Elizabeth Benson

Elizabeth is a graduate from Arizona State University and has her master's from Duquesne University. She is currently an associate editor at Lakers Nation. To read more of Elizabeth's articles click here. You can also follow Elizabeth on Twitter @Gobibs
381 Articles

Lakers’ Fans Are Playing the Waiting Game

Rumors have been flying around the media world regarding how to "fix" the Lakers, primarily at the point guard position. I have lost count of how many articles I have written since last summer concerning who the Lakers could or…

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Lakers vs. Raptors Pre-Game Report: Lakers End Their Road Trip in Toronto

Los Angeles Lakers (15-12) at Toronto Raptors (9-19) 10:00 AM PST, February 12, 2012 Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON TV: KCAL, NBALP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Raptors Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Jose Calderon SG: DeMar DeRozan SF: James…

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Andrew Goudelock: A Consistent Surprise Off the Lakers Bench

Anyone who is even slightly interested in the Lakers understands that the team is in desperate need of a young, athletic point guard. This has been surrounding the Lakers for a couple of years now, but has been in the…

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Lakers vs. Jazz Pre-Game Report: Road Trip Continues in Utah

Los Angeles Lakers (14-9) at Utah Jazz (12-9) 6:00 PM PST, February 4, 2012 Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT TV: KCAL, NBALP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Jazz Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Devin Harris SG: Gordon Hayward…

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The Lakers Needs to Play With Consistency and Urgency

Last week I wrote on how the Lakers need to play to their strengths and get back to basics offensively in order to get back on track. In the two games that the Lakers seemed to do just this, against…

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Pre-Game Report: Lakers Face Kevin Love and the Timberwolves on the Road

Los Angeles Lakers (11-9) at Minnesota Timberwolves (9-10) 4:00 PM PST, January 29, 2012 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN TV: KCAL, NBALP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Timberwolves Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Ricky Rubio SG: Luke Ridnour SF: Wesley Johnson PF:…

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It’s Time for the Lakers to Return to the Basics

A lot of critics aren’t feeling too confident about how the Lakers look right now. Well, as a Laker fan and as someone who is responsible for critiquing the team and their performance, I say there is a legitimate reason…

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Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look to Bounce Back Against Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers (10-4) at Los Angeles Lakers (10-7) 6:30 PM PST, January 22, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: Fox Sports West, NBALP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Pacers Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Darren Collison SG: Paul George SF: Danny…

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How to Realistically Solve the Lakers’ Point Guard Issue

A ton of critics are speculating that the Lakers will need to acquire a younger, more athletic point guard via trade. Deron Williams is the big name that is being urged for general manager Mitch Kupchak and owner Jerry Buss…

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Pre-Game Report: Lakers Face Hallway Rival Clippers in L.A. Showdown

Los Angeles Lakers (9-4) at Los Angeles Clippers (5-3) 7:30 PM PST, January 14, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: KCAL, NBATV Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Clippers Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Chris Paul SG: Chauncey Billups SF: Caron Butler…

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