Kobe Plays, Leads Lakers to Victory
Harry How/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — So much for Kobe Bryant not playing. He scored a game high 31 points, leading the Lakers to a 104-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
There were questions if his recent concussion and br…
Kobe Has a Concussion
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(EL SEGUNDO, CA) — Not only does Lakers’ guard Kobe Bryant have a broken nose, he has a concussion.
The concussion was said to occur on the same play that broke Kobe’s nose during Sunday’s All-Star Game.
When Kobe went to get his…
Kobe Bryant Fractures Nose At All-Star Game
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images(ORLANDO) — Not only did Kobe Bryant break a record at the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, he also broke his nose.
Bryant was injured when Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade applied a hard foul on Bryant in the third quarter. Bryant…
Kobe Bryant Fractures Nose At All-Star Game
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images(ORLANDO) — Not only did Kobe Bryant break a record at the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, he also broke his nose.
Bryant was injured when Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade applied a hard foul on Bryant in the third quarter. Bryant…
Durant Leads Western Conference All-Stars to Victory
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(ORLANDO) — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant scored 36 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out three assists, leading the Western Conference All-Stars to a 152-149 victory over the Eastern Conference.
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Johnson: Kobe Must Talk With Buss
Akpanudosen/Getty Images(DALLAS) — Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson said on Tuesday that Kobe Bryant and the Lakers need to sit down with management and address some issues.
Both Bryant and Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak have been fi…
Lakers Have Players-Only Meeting
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(NEW YORK) — After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 103-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night, players decided to hold a players only meeting minutes after the victory, according to team sources.
With trade rumors surroundin…
Kobe to Lakers: Make a Decision on Gasol
Los Angeles Lakers(PHOENIX) — Kobe Bryant has heard enough about the Pau Gasol trade rumors. After the Lakers 102-90 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Kobe vented his frustration with the Laker’s management.
“I rather them not trade him, but if your going to …
Kobe Goes Off on Suns, Lakers Win 111-99
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles Lakers fans were treated to a vintage Kobe Bryant performance on Friday night. Bryant said after their first game in January against the Suns that he flat out did not like the Suns.
He proved it …
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Back Together?
Kevin Mazur/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Kobe and Vanessa Bryant are working on a reconciliation, according to TMZ.com.Vanessa filed for divorce in December, and has already reached a $75 million settlement deal that gives her the couple’s three estates i…
Lakers Hold Off Raptors, 94-92
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(TORONTO) — The Los Angeles Lakers (16-12) lead by 18 points at the half, but found themselves only up four with two minutes to play.
Kobe Bryant would not let his team down on their final game of the Grammy road trip. He n…
Lakers to Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey
STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) – The man with too many nicknames to count — Shaq, Superman, The Big Shaqtus and The Big Daddy among others — will have his No. 34 jersey retired and lifted into the rafters of the Staples Center.
The Lo…
Gasol Comes Up Big Against Boston
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(BOSTON) — It came down to the wire at TD Garden on Thursday night between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In fact, it needed an extra quarter just to decide a winner. The Lakers (15-11) team can thank Pau Gasol for hi…
LeBron Responds to Bird ‘Choosing’ Kobe
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird knows a thing or two about his name coming up in talks about being one of the greatest of all-time.
Bird played in an era when people debated if he was better than Los Angeles…
Kobe Bryant Moves to Fifth All-Time on NBA Scoring List
NBA(PHILADELPHIA) — You can add another milestone to the long and decorated career of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant. After scoring 28 points against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night, Bryant passed his former teammate Shaquille O’Neal to beco…
Lakers Steamroll Past Bobcats, 106-73
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) – The Los Angeles Lakers continued their hot home streak on Tuesday night, taking care of the Charlotte Bobcats (3-19), 106-73.
The Lakers (13-9) are 11-2 now at home this season and will be headed back on the…
Lakers Hold Off Timberwolves, 106-101
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(MINNEAPOLIS) — The Los Angeles Lakers found a way to win a game on the road this season. It wasn’t easy but they got the job done.
The Lakers let an 18-point lead slip away in the second half to the Minnesota Timberwolv…
Lakers Take RoundTwo with Clippers, 96-91
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Lakers (11-8) played physical on Wednesday night against their Staples Center foe, the Los Angeles Clippers (9-6).
Both teams traded baskets down the stretch, but it was Metta World Peace …
Pacers Continue to Look Good, Beat Lakers
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Pacers center Roy Hibbert scored 18 points and pulled down 8 rebounds as Indiana edged the Lakers 98-96.
Six Pacers scored double figures in the victory.
The win improves the Pacers record to 11-4, their …
Kobe’s 40 leads LA Past Utah in OT
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(SALT LAKE CITY) — How does back-to-back 40 point nights sound on an injured right wrist? Obviously for Kobe Bryant, pretty good.
The Los Angeles Lakers (8-4) and Kobe Bryant got by the Utah Jazz (6-4) on Wednesday night in overt…