The Time is Now for Deuce Brand and Lakers Nation
Even though there isn't NBA basketball being played on the court, basketball fans all over the world still lace up their sneakers and take to the black top on a daily basis. Being on the court is all about having…
Negotiation Tactics Playing Crucial Role in NBA Lockout
For many fans the NBA lockout hasn't been something that has been highly researched or explored. For the casual fan it simply means that there is no NBA basketball to watch. However, for those fans that try a little harder…
Sports World Reacts to Players’ Rejection of Latest Offer
Sadness besieged the NBA world today when the players decided to reject the owners' latest proposal and file a disclaimer of interest. This file will essentially eliminate the union from negotiations and will cause labor talks to be held in a…
NBA Players Reject Owners Offer, Will Disband Union and File Lawsuit
On Monday afternoon the NBA Players Association met in New York with what some categorized as the fate of the NBA season hanging in the balance. The result: the players unanimously decided to to reject the owners latest proposal and…
Jerry West Talks Kobe Bryant, His Legacy & Childhood
Recently we were fortunate enough to be invited to an open forum with Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West. At the event West fielded questions on his new autobiography, West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life. West discussed life with…
Kobe Bryant Joins Players Meeting in New York City
Player representatives from every NBA team are meeting this morning in New York to discuss whether to accept the latest proposal from the NBA or to reject it and continue the lockout. It has since been reported that Los Angeles…
League Executives Deny Rumors on CBA Proposal
Shortly after the NBA offered a 'revised' proposal to the NBA players, rumors surfaced over social media that major changes were made to the structure of the league. According to those claims, the deal allowed teams to send players to the Developmental League…
Brian Shaw and the Jackson Disciples
If you’re familiar with former Lakers players and coaching staff, Brian Shaw is rarely unheard of mainly because he has a great resume. If this is the case why has it been so difficult for Brian Shaw and other assistant…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: Nov. 6 – Nov. 12
The summer of the lockout has turned into the autumn of the lockout, and we're quickly hurdling towards winter. The players and owners still have not reached an agreement, and if the players don't accept the latest proposal from the…
Sources Say Players Will Likely Not Accept Deal
Sources say the NBA players are likely not going to accept the league's most recent offer. Union President Derek Fisher told reporters that the offer deals with most some, but not all, of the players demands, and that he would…
