Laker Nation

Lakers center strains rotator cuff during practice but says he will go against the Clippers on Wednesday.

Wednesday's game against Clippers is Lakers' only game in an eight-day stretch. They say they're viewing it as an opportunity to iron out a few wrinkles in practice.

Describing Jerry West is a little like analyzing molecules. Always has been.

How popular is Kobe Bryant? Well, among pet owners, he's way up there. He leads the way among athlete names given to pets. A company that insures pets says it has 389 Kobes in its database, compared to five LeBrons and, we assume, zero Michael Vicks.

In case you've been living in a cave for the past year -- actually forget that, even the caves got word of this-- you will be tuning in Tuesday to watch one of the greatest contests in our nation's history.

Kobe Bryant looks like a man on a mission after coming up short in The NBA Finals last season Yes, he already has three championship rings and now a MVP award...

Both forwards are in the final year of their contracts.

He is represented by David Lee, who just helped Andrew Bynum sign an extension. Ariza, who faces negotiations next summer, has increased his all-around game.

For this introductory episode David and Greg talk about the new direction of the Voice of the Nation, Andrew Bynum getting that new deal, A recap and discussion on the first two wins of the season, and the debut of TOP Lakers Moments.

It's only a couple days before Halloween and you still don't have a costume. Instead of heading to your local "Halloween Super Store" and picking out one of the overpriced, overused costumes, why not do something original by dressing up as your favorite Laker!

With the Knicks, there are two teams a source familiar with James’ thinking says intrigue him: the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.

Lamar Odom passes to Sasha... while he was benched.

Young center struggles a bit against Trail Blazers.

Reserves play key roles on opening night.