Kobe Not Interested in Signing With Besiktas

NBA.com's David Aldridge reports that Los Angeles Lakers' star Kobe Bryant is not interested in signing with the Turkish basketball club Besiktas. Bryant was in contract discussions with Besiktas, but a source close to both parties said Kobe has not…

Ramneet Singh

Stormin’ Norman Nixon’s Impact on the Lakers

In 1977 the Los Angeles Lakers drafted a senior guard from Duquesne University that would be a crucial player in their championship runs in 1980 and 1982. This 6’2” Duke was Norm Nixon, who averaged 17.4 points at his alma mater…

Elizabeth Benson

Mike, Mamba and Magic: Top 50 Players in NBA History Part V

The fifth and final segment in our updated list of the 50 greatest players in NBA history is finally here with players 10 through one. Make sure you're ready for it with Part I, Part II, Part III and Part…

Steven Almazan

Kobe Bryant to Meet With Besiktas Saturday

The NBA is set to have their first meeting since the lockout broke, but there is another meeting set for Saturday that may concern Lakers star Kobe Bryant. After much speculation that Bryant would indeed play in Europe if the…

Daniel Buerge

NBA, Union Set To Resume Labor Discussions

Less than a month after the NBA lockout began, ESPN sources revealed that discussions are set to resume on Monday August 1 between commissioner David Stern, union director Billy Hunter and their top officials. Both sides remain far apart on…

Michael Goldsholl

Is Ramon Sessions the Solution at PG for the Lakers?

It is a clear fact that the number one problem with the Lakers' current roster is at the point guard position. Derek Fisher has held the reigns as point guard in Los Angeles admirably for years, but his torch is…

Elizabeth Benson

Elgin, Cousy and the Dream: Top 50 Players in NBA History Part IV

Part IV of the updated list of the 50 greatest players in NBA history looks at players 20-11, and lists some of the best players to ever play in the league. Make sure you're up to date by checking out…

Andrew Meshot

The Answer and the Admiral: Top 50 Players in NBA History Part III

The updated list of the 50 greatest players in NBA history continues with players 30 through 21. Make sure you're up to date by checking out Part I and Part II 30. Willis Reed Willis Reed is the most beloved…

Steven Almazan

Ron Artest Discussing Deal to Join Dancing With the Stars

According to TMZ Lakers forward Ron Artest is in discussions with ABC to join the new season of Dancing with the Stars. Nothing’s official yet — but sources tell us, both Artest and “Dancing” producers have been in touch to…

Daniel Buerge

True Hoop Roundtable: Kobe Overshadowed by MJ, D-Wade as Top Shooting Guard

ESPN's True Hoop network recently held a roundtable on a series of questions regarding former and current point guards. Today, they continued down the position line to discuss some of the best shooting guards of all-time, today and even the…

Michael Goldsholl