Managing Kobe Bryant’s Minutes
This has been an up and down season thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers. A new coach, a new system, and a new bench (for the most part) have created a sense of instability for the first half of…
Lakers vs. Wizards Pre-Game Report: L.A. Looks For Quick Rebound
Los Angeles Lakers (23-15) at Washington Wizards (8-29) 4:00 PM PST, March 7, 2012 Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.I TV: KCAL, NBA LP Radio: 710 ESPN (English) / 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Wizards Projected Starting Line-up PG: John Wall SG: Jordan Crawford…
Lakers Cannot Contain Stuckey; Lose to Pistons 88-85
The Los Angeles Lakers came into this contest winners of three straight games, including a victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday. The Lakers had not lost a single game since the All-Star break and were hoping to take care…
Kobe Bryant Using Black Mask Tuesday vs. Pistons
Kobe Bryant's mask has been the center of attention over the past week, and has even spawned it's own Twitter account. However, Bryant is going with a slightly different mask Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons.
Lakers, Heat Game Sets Television Record
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat game on Mar. 4 drew in record television ratings for the NBA and ABC. The Kobe Bryant and LeBron James showcase resulted in a Lakers, 93-83, win and was entertaining throughout. In…
NBA Commissioner David Stern to Retire After Two More Seasons
After the vetoed blockbuster trade which was supposed to send Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers from the NBA-owned New Orleans Hornets, NBA Commissioner David Stern was public enemy number one in L.A., and around the entire league for…
Ric Bucher: Lakers Should Explore Trading Kobe Bryant
The Lakers have been surrounded by more trade rumors than nearly any other team this season, and it seems that nearly every player on the team is untouchable. That is, every player other than Kobe Bryant. Right? According to ESPN's…
Happy 40th Birthday to Legendary Lakers Center Shaquille O’Neal
There have been some legendary players to wear the Lakers uniform throughout the decades, but there will never be another player quite like Shaquille O'Neal. The 7-foot center was literally and figuratively the biggest guy in the room, and had…
Lakers Believe Kobe Bryant Deserves Second NBA MVP Award
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has led the way for the Los Angeles Lakers once again this season. As if leading the league in scoring (28.9 ppg) isn’t impressive enough for a 33-year-old with numerous injuries over the last few…
Lakers vs. Pistons Pre-Game Report: 3-Game Road Trip Begins in Detroit
Los Angeles Lakers (23-14) at Detroit Pistons (12-26) 4:30 PM PST, March 6, 2012 The Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, Michigan TV: KCAL, NBA LP Radio: 710 AM (English), 1330 AM (Spanish) Pistons Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Brandon Knight SG:…
