In Loving Memory of Orlando Woolridge
Orlando was magic. Fifty-two is no age. On May 31st the Lakers family lost one of its fondest members after his long battle with heart disease. Orlando was more than flash dunker. He was more than the guy with the…
Former Laker LeRoy Ellis Dies at 72
LeRoy Ellis, the former first round pick (8th pick overall) of the 1962 NBA Draft has passed away at the age of 72 according to Jason Quick of The Oregonian. After being drafted by the Lakers, Ellis played 14 NBA…
Lakers 2012 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Scott Machado
The 2012 NBA Draft is less than a month away. For the Los Angeles Lakers, the draft will certainly provide another opportunity for them to rebuild their roster after a disappointing end to their 2011-2012 season. That is if they…
Top 5 Pau Gasol Trade Possibilities the Lakers Should Consider
The Los Angeles Lakers are poised for some big trades this off-season and there is a good chance Pau Gasol will be playing for another team in 2012-13. Gasol was nearly traded to the Houston Rockets before this season, and…
Lakers Rumors: ESPN Analyst Believes Lakers a Possibility for Deron Williams
The Los Angeles Lakers have been surrounded by different rumors since their season ended at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder two weeks ago. While nothing is certain, one off-season move that is expected to take place involves moving…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Behind What Jim Buss is Thinking
Most of the news circulating the Lakers recently have been about trade rumor after trade rumor. Don't worry, change is coming. But what we haven't seen very much of is the thoughts of those Lakers staff members who make these…
Pau Gasol Believes Spain Can Win Gold Medal in London
As I'm sure many of you know, the 2012 London Olympics are just around the corner, and two key Lakers players will be participating. While Kobe Bryant will once again be looking to lead Team USA to the Gold, forward…
Phil Jackson Turns Down Opportunity to Join Orlando Magic
After retiring from coaching in the NBA after last season, 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson appears to be considering a comeback. There have been plenty of rumors over the course of the 2011-12 NBA season that Jackson will return to…
Lakers VP Jim Buss: ‘I’m Disappointed in the Season’
Over the past few years, the one person in the Los Angeles Lakers organization that has had tremendous pressure to succeed taking over for longtime owner and father Jerry Buss has been Executive VP Jim Buss. As if gradually taking…
Former Laker Orlando Woolridge Dies at 52
Former NBA player and member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Woolridge, has passed away at the age of 52. Woolridge was with the Lakers from 1988-90. He was suffering from a severe heart condition. Woolridge played in 136 games…
