The Lakers don’t have an injury bug, they have an injury parasite that eats away at their innards like a ravenous zombie in the Walking Dead. Update: Kobe Bryant had an MRI exam, preliminary results show a tear of the rotator cuff. He will fly back to LA. pic.twitter.com/EOZTuuKjoL — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January […]
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Report: Xavier Henry Suffers Achilles Injury, Team Fears a Rupture
The Lakers really can’t escape the injury bug this year. Steve Nash is out for the year with his recurring back/nerve root issues. Prized rookie Julius Randle is also out for the year with a broken leg. Ryan Kelly is on the shelf once again with his hamstring issues. And now, Xavier Henry may also […]
Steve Nash’s Open Letter to Lakers’ Fans
I don’t think Steve Nash owes anyone any explanations about how hurt he is or what he’s going through physically. While an instagram video of him hitting balls at the driving range caused a stir, it’s only a certain type of irrationality that would equate hitting a golf ball to being able to play basketball […]
Get Well Soon, Julius Randle
It seemed like a perfectly normal play. Isolated on the right wing, Randle looked his man up and down then took off using his quick first step to his right hand with a power dribble. Halfway through his move, he seemed to lose his balance, but still exploded towards the hoop, only to miss the […]
Steve Nash’s season is over after back and nerve issues
I've been told @SteveNash will be ruled out for the entire 2014-15 NBA season with nerve issues: http://t.co/wur5txQ3Ar. #Lakers — KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) October 23, 2014 Maybe it was always going to end like this for Steve Nash. After years of having his back issues controlled and managed by the Suns training staff, maybe it […]
Report: Kobe Bryant to Miss the Remainder of the Season
What was always a possibility, now seems to be a reality. On Tuesday night Kevin Ding reported (and now ESPN is as well) that Kobe Bryant will not play again this season: The words are about to become official. Kobe Bryant, out for the season. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to declare Bryant out for the […]
Nash and Kobe may not play another game this year
ESPN Los Angeles’ Dave McMenamin first tweeted out the news that has seemed growingly inevitable as the season wears on- more likely than not, Steve Nash has played his last game this season. Mike D’Antoni says he “doubts” Steve Nash plays again this season, but wouldn’t rule him out — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 3, […]
Pau Gasol’s MRI Reveals Strained Groin
Pau Gasol had a terrific January, averaging 20.8 points and 11.9 rebounds for the month. His February, however, isn’t starting out so hot. After dealing with a sore groin for the past week, Gasol had an MRI on the muscle and the news wasn’t good: INJURY UPDATE: Pau Gasol's MRI revealed a strained right groin. […]
Farmar Ultrasound Showed Hamstring Tear; Out Minimum Of 4 Weeks
Well, it never stops for the Lakers. This season has been tough because of the myriad of injuries the Lakers have been getting. Add another one to the list. The Lakers’ latest press release has Jordan Farmar out for a minimum of four weeks. EL SEGUNDO – Lakers guard Jordan Farmar had an ultrasound test […]
Pau Gasol’s Health Woes Continue
For nearly a week now, Pau Gasol has been dealing with an upper respiratory infection. It kept him out of the game against the Warriors this past Saturday and had him looking quite sluggish in losses to the Suns (Monday) and Heat (Wednesday). Today he saw an ear, nose, and throat specialist, missed practice, and […]