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Los Angeles Lakers

World Peace Compliments Brandon Knight

February 4, 2013

Metta World Peace provides a long-winded explanation for flagrant foul on Brandon Knight: “He’s a small guy,” World Peace said. “He was trying his hardest to keep me off him. He worked hard, man.... »Read More

Lakers Not Convinced a Move is Necessary?

February 3, 2013

Whether the Lakers make a deal before the February 21 trade deadline, one opposing GM opined, could depend on what they do as the deadline approaches. If they close the gap on that last playoff... »Read More

Lakers’ Howard Game-Time Decision to Play

February 2, 2013

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard flew out of Los Angeles at noon PT Saturday after undergoing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy on his ailing right shoulder in the morning. He will be re-evaluated by... »Read More

Lakers Win First Road Game of 2013

February 2, 2013

Lakers 111 - Timberwolves 100 (end of regulation) The Lakers finally broke the Minnesota Timberwolves’ zone, going inside to Pau Gasol to hold on with a 111-100 win. Dwight Howard sat out, flying back to Los Angeles to get his... »Read More

Few Options for Lakers’ Player Exception

February 1, 2013

The Lakers were recently awarded a disabled player exception for the injured center Jordan Hill (hip), giving the team an additional spending tool. The exception can be used to sign a player for up... »Read More

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Fantasy: MVP and Other Mid-Season Awards

February 1, 2013

With half the 2012-2013 campaign in the books, HOOPSWORLD is here to hand out the hardware…  »Read More

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NBA AM: Who Is Next To Get Traded?

February 1, 2013

A look at the top six players who could be dealt now that Rudy Gay is no longer on the block... Andrew Bynum getting closer to his debut... Brandon Roy getting further from coming... »Read More

Dwight Howard Listed as Day-to-Day

February 1, 2013

The latest snag in the Lakers’ season is the repeated aggravation of a torn labrum in (Dwight) Howard’s shoulder. He has already missed three games because of it and left two others early, most... »Read More

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Beasley Primed to Revitalize NBA Career?

February 1, 2013

New head coach Lindsey Hunter may be just what the slumping Michael Beasley needs to break out of his funk this season in Phoenix. »Read More

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NBA AM: Moving On From Rudy Gay

January 31, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies had to trade Rudy Gay and their deal yesterday was exactly what they were looking for... Lakers get their exception... Magic lose Glen Davis for the season... NBA Chats at 10:30am... »Read More

Dwight Howard Re-Injures Right Shoulder

January 31, 2013

Dwight Howard re-aggravated the injury to his right shoulder in Phoenix on Wednesday night, and it didn’t look to be anything minor either on the court or in the locker room afterward. While there was... »Read More

Lakers Granted Exception for Hill’s Injury

January 31, 2013

The Lakers were given a disabled-player exception by the NBA after losing Jordan Hill for the season. They have until March 11 to spend $1.8 million on a free agent or $1.9 million to acquire a... »Read More

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NBA PM: The Trade Rumor Update

January 30, 2013

When the potential details of NBA trades start to emerge, there is generally more substance to the rumors and the details have started flowing... Dwane Casey talks Raptors... Greivis Vasquez as Most Improved?... Jon... »Read More

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Three-Point Shootout Deserves Star Power

January 30, 2013

To compete with the Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night, the Three-Point Shootout needs NBA stars who will produce an exciting and exhilarating competition. »Read More

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NBA AM: Do The Celtics Need To Make A Trade?

January 30, 2013

Most believe the Celtics need to make a trade with Rajon Rondo injured, but that may not be the case if Avery Bradley raises his game »Read More

Gasol on Benching: I Don’t Appreciate It

January 30, 2013

The Los Angeles Lakers got another win Tuesday by beating the New Orleans Hornets 111-106, but they might have lost some of the team cohesion they built up over the course of their three-game... »Read More

D’Antoni Surprised at Kobe’s Abilities

January 30, 2013

The last time the Lakers won three consecutive games, they were relying on (Kobe) Bryant scoring at least 30 points every game. But Bryant has altered his method of attack after the initial plan... »Read More

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Ex-Laker Luke Walton Helps Cavaliers’ Bigs

January 30, 2013

The Lakers may have traded Luke Walton because of his bad back, but the Cavaliers got an NBA champion to mentor their young big men. »Read More

Lakers Team Meeting Fueling Turnaround?

