Laker Nation

Luke Walton filled in aside Spero Dedes as the color commentator for two games. Check out how he did!

The newest Nike ad, with "Puppet LeBron James(notes)" and "Puppet Kobe Bryant(notes)," brings the entire puppet team together, including Little Dez, Mrs. Lewis from downstairs and a new Sherlock Holmes-type character who's trying to find some lost shoes.

Gregg Popovich on the Pau Gasol deal.

Ron Artest hit a few milestones last night scoring his 10,000th point, and dishing out his 2,000th assist.

Kobe participated fully in shoot around and will most likely play tonight as he is listed as "probable."

Nation Discussion: Do you guys think the Jazz fans will boo "Hot Rod?"

Lakers lead the league in point differential at +9.2.

Kobe started the decade the same way he'll finish it!

The Lakers put a smile on kids' faces at a nearby children's hospital.

Despite a home-friendly schedule, Lakers have played the 3rd toughest teams according to the S.O.S. to date. The other 4 elite teams in the league are at the bottom.

Yao had something to say about Kobe's heart in a recent interview.

Shaq says LeBron's basketball IQ is higher than Kobe's.

Check out Shannon's 1 handed alley oop jam from Kobe on the fast break!

Lakers will travel to the white house on January 25.