Russell Valenzuela

Russell Valenzuela graduated from UC Irvine and writes for Lakers Nation. As a Laker fan since childhood, he follows and tracks statistics for a variety of sports.
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Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Will Not Be Attending 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend

The Los Angeles Lakers gladly welcomed the 2015 All-Star break after falling to the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night for their sixth consecutive loss and 40th overall. Focus around the league has shifted to the big weekend in which no…

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Kobe Bryant Has ‘Standing Offer’ To ‘Knuckle Up’ From Karl Malone

As Kobe Bryant's NBA career seems to be coming to an end in the foreseeable future, his place among the all time greats continues to be discussed and argued. He has spent his entire time playing for the Los Angeles…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Wednesday night for a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers. After falling the night before, the Lakers saw their losing streak reach five which brought their record to 13-39. Trying to…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were home Tuesday night after spending their last four games on the road for their annual Grammy trip. Since they failed to pickup a win during those games, the team looked to get one against the…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant And Jimmy Fallon’s Beer Run At Pink Dot

After undergoing surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, Kobe Bryant's season was cut short for the third consecutive year. Bryant has spent his entire career in a Laker uniform and will be looking to come back for his 20th…

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INSTAGRAM: Vanessa Bryant Hits Trick Shot At Staples Center

Despite a nine month recovery table for his torn rotator cuff, Kobe Bryant remains one of basketball's biggest stars. As a testament to his drawing power, a full length documentary entitled 'Kobe Bryant's Muse' is set to premiere on Showtime,…

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Kobe Bryant On What He Plays For Now: ‘Learning, It’s Always That’

For the third consecutive season, Kobe Bryant suffered a season ending injury. After being diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff, Bryant decided to undergo surgery and is expected to be sidelined for nine months. In a recent podcast with Nike…

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Game Recap: Lakers Win Double OT Thriller Over Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Chicago Bulls Thursday night in what was Pau Gasol's first time facing his former team in Staples Center. The fans in attendance gave Gasol a standing ovation as the Lakers played a video tribute.…

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Game Recap: Lakers Cough Up 19 Point Lead, Lose To Wizards

After dropping their eighth consecutive game, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to end their losing streak against the Washington Wizards Tuesday night. Already missing Kobe Bryant for the season, the Lakers were down another man as Nick Young sat out…

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Game Recap: Losing Streak Reaches Eight After Falling To Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home Sunday night to take on the Houston Rockets for the third and final time this season. After losing seven straight, the Lakers were in need of a win and hoped to deliver one in…

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