The Case for Mike Dunleavy as the Next Coach of the Lakers
Over the past few days we've examined what we believe are the four likeliest candidates to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The idea behind exploring the possibilities individually was to paint each prospective hire in the…
Jerry West Joins Golden State Warriors Front Office
Longtime Laker player and executive, Jerry West, has joined the Golden State Warriors front office. The Warriors announced the move Friday, stating that West will take on an advisory role as a member of the executive board. West is best…
Lakers Will Honor Abdul-Jabbar With Statue & The Top NBA News
Top Story According to Linda Rambis, the Los Angeles Lakers' manager of special projects, the team will honor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with a statue outside Staples Center. However, there is still no timetable as to when the monument will be raised. Abdul-Jabbar…
The Case for Brian Shaw as the Next Coach of the Lakers
Brian Shaw is as familiar to Lakers fans as cracker jacks are to a baseball game. We all have fond memories of his clutch threes in the epic comeback against Portland, his steady veteran leadership, his defense and of course…
Ron Artest’s Future with the Lakers
There was one reason why Mitch Kupchak brought Ron Artest to the Los Angeles Lakers: defense. Artest's hiring brought many questions to the Lakers' community because of his erratic and sometimes violent behavior on the court. In fact, it was Ron…
What Goes Around Comes Around: How the Pau Gasol trade worked out for both teams
The fundamentals of a trade state that you get something in return for what you give. For years the media and fans alike have endlessly criticized Chris Wallace – the General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies - for essentially giving…
The End of Zen? Why Phil Jackson’s Lessons Are More Important Now Than Ever Before.
So much for the Lakers Last Stand… If a dynasty falls in the second round and the entire NBA is around to hear it, does it still make a sound? It seems as if the final run of Phil Jackson’s…
Kobe Bryant Named 14th Most Powerful Celebrity by Forbes & The Top NBA News
Top Story Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers has been named the 14th most powerful celebrity in the annual "Forbes 100 Most Powerful Celebrities" list. Number 14: Kobe Bryant: Forbes.com The Latest on the Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar feels 'slighted'…
The Case for Rick Adelman as the Next Coach of the Lakers
The argument for Rick Adelman to be the next coach of the Lakers is a pretty simple case. In fact it can be summarized with the use of one underlying word that both he and the Lakers franchise are all…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Feels ‘Slighted’ Due to Lack of Staples Statue
One of the biggest, figuratively and literally, stars in Los Angeles Lakers' history is unhappy with the organization for what he feels is a lack of recognition. After the team erected a statue in honor of Jerry West outside of…
