Lamar Odom Sues IRS For Fitness Fees
Lakers forward Lamar Odom has taken his game from the hardwood to the courtroom, suing the Internal Revenue Service. Apparently, the IRS claimed he couldn't take tax deductions for money Odom spent on sports fines, and an additional $178,000 that…
Hollinger Power Rankings Puts Heat on Top
The latest NBA power rankings from ESPN columnist John Hollinger have placed the Miami Heat ahead of the pack. This is sure to cause some controversy considering the second team on Hollinger's list is the undefeated, back to back champion,…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Blazers
Written by: Kevin Chan Trail Blazers Projected Starting Line-up PG: Andre Miller SG: Brandon Roy SF: Nicholas Batum PF: LeMarcus Aldridge C: Marcus Camby Key Reserves: Wesley Matthews, Dante Cunningham Injuries: Greg Oden, Joel Przybilla, Rudy Fernandez As much talent…
Opposing View: The Portland Trail Blazers
Tonight in Los Angeles the Lakers will be taking on one of their Western Conference opponents from the Northwest Division, the Portland Trail Blazers. To get a different perspective on tonight's game between the west coast rivals I sat down…
Happy Birthday Lamar Odom!
The past month has been busy for the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only have they started out 6-0 on their attempt to get back to the NBA Finals for the fourth year in a row, but they have had several…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Raptors
Written by: Kevin Chan Raptors Projected Starting Line-up PG: Jarrett Jack SG: DeMar DeRozan SF: Linas Kleiza PF: Reggie Evans C: Andrea Bargnani Key Reserves: Sonny Weems, Jose Calderon, Leandro Barbosa The weekend is here which means the stars will…
Magic vs. Bird: Rivalry and Respect
Written by: Keith Henderson When I close my eyes, I can still see it. The Sony Trinitron TV with the antenna positioned just right, is tuned in, on this night, to Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals. It's down…
Kobe Bryant: Too Old, Too Hurt, Too Good
Written by: Ryan Regan Okay, this is the year. For real this time. I mean, he's 32 years old, going into his 15th season in the NBA with 5 championship rings in 7 Finals appearances. That's 1,219 games for you…
Tough Enough: Matt Barnes and the Diminishing ‘Soft’ Label
Before the rumors started spreading about Matt Barnes possibly coming to the Lakers, most of Laker Nation could not have ever imagined Barnes wearing the sacred purple and gold. Who could blame them? Matt Barnes tried and more importantly failed…
Nail-Biting Finishes and the Kobe Bryant Factor
Written by: Emily Wilson As if to carry over from last season, the Lakers opened the 2010-2011 regular season with a two point come-from-behind victory over the Houston Rockets last Tuesday night at Staples Center. Although they dominated the Warriors…
