit To Skid Row
As you may know, Kobe Bryant took on the challenge of fighting homelessness last summer, and has been extremely dedicated to his cause. Additionally, over this past summer, Bryant spent a night on Skid Row--an infamous span of four square…
Shootaround Report: Kobe Bryant Says Mike D’Antoni His First Choice
Lakers fans, if you have faith in the purple and gold, it's time to lay off the "we still want Phil" chants. At shootaround this morning, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, even Kobe Bryant said Mike D'Antoni was his number…
Mike D’Antoni Will Have First Television Interview as Lakers Coach Tonight
For the first time since being named head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Mike D'Antoni will be speaking in a television interview. Time Warner Cable SportNet will have the exclusive discussion and is preparing to speak to the new…
Mike D’Antoni Is As Much About The Future As He Is About The Present
So it turns out Phil Jackson isn't coming back after all. Instead, the Lakers signed Mike D'Antoni's to be the 25th coach in franchise history. And while he isn't the guy who topped the wish list of most fans he's not…
Mike D’Antoni Calls Kobe “Greatest Talent We Have in the Game”
The Los Angeles Lakers have a new coach in Mike D'Antoni and he is anxious to start a new chapter in his NBA career. D'Antoni will coach his first game for the Lakers on Friday according to Arash Markazi, and…
Happy 33rd Birthday Metta World Peace
Today, November 13th, is Metta World Peace's 33rd birthday and we here at Lakers Nation send him our best wishes. World Peace is now in his 13th NBA season and his fourth with the Los Angeles Lakers. After a very…
Lakers vs. Spurs Pre-Game Report: Lakers Go for Third Straight Win
The Lakers continue their six-game home stand as they face the 6-1 San Antonio Spurs tonight in downtown Los Angeles. While the Lakers have been hammered by the media coverage of the hiring of new coach, Mike D'Antoni, the team…
Kobe Bryant Talks About D’Antoni Hiring on Facebook
The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines with the hiring of Mike D'Antoni as their head coach, instead of the legendary Phil Jackson. Jackson was considered the front runner to land the job, but in a sudden turn of events, D'Antoni…
