Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Out vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Kobe Bryant will not participate in the team's second pre-season game on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Lakers.com reporter Mike Trudell. Kobe Bryant will not play tonight due to a right shoulder strain. He's listed as…
Staples Center Unveil New Courts for Lakers and Clippers
Along with the addition of superstars Steve Nash and Dwight Howard over the summer, the Los Angeles Lakers will also have a new court to play on during the 2012-13 NBA season at the Staples Center. A preview of the…
Kobe Bryant: ‘I Feel Healthy, I Feel Strong. I Feel Ready’
At 34 years-old, few players in the NBA, past or present, have been able to continue to play at an elite level in comparison to Kobe Bryant. As the face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, ever since the departure…
Robert Sacre Talks Lakers, Training Camp, and Pre-Season Basketball
Lakers training camp has been underway for over a week now, with one pre-seaon game already played against the Warriors. The Lakers came away from Sunday night without a win, but for one rookie hopeful, the night was still a…
Kobe Bryant Addresses Retirement via Facebook Page
In a recent interview with Ken Berger of CBS Sports, Kobe Bryant reiterated a desire to retire once his current contract is up in two years. Bryant originally made these comments last season, but hasn't said anything since. After the…
Kobe Dunks Over Antawn Jamison in Lakers Practice
During Lakers practice on Tuesday Kobe showed he can still get up. During a 5-0n-5 scrimmage he made new Laker Antawn Jamison into a poster (do they make posters from practice dunks?). Anyways, after a bunch of retirement reports and…
How Dwight Howard’s Game Will Transition Over The Next Few Years
I know what you're probably thinking: Dwight Howard hasn't even signed an extension yet, how can you assume he'll be a Laker for even one season past this one? Or, maybe you're like most fans and haven't even given that…
Pau Gasol Says Life ‘Much More Enjoyable’ Without Trade Rumors
After the devastating playoff series loss to the Dallas Mavericks and retirement of Phil Jackson, it was uncertain the Los Angeles Lakers could bounce back and continue to compete at a high level in the final years of the Kobe…
Lakers vs. Blazers Pre-Game Report: Pre-Season Continues in Ontario
After seeing Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant share the backcourt for the first time on Sunday night, the Lakers head to Ontario and Citizens Business Bank Arena for their second game of the pre-season. The starters fared well in Sunday’s…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Herniated Disks Are Contagious
Herniated disks seem to be "the thing" for Lakers centers as Jordan Hill is the latest Lakers player to suffer from one. Hill suffered the back injury during the Lakers’ pre-season opener against the Golden State Warriors and which turned…
