1. Why Pau Gasol Will Return to All-Star Form If Dwight Howard Leaves LA Lakers

    Basketball fans and the media alike often forget that Pau Gasol is a center masquerading as a power forward. Consequently, if Dwight Howard bolts from the Los Angeles Lakers , Gasol will reclaim the starting center position and flourish...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 2 days ago 1,687 reads 14 comments

  2. Potential Trade Packages and Scenarios to Shake Up LA Lakers Future

    The Los Angeles Lakers as presently constructed do not seem capable of contending for a title. This entails that perhaps the roster needs to be shaken up a little, and that typically involves trades...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 6 days ago 44,720 reads 75 comments

  3. Is Kobe Bryant the Greatest LA Lakers Star of All Time?

    Kobe Bryant has been consistently great for so long that it’s hard to ignore his place in Los Angeles Lakers history. His sustained excellence is reason enough for him to enter the conversation of greatest Laker of all time...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 8 days ago 14,222 reads 120 comments

  4. Why Kobe Bryant's Road to Elusive 6th Ring Will Only Get Tougher from Here

    Kobe Bryant only has a few years left to play at an elite level, which undoubtedly reduces the likelihood of him winning a sixth championship...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 14 days ago 2,954 reads 24 comments

  5. Are Expectations Scaring Dwight Howard from Re-Signing with Lakers?

    There is an assumption amongst fans and basketball analysts that the Los Angeles Lakers will compete for championships in each and every season...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 16 days ago 1,730 reads 4 comments

  6. LA Lakers Disaster Plan If Dwight Howard Bolts During 2013 Offseason

    Dwight Howard ’s pending free agency puts the Los Angeles Lakers in the unenviable position of needing a rebuilding plan if he leaves the franchise. Multiple suitors will entice Howard, and someone other than the Lakers may be successful...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 20 days ago 27,826 reads 149 comments

  7. Why Pau Gasol's LA Lakers Tenure Is Not Tied to Dwight Howard's Future

    With the 2013 offseason looming, it’s widely assumed that the Los Angeles Lakers will trade Pau Gasol to shed salary and avoid a steep luxury tax bill. Although it seems like a foregone conclusion, that’s not exactly the case...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 23 days ago 285 reads 32 comments

  8. Dispelling the Biggest Myths Surrounding LA Lakers 2013 Offseason

    The 2013 offseason will be an incredibly important one for the Los Angeles Lakers’ short and long-term ambitions. However, multiple myths pertaining to their prospective moves have arisen recently and must be dispelled...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 26 days ago 14,319 reads 53 comments

  9. Potential Pau Gasol Trade Scenarios to Boost LA Lakers' Depth

    The Los Angeles Lakers are committed to several large player salaries, which gives them very little wiggle room for upgrading their roster. The one bargaining chip they can afford to dangle around the league is Pau Gasol ...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 29 days ago 14,341 reads 29 comments

  10. LA Lakers and LA Clippers Face Season-Defining Offseasons

    After disappointing playoff showings in 2013, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will be tested in the offseason. The Lakers played without one of the best players in franchise history during the 2013 playoffs and suffered because of it..

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 1 month ago 5,667 reads 3 comments

  11. 4 Teams Waiting to Steal Chris Paul from LA Clippers During 2013 Free Agency

    The Los Angeles Clippers should be concerned over the possibility of Chris Paul defecting to another team heading into free agency. Four teams will make compelling presentations to Paul that could potentially sway him into joining their franchise...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 1 month ago 57,991 reads 253 comments

  12. 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 1 month ago 25,243 reads 94 comments

  13. Blueprint for LA Lakers Perfect Offseason in 2013

    After a disappointing showing during the 2012-13 regular season and playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers need a blueprint for a terrific offseason. Indeed, the Purple and Gold have multiple important decisions to make...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 1 month ago 23,456 reads 57 comments

  14. Biggest Fail Moments of LA Lakers' Season

    The 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers have failed. A team many expected to compete for a championship never actually came within proximity of the title round given the numerous setbacks it faced...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 1 month ago 3,231 reads 8 comments

  15. Best and Worst LA Lakers Lineups in 2013 NBA Playoffs

    The injuries of Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash ravaged the Los Angeles Lakers and consequently forced them into using some less-than-familiar lineups. Some of them performed well, while others were simply disastrous...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 1 month ago 8,667 reads 5 comments

  16. How LA Lakers Inside-Out Strategy Maximizes Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol

    Kobe Bryant ’s season-ending surgery has turned the Los Angeles Lakers into an inside-out basketball club. The emphasis on interior play places a huge emphasis on maximizing the talents of Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol ...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 1 month ago 5 reads 5 comments

  17. Keys to LA Lakers Surviving First Round of 2013 NBA Playoffs

    The Los Angeles Lakers entered the postseason as underdogs and consequently face slim odds of advancing past the first round. They will need to win a few key aspects if they plan on enjoying any type of success during the 2013 playoffs...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 1 month ago 2,598 reads 12 comments

  18. Blueprint for LA Lakers to Combat Hack-a-Dwight During 2013 Playoffs

    The Los Angeles Lakers are postseason-bound. If they plan on enjoying any type of success during the playoffs, findings ways of combating the hack-a-Dwight is an absolute necessity...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 2 months ago 4,716 reads 8 comments

  19. Pros and Cons of LA Lakers Lineup Without Kobe Bryant

    With Kobe Bryant injured, the Los Angeles Lakers have been forced to adjust their rotation and get contributions from other players. The adjustment comes with positive as well as negative effects...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 2 months ago 8,210 reads 25 comments

  20. It's Flat Out Wrong to Write Off Pau Gasol's Importance to LA Lakers Success

    The Los Angeles Lakers have an opportunity to participate in the postseason this year, but this can only happen with Pau Gasol ’s contributions...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 2 months ago 2,448 reads 1 comments

  21. LA Lakers Must Become Dwight Howard's Team Entering 2013 Playoffs

    As we draw near the start of the postseason, the Los Angeles Lakers must revolve around Dwight Howard in order to enjoy any type of success. With Kobe Bryant playing the role of primary scorer, quite frankly, the Lakers have struggled...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 2 months ago 5,253 reads 32 comments

  22. Sorry Clippers Fans, Los Angeles Will Always Belong to the Lakers

    The Los Angeles Clippers are currently enjoying their best season in franchise history and yet it barely matters in the City of Angels. The reason is simple: L.A. is synonymous with LakerLand ...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 2 months ago 8,229 reads 100 comments

  23. Why Pau Gasol Is Steve Nash's Ideal Pick-and-Roll Partner for LA Lakers

    The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the bulk of the season running pick-and-rolls with Dwight Howard . But in truth, Pau Gasol is the perfect pick-and-roll partner for Steve Nash...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 3 months ago 2,477 reads 6 comments

  24. Is Kobe Bryant Having the Best Season Ever for a 34-Year-Old NBA Player?

    Given the way Kobe Bryant has performed at 34 years old, there’s a sentiment being formed that he is playing the best basketball of any player in the history of the game at his age...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 3 months ago 7,805 reads 63 comments

  25. Ranking the Best Seasons of Kobe Bryant's Career

    Kobe Bryant ’s best seasons have been amazing in their own respect, which makes ranking them a fairly difficult exercise. His 17-year career has produced a multitude of impeccable basketball plays and memories...

    J.M. Poulard Written by J.M. Poulard about 3 months ago 14,991 reads 55 comments