January 29, 2013

Earlier this month, Phil Jackson said the Lakers would need to have a “come to Jesus” moment if they were to make the playoffs. If you ask Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant, they’d say that moment came last week... »Read More

Blake Hopes to Play Tuesday for Lakers

January 29, 2013

Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake went through a full practice with the team Monday and will return to the lineup Tuesday when the Lakers play the New Orleans Hornets. Blake has missed the... »Read More

Lakers’ Gasol Won’t Ask For Trade

January 28, 2013

Lakers forward Pau Gasol isn’t OK with coming off the bench, and doesn’t see himself embracing it for the long term. But Gasol told CBSSports.com Monday he will not request a trade before the... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week 13

January 28, 2013

Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More

Lakers’ Mike D’Antoni Tempers Excitement

January 28, 2013

Everyone loves everybody now. There were Lakers hugs all around, with fans at Staples Center on Sunday joining the party, getting rally towels and the feel of a playoff game. Happy 79th birthday, Jerry... »Read More

No Surgery for Dwight Howard’s Shoulder

January 27, 2013

The prospects of Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard’s injured shoulder healing during the season may be far-fetched, and surgery could knock him out for a considerable period. “Six months,” Howard said on how... »Read More

Dwight Howard: ‘Nobody’s Going Anywhere’

January 27, 2013

With the Feb. 21 trade deadline fast approaching and the free agent-to-be who used to be known for his joyous ways waffling again about whether he’s happy, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard is... »Read More

D’Antoni Rejects Notion of Kobe Sacrificing

January 27, 2013

Even though (Kobe) Bryant ended up scoring less than half of his 28.9 points per game average, good for third best in the league, Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni said it shouldn’t be looked at... »Read More

Lakers’ Steve Blake Eyes Tuesday Return

January 27, 2013

The #RoadtoRecovery was long, but I’m back for the @Lakers Tuesday night. via Steve Blake via Twitter »Read More

Kobe Bryant Committing to be Facilitator?

January 26, 2013

Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Kobe Bryant is one of the most accomplished scorers in NBA history but his teammates certainly seemed pleased at his effort on Friday night to share the ball in a 102-84... »Read More

Tumultuous Days Await Lakers Ownership?

January 26, 2013

(Jerry) Buss, whose 79th birthday is Sunday, has been the greatest owner in sports history, and the prospect of losing leadership that great is daunting for any organization in any field. In Buss’ case,... »Read More

Kobe Still Sees Championship with Howard

January 26, 2013

Asked if he (Kobe Bryant) still believed he could win a championship with (Dwight) Howard, he said, “Yeah, for sure.” Unrelenting and sure as always, he’s trying to teach Howard a lesson he may... »Read More

Meeks Frustrated by Decreased Minutes

January 26, 2013

While the 25-year-old (Jodie) Meeks has picked things up pretty much where he left off last season, the big difference has been he was a starter in Philadelphia and now comes off the bench... »Read More

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Lakers’ Jodie Meeks Lost in Los Angeles

January 26, 2013

Jodie Meeks lost his spot in Mike D'Antoni's rotation, but the Los Angeles Lakers have been worse since the change. »Read More

Dwight Howard: We Need to be Positive

January 25, 2013

Will the gray skies hovering over the Los Angeles Lakers’ 17-25 season clear up? Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard still thinks so. “Negativity just got to stop,” Howard said after the team’s shootaround... »Read More

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NBA PM: Five Burning Trade Deadline Questions

January 25, 2013

Five questions NBA teams are asking as the trade deadline approaches ... Former Lakers' draft pick making good ... Hunter promises culture change in Phoenix ... »Read More

Lakers Not Thinking D’Antoni Buyout?

