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Expect the full starting 5 for Opening Night. If Kobe says 85%, it usually means he’s going to play.

According to Lakers Head Coach Mike Brown, due to his strained foot,  Kobe will be a game decision for opening night against Dallas. He has not practiced for the  past week. Either way, the journey for banner #17 starts tomorrow.  

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Y! sports, sources have indicated that F/C Jordan Hill will return to the lineup this Wednesday vs. the Clippers. However, Kobe Bryant’s foot is still sore and listed “day to day” and will probably miss tomorrow’s game.  Howard is also expected to miss the game as well.  

The annual NBA GM Survey was released, and some of the results were quite interesting. Some highlights below, but you can check out all the results HERE - HEAT will beat the Lakers in the NBA Finals - Durant tops Kobe with who they choose to take the last shot - Howard ranked #3 in player you would most want [...]

Dwight Howard – Sore back from yesterday’s game but no setbacks. Kobe Bryant – Bruised Right foot from yesterday’s game. Sat out practice today and is listed day to day. Not considered serious. Metta World Peace – Dislocated finger on shooting hand from yesterday’s game. Expected to wear a splint and not  to miss any time. Steve Nash – Ankle [...]

Howard was impressive in his Laker debut last night with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks in the loss to the Kings. No need to write more, as this video below will show you LA’s new superhero. [jwplayer mediaid="40757"]      

Lakers have announced they have waived F Chris Douglas-Roberts and C Greg Somogyi. With 16 men on the current roster, the Lakers have two open roster spots left, and three men on the roster fighting to make the team: 1) G Andrew Goudelock, 2) G Darius Johnson-Odom, and 3) C Robert Sacre. Although two spots are available, it is still [...]

According to @Lakers,  PF/C Jordan Hill has been diagnosed with a herniated disc (L5,S1) in his back.  Hill is to be re-evaluated next week. Although the news does not sound promising, Hill tweeted today (@jordanchill43): [blackbirdpie id="255500778716950528"]

After Howard mentioned last night that he might change his nickname to “Iron Man”, former Laker and NBA Champion A.C. Green (@NBA_Ironman) tweeted: [blackbirdpie id="255492370471215104"] Green played in 1,192 consecutive games.

Preseason officially kicked off last night at the Save Mart Center in Fresno against the Warriors. Dwight Howard sat due to injury, but there was a buzz in the building for the debut of PG Steve Nash. Nash had 5 points, 3 assists which included a cross over 3 pointer on Warriors PG Jarrett Jack and an assist to backup [...]

(@LakersReporter) – Lakers new Twin Towers                         (@LakerNation) Busiest Media Day we’ve ever been part of. It’s a jungle out here. (@KamPashai) Kobe said I “look fresh today.” Definitely that new Irish Spring I’m using. (@LakerNation) When asked where his health is, Dwight says that’s a new feature on [...]

ESPN has finally completed the 2012 NBA Player Rankings, and Dwight Howard received top honors for the Lakers at #3 behind only LeBron and Durant. Kobe moved up one spot from last year and is ranked #6. Gasol dropped 4 spots from last year and is ranked #15, while Nash dropped 5 spots from last year and is ranked #19. [...]

As reported by Kurt Helin at NBC Sports, PG/SG Leandro Barbosa is being recruited by Lakers PG Steve Nash to join the team. Barbosa:  “Among others, I’m talking with Phoenix, the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Steve Nash even texted me because he wants me there.” Lakers currently have close to $100 million payroll, so the most the team [...]

According to Kevin Ding of the OC Register, Howard visited the practice facility in El Segundo and had his first hands-on session with Lakers athletic trainer Gary Vitti and head physical therapist Judy Seto. Howard had spinal surgery back in April and is expected to make a full recovery. Whether he is ready for opening night, Oct 30 against the [...]