Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Sick Kobe Drops 40; Sacre Sent Down
The Los Angeles Lakers had a brilliant performance against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday after losing two straight to the Sacramento King and Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately, the streaky Lakers couldn't keep up their winning ways against the Indiana Pacers on…
Lakers News: Steve Blake Out Another Two Weeks With Abdomen Strain
As if Steve Nash's leg injury wasn't bad enough with the recent news of the 38-year-old unable to job, Blake's injury will force new head coach Mike D'Antoni to continue using second-year man Darius Morris and veteran Chris Duhon at…
Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Praises Kobe Bryant’s Intensity
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Indiana Pacers last night despite an amazing game by Kobe Bryant in which he scored 40 points. Bryant was essentially the only source of offense for the Lakers as the team finished with…
Lakers Assign Rookie Robert Sacre to D-Fenders
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced today that they have re-assigned rookie forward/center Robert Sacre to the NBA Development League. Sacre has been assigned to the L.A. D-Fenders for the second time this season. Sacre is a 7-0 center from…
Pau Gasol Believes Free Throws Are Mental And About Confidence
The Lakers lost to the Pacers last night, 79-77, in an ugly game but an exciting finish. Well, the end result wasn't very exciting for Lakers fans, for sure. We can all look at George Hill's last-second lay-up and bad…
Kobe Bryant on 10 Turnovers vs. Pacers: ‘It Boggles My Mind’
Coming into the matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant’s status for the Los Angeles Lakers was up in the air. Kobe had been dealing with flu-like symptoms all day and was considered a game-time decision. As…
Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Believes Gasol Can Fit in System
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Indiana Pacers last night thanks to a game winning layup by George Hill. The Lakers performed poorly for three quarters, and they could not make the right plays down the stretch to take…
Metta World Peace: A Brand New Player in 2012
You may have noticed a slew of new players on the Lakers roster this season; eight to be exact. However, you may have also noticed another new player: Metta World Peace. If you've watched any number of Lakers games this…
Last Second Layup Dooms Lakers in Loss to Pacers At Staples
After the Lakers finally earned their first road victory of the season on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers were back in action Tuesday night back at the Staples Center. The team was up against a struggling Indiana…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: When a Mascot Beats a Big Man
Yesterday, both Steve Nash and Steve Blake were ruled out of tonight’s home game against the Indiana Pacers. Neither Nash nor Blake participated in the team session of this morning’s shoot-around. Tonight will be the eighth consecutive game with Blake…