Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Dallas Mavericks: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offense appeared to be regaining some form after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 103-92 on February 20. That win marked their 14th at home this season, compared to just five on the road. Well, their next venture will take them not only on the road,…
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Steve Blake Shines as Lakers Beat Trail Blazers: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Los Angeles Lakers had beaten the Portland Trail Blazers 16 of their last 19 times they had visited Staples Center in L.A. and Monday, February 20 was no different than any of those other 16. All throughout the game, the Lakers were able to stay in rhythm offensively and beat…
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Bryant wants Gasol rumors to end (Yahoo! Sports)

To trade Pau Gasol or not trade Pau Gasol … that is the question. And the fact the Los Angeles Lakers have not offered a definitive answer has Gasol’s superstar teammate Kobe Bryant a bit ticked off. “Basketball is such an emotional game, you got to be able to have all of…
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Fan Reaction: Making the Case for a Dwight Howard for Andrew Bynum Trade (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

With the NBA trade deadline less than a month away (March 15) it’s time for Orlando to get serious about trading away Dwight Howard. Not that I am eager to see D12 go. As a Magic fan I would love nothing better than to see Dwight play out his career in Orlando.
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Ranking the Starting Five of the Lakers: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Los Angeles Lakers are not a balanced team, but that is fairly well known. Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum are one of the best threesomes in the league. Unfortunately, the rest of the team is fairly poor. There are various rankings and tools of statistical analysis, but…
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Pekovic making a name for himself with T-Wolves (PA SportsTicker)

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Jeremy Lin finally gets a new apartment, and a place in NBA history (Yahoo! Sports)

Jeremy Lin’s long, national real estate nightmare is over. Like many young professionals working in the New York City metropolitan area, he struggled for weeks to find a suitable living space as his role with his employer was far from … Continue reading →
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Lakers beat Hawks 86-78 behind Gasol’s late surge (AP)

The days of high-scoring games and one-sided victories are basically over for the Los Angeles Lakers under new coach Mike Brown, who is still in the process of learning his roster and adjusting to individual matchups with a less-than-stellar bench at his disposal. Pau Gasol scored seven of his 20 points in the final 5:20 [...]

Monica Brown distraught over Houston’s death (Yahoo! Sports)

Suns guard Shannon Brown says Whitney Houston mentored his wife, R&B artist Monica.
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NBA Capsules: Lakers win close one over Raps (The Canadian Press)

TORONTO – Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jumper with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto
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Linsanity: Knicks benchwarmer becomes a star (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Jeremy Lin came with an intriguing story even before he escaped the New York Knicks’ bench.
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Lin scores 38 to lead Knicks over Lakers 92-85 (AP)

Jeremy Lin outplayed Kobe Bryant, ended the mighty Lakers’ dominance of the Knicks and then tried to pretend it was just another game. Wrong. This was the night that proved he’s no one-week wonder, that he’s got a real NBA career ahead of him. After all, Kobe’s waiting for revenge next season.
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Latest chapter of Lakers-Celtics rivalry nears end (Yahoo! Sports)

As the Lakers and Celtics age and move closer to a rebuild, their epic battles will lose some punch.
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Fan Opinion: Will Lakers Be Road Warriors in 2012 NBA Playoffs? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Los Angeles Lakers road record has been dismal this season but if they want to make a deep run in the NBA playoffs they will have to learn how to win on the road. The Lakers are struggling away from the Staples Center and hopes for the post season are fading fast.
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It’s Time for the NBA to Bring Back the Supersonics: Lakers’ Fan Commentary (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

It’s probably a little strange for a Los Angeles Lakers’ fan to make the case for the return of the Seattle Supersonics, but please let me explain. Most of my favorite teams are rivals with Seattle’s clubs. I’m a huge Los Angeles Galaxy fan, and I can tell you that…
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The Best Home Records in the NBA: A Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Winning at home can become the key to a successful season and the teams with the best home records in the NBA are certainly making a statement . Some teams win at home and then struggle on the road though, with the Los Angeles Lakers serving as a prime example.
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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Utah Jazz: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

