Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard Discuss Their Relationship

In the season opener between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets last year, former teammates Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard got into an altercation. After Howard's elbow connected with Kobe, the five-time champion called him "soft." Despite suffering a…

Dan Duangdao

Paul Pierce On Kobe Bryant’s Final Season: ‘Everybody Has Their Time’

Back in 2008, an epic rivalry was renewed between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Both storied NBA franchises had rebuilt their teams into championship contenders at the same time for the first time since the Magic-Bird era. Kobe…

Ryan Ward

Game Recap: Lakers Blown Out By Rockets In Last Game Of Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers finally hit the last stop of their eight game road trip as they went to Houston to take on the Rockets. Jordan Clarkson would sit out his second straight game because of a sprained ankle, but…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Byron Scott Rates D’Angelo Russell’s Progress

Despite their sixth loss on this road trip, this one to the San Antonio Spurs, the progress of rookie D'Angelo Russell has been the biggest recent story, and that growth has not been lost on head coach Byron Scott. Russell…

Corey Hansford

James Harden On Kobe Bryant: ‘I’ve Admired Him Since I Was Growing Up’

The Los Angeles Lakers will end their eight-game road trip on Saturday against James Harden and the Houston Rockets. It will be the second-to-last time Kobe Bryant will face the Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston with his last…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Who Should Be Responsible For Limiting Kobe Bryant?

Obviously, the Los Angeles Lakers season hasn't gone the way anyone would have hoped. Even with the losing, however, many have been extremely critical of how the team has handled Kobe Bryant. Kobe has officially announced that he will retire…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Vs. Rockets Preview: L.A. Ends Road Trip In Houston

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost five straight games, but their eight game road trip comes to an end tonight in Houston. A hot D’Angelo Russell will lead the Lakers against a struggling Houston Rockets team and the Lakers will…

Nathaniel Lastrapes

Game Recap: Lakers Lose Fifth Straight With Loss To Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing the end of their eight-game road trip as they travel to Texas to play the San Antonio Spurs. This is not Kobe Bryant's last trip to San Antonio, so they will not pay tribute…

Nathaniel Lastrapes

Lakers News: Byron Scott Vows To Change Pitch To Free Agents

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to bring in a big-name free agent once again this past summer. Four-time NBA All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge appeared to be seriously considering signing with the Lakers in free agency, but wasn't thrilled with their pitch…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson ’50-50′ Chance To Play Against Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers may be without arguably their most consistent player on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Second-year guard Jordan Clarkson is dealing with an ankle issue that may keep him sidelined back in his hometown. Clarkson…

Ryan Ward