Kobe Bryant Disagrees with Olympic Age Limit
David Becker/Getty Images(MANCHESTER, England) — Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant doesn’t agree with the 23-and-under concept proposed by NBA commissioner David Stern regarding the Olympics.
Team USA arrived in London on Tuesday and the Lakers forwa…
Lakers Welcome Steve Nash to Los Angeles
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The Lakers welcomed two-time MVP Steve Nash to Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Lakers acquired the 38-year-old Nash in a sign and trade deal with the Phoenix Suns. The eight-time All-Star agreed to a three-…
Kobe Bryant discusses Steve Nash, Dwight Howard
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Los Angeles Lakers boosted themselves right back into title contention after they made some early fireworks on July 4 when free agent guard Steve Nash agreed on a sign-and-trade deal on Wednesday.
His ne…
Report: Grant Hill Will Join Lakers or Retire
NBA via Phoenix Suns(NEW YORK) — The Los Angeles Lakers already traded for former Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash, and they may be looking to another former Phoenix Sun. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, veteran forward Grant Hi…
Sources: Steve Nash headed to Los Angeles Lakers
Brian A. Westerholt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Cross off another highly touted NBA free agent this summer. Steve Nash has agreed on a sign-and-trade deal from the Phoenix Suns to Los Angeles Lakers that will boost the Lakers right back into title …
Kobe Bryant’s Jersey is Top in International Sales
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(NEW YORK) — Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant led all NBA players in international sales for the 2011-2012 season, according to the league.
This is the first time the NBA has released who has the top-selling jersey internationally.
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Bobcats Close to Next Coach
Brian A. Westerholt/Getty Images(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — The Charlotte Bobcats are still in need of a coach. President of basketball operations, Rod Higgins said on Thursday that the team is growing closer to a decision.
There was a possibility of ha…
Lakers Exercise Andrew Bynum’s Contract
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — In an expected move, the Los Angeles Lakers exercised all-star center Andrew Bynum’s $16.1 million option on Monday.
Bynum is coming off his best season in 2012 in which he put up career best in points (18.7) and …
Orlando Woolridge, 52, Dies
Tim Defrisco/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former NBA player Orlando Woolridge died Thursday at his parents’ home in Mansfield, La, at the age of 52. Woolridge had been sick with a chronic heart condition, and was under hospice care at their home.
Woolridg…
Extreme Makeover Coming to Los Angeles
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(EL SEGUNDO, Calif.) — There will be some big changes this summer in Los Angeles. After the Lakers were kicked out of the playoffs in five games by the Thunder, making their second straight exit in round two, Lakers g…
Thunder Advance to Western Conference Finals
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(OKLAHOMA CITY) — For the second straight year, the Oklahoma City Thunder is headed to the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City received 28 points from guard Russell Westbrook as the Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers …
Thunder Rally To Take 3-1 Series Lead Against Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder/NBA(LOS ANGELES) –The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 13 points down in the final eight minutes to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of their Western Conference Semi-Final series, 103-100. Oklahoma City now leads the …
Lakers Hold Off Thunder, 99-96
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Lakers would not let a lead slip away this time in game 3. Kobe Bryant put on another vintage playoff performance and the Lakers hit 41 of 42 free throws to put away the Thunder late in the f…
Gasol Wins Top Citizen Award
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(EL SEGUNDO, Calif.) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was named the winner of this seasons J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award Friday, by the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
The award is given annua…
Lakers Look to Rebound from Game 2 Loss
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Lakers will have some work to do if they want to get back into their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. After letting a seven-point lead slip away in the fourth quarter of game 2 on Wedne…
Thunder Rally Past Lakers, 77-75
Oklahoma City Thunder/NBA(OKLAHOMA CITY) — Down seven points with two minutes left, the Thunder found a way to shock the Lakers and come away with the win.
Kevin Durant scored 22 points in the victory for Oklahoma City, but his biggest basket came wit…
Lakers Looking to Rebound in Game 2
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(OKLAHOMA CITY) — The Los Angeles Lakers will look to rebound in game 2 after a brutal 119-90 game 1 loss on Monday night.
Kobe Bryant has seen this all before during his time in Los Angeles and doesn’t believe it will affect his…
Thunder Destroy Lakers 119-90, Take Early Series Lead
Brett Deering/Getty Images(OKLAHOMA CITY) — The Oklahoma City Thunder hadn’t played a game in nine days, but the players didn’t show an ounce of rust. The team had a franchise low four turnovers as the Thunder leveled the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-90.
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Lakers Defeat Nuggets In Game 7, 96-87
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — Lakers forward Pau Gasol had 23 points, 17 rebounds and six assists as Los Angeles defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night, 96-87.Returning from his seven-game susp…
Nuggets Force Game 7, Beat Lakers 113-96
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images(DENVER) — The Denver Nuggets received 32 points from point guard Ty Lawson, as the Nuggets stomped the Los Angeles Lakers 113-96, forcing a Game 7 in Los Angeles.
“Just be aggressive,” Lawson said when asked what coach Geor…