Mitch Kupchak knows how to make Phil Jackson laugh. And giggle is exactly what the Zen Master did when Kupchak told him he thought Mike D'Antoni was a better fit for the Los Angeles Lakers than him. "I laughed," Jackson told ESPN's "Mike & Mike in the Morning" (via Arash Markazi of ESPNLosAngeles.com). Show More Summary
Dwight Howard hasn't said anything about his free-agent decision since his Los Angeles Lakers debut came to an untimely, abrupt end in late April. Frankly, he hasn't needed to. A number of voices have done the speaking for him, all offering their own take of where Superman should be taking his talents next season and why. Show More Summary
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...Show More Summary
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. Show More Summary
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 things: Not to mention his frustration with Kobe Bryant. Show More Summary
Mike D'Antoni, your chariot to the outskirts of Los Angeles awaits—if Dwight Howard wants it to. There are no delusions when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers. They need Howard to re-sign. For the sake of winning now and having a superstar to build their future around, they need him back. Show More Summary
To no one’s surprise, Dwight Howard isn’t happy. Superman is often found smirking and joking around, but he’s not genuinely happy. Not with the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically Mike D’Antoni. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com, Howard’s exit interview with general manager Mitch Kupchak comprised of him expressing extreme dissatisfaction with D’Antoni and all he [...]
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard hasn't said much in the media since an unceremonious end to the 2012-13 season, but when it came to what could be a final meeting between he and Lakers management, he voiced several concerns.
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Kobe Bryant has a plan. With the Los Angeles Lakers approaching their most pivotal offseason in years, the Black Mamba has every intention of ensuring that his will be done. And that will i ncludes convincing Dwight Howard to remain in Hollywood and persuading the Buss family to hold on to Pau Gasol as well. Show More Summary
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. Although he...Show More Summary
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.com But it's difficult to draw any other conclusion based on Jackson's pointed, and earnest words. Show More Summary
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant told the world he will not be retiring as he attempts to make a full comeback from ACL surgery. Sunday night on Twitter, Bryant said he would retire soon, but "not yet." "Vino still has work to do," Bryant said. Show More Summary
Pau Gasol has made everything the Memphis Grizzlies are doing right now possible, like a catalyst, or, you know, someone who was gleaned for their organs. Reflecting on the trade that sent Pau to the Los Angeles Lakers and netted the...Show More Summary
Kobe Bryant may have hinted at the impending end of his career during his trying 17th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he put the kibosh on such talk early Monday morning. Really?? Me. Retire?? Soon, but not yet … Continue reading ?
Dwight Howard is in no rush. Though the Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly hope that Howard would make a decision about his future without taking too much time, the big man reportedly has no intention of expediting the process. He’s prepared to do his due diligence and take his time. And his “due diligence” will include [...]
Dwight Howard will take a good look at his free agency options other than the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are two of the teams that could end up wooing the free agent center, CBS Sports'...Show More Summary
A report says that Dwight Howard might have a number of options to play for next NBA season. The soon-to-be free agent seems likely to be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after one disappointing season, and reports say that several teams are interested in acquiring Howard. Dwight Howard reportedly wants to take free agency slowly, [...]Show More Summary
During the regular season, Norris Cole's ESPN Player Efficiency Rating was an underwhelming 7.85 (the league average is 15.0), putting him in the company of players such as the Los Angeles Lakers' point guard tandem of Chris Duhon and Darius Morris. Show More Summary
After waltzing past the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening round of the 2013 NBA playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs battled their way into yet another Western Conference Finals by defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games. Stephen...Show More Summary
The money, power and attention Dwight Howard so desperately wants are all there for the taking if he re-signs with the Los Angeles Lakers. So why isn't he shouting from the rooftops that L.A., and not Houston or Dallas, is where he longs...Show More Summary