Laker Nation

The 2012-13 Lakers have experienced extreme highs and extreme lows, and somehow they are still fighting on the final day of the season, their fate uncertain, but entirely within their control.

In the closing minutes of the Lakers 118-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors, Kobe injured his Achilles tendon. He got up and made two free throws, but now it appears that he has a "partial tear" of his Achilles tendon.

With the Lakers set to retire Shaq’s Number 34 tonight, let’s look back in time and celebrate 8 great moments of the Big Aristotle’s Laker career - one for each year Wilt Chaimberneezy spent in Purple and Gold.

In the midst of the Miami Heat’s 25 (and counting) win streak, ESPN’s Ramona Shelbourne caught up with Laker great Jerry West to discuss Miami's shot at the Lakers 33 game record.

While the night began with a moment of silence to honor Dr. Buss, it ended with the ultimate tribute - the Lakers beating the Celtics in front of a sold out Staples Center.

While Jordan/Kobe comparisons can get overdone, Kobe’s suffocating defense on LeBron James in the closing minutes of the all-star game, including 24’s block on the King’s jumpshot, were explicitly Jordanesque.

Shaq and Will Ferrell were courtside for the Lakers' match-up with the Suns, and much like they did many years ago on Saturday Night Live, they provided world-class entertainment.

After Aggravating his torn labrum in Wednesday Night's loss to the Phoenix Suns, Dwight Howard will miss the Lakers game with the Timberwolves tonight.

Leading up to the Lakers Timberwolves game tonight, Ricky Rubio was asked about Pau Gasol’s move to the bench, and issues between the big man and his coach and team.

The Lakers crowd was engaged throughout the Sunday afternoon showdown between the Lakers and Thunder. Laker faithful could sense the season hanging in the balance, and the team’s need for a signature win.

After stopping Brandon Jennings in the Lakers’ victory last night, Kobe Bryant dropped by the Loose Cannons Show today to chat with Pat O’Brien and Mike North about the Lakers.

Will Kobe trust Shaq to speak during a defining moment of his basketball legacy?

Seasoned through many Lakers Championship seasons, when it comes right down to it, the purple and gold faithful know when to cheer, boo and sit quietly.

Today, Kobe spoke to Stephen A. Smith for an extended sit down. He covers the Lakers' struggles, frustrations, and their adjustments to the new coach, and style, as well as his thoughts on Pau, Dwight, his future, and Jim Buss, and how he wants to be remembered.