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The Lakers were known for being inconsistent, and not getting motivated for every game. However, they still were the faviortes to come out of the West, and contend for another NBA Championship. Instead, that chance for a three-peat was cut short by  a second-round sweep from the Dallas Mavericks. While the loss took many by surprise, internally, coaches began to [...]

With all of the flak that new Lakers coach Mike Brown has gotten over the past few days, Chris Dufresne of the LA Times took time to call up former colleagues and players for thoughts and opinions on the polarizing coach for the purple and gold. “I did talk to him the other day,” said Geoff Probst, Brown’s teammate and [...]

Mike Brown is officially the new Lakers head coach.

Ron Artest is no stranger to missing time during the regular season. In fact, the emotionally embattled Lakers forward just completed his only season of his career in which he had played in all 82 games. Through suspensions and injuries, Ron Artest has missed, on average, 18 games per year during his 12-year NBA career. This makes it all the [...]

Two weeks after their disappointing second round exit to the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers have formally started their search for a head coach. According to the LA Times, the Lakers have officially contacted Rick Adelman to express their interest in the former NBA coach. The three decision-makers for the Lakers’ coaching search – owner Jerry Buss and executives Jim Buss [...]

Enjoy some of these stories we have compiled for you! Sponsored by: YamahaGenerators.com NBA proposes $45 Million Hard Salary Cap – The Leagues memo’s most eye-popping element is the league’s proposed $45 million hard cap, which cuts the current $58 million soft cap by nearly 25 percent. How the Sixers Can Get Bynum – An interesting comparison to the flurry [...]

Enjoy some of these stories we have compiled for you! Fisher Moves to Forefront as Head of NBA Player’s Union - With his season over, veteran Derek Fisher now turns his attention to a possible NBA lockout as president of the Player’s Association. Here’s Hoping That Andrew Bynum Hears This Message Loud and Clear – At a turning point in [...]

Enjoy some of these stories we have compiled for you! Sponsored By: YamahaGenerators.com Brian Shaw perseveres despite tragedy – Not a day goes by when Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw doesn’t think of the family he lost. Appreciating the Zen Master in Full – Bill Simmons talks of his recent lunch with Phil Jackson and why he believes the 11-time [...]

Could Phil Jackson coach the Knicks in 2012?

Kobe Bryant sits down with Magic to talk about the Lakers game 1 loss to Hornets.

Kobe Bryant was named Western Conference Player Of The Week

Nation Discussion: Should Andrew Bynum be suspended for his flagrant 2 against the Wolves Friday night?

This weekend, the NBA All Star festivities will be gracing Los Angeles! While tickets have been 'NBA Finals' expensive, we have located some great deals for you.

Come hang out and catch the Lakers, Hornets game with Laker Nation! At halftime, we'll be giving away a bunch of Laker prizes. To get it on the giveaways, all you have to do is RSVP (Facebook) (Email). After the game, Brickley, G-Small and Riley will be recording a LIVE episode of Voice of the Nation. Be there to see them do work, and be part of the show!