January 25, 2013

There’s plenty of heat and speculation — and plenty for Mike D’Antoni to hash out as far as better utilizing his players, including 2013 free agent Dwight Howard — but I was told Thursday... »Read More

Dwight Howard Receives Clearance to Play

January 25, 2013

According to the Lakers, Dwight Howard has been cleared to play Friday after seeing a shoulder specialist. Dr. James Tibone examined Howard on Thursday, confirming “there is no further damage,” after Howard re-aggravated the... »Read More

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NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow

January 24, 2013

Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More

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NBA AM: Lakers’ Troubles Mounting

January 24, 2013

The Los Angeles Lakers meeting during shootaround didn't change their on court product much, and Dwight Howard got hurt again... Carl Landry talks about the Warriors... Dan Majerle expresses anger over being passed on... »Read More

D’Antoni Wrong Hire for Lakers?

January 24, 2013

(Jim) Buss passed on the Lakers’ glorious championship legacy to attach his franchise to the desert mirage of D’Antoni and Nash, a reunion tour born of a one-dimensional, gimmick offense and a point guard... »Read More

Howard Re-Injures Shoulder in Lakers Loss

January 24, 2013

The Lakers’ 106-93 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday marked their third consecutive defeat and seventh in a row on the road. The Lakers (17-25) continue making it harder to climb out of... »Read More

Lakers’ Hill Out Six Months After Hip Surgery

January 23, 2013

Jordan Hill underwent surgery Wednesday morning to repair his injured left hip. Performed by Dr. Thomas Byrd in Nashville, Hill had loose fragments removed from the joint. He also had a torn labrum repaired... »Read More

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Kobe Ignoring Distractions, Focused on Winning

January 23, 2013

As the distractions are mounting for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers, their star player Kobe Bryant is not letting anything take his focus away from the ultimate goal of winning basketball games.  »Read More

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NBA AM: Kirilenko Won’t Opt Out This Summer

January 23, 2013

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko has a player option for 2014 but tells HOOPSWORLD he won’t opt out to test free agency »Read More

Lakers Considering Dwight Howard Trade?

January 23, 2013

The Los Angeles Lakers have consistently turned away trade inquiries in recent weeks for All-Star center Dwight Howardand still believe they have a strong chance of signing him to a new contract when Howard... »Read More

Source: Howard Not Happy; May Move On

January 23, 2013

(Dwight) Howard has not publicly indicated any desire to sign elsewhere when he becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1 and came to Los Angeles determined to succeed with a minimum amount of fuss... »Read More

League Source Denies Nets After Howard

January 23, 2013

RealGM.com, citing an unnamed source, reported Tuesday that the Brooklyn Nets are preparing once again to try to acquire Dwight Howard. A league source, however, emphatically told Mike Mazzeo of ESPNNewYork.com that the report... »Read More

Lakers GM Points to Effort, Not D’Antoni

January 23, 2013

The Los Angeles Lakers already have fired one head coach in this disappointing season, but general manager Mitch Kupchak isn’t placing all the blame for the team’s 17-24 start on the current one. “Without... »Read More

Is Paul Stoll Bound for Lakers?

January 23, 2013

Giants President of Guyana, Sergio Perez announced the possibility that the pilot Paul Stoll can play in the NBA, with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, the Los Angeles Lakers. via Rodrigo Malagon Forero of... »Read More

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Nash: Lakers Don’t Know Who They Are Yet

January 22, 2013

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash believes with all the changes, the Lakers still don't know each other yet. »Read More

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NBA AM: Would The Celtics Trade Paul Pierce?

January 22, 2013

The Celtics seem poised to make a trade, but would they really consider moving Paul Pierce?... Xavier Silas still working on his game... The Lakers bench Pau Gasol... Wizards kicking the tires... Some scare... »Read More

Gasol Insists He Wants to Stay with Lakers

January 22, 2013

Despite admitting dissatisfaction over his new bench role, forward Pau Gasol maintained he wants to stay with the Lakers. “I feel like I’m a part of this team and part of this franchise. I... »Read More

Butler Becoming Defensive Stopper for Bulls

January 22, 2013

The words coming loudly out of all corners of the Bulls’ locker room late Monday night were unmistakable. “Kobe stopper! Kobe stopper!” The words were directed toward one man who wore a sheepish smile... »Read More

Lakers Playing China Games in 2013-14

January 22, 2013

Perhaps in a move by the NBA to capitalize on the immense global popularity of Kobe Bryant – who could be playing his final season in 2013-14 — the Los Angeles Lakers will participate in the China Games... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 12

January 21, 2013

The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More

Did Kobe Send Roster Change Plea?

