Tag : Los Angeles Lakers
NBA: Playoffs-Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Offer Jeremy Lin Max deal; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Welcome linsanity
summary : The Charlotte Hornets were the surprise contenders in the NBA playoffs 2016. With Jeremy Lin unleashing Linsanity during the crucial moments of the games, the Kemba Walker team managed to surpass everyone's expectations. However, is it time to let go of Linsanity?
date : May 31, 2016 09:44 AM EDT
Kristaps Porziņģis title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Eye Kristaps Porzingis Trade; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Welcome Carmelo Anthony's Protege
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers are looking into adding more talented players in their roster. After roughly two decades of the Kobe Bryant era, the Jordan Clarkson team now needs a new star to build the team around. While D'Angelo Russell showed notable plays in the hardwood court last NBA season, some fans believe that his skills are not enough for him to be the next Black Mamba of the Los Angeles Lakers.
date : May 27, 2016 09:56 AM EDT
NBA: Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Reveal Byron Scott Locker Room Drama; Kobe Bryant Sole Backer of Ex Head Coach
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers ended their NBA season mending two heartbreaks. The first one is the exit of Kobe Bryant from the roster, thereby ending the Black Mamba era. The second one is their failure to get in the NBA playoffs 2016. However, a third heartbreak welcomed the team once the playoffs started as Byron Scott was later on fired by the front office.
date : May 09, 2016 09:30 AM EDT
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Fire Byron Scott After Kobe Bryant Exit; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Rejoice
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers experienced significant losses this NBA season. First is losing Kobe Bryant to retirement. Ending his career in the NBA, the Black Mamba was showcased in a farewell tour that had the likes of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade paying tribute to his greatness. Another loss for the Los Angeles Lakers is the entire season altogether. Finishing off dead last in the Western Conference led by the Golden State Warriors, the Kobe Bryant squad held a record of 17-65 this NBA season. With this abysmal record, heads started to roll and the first one out is Bryon Scott.
date : Apr 27, 2016 01:47 PM EDT
Devon Harris vs. Tim Duncan title : NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan Mocks Kobe Bryant Farewell Tour, Rejects Drama with Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green
summary : The San Antonio Spurs are having a historically spectacular NBA season this year. Amid the injuries of star players Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green and LaMarcus Aldridge, the runners up to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference are considered threats to the throne of Stephen Curry and his crew. As the Tony Parker squad continue to dominate the NBA playoffs 2016, a pressing concern linked to its players arose - one that has been worrying fans for months now. That is, reports are surfacing that Tim Duncan might soon retire.
date : Apr 21, 2016 02:44 PM EDT
Kevin Durant title : NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on Free Agency; OKC Star Accepts Los Angeles Lakers Deal
summary : The free agency rumors linked to Kevin Durant have tagged a number of NBA teams including the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and New York Knicks. While the co-captain of the Russell Westbrook team kept mum on the issue, fans have been busy speculating whether or not the 2014 NBA MVP will be a teammate to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson; Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge; James Harden and Dwight Howard; or Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. After months of silence, Durant may have finally given his answer.
date : Apr 18, 2016 12:08 PM EDT
Kobe Bryant Surpasses Michael Jordan in Points title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Eye Chris Paul Trade; Kobe Bryant Recruits All-Star to Guide D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers have taken center stage for a number of reasons this NBA season. The issues ranged from the Kobe Bryant retirement announcement and tour to the rift between D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young, which went on to endanger the latter's engagement with Iggy Azalea. Although the Los Angeles Lakers failed to get in the NBA playoffs 2016, it looks like the basketball team is not yet done hogging the spotlight. Reports are now circulating that the exit of the Black Mamba might mean the entry of another big name in the NBA into the Los Angeles Lakers roster.
date : Apr 13, 2016 11:31 AM EDT
D'Angelo Russell title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Drop Nick Young, Keep D'Angelo Russell; Kobe Bryant Chooses Talent Over Tenure
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers are at the bottom of the Western Conference which is led by the Golden State Warriors. While Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green attempt to secure their top spot against the likes of Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs, the Kobe Bryant team faces a more personal issue. Recent reports revealed that the drama between Nick Young and D'Angelo Russell, which subsequently hurt the former's engagement with singer Iggy Azalea, is getting out of control. In an effort to control the situation, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly chose to trade Young and keep the rookie.
date : Apr 04, 2016 02:30 PM EDT
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Trust D'Angelo Russell To Fill Kobe Bryant Void; Can the Rookie Succeed?
