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The Los Angeles Lakers' Step-by-Step Guide to the Offseason

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:01:17

With Dwight Howard professing his interest in the Houston Rockets as a possible destination and the fact that the Dallas Mavericks are going to give him a strong pitch, it is clear that the Los Angeles Lakers could face the harsh reality of being without

Jackson on Lakers hiring D'Antoni: 'I laughed'

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:07:32

C'mon, really? Mike D'Antoni? To Phil Jackson, the thought was too funny not to chuckle when GM Mitch Kupchak informed him that D'Antoni would coach the Lakers. "I laughed," Jackson told ESPN on Wednesday.

Phil Jackson’s Reaction When the Lakers Told Him They Hired Mike D’Antoni: “Hahahaha”

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:45:57

Phil Jackson is currently on his book/”Hey! I’m Alive and Want to Run Your Franchise!” media tour, and was on ESPN’s “Mike and Mike in the Morning” show this morning. He was asked about his reaction to the call

Phil Jackson Laughed When Lakers Told Him Mike D'Antoni Was Better Fit for LA

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:09:58

Mitch Kupchak knows how to make Phil Jackson laugh. And giggle is exactly what the Zen Master did when the Los Angeles Lakers general manager told him he thought Mike D'Antoni was a better fit for the team than him."I laughed," Jackson told ESPN's

Ex-Lakers Coach Mike Brown Got Fired, Then Got the No. 1 Draft Pick Less Than a Year Later (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:12:00

COMMENTARY | When most people get fired, it's devastating; for ousted Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown, it could be the best thing to happen to his career.

Kobe Bryant Trolls Charlotte Hornets Fans on Twitter and Instagram

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:18:36

Hey Charlotte Hornets fans, do you remember how your team drafted Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, only to immediately trade him to L.A. for Vlade Divac? Oh, you still think about it every day? Well just in case you have gotten past

Kobe Bryant Trolls Charlotte Hornets on Twitter to Celebrate Name Change

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:55:41

Michael Jordan intends to bring the Charlotte Hornets back and that makes Kobe Bryant feel mischievous.After the Charlotte Bobcats announced their intention to change their name to the Hornets, the Black Mamba took to Twitter to do some serious

Is It Time for LA Lakers to Slam Panic Button over Dwight Howard's Free Agency?

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:01:17

If you follow the Los Angeles Lakers (or any sliver of the NBA, for that matter), you're probably curious as to whether or not Dwight Howard will be back in Purple and Gold next season.As are the Lakers themselves. According to Ramona Shelburne of

Lakers Rumors: Most Ideal Trade Partners for LA to Trade Up in Draft

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:16:16

According to Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to trade into the first round of the 2013 NBA draft. Amico's sources state that at the heart of a potential deal could be none other than walking rumor mill Pau Gasol.The

Player Capsule: Darius Morris

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:36:14

In his second season with the Lakers after being selected in the second round of the 2011 Draft, Darius Morris appeared in 48 games, averaging 5.0 points and 2.0 assists in the 17 that he started.

Dwight Howard Reportedly Griped About Kobe Bryant, Could Team Up with Chris Paul

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:51

Let the Los Angeles Lakers' worst nightmare commence.Considered a favorite to retain Dwight Howard, Mark Heisler of Lakers Nation reports that Superman's return to Hollywood is far from a sure thing. And why? Because of Kobe Bryant, among other

Dwight Howard Leaving Lakers Would Mark Epic Franchise Failure (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:00

COMMENTARY | If Dwight Howard spurns the Los Angeles Lakers, everything we know about what was once the gold standard of sports franchises is dead wrong.