1. Is Dwight Howard's Legacy Better Tied to Kobe Bryant or James Harden?

    Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard will make a decision in the near future that will shape the rest of his legacy. Unfortunately, the fact that Howard even feels like a choice is necessary should be telling...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 5 days ago 7,289 reads 98 comments

  2. Should Phil Jackson Eventually End Up in the LA Lakers Front Office?

    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...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 11 days ago 18,810 reads 61 comments

  3. Ranking Potential Replacements for Mike D'Antoni as LA Lakers Head Coach

    At some point, the Los Angeles Lakers will realize they made a mistake in hiring head coach Mike D'Antoni . The only thing undecided is whether that epiphany will come sooner or later...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 17 days ago 10,973 reads 44 comments

  4. Who Needs Who More: Lakers or Dwight Howard?

    Dwight Howard may choose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks or Houston Rockets during the NBA 's free-agency signing period, but if Howard does choose to take his talents anywhere ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 21 days ago 6,990 reads 71 comments

  5. Is Dwight Howard the Right Star to Lead LA Lakers into Unclear Future?

    The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping their ability to offer center Dwight Howard more money than any other team, along with the chance to lead one of the NBA 's most storied franchises, will be enough to persuade him to stay in Los Angeles...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 24 days ago 21,719 reads 211 comments

  6. Has Phil Jackson Settled the Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan Debate?

    Former Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson didn't exactly come out and say that former Bulls' legend Michael Jordan is a better player than Kobe Bryant in excerpts from his book according to ESPN...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 29 days ago 10,197 reads 97 comments

  7. 5 Teams Guaranteed to Have an Interest in Trading for Pau Gasol

    I'm not sure which direction the Los Angeles Lakers will take when it comes to the future of forward Pau Gasol , but if he is made available this offseason, there are at least a few teams that would be interested in acquiring the Spaniard...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 33,201 reads 122 comments

  8. Pros and Cons of LA Lakers Becoming Dwight Howard's Team

    If Dwight Howard chooses to sign the maximum contract offer the Los Angeles Lakers will present to him some time this summer it will send a clear message that the future of the franchise rests wholly on his shoulders...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 15,927 reads 70 comments

  9. Way-Too-Early Predictions for the Top 10 2013 NBA Free Agents

    It may seem silly to make a list of the top 10 2013 NBA free agents when this year's league champion has yet to be determined, at least until you consider that none of the most prized targets in this summer's sweepstakes are competing at the moment...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 8,005 reads 10 comments

  10. Is This the Steve Nash LA Lakers Will See Again Next Season?

    Due to injuries Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash only managed to start 50 games during the 2012-13 regular season, yet he still averaged 12.7 points and 6.7 assists while shooting 49...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 13,498 reads 94 comments

  11. Stephen Curry vs. Tony Parker Is the Best Matchup These Playoffs Have to Offer

    Stephen Curry and Tony Parker are the top two point guards remaining in the NBA postseason. When the second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 32 reads 153 comments

  12. Mike D'Antoni Will Never Be the Man for LA Lakers' Playoff Job

    Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak recently confirmed head coach Mike D'Antoni would return to the sidelines for the Lakers next season (via ESPN ), which all ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 11,354 reads 45 comments

  13. Why It's No Slam Dunk That LA Lakers Trade Pau Gasol in 2013 Offseason

    If the Los Angeles Lakers are swept out of the 2013 NBA playoffs in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs as expected, you can expect some big changes to follow in the offseason...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 11,136 reads 45 comments

  14. Has Stephen Curry Proved He Is a Top-5 Point Guard?

    How many people out there had an idea that Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry would be this good this soon after the Warriors selected Curry with the seventh pick ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 80 reads 38 comments

  15. Critical Adjustments LA Lakers Must Make to Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive

    The Los Angeles Lakers are down 2-0 to the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs, and after an injury to Steve Blake and the possible re-aggravation of ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 106 reads 19 comments

  16. Will L.A. Lakers Postseason Success Impact Dwight Howard's Free-Agency Decision?

    The Los Angeles Lakers managed to finish the 2012-13 NBA regular season on a 5-0 roll, despite the absence of point guard Steve Nash and a devastating injury sustained by team leader Kobe Bryant ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 4,063 reads 13 comments

  17. Would a Successful LA Lakers Postseason Run Bring an End to the Kobe Era?

    No one is really expecting the Los Angeles Lakers to do much in the 2013 NBA playoffs, but what would it mean for injured star Kobe Bryant if his team managed to ride its current ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 1 month ago 2,907 reads 15 comments

  18. What's Next for Kobe Bryant If Lakers Don't Make the Playoffs?

    No one doubts that Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will return from his Achilles injury, and it's a safe bet to think that Bryant may be ready to go by opening day of the 2013-14 season...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 2 months ago 4,749 reads 16 comments

  19. Will LA Lakers Put Mike D'Antoni on the Hot Seat After Inaugural Season?

    I'm not sure if Los Angeles Lakers ' coach Mike D'Antoni is officially on the NBA 's hot seat at this moment, but unless the league's most glamorous team has taken a secret oath ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 2 months ago 9 reads 39 comments

  20. Why Do Debates About Kobe Bryant's Greatness Always Miss the Point?

    It's become impossible to honestly debate Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant 's place among NBA history's greatest players, because there are a large contingent of people who believe Bryant doesn't belong in that discussion at all...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 2 months ago 9,978 reads 177 comments

  21. Do LA Lakers Need a 2013 NBA Title to Meet Expectations?

    Few people felt the Los Angeles Lakers would spend the last portion of the 2012-13 NBA season competing desperately for a playoff spot. Even fewer people felt that success in the struggle would be rewarded with the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 3 months ago 3,521 reads 49 comments

  22. How Kobe Bryant Is Re-Defining Our Expectations for All-Time Greats

    ESPN.com and the TrueHoop network certainly got it right when they named LeBron James as the top player in their rankings of the NBA 's best players for the 2012-13 season, but ...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 3 months ago 19,703 reads 319 comments

  23. Breaking Down How Dwight Howard Can Cement LA Lakers Legacy Forever

    Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard may be in the midst of a disappointing season with the Lakers, but he still has an opportunity to etch his name alongside the great players who have manned his position throughout Lakers' history...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 3 months ago 2,355 reads 10 comments

  24. Does It Really Matter If These Lakers Make the Playoffs?

    The Easter Holiday celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and after their latest loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers could use some divine intervention to breathe life into their fading season...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 3 months ago 4,247 reads 53 comments

  25. Ranking LA Lakers' Most Pivotal Games Remaining for Playoff Push

    The Los Angeles Lakers will qualify for the 2013 NBA Playoffs, but if you were witness to their unbelievable loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday night, then you probably feel that reaching the postseason is an undeserved reward for this team...

    Hadarii Jones Written by Hadarii Jones about 3 months ago 9,325 reads 20 comments