January 21, 2013

Accepting (Kobe) Bryant’s explanation for what’s gone wrong in Laker Land would be cutting corners again. It’s not that simple — especially because Bryant hedged on his claim for the blame, indirectly dragging management... »Read More

Mike D’Antoni: ‘We have too many issues’

January 21, 2013

The Lakers couldn’t escape from the problems that have plagued them all season. It also appeared they didn’t bring much energy along with their luggage over here, either. The Lakers’ 108-103 loss Sunday to... »Read More

Lakers Forced to Revive Season on the Road

January 19, 2013

The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-12 in road games, going nearly a month since their last victory away from Staples Center. Not a good sign for a team with 24 of its last 43... »Read More

Mike D’Antoni: Nash Not Defensive Liability

January 19, 2013

Lakers Head Coach Mike D’Antoni recently moved shooting-guard Kobe Bryant on the ball defensively, asking him to spend tremendous energy guarding younger, athletic point guards to ease the pressure on the 38 year-old point guard... »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Rebounders

January 19, 2013

HOOPSWORLD analyzes the top rebounders so far in the 2012-13 NBA season. Is it time to make a change on your fantasy team? »Read More

Gasol Not Comfortable with Bench Role

January 18, 2013

Pau Gasol returned after a five-game absence on Thursday night in the Lakers 99-90 loss to the Miami Heat. Gasol came off the bench in his first appearance since suffering a concussion on Jan. 6 against the Denver Nuggets.... »Read More

Kobe Expected to do Too Much for L.A.

January 18, 2013

It was asking a lot of Kobe Bryant when the Los Angeles Lakers shifted to assigning the 34-year-old to guarding the opposing team’s most dynamic guard while still relying on him on the offensive end. It was asking... »Read More

Payton: Lakers Not Comparable to 2003 Squad

January 17, 2013

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Steve Nash and Dwight Howard in the offseason to join Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, many compared the superstar quartet to the 2003-04 Lakers, who added Gary Payton... »Read More

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NBA AM: Bad Move By The Hawks

January 17, 2013

Did the Atlanta Hawks torpedo their chances of keeping Josh Smith?... David West has been the key for the Pacers... Orlando has options... J.J. Hickson not going anywhere... Ban news for Lakers fans...... »Read More

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NBA AM: Could Lakers Lose Dwight Howard?

January 16, 2013

The LA Lakers have the advantage in keeping Dwight Howard, but is there really a risk of losing him in July?... Justin Harper trying to prove he's more that a shooter in the D-League...... »Read More

The Old Dwight Howard May be Returning

January 16, 2013

The Dwight Howard of 2013 is looking and moving a lot like the Dwight Howard of the past eight seasons. He’s back to being aggressive on defense and strong on offense. He has posted... »Read More

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    EricPincusEricPincus: Most "big announcements" involve some sort of chairty function or the like - as was the case with Bryant tonight - esp through Facebook
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    EricPincusEricPincus: Kobe certainly can't announce any player movement - that's not his role or position - but I got hit up by a ton of people thinking all that
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    EricPincusEricPincus: Kobe can annnounce injury stuff, future plans like retirement - but he can't announce anything the Lakers might do with amnesty in July
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    EricPincusEricPincus: I'm not sure what people were expecting Kobe to announce - he can't announce any team business other than his own individual perspective
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    AlexKennedyNBAAlexKennedyNBA: That didn't take long. Account suspended. #boom
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    AlexKennedyNBAAlexKennedyNBA: At the draft combine, a lot of NBA teams will ask a player to guess how many basketballs would fit in the room where the interview is held.
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