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This is a MUST READ article. They take the top ESPN NBA analysts and ask them questions and who would they take, Kobe or LeBron, depending on the situation. Great opinions and a great read. What a better way to pump yourselves up for the matchup tonight between two of the very best in the NBA… ESPN: When people talk [...]

So I saw this interesting statistic over on LG.net. There are only 4 players in the league to average a double-double, to go along with two blocks: 1. Dwight Howard – 23.6/15.3/2.7, 38.7 minutes 2. Chris Kaman – 18.3/14.0/2.7, 38.9 minutes 3. Yao Ming – 21.8/10.3/2.3, 37.3 4. Andrew Bynum – 11.1/10.0/2.1, 27.2 minutes This is a great stat considering [...]

This is pretty cool. Kobe checks in yesterday from Chicago and discusses the state of the Lakers as well as some other issues (trade talks, injuries, being an old fella)… [youtube KDwshSBDxbA]

Interesting quote from Phil coming from FoxSports regarding our young point guard, Jordan Farmar. Phil plans to increase his minutes – and let him do his thing: FSN: Jordan Farmar likely will play about half the game, according to coach Phil Jackson’s plans for the rest of the season.

Interesting stuff. Today, the Loose Cannons claimed Magic came out and said Kidd WILL be a Laker. The exact quote is… “…Not only does Magic say it could be done, but that it will be done.”

Just when you think all was becoming better in Los Angeles, the gelling of the team/the wins, an article like this hits. Prepare for a national media storm tomorrow. Kobe has “Chicago Fever?” I’d love to see how that fever remains high with the Celtics in the East hanging low and under control. Sun Times: Anybody who believes the Kobe [...]

Some tidbits on tonight’s matchup from the rumor column from Hoopsworld’s own, Eric Pincus… Hoopsworld: The big quote from Kobe Bryant this summer was “Get your Bulls jerseys, fellas,” from the surreptitiously taken video outside an Orange County deli. The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Bulls tonight and for a moment back in October it really looked like Bryant could [...]

Beyond the great tradition of the Los Angeles Lakers is life itself. Us here at Lakers Nation give our condolences to the family, as well as give special thanks to a role player during the MPLS championship days: Lakers.com: Two time NBA Championship winner Jim Holstein died Monday at the age of 77. Holstein was a key member of the [...]

This is very cool. SLAM has posted a behind the scenes video with Kobe from his recent cover shoot: SLAM Online: It’s behind the scenes video time again. SLAM #114, Kobe Against the World is still on newsstands, just a friendly reminder. Once again, thanks to Alfredo Tovar for another video banger. Without any further ado, the video of Lang, [...]

This is a pretty cool article. Kobe sat down with some kids and provided some real, motivated words of advice: Sun Times: Kobe Bryant made a West Side stop Monday night, addressing the boys basketball teams from Whitney Young, Von Steuben, Farragut, Marshall and Oak Park as part of a Nike-sponsored event at Attack Athletics gym. ”I do this as [...]

Interesting piece on the most untouchable NBAers. Bynum & Kobe are on the list: ESPN: Here is where Bynum falls on the list… 22. Andrew Bynum His ceiling: The NBA’s best center not named “Dwight Howard” or “Yao Ming.” (Note: During the first 17 drafts of this column, I had Bynum ranked in the 40s because of ongoing concerns about [...]

With the Lakers officially in the 5th spot as of today, here are a few power rankings to let you know what the analysts think of the Lakers: NBA.com has the Lakers listed at #6. S.I. has the Lakers coming in at #7: “Andrew Bynum has become the center Kobe Bryant never had. Well, OK, so maybe Bynum isn’t Shaq [...]

Interesting article on what Los Angeles could be up to. Problem is… take it with a grain of salt. It IS Sam Smith: Chicago Tribune: And the balance of power could rest with Jason Kidd. Though both teams continue to deny it vehemently, a rival general manager said last week he’s still hearing talk of a Nets-Mavs deal involving Kidd. [...]

Not good at all. This is Kobe’s 5th injury this year and they keep seemingly pile up on #24. The latest injury doesn’t sound good at all, though, after the loss, Kobe said he would play on Sunday. We’ll have to see how he feels tomorrow… L.A. Times: Bryant was further slowed after sustaining a slight tear in his left [...]