Shootaround Report: Gasol to Start, Metta at Backup Center
With the news that Dwight Howard will not play tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Pau Gasol will have his chance back at the starting spot. Gasol has been a consistent part of the second unit for the past six games,…
Kobe Bryant Doesn’t See Himself Not Winning Another Championship
In an extensive interview with T.J. Simers of the L.A. Times, Kobe Bryant had a lot of things to say. He talked about his relationship with Dwight Howard, head coach Mike D'Antoni and some of the issues the Lakers have…
Lakers News: Ricky Rubio Stands Up For Lakers’ Pau Gasol
It seems like every time the Los Angeles Lakers lose, the blame falls on one person, and for the most part, the finger is pointed at Pau Gasol. Gasol has been severely criticized this season and his name has been brought…
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Pre-Game Report: Lakers Seek Road Victory
As disappointing as the 4th quarter melt-down vs. the Phoenix Suns may have been, the Lakers are still a team that has won 3/4 games, and a team that was in position to get a rare road victory (5-16 this…
Lakers News and Rumors Recap: Pau is Whining as Lakers Lose
After playing their first game of seven on the road, and coming off a three game winning streak, the Lakers lost to the Suns 92-86. Kobe and the rest of the team have been jelling and making moves for the…
Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Unhappy With Pau Gasol’s Complaints
Before the Lakers tipped off against the Phoenix Suns last night, they were still dealing with internal problems. Pau Gasol wasn't happy with his benching in the fourth quarter of the Lakers 111-106 win over the New Orleans Hornets and…
Lakers News: Dwight Howard’s Shoulder Injury To Be Re-Evaluated
After winning three straight games and seemingly getting back on the right track with a new style of play, the Los Angeles Lakers are right back where they started losing to one of the worst teams in the NBA on…
Lakers News: Steve Nash Receives Warm Welcome in Phoenix Return
After eight years of entertaining the crowds of the US Airways Center , Steve Nash returned to Phoenix last night, but not in a Suns' uniform. Nash headed to the visitor's locker room with the rest of his new Laker's…
The Impact of Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard’s “Common Goal”
While the Lakers seemed to have turned a corner with their performances against the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Hornets, they took a major step back from what progress was made during this stretch with their…
Lakers Nation Reacts: Who Does Earl Clark Remind You Of?
Earl Clark has become an important player in the Laker rotation. Ever since he put up 22 points and 13 rebounds in a loss against San Antonio, he's emerged as a starter for the Lakers while Pau Gasol has been…
