Shaquille O’Neal Leaves Lasting Legacy With Lakers and NBA

On a day that was supposed to focus around reactions to Game 1 of the NBA Finals one man stole the spotlight as he has so many times in his legendary career. Shaquille O'Neal announced via Twitter that he is…

Daniel Buerge

Why the NBA Wants the Lakers in the Finals Rather Than Dallas

As the NBA began its 2011 Finals last night, the basketball community and the NBA are anticipating a dip in viewership for the Dallas Mavericks versus the Miami Heat series compared to last year's seven game juggernaut between arch rivals,…

Elizabeth Benson

Former Laker Shaquille O’Neal Announces Retirement Via Twitter

Former Laker big man and long time NBA prankster Shaquille O'Neal has announced his retirement via Twitter this afternoon. To see the complete video check out O'Neal's video announcement. httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWqPnEGzfK8

Daniel Buerge

With Summer Near L.A. Gets Ready for Nike 3 on 3 Tournament

With the Lakers season (unexpectedly) over before June, it's time to start looking ahead to the summer. As those who reside in LA have known for the last 3 years, summer means the Nike 3 on 3 basketball tournament at…

Daniel Buerge

I Loathe to Love the 2010-11 NBA Finals

I hate to say it, but the Miami Heat look like NBA champions. While they still need to win three out of their next six games against a very good Dallas Mavericks team in order to be crowned as such,…

Michael Goldsholl

Ron Artest Breaks Up Fight at Los Angeles Nightclub

Los Angeles - According to TMZ Lakers forward Ron Artest was seen playing peacemaker outside a Hollywood nightclub this weekend. The most recent citizenship award winner reportedly broke up a fight between two individuals after leaving a club. According to…

Daniel Buerge

Diplomatic Brown Ready To Bring Change To Los Angeles

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Lakers certainly hired a diplomat when they brought in Mike Brown as their new head coach. Standing at a podium in a makeshift pressroom located on the side of the Lakers practice court, Brown appeared…

Michael Goldsholl

Mike Brown Introduced as Lakers Head Coach

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. –– Despite generating criticisms from much of the media and fans, the Lakers introduced Mike Brown as their new head coach on Tuesday afternoon at their practice facility in El Segundo, Calif. Brown, who was the head…

Michael Goldsholl

Matt Barnes: “I’ll be a Laker Next Year”

During today's press conference at the Lakers practice facility in El Segundo one player was in attendance - Matt Barnes. Barnes, who just finished his first season with the team has a player option for next year. When asked whether…

Daniel Buerge

How the Mavericks and Heat Got to the NBA Finals

(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (2) Miami Heat Miami won series 4-1 Game 1 Highlights httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=291XAtHVO78 Game 2 Highlights httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIXtOAeuCAg Game 3 Highlights httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC9DhWg2RBg Game 4 Highlights httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPldAW34Y-4 Game 5 Highlights httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr4IWWFQaJ0 Lakers Jersey, 3, "" Next: Mavericks-Thunder Series

Ramneet Singh