With the Los Angeles Lakers having success against a tough Denver Nuggets team on February 3, I would think that they have set themselves up for success on their two-week long road trip. After having completed game one of six, the Lakers now look ahead as they finish their first…
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Could Lakers Be Interested in J.R. Smith? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Regardless of their current three-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Lakers are still searching high and low for some extra talent to bolster their roster. You’ve heard all about the trade rumors already. From Deron Williams to Dwight Howard to Ramon Sessions, the trade talk…
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Lakers Fall to Jazz 96-87: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Los Angeles Lakers had already beaten the Utah Jazz twice this season, so going into Utah on February 4 had to have the team feeling good.The Lakers were coming off a big win against the Denver Nuggets on February 3 and looking to win their fourth straight win.
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2012 NBA Schedule: Monday, February 6 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 NBA schedule saw a break for most teams during Super Bowl Sunday, but now 20 of them return to the court for a packed day of games on Monday, Feb. 6. There are several great games on the docket, including the Los Angeles Lakers heading out on the road to play the…
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Jazz send Lakers to another road loss, 96-87 (AP)

Riding adrenaline and some modern treatment on his sprained ankle, Earl Watson took a close game and broke it open for Utah. He keyed a clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-87 Saturday night. “You don’t really notice because you are lost in the game,” Watson said.
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Lakers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The dream finally came true for Andrew Bynum … six years later.
Bynum has been eager to be named an All-Star his entire career, and it finally happened via the fan balloting that got the Lakers’ center 1,051,945 votes to Clippers center DeAndre Jordan’s 322,056 as the closest Western Conference challenger.
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China fighting decision to let Martin return to NBA (Yahoo! Sports)

The Chinese Basketball Association wants the NBA to forbid Kenyon Martin from playing until his team’s season ends.
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NBA Capsules: Nash sets Suns assist record (The Canadian Press)

NEW ORLEANS – Steve Nash made Phoenix Suns history for his ability to put his teammates in position to score.
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Lakers dominate Bobcats in 106-73 win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season. Bynum had 11 rebounds, while Pau Gasol had 10 points and Andrew Goudelock keyed a [...]

Marc Gasol Should Start NBA All-Star Game: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Despite playing in the Western Conference with Andrew Bynum of the Los Angeles Lakers, it is Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol that deserves to start the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. Some Lakers fans may disagree with that statement, especially because Bynum is averaging 16.3 points…
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Lakers End Four-Game Road Losing Streak Beating T’Wolves 106-101: Fan Breakdown (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled on the road all season but they managed to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in their Target Center home, 106-101 January 29. Kobe Bryant led all players with 35 points and 14 rebounds in the winning effort but this was much more than just…
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Bucks keep Lakers’ road woes going with 100-89 win (AP)

Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers’ road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night. Kobe Bryant scored 27 for the Lakers, who are 1-7 on the road this season. Ersan Ilyasova and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points each for the Bucks, who managed to beat [...]

Cuban: Odom could rest few games (Yahoo! Sports)

With Dirk Nowitzki set to return Sunday after getting extra time for conditioning, Lamar Odom might get his own break, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told a radio station. Nowitzki received much attention for his in-season break, especially after he chafed at the suggestion by…
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Bryant edged out James in total earnings, according to Forbes (Yahoo! Sports)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Miami Heat guard LeBron James, who are perennial contenders for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, are also the league’s leaders in earnings. Bryant edged out James in total earnings last year, Forbes Magazine announced Wednesday,…
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Kobe, LeBron top list of NBA’s biggest earners (Yahoo! Sports)

While the NBA lockout angered fans and threatened the 2011-12 season this fall, Kobe Bryant toured Europe to…
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Video: Luke Babbitt wins fans free Chalupas, offers best quote of the season (Yahoo! Sports)

