Los Angeles Lakers
Has Dwight Howard Turned Over New Leaf?
It’s hard to say what combination of emotions and self-reflection brought (Dwight) Howard to this place. But listening to him talk Friday, it felt as if the place he was in was a good... »Read More
Nash Takes Kobe’s Guarantee as Challenge
Steve Nash, Mike D’Antoni and Dwight Howard stood behind Kobe Bryant’s guarantee that the Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs and be a factor when they get there. “That’s great,” Nash said on... »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Deadline Trades Not Made
A look at the top five trades that were discussed, but never happened ... Klay Thompson diagnoses the Warriors' woes ... The most anticipated post-deadline debut? »Read More
Grading the 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Deals
One of the most uneventful trade deadlines in recent memory, J.J. Redick was the most high-profile trade acquisition while the many teams made only minor deals. »Read More
Kobe Encourages Lakers to Play for Buss
(Kobe) Bryant ended his talk by challenging his current teammates who were seated in the audience. “For our current Lakers, I encourage all of you to look around the room, look at the greatness... »Read More
Nine Trade Exceptions to Expire if Unused
Nine trade exceptions will functionally expire if unused by Thursday's NBA trade deadline. »Read More
Nash Passes Magic on All-Time Assists List
On the night the Los Angeles Lakers honored the late Jerry Buss, the architect of “Showtime,” Steve Nash passed the legendary point guard in charge of those run-and-gun teams. With seven assists in the Lakers’ 113-99 win over... »Read More
LA Lakers May Sit Out The Deadline
Laker fans may not want to hear it, but the Lakers are not players during the deadline. Dialed in Lakers sources say if anything is done at all it will be more about the... »Read More
Lakers May Move Gasol During Off-Season
Kupchak said Pau Gasol would not be traded “today or tomorrow” but did not rule out a trade in the off-season. via Arash Markazi via Twitter »Read More
10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See
As we approach the NBA trade deadline, there are dream trades we'd really love to see happen. Here's our top 10. »Read More
The 10 Most Untouchable NBA Players
Either because of productivity, promise, contract or all of the above, these 10 NBA players likely aren't going anywhere anytime soon. »Read More
Report: Lakers Not Making Trades
According to Mike Bresnahan of the LA Times, Laker’s GM Mitch Kupchak says he won’t be making any major trades at the deadline. »Read More
Phil Jackson Breaks Down Dwight Struggles
They just don’t put the ball in the post. They’ll use a screen-roll to get the guy in the post. But there’s no consistent plan to do it. Yes, Kobe will go in there.... »Read More
Opposite Futures For Paul, Howard?
It’s two tales of one city as the NBA trade deadline quickly approaches and the Lakers and Clippers appear to be headed in two different directions in Los Angeles. The Lakers have a star-studded... »Read More
Sources: Kobe OK if Lakers Trade Howard
With 29 regular-season games remaining and the playoffs still in sight, Kobe Bryant is more determined than ever to prove he and the Lakers can become the force they thought they were. Whether center... »Read More
D’Antoni Open to Bringing in Raja Bell?
Mike D’Antoni has remained intrigued with bringing exiled Jazz guard Raja Bell to Lakers, sources say. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time
The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More
Kobe Bryant Almost a Piston?
After all the anger and angst and fury of the immediate post-Shaq era had inspired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant to make a trade demand, Lakers owner Jerry Buss finally called his superstar... »Read More
Buss Family: No Interest in Selling Lakers
Jerry Buss’ children intend on carrying out their father’s succession plan for the Los Angeles Lakers following the iconic owner’s death Monday. “The future of the organization will remain unchanged,” Lakers spokesman John Black... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More
Kobe on Howard Staying: ‘Doesn’t matter’
(Dwight) Howard said Friday that Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak had told him he would remain with the team through Thursday’s trade deadline. On Sunday, (Kobe) Bryant said “it doesn’t matter” what his team... »Read More
NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up
A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today. »Read More
Howard Unwilling to Commit to Lakers
Different All-Star city, same mixed messages from Dwight Howard regarding his future. For a second straight season, Howard’s commitment to his team has come under intense scrutiny during All-Star Weekend. And much like in last year’s... »Read More
Report: Rondo-for-Howard Not Happening
The trade rumor mill was up and running Friday night with the latest offering involving a trade package that would send Boston’s Rajon Rondo to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Dwight Howard.... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Kobe Defends MJ’s Comments
Kobe Bryant defends Michael Jordan's comment that Kobe is better than LeBron James. LeBron, meanwhile, aggressively disagrees... Midseason awards and five predictions for the second half of the season... »Read More
Kobe, Howard Relationship to Strengthen?
