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The L.A. Lakers could end up being the most compelling team this NBA offseason. If the Dwyane Wade rumors are true, and you pair him with a healthy Kobe Bryant. Then you select your future franchise player in Jahlil Okafor. How's that for a big three? Now Swaggy P. doesn't have to be the alpha dog anymore. Nick Young can go back to playing role that he's more suitable for … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers NBA Draft Preview/Mock Draft

It's looking like a near lock that Jahlil Okafor will become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers on June 25th. Okafor, who worked out with the team on Tuesday, met the approval of the most iconic player in Laker history, Earvin "Magic" Johnson. … [Read more...] about Jahlil Okafor talks Kobe, Magic and L.A. Lakers (exclusive)

Kobe Bryant took in the U.S. Women's National Team match versus Mexico. And no this is absolutely not "news" or anything even remotely close to the concept of it. However, these are really lean times for the L.A. Lakers and there's not a ton of Lakers news to discuss. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Kobe Bryant takes in USWNT friendly vs Mexico

Shaquille O'Neal, while doing postgame (L.A. Clippers 105, L.A. Lakers 100) studio work for TNT last night made a comment about the Los Angeles Lakers that was...well we'll go with the phrase "brutally honest." … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal drops awful truth on L.A. Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are in year two of what will be a very lengthy re-build. L.A. might not even be done with the tear down component of the cumulative makeover project yet. Lakers fan have to brace themselves for the fact that next year could also be a very long year. Hopefully, it should be better than this season has been, but it's going to be awhile before The Lake Show … [Read more...] about How would Frank Kaminsky fit with the L.A. Lakers?

In October, if you asked any NBA fan worth their salt who would be the Chicago Bulls All-Stars this season, they would most likely say Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. It's not very likely they would say Pau Gasol and Jimmy Butler. Sure, Rose had the best scoring average for an entire month of his career in the January that just passed, but Gasol has been unexpectedly … [Read more...] about Pau Gasol was badly misused by L.A. Lakers

Kobe Bryant recently made a statement hinting that he might retire at the end of the season. He said that retirement thoughts are creeping in. The 36-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar has seen his last two seasons ruined by devastating injuries. Nike just introduced a narrated podcast that chronicles the unique relationship between designer (Eric Avar) and athlete Kobe … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant debuts his new podcast, should return next year

Lots of NBA on Christmas Day as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the defending NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs at 1:30. In the second game of ABC’s doubleheader, the Miami Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers in LeBron James’ first game back in Miami at 4 p.m. At 11 AM the New York Knicks host the Washington Wizards. And of course, in prime time, the L.A. Lakers at the Chicago … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers lead the 5 most popular NBA stories of ’14