1. Kobe Bryant Injury Update: Lakers Star Goes on Epic Injury Rant on Facebook

    Kobe Bryant stayed composed and fought through tears in his postgame press conference, but he could not keep himself collected in the wee hours of Saturday morning...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 1 month ago 289,481 reads 460 comments

  2. Kobe Bryant Injury: Players Who Must Step Up in Absence of Lakers Star

    Regardless of whether the Los Angeles Lakers make the playoffs this April, their championship hopes have taken a devastating blow in the wake of Kobe Bryant 's probable Achilles tear Friday night against Golden State...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 1 month ago 4,864 reads 23 comments

  3. Kobe Bryant Injury: Torn Achilles Dashes Los Angeles Lakers Hopes of Playoff Run

    The Los Angeles Lakers ' chances of doing damage in the playoffs weren't great to begin with, but now that star guard Kobe Bryant is likely out for the season with a torn Achilles, they simply won't be a factor moving forward...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 1 month ago 2,812 reads 7 comments

  4. Why Pau Gasol Will Be the Key to L.A. Lakers' Postseason Success

    With Kobe Bryant probably down for the count and the Los Angeles Lakers ' playoff chances in serious jeopardy, the burden falls on Pau Gasol to lead the Lakers to postseason success (via ESPN)...

    Richard Le Written by Richard Le about 1 month ago 4,692 reads 8 comments

  5. Kobe Bryant Injury: Did Major Minutes Contribute to Possible Torn Achilles?

    Kobe Bryant doesn't need his scheduled MRI on Saturday to confirm his torn Achilles. He knew from the moment he planted, back initially turned toward Harrison Barnes, sweeping ...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 1 month ago 21,052 reads 33 comments

  6. Twitter Reacts to Kobe Bryant's Possible Torn Achilles

    With how much the Los Angeles Lakers have depended on Kobe Bryant this season, no one could have been prepared for what happened late Friday night...

    Tyler Brooke Written by Tyler Brooke about 1 month ago 58,343 reads 177 comments

  7. Kobe Bryant Feared to Have Torn Achilles, Next Season in Jeopardy

    Kobe Bryant may have fought through knee injuries all season, but with only a couple games left, his season and playoffs may be done : The Lakers believe Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles...

    Will Carroll Written by Will Carroll about 1 month ago 102,843 reads 465 comments

  8. Can LA Lakers Survive Without Kobe Bryant?

    The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors by a final score of 118-116 on April 12, keeping their playoff hopes alive by the slimmest of margins...

    Grant Hughes Written by Grant Hughes about 1 month ago 25,363 reads 193 comments

  9. Kobe Bryant Achilles Injury: Updates on Lakers Star's Condition

    The Los Angeles Lakers got a critical 118-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday, but their journey to the Western Conference playoffs may have been halted by a major injury...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 1 month ago 91,068 reads 422 comments

  10. Biggest Storylines of NBA's Stretch Run

    With the NBA playoffs looming, most teams are either playing for seeding, playing for pride or playing for ping pong balls. Star players are generally getting rest, and everyone else is hoping not to get hurt...

    Marshall Zweig Written by Marshall Zweig about 1 month ago 8,675 reads 34 comments

  11. Warriors vs. Lakers: Top Matchups to Watch in Race for Playoffs

    The Los Angeles Lakers (42-37) are clinging to the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They have a one-game lead over the Utah Jazz (41-38) with three games to go...

    Aashish Sharma Written by Aashish Sharma about 1 month ago 352 reads 0 comments

  12. Re-Ranking Kobe Bryant's Most Epic Games of the 2012-13 NBA Season

    There are no words that can adequately sum up just how great Kobe is. Incredible. Amazing. Astonishing. Prodigious. Resilient. They (and more) all apply, but the Black Mamba cannot be defined in one word...

    Dan Favale Written by Dan Favale about 1 month ago 24,181 reads 91 comments

  13. Kobe Bryant's Monster 47-Point Performance Shows Why Lakers Are Still Dangerous

    With time running out in the 2012-13 NBA regular season, Kobe Bryant scored 47 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the much-needed 113-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night...

