Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony, Bryant Named Players of the Week
The New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, April 8 through Sunday, April... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Dwight Howard Will Re-Sign with Lakers?
Even before Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant went down in a heap Friday night, his season ending with the Achilles tendon pop heard ’round the basketball world, there was an expectation within the... »Read More
Goudelock: Lakers ‘Like home for me’
(Andrew) Goudelock was called up from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League on Saturday and completed the paperwork to sign with the Lakers for the remainder of the season just about... »Read More
Tony Parker Wanted to Play Against Kobe
For as long as Tony Parker has been with the Spurs, Kobe Bryant has been a nemesis. In eight of Parker’s first nine seasons, the path to the NBA Finals went through either San... »Read More
Eddie Jordan Leaving Lakers for Rutgers?
Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Eddie Jordan is nearing an agreement with Rutgers to replace Mike Rice as coach, a person familiar with the situation has told The Associated Press. The person spoke on... »Read More
Kobe’s Trainer Worried About Mental State
Lakers trainer Gary Vitti estimated (Kobe) Bryant will return within six to nine months, making it possible he will be back at the beginning of the 2013-14 season starting in late October. As Bryant... »Read More
Goudelock to Join Lakers fom D-League?
Word on D-League grapevine is that Lakers are lining up Andrew Goudelock for a callup for some backcourt reinforcement via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Lakers GM Won’t Blame D’Antoni for Injury
As he marveled at Kobe Bryant willing himself to carry the Lakers into the playoffs, something still irked general manager Mitch Kupchak. Concerned over the consequences Bryant could face by playing heavy minutes, Kupchak... »Read More
Kupchak: Kobe Amnesty Not on Mind Now
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak took questions from reporters on Saturday regarding Kobe Bryant’s torn Achilles. (Q) On the possibility of amnestying Kobe: Kupchak: That’s not even something we’ve discussed. From my understanding without... »Read More
Kobe Ruptured Achilles; Out 6-9 Months
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will have surgery Saturday afternoon to repair the torn Achilles tendon in his left leg and his recovery timetable is expected to take 6-9 months, according to longtime... »Read More
World Peace Healing Way Back into Lineup
Metta World Peace is back in the lineup for the Lakers, but he’ll remain a reserve until his knee improves. “Physically, he was limping and didn’t look good last game,” said Coach Mike D’Antoni... »Read More
Kobe Bryant Shares His Frustration On Facebook
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant took to his Facebook account last night to share his frustration over what is expected to be a complete tear of his Achilles tendon. »Read More
Kobe Bryant May Have Torn Achilles
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has reportedly suffered a torn Achilles tendon. »Read More
Eddie Jordan Negotiating to Coach Rutgers?
Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Eddie Jordan is engaged in serious talks with Rutgers University about becoming the embattled basketball program’s next head coach, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Jordan will meet with Rutgers officials... »Read More
Six Pack: The Case for Woodson as Coach of Year
Why Mike Woodson deserves Coach of the Year love and why the Miami HEAT shouldn’t catch heat for resting LeBron James. »Read More
Why The NBA’s Best Are Relentless
Legendary trainer Tim Grover tells HOOPSWORLD what makes today’s NBA stars relentless in their quest to achieve greatness. »Read More
NBA AM: John Henson’s Big Night
John Henson had a career-night against the Orlando Magic ... Down goes Anthony Davis ... Breaking down the latest on the Sacramento Kings situation ... Kobe Bryant and Damian Lillard have a shootout »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: April 11th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 23 weeks of basketball. »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
No first-round match-up appears to be safe in the brutal Western Conference heading into the 2013 NBA postseason. »Read More
Kobe: D’Antoni Realizing Gasol’s Strengths
“He just tells me to just run to the post and take it and screw everything else, basically,” (Pau) Gasol said of Kobe Bryant’s instructions. “That’s not my personality. I like my team and... »Read More
Metta World Peace Expects to Play Tuesday
Metta World Peace plans to play for the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, less than two weeks after undergoing left knee surgery. World Peace participated in drills with the Lakers yesterday, and the forward said... »Read More
Back-to-Backs Key for Lakers Playoff Hopes
If ever there’s a time for the Lakers to sweep a back-to-back set, it’s now. Age and injuries could always be blamed, but inconsistency would be the biggest, saddest mark of a team that... »Read More
Kobe Remains Conflicted on Retirement Plans
Kobe on retiring: “I could play another five years. That’s not to say I will.” I can never get a read on Kobe’s retirement. Some days he’ll say next year and other days he’ll... »Read More
Lakers’ World Peace Playing Tuesday?
Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni says odds of Metta World Peace playing tomorrow night are “90, 80″ percent. via Sam Amick of USA Today Sports »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
Can Jazz Maintain Eighth Spot Over Lakers?
In their pursuit for a berth into the Western Conference playoffs, the Utah Jazz took advantage of a major opportunity presented to them Sunday evening. Having moved into a tie before their game against... »Read More
D’Antoni: Metta ‘Way ahead of schedule’
He (Metta World Peace) insisted he can return when the Lakers host the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday at Staples Center despite having surgery to treat a lateral meniscus tear on his left knee... »Read More
D’Antoni: We Need Kobe Playing Big Minutes
Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Mike D’Antoni knows the risk of playing guard Kobe Bryant as many minutes as he has during the past four games. He also knows the risks of not using the... »Read More
Lakers’ Nash to Miss Clippers Game Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash will likely miss his third consecutive game Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a hip injury. “I don’t think he’s going to go,” Lakers coach... »Read More
Metta World Peace No Longer on Crutches
Less than a week after undergoing surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee, Metta World Peace is already off crutches and “very excited” about his return to the Los Angeles... »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Investing In Diminishing Returns
There is a growing list of players whose production on the court has diminished in recent years but are still owed big money on the cap »Read More
Lakers Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey
Shaquille O’Neal dominated the Staples Center court one more time Tuesday, in a halftime jersey retirement ceremony that perfectly mirrored his Lakers career. It was booming. It was poignant. It was funny. It had... »Read More
Trading Kobe Bryant an Option for Lakers?
Kobe Bryant has spoken freely this season about the end, and it’s relative nighness. The Lakers face an uncertain future following a season that, save a shocking run, ends poorly. Does Dwight stick around?... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
Can Anyone Beat the San Antonio Spurs?
The Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz continue to jockey for eighth but are they any match for the San Antonio Spurs? »Read More
Jodie Meeks Sees Lakers as Long-Term Fit
Jodie Meeks has been a critical role player for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, spacing the floor and providing versatility and durability at the wing position. In Meeks’ mind, he views the Lakers... »Read More
Lakers’ Steve Nash Day-to-Day with Injuries
Lakers say guard Steve Nash (hip, back) is day to day. via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More
Kobe Bryant: ‘He Was Like Conan’
(Kobe) Bryant was all smiles in Sacramento’s cramped visiting locker room, saying he did not expect it to be his final game there because he expects the team to stay in California’s capital city... »Read More
Kobe Listed As ‘Probable’ Against Sacramento
Kobe Bryant is likely to play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings despite a bone spur in his left foot. The Lakers listed Bryant as probable on Friday. The... »Read More
NBA AM: The Lakers’ Ultimate Undoing
The Lakers have had a tumultuous season, but all the drama is not going to ultimately be their undoing... Which big man do you trust the most as a finisher? Butler head coach Brad... »Read More
Bryant has Bone Spur; Nash has Hip Spasm
The older, slower, stumbling Lakers were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, so the outcome was practically predetermined. What were not expected were dual injuries to their aging backcourt, Steve Nash unable... »Read More
League Says Refs Missed Foul by Kobe
Everyone in the Timberwolves locker room on Wednesday night believed Kobe Bryant got away with a foul that allowed the Los Angeles Lakers to hold on to a much-needed victory in Minnesota. On Thursday,... »Read More
Jerry West Believed HEAT Would Match Streak
Hall of Famer Jerry West, one of the anchors of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 1971-72 team and now a front-office consultant to the Golden State Warriors, told ESPN.com on Wednesday night that he had... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 28th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 21 weeks of basketball. »Read More
