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USA Today: The on-court chemistry between Bryant and James has already been evident. It is similar to the Michael Jordan – Magic Johnson duo on the 1992 Dream Team when USA Basketball paired up the NBA’s greatest scorer with the league’s most creative facilitator. “Being on the court with both of them is trouble,” said New Jersey Nets point guard [...]

There are moments in life that you can recall exactly where you were and what you were doing. I remember when Magic Johnson had to retire. It was a Thursday afternoon in November, and I was picked up by carpool and headed home to watch Saved by the Bell. I walked in the house and there it was on the [...]

NBA exclusive footage of US Squad’s Kobe Bryant as he shows and tell us how hard he works to be one of the best. Also, on ESPN: Kobe Discusses Plans for Future Nichols: You said one day you wanted to be traded, you said you wanted to be a Laker for Life. There were different phone calls back and forth. [...]

L.A. Times: This time the Kobester didn’t pass on best regards to Fred and Tracy, or poke me in the ribs like we were buddies again. Every time I mentioned the Lakers, he groaned, so we know he’s no different than most Lakers fans these days. But does he still want to be a Laker? Will he still be a [...]

Marc Stien from ESPN this morning - ali LA: What are the chances the Lakers can get Jermaine without giving up Lamar? Thanks SportsNation Marc Stein: (11:10 AM ET ) I still hear that the chances are nil unless the Lakers are willing to part with Odom AND Bynum. They are not and Indy says they are unwilling to take [...]

Yahoo! Sports: United States coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked Wednesday what he planned to give Kobe Bryant for his 29th birthday next week. “We should use a reverse birthday thing, and he should get something for us — a qualifying berth in the Olympics,” Krzyzewski said. “That’ll be a great birthday present for everyone.” Bryant will make his U.S. debut [...]

Out here in La-La Land, the Lakers off season has been like a student driver: slow, inexperienced, and cautious. Every time a deal falls through the cracks, there always seems to be the excuse that no one wants to trade with the Lakers. So, instead of this waiting game, I decided that we should all start coming up with excuses [...]

Richard Jefferson and Nenad Kristic seen in Indiana. Pacer’s Digest: “I don’t know if it means anything but I did see Jefferson and Kristic downtown in the Circle Centre Mall…” “Another poster on the star message board reported seeing him at the airport yesterday…” Who knows what this all means, but last time I checked Indiana was not an ideal [...]

Due to the overwhelming requests and negative responses, GetGarnett.com is approaching a name change. After reading all the requests, it seems most would like to be represented for who we all really are: The Lakers Nation. At TheLakersNation.com, we are going to put our first change into the hands of all the fans. This thread is dedicated to what idea [...]

As depressing as last week was by losing out on the KG sweepstakes, Lakers fans are buzzing with the new s this morning about Jermaine O’Neal and his desire to play in LA alongside Kobe Bryant. So far, it has seemed as if the Lakers lost a lot of leverage with Kobe’s trade demands, but it looks like the pendulum [...]

“GetGarnett.com will undergo some “additions” very soon. The past week or so many have speculated on the name change. Truth is, for now, it will remain the same but it will have a different meaning: “Get Garnett.” By keeping the name it will constantly remind us all why we are here. “Get Garnett” is a constant reminder that all of [...]