    Maxwell Ogden Written by Maxwell Ogden about 1 month ago 21,365 reads 173 comments

  14. Kobe Bryant's Outburst Was the Best Individual Performance of the 2012-13 Season

    LeBron James ' 40-point, 16-assist gem against Sacramento was awesome. So was Stephen Curry's explosion at the Garden. There were plenty of amazing performances this year, but none matched what Kobe Bryant just did...

    Sam H. Quinn Written by Sam H. Quinn about 1 month ago 3,499 reads 8 comments

  15. Would Failing to Make the Playoffs Be a Stain on Kobe Bryant's Career?

    One season can hardly make or break the career of an all-time great like Kobe Bryant , though the load he's borne for the Los Angeles Lakers of late would suggest otherwise...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 1 month ago 20,274 reads 88 comments

  16. Kobe Bryant Would Have Smacked the Hell out of Mike Rice, You Should Believe Him

    Kobe Bryant claims he would have smacked Mike Rice if he ever tried his bully tactics on the basketball star. I don't know why, but I believe him...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 1 month ago 17,040 reads 46 comments

  17. Kobe Bryant Says He 'Would've Smacked the Hell Outta' Ex-Rutgers Coach Mike Rice

    Mike Rice is a mercurial man. Do you know what Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers does to volatile coaches? He smacks them. True story...

    Dan Favale Written by Dan Favale about 1 month ago 41,000 reads 77 comments

  18. Los Angeles Lakers: Is Metta World Peace Too Sexy?

    I don’t even know where to begin with the Lakers. Should I talk about how joyless the basketball is in LA right now? How the entire team looks exhausted? How I am exhausted ...

    Victoria Sterling Written by Victoria Sterling about 1 month ago 2,230 reads 5 comments

  19. Kobe Bryant's Most Clutch Shots for L.A. Lakers This Season

    With the clock winding down and the Los Angeles Lakers really needing a big bucket, everyone in the arena knows where the ball is going. And, whether he is twisting, fading, off-balance or wide open, Kobe Bryant usually delivers in the clutch...

    Jacob Keimach Written by Jacob Keimach about 1 month ago 4,383 reads 5 comments

  20. How Much Gas Will Be Left in Kobe Bryant's Tank If L.A. Lakers Make Playoffs?

    Kobe Bryant may have the mental fortitude to shoulder a tremendous responsibility and a demanding workload to carry the Los Angeles Lakers through the season's final stretch...

    Zach Buckley Written by Zach Buckley about 1 month ago 2,171 reads 15 comments

  21. Hornets vs. Lakers: Eric Gordon Key to New Orleans Crushing LA's Playoffs Hope

    The New Orleans Hornets' matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday is garnering a lot of publicity due to the Lakers' current standing in the Western Conference. If the season ended today, the Lakers would be left out of the playoffs...

    Sean Frye Written by Sean Frye about 1 month ago 389 reads 0 comments

  22. Kobe Bryant Admits He's Capable of Playing 'Another 5 Years'

    Kobe Bryant has taken a Dwight Howard -like approach to disclosing any information about his retirement. The Black Mamba has remained wildly capricious when assessing his imminent future...

    Dan Favale Written by Dan Favale about 1 month ago 21,751 reads 160 comments

  23. Harsh Realities That LA Lakers Face Entering 2013 Playoff Push

    With the last days of the 2012-13 season finally upon us, the Los Angeles Lakers have their work cut out for them as they fight for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 1 month ago 7,988 reads 18 comments

  24. L.A. Lakers Proving You Don't Have to Be Good to Be No. 1

    The Los Angeles Lakers aren't just an iconic basketball team. They're a global brand. According to Forbes , the Lakers are the most valuable organization in the NBA by far ...

    Ehran Khan Written by Ehran Khan about 1 month ago 2,319 reads 17 comments

  25. What Kobe Bryant Could Accomplish If He Plays Until He's 40

    Kobe Bryant has been refreshingly candid recently while talking about his retirement. Although the Los Angeles Lakers superstar may opt to retire sooner rather than later, it’s ...

    Ben Leibowitz Written by Ben Leibowitz about 1 month ago 11,383 reads 52 comments