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According to Jarrod Rudolph of RealGM.com, who many consider a very credible Dwight Howard source in Orlando, Howard is ready to join the Lakers. Until recently, Howard only expressed a willingness to extend long-term with the Brooklyn Nets. However, sources state tonight that Howard is not only willing to re-sign long term with the Lakers when his contract expires at the end of the  in 2012-2013 season, but would be "excited" to have the opportunity to wear the purple and gold. Since many reports state that Orlando is not interested in Andrew Bynum, a third team will have to be involved to execute the trade. Bynum would have to also be willing to extend long-term with his new team. The Rockets and Cavs both remain the top suitors for Bynum in any three team deal.

Be sure to subscribe to the VOTN YouTube Channel for your chance to win prizes weekly! Voice of the Nation hosts, David Brickley, Jason Riley and Kevin Figgers discuss the Lakers top story-lines of the 2011-12 NBA Season. Rundown The Los Angeles Lakers lost in the 2nd round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Changes are sure to be made this off-season. What player has played his [...]

Kobe Bryant missed team shootaround earlier this morning at the Pepsi Center with gastroenteritis.

Be sure to subscribe to the VOTN YouTube Channel for your chance to win prizes weekly! Voice of the Nation hosts, David Brickley, Jason Riley and Kevin Figgers discuss the Lakers top story-lines of the 2011-12 NBA Season. Rundown Lakers vs. Nuggets in First Round of 2012 NBA Playoffs. Question of the Show: Your series prediction for (3) Lakers vs. (6) Nuggets? (Comment Below) VIDEOGRAPHER: Ryan King http://bit.ly/wEDJFg

Andrew Bynum may be having an All-Star season, but the 24 year old center has had a very forgettable couple of weeks for the Purple and Gold. And now, he's reportedly paying for it. Due to Bynum's recent actions/comments, he has been fined an undisclosed amount for "numerous infranctions" by the Lakers organization, according to ESPN Los Angeles.

Laker Nation columnist Jason Riley takes a look back on Derek Fisher's 0.4 second shot to beat the Spurs in the '04 Playoffs.

UPDATE: The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired guard Ramon Sessions and forward Christian Eyenga from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forwards Luke Walton and Jason Kapono, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. In addition, Cleveland will receive the Lakers’ 2012 first round draft pick (protected) and other considerations. (Via Lakers Official Press Release) The Lakers needed a [...]

Be sure to subscribe to the VOTN YouTube Channel. Voice of the Nation hosts, David Brickley, Jason Riley and Kevin Figgers discuss the Lakers top story-lines of the 2011-12 NBA Season. Rundown Andrew Bynum had lubrication shot into his right knee during the All-Star break. However, many wonder if the procedure was done because of an injury against the OKC Thunder. Question of [...]

A big show – that’s what All-Star Weekend usually is. Yes, there is a game to be played, yes, a collection of the league’s best players are in the same arena to go head-to-head, and yes, it’s a three-day event that entertains. It also signals a break in the NBA schedule – a short hiatus, if you will. But in this abbreviated regular season, mired by the effects of a long lockout, this All-Star Weekend provided something more than entertainment. It provided some hope for the NBA’s millions of fans.

According to CSN New England, Rasheed Wallace plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers: CSNNE.com has learned that the former Boston Celtic forward plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Wallace hasn’t played in an NBA game since Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, alerting the C’s shortly before the game that he planned to retire. His [...]

Just when you thought the rumors were going to die down, after a steller Lakers performance, the absolute opposite happens. According to reports from ESPN’s Chris Broussard, the Lakers have some level of interest in former #2 overall pick and current Minnesota Timberwolve, Michael Beasley. The Lakers’ front office knows Kobe Bryant is looking for it to improve the roster, and GM [...]

As we move closer to the March 15th NBA trade deadline, expect more and more of these stories to surface. According to Chris Tommason from Fox Sports the Minnesota Timberwolves have expressed interest in trading for Lakers F Pau Gasol.

To say that Lakers forward, Metta World Peace, has struggled this season would be a gross understatement. He is currently averaging career lows in almost every statistical category, including field goal percentage, where he is shooting a dismal 32% from the floor. World Peace was outspoken in an interview with CBS Sports a few days ago saying that Lakers head [...]