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly actively looking for a franchise player to build around on once Kobe Bryant exits the NBA team for good. With the current season as the last hoorah for the Black Mamba, fans of the Julius Randle squad eagerly await who among the stars will rise to the occasion. At the moment, the Los Angeles Lakers roster is filled to the brim with young and fresh talent. However, who will be chosen to taken on the responsibilities of the great Kobe Bryant?
date : Mar 17, 2016 01:51 PM EDT
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks title : NBA News & Rumors: Kobe Bryant Opens Up About Fear of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy doing two things this NBA season: trying to win games with a young core that includes D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr and Julius Randle; and celebrating the farewell tour of the great Kobe Bryant. With the imminent retirement of the Black Mamba, basketball big shots like Tim Duncan, Pau Gasol, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade all have paid tribute to his career. In his last game against the Chicago Bulls, however, Bryant himself talked about the great Michael Jordan.
date : Feb 23, 2016 08:48 AM EST
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Fail to Win Kevin Durant; OKC Star Favor Draymond Green, Stephen Curry team
summary : The Western Conference is dominated by the Golden State Warriors. However, the San Antonio Spurs are looking like championship contenders with Kawhi Leonard growing into his leadership role and LaMarcus Aldridge adapting to the Tim Duncan team. However, third placers Oklahoma City Thunder might give both the Tony Parker and Stephen Curry squads a run for their money come the NBA playoff season.
date : Feb 22, 2016 11:37 AM EST
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder title : NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Rejects Golden State Warriors And Los Angeles Lakers Deals, Signs OKC Extension
summary : The free agency market is a rich place for NBA teams to get a shot at the basketball stars they deem as best fit to give them the widely coveted championship trophy. One of the most talked about player whom teams are gunning for come the offseason is Kevin Durant. The Oklahoma City Thunder star has been the center of NBA trade rumors and free agency speculations since the start of the season. Despite the influx of news stories regarding his future, Durant has remained mum on the issue.
date : Feb 18, 2016 09:29 AM EST
Markieff Morris title : NBA Rumors: Phoenix Suns Aim for Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell Package for Markieff Morris Trade
summary : The Phoenix Suns have been quite open with the possibility of letting go Markieff Morris since the beginning of the basketball season. With the public blowout involving the Morris twins and the team, it has become expected that NBA trade rumors will be surrounding the parties. However, it looks like the basketball teams in the league are not at all that interested in trading for Morris. Despite being with his desire to get out of the Phoenix Suns, no takers have come forward thus far.
date : Feb 17, 2016 07:19 PM EST
NBA: Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Confirm Roy Hibbert Trade; Kobe Bryant Calls For Nick Young Exit
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers have been making headlines this season due to the imminent retirement of the great Kobe Bryant. While rumors of changes in the coaching staff are also rampant, the D'Angelo Russell squad has been rarely involved in NBA trade talks. As the trade deadline approaches, however, it looks like the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to move some of the older members of the crew.
date : Feb 17, 2016 07:06 PM EST
Tim Duncan and Pau Gasol title : NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol Mulls Over Retirement, PF Follows Kobe Bryant Plan
summary : The 2016 NBA All-Star Game saw the return of Pau Gasol to the glorious event. Initially unable to join the weekend in Toronto, the Chicago Bulls star was eventually granted the opportunity when Jimmy Butler had to back out due to injury. Apart from the honor of taking part in the 2016 NBA All-Star, Gasol had been thrilled to once again play with the great Kobe Bryant.
date : Feb 16, 2016 10:58 AM EST
title : NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks Owner Prevents Phil Jackson From Heading to Lakers; Carmelo Anthony Dismisses Celtics, Cavaliers Trade Offers
summary : A few days after parting ways with coach Derek Fisher, reports have emerged claiming that Knicks president Phil Jackson is planning to join the Los Angeles Lakers front office to reunite with his girlfriend, Lakers president Jeanie Buss. However, Knicks owner James Dolan will likely prevent that from happening, according to the New York Post’s Marc Berman.
date : Feb 14, 2016 01:32 AM EST
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic title : NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Turn To Kobe Bryant for Kawhi Leonard Mentor; Tim Duncan, Tony Parker Insulted?
