Big news for Los Angeles Lakers fans. Great news for any NBA fans, too. One of the most legendary players to ever pass from the courts of the NBA, superstar Kobe Bryant, is reportedly now cleared to participate in any basketball activities. The Mamba has been sidelined since April 12, 2013 due to a torn Achilles injury, one of the big nightmare-injuries of professional … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant is Reportedly Cleared For All Basketball Activities
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Kobe Bryant to live tweet re-air of 81 point game
Tuesday, January 22 starting at 4 p.m. ET, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) will live tweet during NBA TV’s re-air of his infamous 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. During the game, Bryant will tweet about his performance during that night, chat with fans and more. To join the conversation, use the hashtag #COUNTONKOBE. … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant to live tweet re-air of 81 point game
Kobe Bryant joins Twitter, first follow is Alex Morgan
L.A. Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, one of the most polarizing popular players in the NBA joined Twitter and made his first tweet Friday. With in the first hour, he had 72,000+ followers and on Sunday he finally picked his first follow- soccer star Alex Morgan He also made his first tweet. See it and find his account after the jump. … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant joins Twitter, first follow is Alex Morgan
NBA Social Media: LA Lakers are champs, Memphis Grizzlies the biggest losers
Social media interaction heats up during the NBA playoffs as fans look to track the success and failures of their team as they push toward the championship. Unmetric, the leading social benchmarking company, today releases its NBA Playoffs report, detailing the social media efforts of the top 16 NBA teams participating in the 2012 playoffs to better understand the interaction … [Read more...] about NBA Social Media: LA Lakers are champs, Memphis Grizzlies the biggest losers
Lakers trade Luke Walton and draft pick to Cavaliers
We've got another NBA trade to report breaking at this hour. The Cleveland Cavaliers have sent Ramon Sessions and Christian Eyenga to the Los Angeles Lakers for Luke Walton, Jason Kapono and the Lakers 2012 first round draft pick. The Lake show also gets the right to swap 2013 1st round picks with the Miami Heat. This pick is top 14 protected (Hoops World.com) … [Read more...] about Lakers trade Luke Walton and draft pick to Cavaliers
NBA All-Defensive Team: Orlando’s Dwight Howard Leads the Way
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, winner of the last three Defensive Player of the Year Awards, headlines the NBA All-Defensive First Team. Howard totaled 56 points, including 27 First Team votes. Also selected to the All-Defensive First Team are guard Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics (39 points), forward LeBron James of the Miami Heat (38 points), forward Kevin Garnett … [Read more...] about NBA All-Defensive Team: Orlando’s Dwight Howard Leads the Way
Lakers vs. Mavericks: NBA Playoff Series Preview
The last time these two teams squared off against one another, four players were ejected. With the Lakers holding a comfortable 90-73 lead in the fourth quarter, Steve Blake drove to the basket, past the cement-shoed Jason Terry, who, being beat, pushed Blake in the back to the hardwood. Tempers flared, testosterone levels quickly rose, and a chest-bumping match quickly … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Mavericks: NBA Playoff Series Preview
Chicago Bulls Major Player in the Eastern Conference Again
So the Chicago Bulls didn't get LeBron James. Or Dwyane Wade. Or later, Carmelo Anthony. It doesn't seem to matter. Sitting pretty atop the NBA's Central division at 12-8 heading into Friday's huge 8 p.m. match-up with the Los Angeles Lakers at United Center, the Bulls should be right in the thick of things for the Eastern Conference championship despite not landing one … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Major Player in the Eastern Conference Again
Should Minnesota Feel Happy for the Lakers?
By Shaymus McLaughlin It’s now been over a week since the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship, their 15th overall as a franchise, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. As a sports fan, it’s certainly a wonderful story. Kobe was finally able to win without the great Shaq-Fu, Phil Jackson jumped ahead of Red Auerbach for the most NBA titles, Lamar Odom was … [Read more...] about Should Minnesota Feel Happy for the Lakers?
Final NBA Off-season Analysis
By Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Peter Christian In our final NBA team analysis before the offseason officially begins, we complete the set with the L.A. Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2. Trevor or Lamar? - Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom were both integral parts in the Lakers title run. However, both are unrestricted free agents and … [Read more...] about Final NBA Off-season Analysis