Mitch Kupchak on Dwight Howard’s Recovery: ‘Exceeded My Expectations’
Once the Los Angeles Lakers officially acquired Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic, the main topic of discussion among Lakers fans and NBA analysts was the status of his surgically repaired back. With no timetable set for Howard's return and…
Post-Game Video: Dwight Reflects on the Process to a Championship
If there was one theme that came out of the Lakers eighth consecutive loss to close the preseason Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings (94-82), Dwight Howard made it clear in the locker room post-game. He made it clear 14…
Post-Game Video: Mike Brown Reflects on Preseason Struggles
Win/loss records in the preseason have never really made for headline news. That is, unless you are the Los Angeles Lakers, have had one of the most historical off-seasons in NBA history, and after eight exhibition games, don't have a…
Lakers Finish Winless Preseason With Loss to Kings in San Diego
The Lakers took the floor for their final preseason game of the year in San Diego on Thursday night for their third and final matchup with the Sacramento Kings. After an 0-7 start to the preseason, Los Angeles was hoping…
Lakers News: Dwight Howard Will Start Against Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered a rash of injuries as of late, with Kobe Bryant ailing from a foot injury, Steve Nash rolling an ankle and Metta World Peace dealing with a recently-dislocated middle finger. Fortunately, none of these…
Lakers News: Robert Sacre Close to Earning Roster Spot
Without a pick in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t expected to make an impact by acquiring rookies. Ultimately, the Lakers selected Darius Johnson-Odom and Robert Sacre with the two picks the team…
Dwight Howard Admits Wanting Trade to Brooklyn Nets
After the seemingly endless trade speculation surrounding Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic ultimately decided to make a four-team trade that would send the superstar center to the Los Angeles Lakers instead of the Brooklyn Nets. It was no secret that…
Shaq on Lakers Offense: ‘Should Go Back to the Triangle’
It’s no secret that Dwight Howard and Shaquille O’Neal are not exactly fond of one another. The fact that Howard uses the Superman nickname and has basically followed the same career path as Shaq has resulted in the four-time NBA…
Antawn Jamison Must Quickly Improve Impact to Lakers’ Bench
I have written about the need for patience during the preseason and the beginning of the regular season for the bench to start gelling and improving their contribution. The main "key to victories" in my pre-game reports thus far this…
Why Mike Brown Should Bench His Starters On Thursday vs. Kings
Well, the answer to the heading here is quite simple: prevent injuries. Or, in actuality, to let the starters get some rest and heal up before the start of the regular season. As Mike Trudell reports, Kobe Bryant sustained an…