(Kobe) Bryant and Dwight Howard have made recent progress in their relationship, and they were going to get some more bonding time since they were scheduled to travel together via private jet late Thursday... »Read More
Howard Still Sees Future in Brooklyn?
In a lengthy discussion with Ryan Ruocco on ESPN Radio, Stephen A. Smith said Thursday that Dwight Howard still believes he will wind up in Brooklyn, despite the impediments, and that while he might... »Read More
Kobe Dismisses Shooting Slump
“I’m not in a slump,” Bryant said. “I just haven’t shot it.” Nonetheless, his 42.1 percent clip from the field in February has marked a steep statistical decline after having an efficient year. Bryant’s... »Read More
Clippers Becoming Marquee Team in L.A.
Kobe Bryant can’t lose to the Clippers again. Or he’d be subjected to days of ribbing from Chris Paul and Blake Griffin at All-Star weekend, right? “I’m not worried about that. They can’t tell me nothing, anyway,” Bryant said. But the... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 14th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after fifteen weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
Nash Wants ‘Bigger impact on games’
One thing remains unfamiliar about (Steve) Nash on the basketball court. It is the style Nash is playing. After nine years of conducting an offense that allowed him to control the ball most of... »Read More
D’Antoni: ‘There are so many distractions’
The Lakers have won eight of their past 11 games, including Tuesday’s 91-85 victory against Phoenix, which should be a reason to celebrate. But few have noticed the mini milestone amid the constant sideshows.... »Read More
Lakers, Knicks, Sixers Eye Amundson?
Among teams that have internally discussed Amundson are the Lakers, Knicks and Sixers, source says. via Ken Berger via Twitter »Read More
Surgery Not Needed for Lakers Gasol
Pau Gasol limped into the Lakers’ practice facility Monday, leaning on a pair of giant crutches. Gasol rejoined his team after the Lakers finished a seven-game trip. The Lakers forward-center confirmed he will not have... »Read More
NBA PM: Dwight Howard Exposed in LA?
Now in the Lakers' spotlight, is Dwight Howard's biggest weakness exposed? ... Andrew Bogut talks Golden State Warriors ... Utah Jazz tuning up for trades? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More
Why Isn’t Howard Engaged Offensively?
It’s time to say it for him: Dwight Howard needs to be a bigger part of the Lakers’ offense. Demand the ball long before your teammates commit a flurry of fourth-quarter turnovers forcing passes... »Read More
Howard Won’t Address Father’s Remarks
For the second time this week, Dwight Howard found himself responding to someone else’s unwanted opinion about his situation with the Los Angeles Lakers. Only this time, it was Howard’s father that prompted the... »Read More
Howard’s Father Thinks He Will Re-sign
There’s a subject being debated in the front offices of several NBA teams these days, including the Atlanta Hawks, and it’s not one that’s generally associated with one of the greatest players in the... »Read More
NBA AM: Celtics’ Breakup Delayed Again?
The Boston Celtics looks like they're going to be innocent bystanders at the Feb. 21 trade deadline... Things take another turn for the worse with the Los Angeles Lakers... Bargnani-Boozer swap being discussed by... »Read More
Howard Denies Being Pressured to Return
After missing the previous three games, he (Dwight Howard) returned to the court Thursday night and had nine points and nine rebounds before fouling out of the Lakers’ 116-95 loss to the Celtics. Asked... »Read More
Bryant: ‘I Didn’t Take a Run’ at Howard
Nevertheless, (Kobe) Bryant reached out to (Dwight) Howard early on Thursday to diffuse the drama, he told Yahoo! Sports. He fired off a text to message to insist that a part of his interview... »Read More
Kobe: Maybe Now L.A. Will Appreciate Pau
How appropriate for the Lakers to officially release the Pau Gasol injury news an hour before playing their worst enemy. Gasol will be out at least six to eight weeks because of a tear... »Read More
Lakers Don’t Like Anyone on Free Agent Market
The Lakers did receive a $1.7 million disabled player exception from the NBA last week to help replace Jordan Hill, who will miss the entire season due to hip surgery. The Lakers have been... »Read More
Bryant Wants Howard to Play Through Injury
Kobe Bryant again has urged Dwight Howard to play through some pain while claiming that the Los Angeles Lakers’ center “worries too much” about media and fan criticism. Howard has missed the past three games because of a... »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Grizzlies Trading Randolph?