summary : The San Antonio Spurs are breathing down the neck of the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference. While Stephen Curry and his team are all flashy three-point shots and small-ball lineups, the LaMarcus Aldridge squad quietly take down every team along the way. Despite the aging big three, which is composed of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the San Antonio Spurs consistently deliver good performances.
date : Feb 11, 2016 12:56 PM EST
Byron Scott title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Eye Byron Scott Exit; Kobe Bryant Wants Luke Walton For D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the receiving end of jokes as the NBA community collectively stand in awe at how the former champs are flailing this season. The basketball team that once boasted of back to back victories could no longer sustain even just a two-digit lead in games. Moreover, the Los Angeles Lakers have been teeming with pressing matters throughout the NBA season.
date : Feb 11, 2016 12:54 PM EST
Ben Simmons title : NBA Draft Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle Fear Ben Simmons Draft; Byron Scott Fight for His Job
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers have been besieged by issues on and off the hardwood court throughout the NBA season. Starting from the retirement of Kobe Bryant to the concerns of the coaching staff, the D'Angelo Russell squad has been struggling to survive this year. While the sheer number of issues appears to be burying the Los Angeles Lakers in the Stephen Curry-led Western Conference, it looks like there is still a silver lining.
date : Feb 05, 2016 08:08 AM EST
Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Lure Kevin Durant With Russell Westbrook Package; OKC Vet Favors Golden State Warriors
summary : Kevin Durant has been quite a loyal son to Oklahoma City. Starting off his professional career with the then Seattle Supersonics, the small forward is the indubitable leader of the NBA team. The inclusion later on of Russell Westbrook only pushed Durant to carry the Oklahoma City Thunder to the championship. However, the NBA team has repeatedly failed to take home the trophy - only going as far as the playoffs year after year.
date : Feb 03, 2016 12:05 PM EST
D'Angelo Russell title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Open To D'Angelo Russell Trade; Kobe Bryant Protegee Exits Team
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of rebuilding the franchise. With the impending exit of Kobe Bryant, the NBA team is yet to figure out who among the up and rising stars will be the face of the group. Throughout the offseason, the rumor mill kept churning out stories pointing at D'Angelo Russell as the Black Mamba's protegee. However, the No. 2 NBA draft pick appears to be failing to reach the expectations set by the Los Angeles Lakers.
date : Jan 29, 2016 01:45 PM EST
Kobe Bryant title : Kobe Bryant's Future Plans After Last Lakers Game: Coaching or Retiring?
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers built a franchise around the great Kobe Bryant. Hence, the announcement of decision to retire took the world by surprise. The move also signifies the end of an era for the NBA. The Black Mamba has been recognized as one of the most polarizing figures in the basketball community. His sheer passion and determination in the hardwood court pushed everyone around him to soar to greater heights. With his impending exit from the NBA though, what is in store for Bryant?
date : Jan 19, 2016 09:01 PM EST
Byron Scott title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Sack Byron Scott? Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson's Coach Luke Walton On Kobe Bryant's Radar
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves in the Golden State Warriors-led Western Conference. With a relatively young core, the Kobe Bryant squad has been expected to struggle in finding their footing the NBA season. Understandably, the skills of young stars D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance, Jr, Julius Randle and Roy Hibbert have yet to be sufficiently honed. However, some fans are pointing out another main concern in the Los Angeles Lakers that should be remedied as soon as possible.
date : Jan 13, 2016 12:17 PM EST
D'Angelo Russell title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Finally See Hope; D'Angelo Russell Impresses Kobe Bryant, Julius Randle
summary : The Los Angeles Lakers are in the process of trying to rise from the bottom of the Western Conference. Though gifted with a number of the most promising basketball stars, the NBA team continues to fail to snag wins in the hardwood court. With a veteran reaching the end of his days in the NBA and a bunch of newcomers in the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling this season. However, it looks like one of the rookies might finally be showing promise at this point.
date : Jan 12, 2016 12:30 PM EST
Kobe Bryant Surpasses Michael Jordan in Points title : NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant Backs Isaiah Thomas; Future Hall of Famer Gives Advise to Boston Celtics Star
summary : The Kobe Bryant farewell tour has been filled with stories of the Los Angeles Lakers star imparting inspiring words to aspiring players. The list of stars who shared their Black Mamba stories includes Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat. Adding to the group is Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics. While the rivalry between the Marcus Smart squad and the D'Angelo Russell team has always made headlines, it looks like Bryant can see past the purported rift.
date : Jan 05, 2016 12:38 AM EST
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