NBA AM: Celtics Aren’t Better Without Rondo
After reeling off a string of wins after Rajon Rondo went down to injury, the Boston Celtics are fading fast. The team is not better without Rondo »Read More
Metta Has Torn Cartilage; No Timetable
Metta World Peace sustained torn cartilage in his left knee during Monday’s game at Golden State, the latest somber injury news for a Lakers team that has had plenty of it this season. World... »Read More
Dwight Howard Expanding Shooting Range
The doors opened near the end of the Lakers’ shoot-around, revealing the surprise of the day: Dwight Howard shooting mid-range jumpers. His 16-foot bank shot was too hard off the backboard early in Monday’s... »Read More
Lakers’ World Peace Strains Knee in Loss
Metta World Peace left the Los Angeles Lakers’ 109-103 loss to the Golden State Warriors with a strained left knee and did not play after halftime. World Peace is day-to-day and will be re-evaluated... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
D’Antoni: Everybody at Fault in Loss
Speaking to the media for the first time since eviscerating his team in a classic postgame rant following a loss to the lowly Washington Wizards, Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni wanted to be clear that... »Read More
Lakers’ Jamison Has Tear in Wrist; Will Play
Los Angeles Lakers forward Antawn Jamison suffered a slight tear in his right wrist during Friday’s 103-100 loss to the Washington Wizards, according to sources. Despite Jamison’s injury, a source said, “He’s going to... »Read More
D’Antoni: No Explanation for Lack of Effort
In a season in which the Los Angeles Lakers have pushed the reset button seemingly a half-dozen times already, Friday’s 103-100 loss to the Washington Wizards left Lakers Head Coach Mike D’Antoni sounding like... »Read More
Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?
Even with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol back in action and ready to roll, can the Los Angeles Lakers hold on to make the postseason? »Read More
Earl Clark Returns to Lakers’ Bench
Few Lakers fans knew Earl Clark’s name at the start of the season. When injuries hit the team’s big men, Clark found himself in the starting lineup. Now Pau Gasol’s return from a 20-game absence means a return... »Read More
Lakers F Jamison to Undergo MRI
Antawn Jamison sprained his right wrist in the Lakers’ 103-100 loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday. With 1:10 left in the third quarter, Jamison’s dunk attempt was blocked by Wizards center Kevin Seraphin. Jamison, who scored 11 points... »Read More
Mike D’Antoni Rips Lakers’ Effort
The Kamenetzky Brothers report that D’Antoni unloaded on the Lakers’ lack of mental focus after they blew an 18-point second-half lead to hand the 25-43 Wizards just their seventh road win of the season. “If... »Read More
Jerry West is Rooting for HEAT Streak Record
For 41 years, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 33-game winning streak in the 1971-72 season has stood as one of the most unbreakable records in sports. But if the Miami HEAT can win their next... »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More
Returning Pau Gasol to Come Off Bench?
The Lakers will have all five regular starters on the floor Friday when they face Washington at Staples Center. They might not, however, be on the floor at the same time. Pau Gasol will... »Read More
Bryant, Gasol to Return to Lineup Friday?
When the Lakers host the Washington Wizards on Friday, the team may finally have as close to a full roster as it has had all season. After the Lakers practiced Wednesday, Coach Mike D’Antoni... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 21st
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 20 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
Gasol’s Foot Improving; No Timetable Set
Pau Gasol had an ultrasound on his injured right foot. Although the scan showed that his foot is healing, no timetable has been set yet for Gasol’s return. via Eric Pincus of the Los... »Read More
NBA AM: Andrew Bynum Is Done, What’s Next?
76ers big man Andrew Bynum is done for the season, so what lies ahead for Bynum and is there a free agent market for him?... Wiggins and Parker Got Next... The Evolution of Dwight... »Read More
Nash Disagrees with Seven-Man Rotation?
Did (Steve) Nash agree with D’Antoni’s decision to play just 7 guys in back-to-back games? Didn’t sound like it: “We just hit the wall — ninth game in 14 days in seven cities. You could... »Read More
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