Most every NBA arena has a promotion tied to the final score, whether it involves the home team scoring or giving up fewer than 100 points. It’s a nice way to get the fans a little more interested in the … Continue reading →
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Is it Time for the Los Angeles Lakers to Rebuild? Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On Sunday, Jan. 22, the Los Angeles Lakers lost their third consecutive game in a 98-96 thriller to the Indiana Pacers. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 33 points and eight rebounds. The team’s flaws have been well publicized this season, and they were on display again on Sunday…
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Paul out Sunday, questionable vs. Lakers (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul was out again Sunday and could also miss Wednesday’s rematch against the team that almost acquired him, the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul was set to miss his sixth game with a strained left hamstring for the Los Angeles Clippers, on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors,…
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Lakers Sign Troy Murphy

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward/center Troy Murphy, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
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Clippers’ Paul has strained left hamstring (PA SportsTicker)

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul strained his left hamstring in the fourth quarter against the Lakers on Saturday night and an MRI done Sunday was negative.
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Bologna still working on deal for Kobe Bryant (AP)

Italian club Virtus Bologna says “unexpected engagements” have made it impossible to sign Kobe Bryant this month but that both sides will continue to work toward a deal in November. Bologna president Claudio Sabatini told The Associated Press earlier this month that he had reached a tentative deal with Bryant’s agent Rob Pelinka for a [...]

Kobe Bryant’s 7th Place Rank on the ESPN Top 500 is Fair: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The moment ESPN revealed that Kobe Bryant was ranked seventh in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers nation revolted. How could the network that has perpetuated the Mamba Myth for over decade turn its back on the Lakers’ messiah?
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Spain, France gain spots in Euro basketball final (AP)

Tony Parker has France one win away from its first European championship. Parker scored 22 points to lead his team past Russia 79-71 Friday and set up a European championship final against defending gold medalist Spain. With the win, France is also back in the Olympics for the first time in 12 years. “I’ve been [...]

NBA players present unified front in labor impasse (AP)

NBA players will remain unified and calm in what could be a lengthy pursuit of a labor agreement, union president Derek Fisher vowed Thursday. About 40 players got an update on collective bargaining talks from Fisher and executive director Billy Hunter in what Fisher described as “a very colorful and engaging meeting” at a casino.
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Where is the NBA lockout heading now? Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Negotiations between the NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have come to a halt. “We did not have a great day,” NBA Commissioner David Stern said at the conclusion of their meeting on Tuesday, September 13.
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NBA labor: Talks fail to make progress (PA SportsTicker)

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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NBA, players union talks regress, next bargaining session cancelled (Yahoo! Sports)

After meetings last week prompted NBA executives, players and fans to be optimistic a settlement in the current lockout could be made and the regular season could begin on time, now comes word that the most recent meetings Tuesday may have sidetracked much of the progress already…
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Top five small forwards in Los Angeles Lakers history (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Qualifiers: the Los Angeles Lakers have more than 60 years of history dating back to their days in Minneapolis, so players should have at least three seasons with the team. Also, players will be classified under one position even if they played at more than one.
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NBA labor: Talks fail to bring progress (PA SportsTicker)

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Full committees back as NBA owners, players meet (PA SportsTicker)

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Reports: Rick Adelman to be next coach of NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves (Yahoo! Sports)

Several media outlets reported Monday that veteran basketball coach Rick Adelman will be the next head coach of the long-struggling NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. Adelman, 65, has reportedly agreed to terms and is slated to sign a contract with the team in the coming days.
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Video: Phil Jackson is back from retirement to sell you on cars and patience (Yahoo! Sports)

When Phil Jackson disappeared to Montana last May, leaving a disappointing Los Angeles Lakers team behind, nobody would have predicted that the next time we’d take in the musings of the Zen Master would be on opening night of the … Continue reading →
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Spain through, Germany retains hope at Europeans (PA SportsTicker)

By NESHA STARCEVIC AP Sports Writer
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Top five shooting guards in Los Angeles Lakers history (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Qualifiers: the Los Angeles Lakers have more than 60 years of history dating back to their days in Minneapolis, so players should have at least three seasons with the team. Also, players will be classified under one position even if they played at more than one.
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