Lamar Odom Denies He Demanded Trade From Lakers
Remember when the Lakers traded Lamar Odom for nothing but a trade exception to the same team that defeated them in the playoffs the previous post-season? How could you forget. Now, Odom is claiming that all the rumors saying he…
Kobe Bryant Can’t Explain Poor Shooting in Loss to Utah Jazz
Last night’s loss to the Utah Jazz was ugly to say the least. The Los Angeles Lakers just couldn’t keep up with a motivated Jazz squad led by Paul Milsap. There was a chance the Lake Show could’ve come out…
Andrew Bynum Named Western Conference Player of the Week
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, March 12, through Sunday, March 18. In the past week, Bynum helped the Lakers to a 3-1 record with key wins…
Mike Brown Says Jordan Hill Won’t Get Much Playing Time
The one trade that seemed to shock everyone at the NBA trade deadline was the Los Angeles Lakers dealing five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jordan Hill. With no rumors circulating around about Fisher’s…
Lakers Nation Responds: What to Make of Sunday’s Loss vs. Utah
When the Lakers fell to the Utah Jazz at home on Sunday night many people were surprised. The Jazz certainly aren't an elite team in this league, and the Lakers have been nearly unbeatable at home (19-3) this season. Following…
NBA Power Rankings: Top Three Above the Rest
30. Charlotte Bobcats (Last weeks ranking 30): The Bobcats struggles continue, winning three of their last 10 games, bringing their overall record to 7-36. 29. Washington Wizards (29): The Wizards overall record is 10-34. 28. New Orleans (28): Some gradual…
Kobe Shoots 3-20, Lakers Lose Turnover-Filled Game to Utah Jazz
After having Saturday off the Lakers were back in action Sunday night against the Utah Jazz. The Lakers, who had a 19-2 record at home entering the game, were looking to win their sixth overall game. Once again, L.A. found…
D-Fenders Clinch Playoff Berth in the Win Over the Stampede
The Los Angeles D-Fenders pulled out a close win Saturday night, beating the Idaho Stampede 106-105. Improving to 31-11 on the season, the D-Fenders became the first NBA D-League team to secure a spot in this season's playoffs. In the win…
Rebounding is Our Business, and Business is Good
Rebounding, for most NBA players, can be a thankless job. It's not always flashy, it's not always graceful, and more often than not, great rebounders don't receive the respect deserved for such an important facet of the game. Magic made…
Lakers vs. Jazz Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look to Stay Hot at Home
Utah Jazz (22-22) at Los Angeles Lakers (28-16) 6:30 PM PST, March 18, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: FS West, NBALP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Jazz Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Devin Harris SG: C.J. Miles SF: Josh…