Matt Barnes’ Performance is a Key for the Lakers
When Matt Barnes was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers prior to the 2010-11 season, it was seen as a smart move by the organization. Barnes would bring his defensive mentality and hustle to the bench and would act as…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers Face Pacific Division Rivals, Warriors
Golden State Warriors (2-4) at Los Angeles Lakers (4-4) 7:30 PM PST, January 6, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: FS West, NBA LP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Warriors Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Brandon Rush SG: Monta…
A New Challenge for Metta World Peace: Lead the Bench
The Lakers faced a ton of criticism and questions during the off-season and through the first week of the regular season. The team is aging and there are some definite weaknesses without question. Since the starting line-up is primarily comprised…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look to Extend Streak Against Nuggets
Denver Nuggets (2-1) at Los Angeles Lakers (2-2) 12:30 PM PST, December 31, 2011 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: FS West, NBA LP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Nuggets Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Ty Lawson SG: Arron Afflalo SF: Danilo…
Acquiring a Point Guard Should Be Lakers’ Biggest Concern
If Laker fans learned anything from the first half-week of the season it is that they are in desperate need of a point guard. Specifically, a quick and athletic one. Yes, Chris Paul would have been a great addition to…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers Finish Back-to-Back-to-Back with Jazz
Utah Jazz (0-0) at Los Angeles Lakers (0-2) 7:30 PM PST, December 27, 2011 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: TNT Radio: 710 ESPN Jazz Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Devin Harris SG: Raja Bell SF: C.J. Miles PF: Paul Millsap…
Renewed Hallway Rivalry Benefits Both L.A. Teams
After a complex and complicated lockout that threatened to take away the entire NBA season and a rather confusing past two weeks of trades, potential trades and signings, it was a refreshing and welcomed sight to watch the return of…
Incomplete Trades Hint at GM’s Willingness to Wait
When it seemed that Chris Paul would be a Laker last Thursday, only to be nixed by David Stern later that night, Laker fans were either elated by the news or upset with the Lakers for trading Pau Gasol and…
Kobe Bryant’s Plan to Overcome Decline, Father Time
"The evidence suggests that Bryant -- who has logged 48,326 career minutes, faces a serious challenge if he hopes to be a top-five NBA player in the coming season. While the shortened 66-game season may save him some wear and…
Will Decision to Stop Chris Paul Trade End Stern’s Career?
It was a crazy, roller coaster Thursday for Laker fans. First, the news that a three-team trade to acquire Chris Paul was underway came in the morning. Then, the confirmation came that the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets and the…
