World Peace laces up for ‘Dancing’ Premiere

What kind of dancer can we expect Metta World Peace to be? You’ve seen him run the fast break haven’t you? Go ahead and YouTube it. It’s not like you’re doing anything else mid-week without a basketball game playing every…

Nadya Avakian

Remembering Ron Artest and Preparing For World Peace

Last Friday it was announced that Lakers forward Ron Artest had officially changed his name to Metta World Peace. Artest had been contemplating this name change for three years before finally drawing the motivation to do so from Chad Ochocinco…

Jonathan Garza

John Wall Wants Kobe To Take Charge in Lockout Negotiations

Washington Wizards' guard John Wall is calling out Kobe Bryant and wants the five-time champion to have a role in labor negotiations. Wall would like to see the NBA's biggest stars battle it out in meetings and work with the…

Ramneet Singh

Kobe Bryant Still Considering Playing Overseas

With the lockout anything but resolved more and more players are considering playing overseas while the NBA work stoppage continues. One player who has discussed it but hasn't made a definitive decision is Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. Bryant,…

Daniel Buerge

Exclusive Nike Vault Anniversary Pack

About a year ago Nike opened the Vault, the premier shop for all your Nike gear. Located inside the Los Angeles Mecca of basketball, Staples Center, the Nike Vault has become the premium basketball destination for gear-seekers in L.A. In…

Daniel Buerge

Ron Artest Officially Changes Name to Metta World Peace

After much speculation and debate on when Ron Artest would officially become the artist formerly known as Ron Artest, it appears as if that day has finally come. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles, Artest has finally officially…

Daniel Buerge

Happy Birthday Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor

Lakers Nation would like to take a minute to wish a very happy birthday to Lakers legend Elgin Baylor, who is turning 77-years-old today. Baylor was a longtime member of the Lakers, and teamed with Jerry West to make one…

Daniel Buerge

NBA 2K12 Ratings for Kobe Bryant, LeBron James Scutinized

The popular NBA 2K video game series is getting ready to release the latest installment, 2K12, which is for the (hopefully) upcoming 2011-12 NBA season. There is always a bit of debate surrounding the rankings given to the best players…

Daniel Buerge

NBA Wraps Up Dallas Meeting, Stern Says Owners Are Unified

Today was a busy day in labor talks as the players union met in Las Vegas and the NBA officials and owners gathered in a Board of Governors meeting in Dallas. The players union reiterated the fact that its members…

Ramneet Singh

Video: Lakers Athletic Trainer Gary Vitti Discusses Team HEAL

Written by: Derek Opina He is the man who has more NBA championships than Kobe, Michael and Magic. He is the longest tenured athletic trainer in the NBA and one of the best in all of professional sports. He is…

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