For Lakers, Winning Now Matters Later
Written by: Emily Wilson Many fans of the NBA, whether casual or fervently dedicated, dismiss early season wins and losses as insignificant. And during an 82-game season, that seems like an understandable approach. But what is understandable is not always…
Happy Birthday Shannon Brown!
Lakers Nation would like to send a very Happy Birthday to Shannon Brown. The 25 year-old guard has made a splash in his third season with the Lakers. Brown has electrified fans with his gravity-defying dunks, but this year has…
Lakers Nation Power Rankings Week Two
29. (+0) Los Angeles Clippers are 3-15 and have lost two games since the last power rankings. The team continues to lose and Blake Griffin continues to shine with spectacular highlights. The Clippers will have another chance at getting the…
Lethargic Lakers Lose to Pacers; Fall to 13-4
After just their third loss of the season on Friday the Lakers were anxious to get back on the court tonight. The Indiana Pacers were in town for their only trip to Staples Center during the regular season. The Lakers…
Pre-Game Report: Pacers vs Lakers
Pacers Projected Starting Line-up PG: Darren Collison SG: Mike Dunleavy SF: Danny Granger PF: Josh McRoberts C: Roy Hibbert Key Reserves: T.J. Ford, James Posey Injuries: T.J. Ford (Stomach Virus) game-time decision The Lakers will return home after losing a…
Law and Order: Jackson v. Van Gundy Edition
Written by: Enrique Rea During the early part of the NBA season you can always count on Laker coach Phil Jackson to stir things up. In a season where the biggest and loudest expectations were not on the back-to-back reigning…
Happy Birthday to the Legendary Chick Hearn!
Today is an exciting day for everybody over at Lakers Nation as we are celebrating the birthday of the late, great, Chick Hearn. The legendary Lakers broadcaster helped revolutionize the way games are called today, and was truly a pioneer…
Jazz Beat Lakers; Hand Them Third Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers are very familiar with the Energy Solutions Arena is Salt Lake City, Utah. The Lakers and the Jazz have had many intense playoff battles and unforgettable match-ups in the snowy city. Both teams once again faced-off…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Jazz
Jazz Projected Starting Line-up PG: Deron Williams SG: Raja Bell SF: Andrei Kirilenko PF: Paul Millsap C: Al Jefferson Key Reserves: C.J. Miles, Earl Watson Injuries: Mehmet Okur After spending Thanksgiving at home with their loved ones, the Lakers go…
Raja Bell Talks Lakers & The Top NBA News
Top Story The Los Angeles Lakers were close the signing free agent Raja Bell last summer, but the negotiations quickly died off. The Lakers acquired Matt Barnes and Steve Blake instead, and are off to a 13-2 start. Tonight, the Lakers…
