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Think Kobe Bryant Will Win MVP? Don’t Bet on It

The NBA’s regular season MVP is award is about as meaningful as Heidi Montag’s opinion on the economy. In an era of hype, highlights and sports celebrity the MVP award has become nothing more than…Read More

Kobe Bryant Brings Hoops Academy to Philippines On-Line

Quiet as kept, the Philippines is one of the most hoops crazed nations in the world. In fact, Pinoy Pugilist Manny Pacquiao has stated that to this day his first love in the sporting world is the game…Read More

Pau Gasol to Spread the Hoops Gospel in India

In the ongoing efforts of David Stern to make the NBA a worldwide brand, Pau Gasol is being dispatched on a journey to India. The Spaniard won’t be alone in his journeys as he’ll have the Larry O’Brien…Read More

Jerry Buss Expects the Lakers to Beat Heat, Win Title

When you shell out nearly $100-million for a basketball team just making the playoffs isn’t enough. When you’re Jerry Buss and you’ve put together many a title contender for a much cheaper price…Read More

Magic Johnson Looking to Leave Lakers

It was bound to happen. Given Magic Johnson’s ever growing business acumen and the perpetual grip the Buss family has on the Los Angeles Lakers, you knew it was only a matter of time until the Magic…Read More

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Congrats to Dr. Jerry Buss

It is long overdue but on Friday, August 13th, Dr. Jerry Buss was inducted into the Naismith Basketball…Read More

Lakers Lock Up Derrick Caracter

Thanks to a strong showing during summer league play, the Lakers have opted to sign both rookies drafted…Read More

Lakers Sign Rookie Devin Ebanks

The Lakers are now at full capacity. With Shannon Brown officially signing a new two year contract and…Read More

Bill Bertka, Paul Westphal, and Rick Carlisle Talk Hoops

Check out the latest footage from the NBA Summer League – where NBA coaches Bill Bertka (Lakers),…Read More

Lakers, Shannon Brown Agree to New Deal

The more things change the more they stay the same. Sure, Shannon Brown might have been a free agent…Read More

Lakers to Host Rockets in Season Opener

Much to the chagrin of NBA TV; an anonymous source has leaked the details of the opening night for the 2010-11 season just hours before it is to be announced live in primetime. The two-time defending world…Read More

Knicks in the Mix for Shannon Brown

Mitch Kupchak just can’t move Sasha Vujacic fast enough. Just one day after the rumors of GM Mitch looking to move The Machine in order to clear room for re-signing Shannon Brown comes word of the…Read More

Surgery a Success for Andrew Bynum

Once again, Andrew Bynum’s knee has fought the knife and the knee won. L.A. Times beat writer Broderick Turner reports that all went well with the repair of Drew’s right meniscus. Up next for Bynum…Read More

This Machine for Sale: Lakers Look to Trade Sasha Vujacic

Wonder why Shannon Brown is stuck in contract limbo? Well, wonder no longer my Purple and Gold pals! According to Janis Carr of the OC Register, Mitch Kupchak is trying to trade Sasha Vujacic in order…Read More

Matt Barnes Makes Good with Laker Players and Fans Alike

Before Matt Barnes was introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers today he had already begun his most important task to date – making inroads with his new teammates and fans. It was just…Read More

Lakers Sign Veterans Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff

Size does matter. Defense wins championships. No matter what flavor of the month the NBA might savor, the aforementioned adages will always ring true. With that in mind, the two-time defending world champion…Read More

Andrew Bynum for Chris Paul Would be a Bad Move for Lakers

So, Chris Paul wants to be a Laker. Well good for him, who doesn’t? Apparently fed up with being a one man show in the N.O., Paul has requested to be traded. Among the teams he’s willing to take his…Read More

Lakers Still in the Hunt to Sign Matt Barnes

After missing out on bringing Raja Bell to Los Angeles, the Lakers are reported to still be a contender in the Matt Barnes sweepstakes. Despite the reports of Barnes nearing an agreement with the Toronto…Read More

Andrew Bynum Sets Date for Knee Surgery

For the second time in three years, Andrew Bynum will go under the knife. The two time world champion center for the Los Angeles Lakers has set July 28th – one week from today – for his latest procedure. After…Read More

Kobe Bryant Named America’s Favorite Sports Star

According to the Harris Poll, Kobe Bryant is tied with Tiger Woods as the country’s favorite sports star this year. Derek Jeter of the Yankees came in third, followed by NFL quarterbacks Brett Favre…Read More

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