Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has been communicating with current Lakers center Dwight Howard, mostly via text messages, according to ESPN, offering advice about how to come back from back surgery. “I’ve had people really just help me out,” Howard said .”Guys like Phil [Jackson], he texts me and he understands how it is [...]
Players Angry Serge Ibaka Was Not Suspended For Low Blow
March 6, 2013 | Posted by
When the NBA announced Tuesday that they would not suspend Oklahoma City power forward Serge Ibaka for his below-the-belt hit on Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin, fellow players expressed outrage. Miami Heat teammates LeBron James and Dwayne Wade along with Clippers Matt Barnes took to Twitter to express their confusion in the league only fining [...]
Kobe Bryant: ‘I Would Have Smacked’ Serge Ibaka For Low Blow
March 5, 2013 | Posted by
Kobe Bryant saw the replay of the hard low blow Serge Ibaka of Oklahoma City levied on the Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin and knew right away what he would have done if he were on the receiving end. “I probably would have smacked [Ibaka] in the mouth,” the Lakers’ Bryant said. “I would have [...]
LeBron James Mulling Magic Johnson’s $1M Slam Dunk Offer
March 4, 2013 | Posted by
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James is considering former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson’s $1 million offer to finally give the fans what they want by participating in the NBA’s slam dunk contest. James said during a pregame interview on ESPN that he has not decided yet on taking Johnson’s offer. “Tell him [...]
Philadelphia 76ers’ Andrew Bynum Experiences Setback
March 2, 2013 | Posted by
The Philadelphia 76ers and their fans may never see Andrew Bynum play in the team uniform as the center told reporters Friday that he experienced a four-to-five day setback after a drill. The 25-year-old Bynum, who is rehabbing from bone bruises in both knees, took part in a five-on-zero drill last week. The drill was the [...]
Lakers’ Dwight Howard Primed For 2016 Olympics
March 1, 2013 | Posted by
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard shared his emotions Thursday with reporters about the time in 2012 when he learned that he would not play in the London Olympics. “I was pissed off,” Howard said. “I was mad I couldn’t play in the playoffs. I was mad I couldn’t play in the Olympics. I was [...]
Kobe Bryant Divorce: Laker Star, Wife Reconcile
February 25, 2013 | Posted by
Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa used social media to announce that they will not end their nearly 12-year marriage, news that was not exactly shocking considering the couple’s recent collaborative charity work and her presence at Laker games. The Lakers’ superstar, who destroyed the Dallas Mavericks with 38 points in an important road win Sunday, [...]
Dwight Howard Admits His Conditioning Has Cost the Lakers Games
February 24, 2013 | Posted by
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has not looked like the explosive player he was during his time with the Orlando Magic. Howard admitted that his lack of energy and problems with conditioning have cost the Lakers some games. “You’ve got to have energy and I want to bring that energy every night,” Howard told ESPNLA.com [...]
Kobe Bryant Says He Guarantees Lakers Will Make Playoffs
February 22, 2013 | Posted by
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant says he guarantees that the struggling Lakers will make the playoffs and be a force to be reckoned with once they secure a playoff spot. “It’s not a question of if we make the playoffs. We will,” Bryant said in an interview with Sports Illustrated that was published on [...]
Rumors Aside, Dwight Howard Remaining a Laker
February 20, 2013 | Posted by
As the NBA trade deadline approaches and rumors about Dwight Howard’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers swirl, general manager Mitch Kupchak took to the radio airwaves to (again) try to quell the notion that the All-Star center will be moved — by the deadline or any time after that. Indeed, Kupchak said his plans are for [...]
