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Luka Signs 3-Year/$165 Million Extension With Lakers!

Brett — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:55:01 +0000

Marcus Smart Accepts Buyout from Wizards, Will Join Lakers

Brett — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 08:06:33 +0000

LeBron and AD Selected First Team All-NBA!

Brett — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:32:17 +0000

The accolades continue before the Western Conference Finals start!

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Kobe Elected to 2020 Hall Of Fame Class!

Brett — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:53:51 +0000

Not that this is any surprise, but the late, great, Kobe Bryant was elected, along with seven others, to the 2020 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. With nothing else to talk about right now with the Lakers, it is nice to have something positive to report, even though the world still misses the Black Mamba. Congrats Kobe!

The World Loses A Legend, Kobe Gone At 41

Brett — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 02:02:57 +0000

I have been so upset and shocked the last few days as I’m sure you have, I haven’t really thought how to post something on the site. I still don’t know what to really say, except the basketball world lost an icon on Sunday, not to mention Kobe’s lovely 13-old daughter Gigi, and seven other innocent people whose families have lost love ones. It’s a horrible, horrible, unfathomable tragedy that is just so hard to accept, but there’s no choice but to move forward of course.

I’ve always used Kobe’s image as part of the avatar for LakerStats on social media, and his picture has always been on the top left of the site, so I won’t have to make any changes to honor him that way on here. All I can say is RIP to all those innocent people who perished, my prayers go out to Vanessa, Kobe’s children, and all the families and friends who lost loved ones. Also best wishes to Laker fans, Kobe fans, and all basketball fans who have been hit hard by this terrible event. Mamba Out…But Never Forgotten!

ESPN: Lakers Hire D’Antoni!

Brett — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:51:45 +0000

The Lakers hire Mike D’Antoni as their new head coach.

In an unexpected twist, ESPNLA.com is reporting the Lakers have hired Mike D’Antoni, not Phil Jackson, to be their next head coach.

From all accounts Phil was just “asking for the moon” and the Lakers were unable to come to an agreement with him.

For the complete story, check it out at ESPNLA.com.
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/8622773/mike-dantoni-hired-next-coach-los-angeles-lakers-sources-say

All Signs Point to Phil Jackson Return

Brett — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:01:52 +0000

Phil Jackson speaking at a Lakers press conference.

There have been several reports from different media outlets this morning, regarding the possible return of Phil Jackson to the Lakers to coach them for a third stint. Here are some of the recent media comments from Saturday morning.

From LA Times Mike Bresnahan’s Twitter…
“Lakers are moving quickly to hire Phil Jackson, one person in the organization calling it ‘95%’ sure PJ’s the next coach of the Lakers. The Lakers plan on meeting with Phil Jackson this morning, The Times has learned. It’s his job if he wants it.”

More from Bresnahan’s Twitter…
“The Lakers have not contacted Mike D’Antoni, The Times has learned, increasing the already strong chances of the return of Phil Jackson.”

From Yahoo! Sports NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski’s Twitter…
“As Lakers meet w/ Phil Jackson today, they’ve declined meetings w/ any other candidates, source says. They’re all in on Phil,’ source says.”

From ESPN basketball analyst Jim Bowden’s Twitter…
“The process and expected return to the Lakers by Phil Jackson could happen as soon as Sunday in time for game against Kings #Lakers.”

We’ll put up more info as we find it.

ESPN: Lakers Fire Mike Brown!

Brett — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:22:27 +0000

Mike Brown being introduced in 2011.

According to ESPN.com, the Lakers have fired head coach Mike Brown, after the Lakers’ Western Conference worst start at 1-4.

No word on a permanent replacement, but word is assistant coach Bernie Bickerstaff will coach the team in the interim. The Lakers start a six-game homestand at Staples Center tonight against the Golden St. Warriors.

Let the Phil Jackson rumors start to swirl!

2010-11 Lakers Postseason Award Winners

Brett — Fri, 13 May 2011 06:10:11 +0000

While the season definitely didn’t end the way the Lakers or its fans expected, with a stunning Conference Semi-Finals sweep at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, several Lakers did win some NBA postseason league awards that are worth noting.

Sixth Man of the Year - Lamar Odom (1st)

First Team All-NBA – Kobe Bryant (9th, 6th straight season)

First Team All-NBA Defense – Kobe Bryant (9th, 6th straight season)

Second Team All-NBA – Pau Gasol (1st)

J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award – Ron Artest (1st)

Lamar Odom to be Named 6th Man of the Year

Brett — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:35:34 +0000

The Lakers have called a press conference today to announce that Lamar Odom has won the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award.

Odom had his best all-around season as a Laker in 2010-11, averaging 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists predominantly off the bench for the two-time defending NBA champs. He also shot career-highs of 53.0% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point line. Odom started 35 games in the absence of center Andrew Bynum, and is one of six Lakers to play in all 82 regular season games.

It’s the first major award for Odom, who came to the Lakers from the Miami Heat in the Shaquille O’Neal trade in 2004. Always one of the NBA’s most-versatle players, Odom was a starter his entire career before Phil Jackson asked him to move to the bench before the 2008-09 season. He has flourished in the role helping the Lakers win the last two NBA titles.

Odom also becomes the first Laker to win the award.