1. Metta World Peace Won't Opt Out of Lakers Contract

    With the expected overhaul (at least as much as is possible) of the Lakers ' roster this off-season, one name that has been repeatedly thrown into conversations of players that won't return next season is Metta World Peace...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 9 days ago 1,329 reads 3 comments

  2. Metta World Peace Thought Dwight Howard Joked Around Too Much

    According to Metta World Peace, the constant goofing around done by Dwight Howard was tough for him to accept when they first became teammates.....

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 9 days ago 348 reads 2 comments

  3. 10 Misconceptions Regarding Lakers, Free Agency, and Off-Season Plans

    I can't get mad at the average fan for not knowing the finer points of the NBA 's current collective bargaining agreement (CBA)...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 9 days ago 989 reads 3 comments

  4. Top 10 Metta World Peace Tweets from the NBA Playoffs

    Metta World Peace has been one of the best NBA tweeters so far during the playoffs. After the Lakers were swept out of the first round, World Peace has been on his Twitter game and doing some serious damage...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 9 days ago 275 reads 1 comments

  5. Things Free Agent Dwight Howard Will Probably Say This Summer

    The drama surrounding Dwight Howard 's free agency has made LeBron James ' "decision" look like a run-of-the-mill signing. The ongoing saga has spanned two cities, over two seasons, under four head coaches...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 11 days ago 21,026 reads 71 comments

  6. Sources: Former Laker Mark Madsen to Become Los Angeles Defenders Coach

    Mark Madsen, a popular ex-bench warmer with the Los Angeles Lakers , is finalizing an agreement to become head coach of the Los Angeles Defenders of the National Basketball Development League, sources told Yahoo! Sports...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 11 days ago 1,212 reads 1 comments

  7. Metta World Peace Won't Opt Out

    Metta World Peace hasn't offered any public hints about whether he plans to exercise his early-termination option for next season, but Salary Cap FAQ author Larry Coon hears he intends to play out his contract with the Lakers ...

    James Wrabel Written by James Wrabel about 11 days ago 2,931 reads 5 comments

  8. Atlanta Hawks Hoping Coach Stan Van Gundy Entices Dwight Howard

    The race to lure Dwight Howard has begun. With free agency officially set to begin on July 1, teams are clamoring for position in the Dwight Howard sweepstakes, hoping to land the biggest center in the game...

    James Wrabel Written by James Wrabel about 11 days ago 630 reads 1 comments

  9. Lakers Rumors: Would O.J. Mayo Be a Good Option off the Bench?

    Since the days of Shannon Brown, Jordan Farmar and Sasha Vujacic, the Lakers bench has been one of the worst in the NBA . This past season, the bench scored 25.7 points per game, which ranked them 28th out of 30 teams...

    James Wrabel Written by James Wrabel about 11 days ago 933 reads 4 comments

  10. Fatal Flaws That Sunk LA Lakers' Season

    As the Los Angeles Lakers have proven, just putting together a conglomerate of superstars may still yield enough flaws to ultimately tank a season rather than bringing instant contender status...

    Richard Le Written by Richard Le about 12 days ago 4,704 reads 34 comments

  11. Best-Case, Worst-Case Scenarios for LA Lakers 2013 Offseason

    The Los Angeles Lakers are at a crossroads. There are a handful of directions the team could go in this offseason, and most of them aren't pretty...

    Howard Ruben Written by Howard Ruben about 12 days ago 21,289 reads 78 comments

  12. Debate: Should the Lakers Bring Back Pau Gasol Next Season?

    Debate Desk Written by Debate Desk about 12 days ago 9,692 reads 190 comments

  13. Judge Temporarily Halts Mother's Sale of Kobe Memorabilia

    Round one goes to Kobe Bryant . Kobe Bryant's mother Pamela wanted to put a bunch of memorabilia Kobe left at her house — a Lower Merion game worn high school jersey, a replica ...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 12 days ago 2,967 reads 1 comments

  14. Lakers Rumors: Latest Buzz on Pau Gasol, Coaching Changes, 2013 Draft and More

    With the 2013 NBA offseason here earlier than expected for the Los Angeles Lakers, there could be a host of sweeping changes occurring within the organization...

    Alex Kay Written by Alex Kay about 12 days ago 15,644 reads 45 comments

  15. Lakers News: LA Must Hope Pau Gasol Returns to Top Form After Knee Procedure

    The Los Angeles Lakers dealt with numerous issues during what quickly became a season of disappointment after sky-high preseason expectations. One of the biggest problems was a lack of production from All-Star forward Pau Gasol ...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 12 days ago 2,257 reads 9 comments

  16. Crystal Ball Predictions for LA Lakers' Franchise-Defining Offseason

    The Los Angeles Lakers ' 2012-13 season was among the craziest in modern NBA history. It started with a franchise-altering trades for Dwight Howard and Steve Nash...

    Jared Wade Written by Jared Wade about 12 days ago 12,085 reads 37 comments

  17. Grading Mike D'Antoni's Job as LA Lakers Coach This Season

    Who could have guessed last October that when we reflected on the 2012-13 season for the Los Angeles Lakers Mike D'Antoni would be at the forefront of the discussion? The ...

    Ehran Khan Written by Ehran Khan about 13 days ago 2,813 reads 55 comments

  18. Pau Gasol Undergoes Successful Procedure

    EL SEGUNDO – Lakers forward Pau Gasol underwent a successful FAST Technique procedure on both knees this morning, it was announced by the team...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 13 days ago 3,686 reads 0 comments

  19. Gasol to Resume Basketball Activities in 12 Weeks

    Gasol's FAST technique knee procedure was successful; he's expected to make a full recovery. Team says 12 weeks to resume b-ball activities...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 13 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  20. Evaluating the Los Angeles Lakers' Needs for 2013-14

    The Los Angeles Lakers will make changes for the ensuing season with the hope of contending for a title. Thus, evaluating their needs for 2013-14 obviously comes into play...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 14 days ago 24,908 reads 95 comments

  21. Pau Gasol Will Regenerate Patellar Tendons During 2013 Offseason

    Pau Gasol is preparing to get his Kobe Bryant on. After visiting with several specialists, the four-time All-Star has decided to regenerate both of his patellar tendons over the offseason in hopes he will return to 100 percent...

    Dan Favale Written by Dan Favale about 14 days ago 17,996 reads 54 comments

  22. Los Angeles Lakers: 2013-14 Season Destined to Look Like 2012-13

    The Los Angeles Lakers of 2012-13 may look very similar in 2013-14. Obviously many things can change over the summer, and every season is a new experience. However, there are certain factors that may create a very similar result...

    Todd Pheifer Written by Todd Pheifer about 14 days ago 4,276 reads 40 comments

  23. Lakers Rumors: LA Wise to Prioritize Retaining Pau Gasol

    The Los Angeles Lakers were ravaged by injuries throughout a tumultuous 2012-13 season, with all five starters missing significant portions of time...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 14 days ago 2,576 reads 15 comments

  24. Lakers Season Wrap: Steve Nash Was Effective in Revised Role

    Steve Nash was acquired last summer by the Lakers in a trade with the Phoenix Suns . After 16 seasons in the league, Nash came to the Lakers as a future Hall of Fame point guard but he gradually evolved into a shooting guard next to Kobe Bryant ...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 14 days ago 518 reads 0 comments

  25. Instagram: Kobe Hangs with G-Ma

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 14 days ago 2,470 reads 0 comments