Dr. Jerry Buss, owner and patriarch of the Lakers’ organization, passed away this morning at the age of 80. Recently, it had been reported that Dr. Buss was hospitalized with cancer. The fears were that this day was coming soon and reports were that family was bedside and that former players had visited him to […]
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Injury Update: Pau Gasol Out Indefinitely with Torn Plantar Fascia
Pau Gasol’s MRI results are in and the results are not good. Per Mike Trudell from Lakers.com, Pau is out indefinitely with a partially torn plantar fascia: From Lakers PR on Pau Gasol: “Results of the MRI showed that Gasol has a tear of the plantar fascia.” — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 6, 2013 Before […]
Dwight Howard, Metta World Peace Out vs. Nets
The Lakers just can’t seem to catch a break this season when it comes to players missing games. Heading into Brooklyn (still feels weird to type that) tonight against a good Nets team, the Lakers could use all the help they could get. Instead, they’ll be down two starters: Dwight Howard said he is not […]
Injury Bug Bites Lakers’ Big Men
The Lakers lost more than a game against the Nuggets last night. Apparently, they’ve also lost their best three big men to injury as well. Mike Trudell has the news via his @LakersReporter twitter account: Dwight Howard is out at least 1 week with a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Re-evaluated next week. — […]
Mike D’Antoni Hire Offers Possibilities While Battling Perceptions
If there’s one thing I love about the Lakers, it’s that they’re willing to take a calculated risk. Dr. Buss is known for his poker exploits, after all. And, on the surface, this certainly looks like a gamble. With the most decorated coach waiting in the wings to take over and (potentially) bring championship glory […]
Breaking News: Lakers Hire Mike D’Antoni As New Head Coach
In what can only be considered a shocking turn of events, the Lakers have hired Mike D’Antoni to replace Mike Brown as their new head coach. Mike Bresnahan broke the news on twitter just a little while ago: Source: Mike D'Antoni will be the next coach of the Lakers. Not Phil Jackson. — Mike Bresnahan […]
In the Wake of Mike Brown’s Firing…
The news came quickly and was unexpected to be sure. Mike Brown has been fired and his replacement will be found over the coming days, seemingly from outside the current coaching staff. While I’m conflicted about making an in-season change, I do not think this is an overreaction. There have been circumstances that have limited […]
Breaking News: Lakers Have Fired Mike Brown
The reports are just starting to come in, but Sam Amick of USA Today is reporting that the Lakers have fired Mike Brown: Problem with link being fixed. Brown's agent, Warren LeGarie, told USA TODAY Sports Brown is gone. Source close to situation confirms too. — Sam Amick (@sam_amick) November 9, 2012 On the heels […]
Report: Dwight Howard May Play As Soon As Sunday
How’s this for some breaking news? Apparently, the day Lakers fans have been waiting for is getting closer. According to Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports, Dwight Howard could be taking the floor for the Lakers in an actual game really soon: Barring any complications with Howard’s back over the next couple days, the Lakers are […]
Report: Dwight Howard Cleared For Full Contact…In Practice
In what can only be music to Lakers’ fans’ ears, Dwight Howard has been cleared for full contact in 5 on 5 scrimmages. Mike Trudell of Lakers.com has the update: Marking the next step of his rehabilitation process from back surgery in April, Dwight Howard was cleared on Tuesday for full contact, 5-on-5 scrimmages with […]