Lakers News, Rumors, and Recap: Bynum Leads Kobe-less Lakers

Andrew Bynum keeps bringing the heat and his playing got him the Western Conference Player of the Week title today. Judged by his  playing over the last seven games, Bynum put up some pretty good numbers, averaging 21.8 points, 16.8 rebounds & 1.5 blocks. The past four games, all victories, have been without Kobe Bryant, adding to the value of this title.

During the beginning of Kobe’s absence, Bynum struggled a bit learning how to adjust without Bryant’s support. However, quickly becoming a Lakers powerhouse, Bynum figured out where to improve his personal game. We can’t forget Andrew’s career-high 30 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs.

For more information, and for a photo of the live Lakers tweet, check out the recap here. Make sure you are following Lakers Nation on twitter!

Lakers Nation News

Happy 65th Birthday Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

How Does Ramon Sessions Stack Up?

Andrew Bynum Voted Fan Player of the Week

Mark Cuban Wants Goaltending to be Reviewable

New Orleans Hornets to Host 2014 NBA All Star Game

NBA Power Rankings

Best Laker Plays of the Week

Andrew Bynum Talks Maturity and Growth

Coach Kobe Helps Lead the Lakers

Lakers Used Balanced Efforts to Overcome Mavericks in Overtime

Lakers and Maverick’s 7-Footers Exchange 3-Pointers

Happy 55th Birthday Michael Cooper

Lakers News

Has David Ebanks Earned a Rotation Spot? [Forum Blue and Gold]

NBA Cheering Section [OC Register]

Lakers Look to Spurs on Tuesday [Silver Screen and Roll]

Metta World Peace is Showing Lakers He was Worth Keeping [LA Times]

Lakers, Mavericks: That was Fun… [Forum Blue and Gold]

Kobe and Vanessa Back Together? [OC Register]

Mavericks say Lakers Sweep Won’t Matter Come Playoff Time [LA Times]

No Kobe, No Problem [Silver Screen and Roll]

NBA News

Building Experience Primary Focus for Nets [SB Nation]

Who is the Best of the Best? [ESPN]

Stephen Jackson, Greatest Player of all Time? [Silver Screen and Roll]

Anthony’s Big Day no Match for Big Three [NY Times]

NBA Scores and More [SB Nation]

Maloof Kills Sacramento Arena Deal [CBS Sports]

3 on 3 Preview: Heat at Nets [ESPN]

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