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Why Jordan Hill Must Start over Chris Kaman Alongside Pau Gasol for Lakers
September 13th, 2013
The Los Angeles Lakers made a smart move by signing center Chris Kaman after Dwight Howard left town, but only if this means Kaman will be the first big man off the bench behind Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill.
To be fair, Kaman is bigger than Hill, more experienced and gives the ...
Are LA Lakers Fans Expecting Too Much from Wesley Johnson and Nick Young?
August 27th, 2013
There are some Los Angeles Lakers fans who feel that the Lakers actually got better by losing center Dwight Howard in free agency, but to be realistic that only counts when it comes to chemistry.
A team doesn't lose the NBA's top rebounder and one of the league's top defensive players ...
Should Phil Jackson Eventually End Up in the LA Lakers Front Office?
June 8th, 2013
It seems unlikely that Phil Jackson will ride into Los Angeles and save the mess that has become the Lakers, but there is still a possibility Jackson can have a hand in reviving the franchise—just not from the sidelines.Jackson was many Lakers fans' top choice to replace Mike Brown during ...
Blueprint for LA Lakers to Become a Dangerous 2013 Playoff Threat
March 23rd, 2013
The Los Angeles Lakers will more than likely qualify for the 2013 NBA playoffs, but few people, beyond diehard fans, really expect them to do much once they get there. The Lakers, who lost a 16-point lead and the game to the Washington Wizards on Friday night, have played exactly ...
Dwight Sr. Proves That Dwight Jr. Is Not Built to Be a Leader
February 9th, 2013
According to the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is done voicing his opinion when it comes to teammate Dwight Howard. After all, it would be hard to follow in the footsteps of Howard's father's blistering critique of the 2012-13 NBA season. Dwight Sr. recently decided to ...
Kobe Bryant’s Defense of Pau Gasol Proves How He Feels About Dwight Howard
February 9th, 2013
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol has been the player most likely to be traded for the majority of the 2012-13 regular season. But according to teammate Kobe Bryant, Gasol's latest foot injury will force the Lakers to finally appreciate the seven-footer's talent and impact. Bryant has never wavered in ...
Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard Feud May Be Worse Than We Thought
January 22nd, 2013
Reports that Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard tried to physically assault teammate Kobe Bryant after a game against the Philadelphia 76ers were bad. But if whispers coming from LakersNation.com are true then the subtle feud between the players may be about to take center stage.According to the website Howard has ...
The L.A. Lakers Should Bench Mike D’Antoni Instead of Pau Gasol
January 19th, 2013
According to ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni is flirting with the idea of bringing forward Pau Gasol off the bench, and reportedly, Gasol is none to thrilled by the prospects. "I've never come off the bench in my career," Gasol said. "(Thursday) was my first game off the ...
Would the L.A Lakers Be a Better Team with a Healthy Andrew Bynum?
January 19th, 2013
Dwight Howard may not yet be the defensive force that fans of the Los Angeles Lakers expected when the team acquired him in a trade involving Andrew Bynum, but it's hard to argue with the results when you consider that Bynum has yet to play a single minute for his new ...
Are Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash the NBA’s Worst Defensive Backcourt?
January 12th, 2013
Los Angeles Lakers guards Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash will recognized as two of the greatest players to ever man their respective positions once they finally retire, but their historical standing doesn't mean much to the Lakers right now. The Oklahoma City Thunder sent the Lakers to their sixth consecutive ...