The Memphis Grizzlies flatly deny interest in trading Zach Randolph, but there is chatter about his situation... Grant Hill still balling for the Clippers... Are the Lakers replacing Gasol?... No Magic trades coming... NBA... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 7th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after fourteen weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Missing Pau Gasol
Yannis Koutroupis and Alex Kennedy discuss the impact of Pau Gasol's injury for the Los Angeles Lakers in the latest edition of HOOPSWORLD TV. »Read More
NBA PM: Trade Brewing Between Jazz and Spurs?
The Spurs and Jazz are reportedly discussing a big trade... Amar'e Stoudemire discusses how he's been able to fit in so well upon his return in his reduced role... Early outlook on Pau Gasol's... »Read More
NBA Trade Watch – West
As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More
NBA AM: Celtics’ Kevin Garnett In High Demand
The Celtics continue to shoot down trade rumors, but Kevin Garnett is in high demand. Will Danny Ainge eventually listen to offers? »Read More
Sources: Lakers Confident Howard Staying
There have been rumblings for the past month that the Lakers are considering moving (Dwight) Howard out of fear that he might leave as a free agent after the season. Despite their concerns, the... »Read More
Gasol Felt ‘Pop’ in Foot; ‘I’m worried’
When (Pau) Gasol tried to summon shot-blocking vertical as Brooklyn’s Brook Lopez drove the lane with 4:21 to play, Gasol felt “a pop” in his right foot. “Just as I took off,” Gasol said,... »Read More
Jerry West Says Lakers are Playoff-Bound
As a consultant to the Golden State Warriors, Jerry West has no allegiance to the Los Angeles Lakers, and no interest in seeing them make the playoffs. But that doesn’t mean the Lakers Hall... »Read More
Kobe Bryant Gives High Praise to Earl Clark
Where would the Lakers be without their throw-in small forward from the Howard trade turned starting power forward turned sometimes center Earl Clark? “We’d be in deep crap,” said Kobe Bryant on Tuesday after... »Read More
Howard Focusing on the Present
Howard becomes a free agent July 1 but wants to live in the present, sticking to his goal of winning the first championship of his nine-year career this season, no matter how unlikely it... »Read More
Metta World Peace Suspended for Nets Game
Metta World Peace of the Los Angeles Lakers has been suspended one game without pay for grabbing Brandon Knight of the Detroit Pistons around the neck and striking him in the jaw, it was... »Read More
NBA AM: No Trades Coming For Lakers
With 34 games left on their schedule, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak says no trades are coming for the Lakers... Cross Kevin Garnett off the wish list... Sacramento has a real chance to keep the... »Read More
Gasol Still Frustrated in D’Antoni’s System
In this mess of a Lakers season, there has remained one crazy, befuddling constant: Mike D’Antoni’s decision to embarrass and then bench Pau Gasol. “It’s hard to know personalities if you don’t get in touch with them,” said... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
Earl Clark Wants to Stay With Lakers
Earl Clark is quick to add that his first choice is the Lakers, who can sign the unrestricted free agent even though they are already well over the salary cap next season. “This is... »Read More
Lakers’ Kupchak: ‘We Will Not Make a Trade’
Asked about his remaining options to salvage this season, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said, “We will not make a trade. We will not trade Dwight Howard. We have no intention of making a... »Read More
Knight: Metta ‘Definitely Threw a Punch’
(Metta) World Peace was assessed a Flagrant-One foul and allowed to remain in the game. (Brandon) Knight insists World Peace threw a punch and should have faced a stiffer penalty after the incident, which... »Read More
Dwight Howard Still Sore; No Return Date
(Dwight) Howard did not play Sunday in Detroit because of lingering pain in his right shoulder, and he wasn’t sure he’d return Tuesday in Brooklyn either. “It feels a little bit better, but still... »Read More
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