Los Angeles Lakers Examiner

LakersNation: The Lakers decade of dominance

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:52:01 -0700

I was trying to figure out how to do a piece about the Los Angeles Lakers' resurgence in the 2000s, and then luckily Gary from LakersNation saved me some time by passing this link along. It's a great piece, going year-by-year talking about...

A look under the 2009 Lakers Christmas tree

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:12:31 -0700

For last year's holiday season, we figured out which Los Angeles Lakers were naughty and which ones were nice, and gave them gifts accordingly. This year, however, it's been pretty difficult to spot a Laker that hasn't been nice (with ...

Jackson on Odom: 'Sometimes I don't know what he's doing out there'

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:27:49 -0700

In the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers prioritized the signing of Lamar Odom, as they felt he was necessary to anchor the bench unit and fill in a starter when necessary. Lamar's versatility has been praised since he came into the league, bu...

Video: Pau Gasol speaks about Lakers fourth quarter run against Jazz

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:59:03 -0700

Video of Pau Gasol after the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the Utah Jazz Wednesday night. Enjoy.

Lakers go on huge fourth quarter run to defeat Jazz: Five thoughts

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:48:10 -0700

Shannon Brown throws down the alley-oop from Kobe Bryant. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill Related articles Who is the Lakers' most valuable female? Video: Kobe says BMX biking helped him with buzzer beater against Miami Heat Kobe's three at the buzz...

Who is the Lakers' most valuable female?

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:47:29 -0700

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson recently refuted NBA commissioner David Stern's claim that a woman would possibly play in the NBA in the next 10 years. Jackson acknowledged that female athletes are getting bigger, faster, and st...

Video: Kobe says BMX biking helped him with buzzer beater against Miami Heat

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:34:55 -0700

Here's the postgame video I took on my trusty Kodak HD recorder after the game. Not bad for a handheld camera the size of a cell phone. "I can't believe this ball might go in off of this B.S. shot." Leave it to Kobe to credit...

Kobe's three at the buzzer defeats the Miami Heat: Five thoughts

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:33:37 -0700

The Lakers and Heat played a tough, physical game Friday night. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill What can you say after a game like this? The Los Angeles Lakers finally got a tough game Friday night and proved that they were a bit rusty when it comes to clo...

Phil Jackson says Lakers should have three All-Stars

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:17:32 -0700

Phil Jackson doesn't like to talk about the All-Star Game, but when pressed about it before Friday's game against the Miami Heat even he had to admit that the Los Angeles Lakers should have three representatives:Probably should be (three All-Stars). ...

Honesty serves Artest well in explanation of drinking

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:26:56 -0700

Artest always speaks his mind. (AP Photo)In a week where a certain athlete's apology has been the prevailing story, I couldn't help but think that Ron Artest was going to do the same thing when confronted about his startling confession that...

Ron Artest admits drinking during games

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:51:52 -0700

Since he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, we've all been waiting for some controversy to arise regarding Ron Artest. Well, we certainly got it yesterday, when a magazine article was published where Artest adimts that he used to dri...

Phil Jackson knows why New Jersey's so bad

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:25:30 -0700

I'll tell you one thing Phil Jackson was grateful for this year: the Los Angeles Lakers' schedule.The Lakers took care of business in their last three games against the dregs of the league (New York, Golden State, New Jersey) and made it look easy al...

Yet another crazy rumor...Chris Paul to the Lakers?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:29:38 -0700

We've all heard the ridiculous radio calls. Mike in San Bernadino, you're on the air: "Hey, um, I think...um....the Lakers should trade...um...Josh Powell and Jordan Farmar for, like, Dwight Howard. I think he would help us win. O...

Nice shot Kobe, but try something difficult next time

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:36:44 -0700

I'd be ashamed too if I could only go behind the backboard. Step it up, Kobe.AP Photo/Mark J. TerrillThe Los Angeles Lakers have looked so good in the two games since the return of Pau Gasol, we don't even talk about the score. From the opening minut...

Quote of the night...and some others

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:59 -0700

A lot is said in the locker room after games, so I figured I would start giving you guys some insight. I'm going to start my "Quote of the Night" series, where I'll be sure to give you some quotes the day after any game that I go to. Here's...

Gasol returns to lead Lakers to victory over Bulls: Five thoughts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:10:46 -0700

On a night that could have been overshadowed by the return of Pau Gasol, it was the team play of the Los Angeles Lakers that led them to an easy 108-93 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls Thursday night. Here are my five thoughts: That...

Pau Gasol expected to make season debut tonight

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:20:34 -0700

Whenever someone talks about the Los Angeles Lakers struggling, or that they're not on top of their game, the response is always the same. "Well, they don't have Pau Gasol." Starting tonight, they'll have to find anot...

Lakers need to learn to win without Kobe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:03 -0700

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their two-game losing streak last night by soundly defeating the Detroit Pistons, 106-93. It was a relief for Lakers fans, many of which thought the team wouldn't lose two games all year. The win is nice for ...

Luke Walton expected to miss at least six weeks with back injury

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:06:41 -0700

From the Los Angeles Lakers' PR team: Lakers forward Luke Walton was examined today by back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins and has been diagnosed with a pinched nerve. Walton is expected to be out a minimum of six weeks. Yikes. The ...

Missing time 'not an option' for Kobe Bryant

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:07:42 -0700

After the Los Angeles Lakers' second straight ugly loss Sunday, much of the talk was not about the team as a whole, but rather its most important part. In the fourth quarter last night, Kobe Bryant re-aggravated a groin injury that he firs...