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As Los Angeles Lakers starting small forward Wesley Johnson drained three after three Friday night against the Detroit Pistons there were plenty of spectators looking on wondering just who this talented young man was. He ended up achieving a career high six three pointers made, missing [...]

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Growing up in Los Angeles playing basketball Nick “Swaggy P” Young idolized Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, even mimicking Bryant’s moves while growing up. After a few short stops on other NBA teams his dreams have come true and he gets to don the Purple [...]

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Los Angeles Lakers: Victory Tonight May Make Believers Out of Critics

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers Preview

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Ladies and Gentlemen the day of Kobe Bryant‘s return to NBA action from his Achilles injury is nearly upon us. It just may be this coming Friday against the Sacramento Kings. After Sunday’s game the Lakers don’t play again until [...]

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Steve Nash May Return To Practice, But Los Angeles Lakers Don’t Need Him




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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Sunday Game Preview, TV Schedule and Betting Lines

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The haters sure have gotten quiet after the Los Angeles Lakers began the first 17 games of this regular season with a winning record. This previous NBA offseason was filled with the buzz of how atrocious the Lakers would be [...]

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Friday Game Preview, TV Schedule and Betting Lines

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The offseason to this current NBA season brought plenty of questions to Hollywood as the Los Angeles Lakers‘ looked to identify a player who could fill the void left in the frontcourt by Dwight Howard‘s departure. The Lakers then foolishly [...]

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What Propelled The Los Angeles Lakers To Victory Over Brooklyn Nets?

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Is Kobe Bryant’s 2-Year Max Extension A Smart Or Dumb Move By Los Angeles Lakers?

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The Los Angeles Lakers tip off tonight against the Brooklyn Nets in what should be called the Senior’s Bowl. A lot of the seniors like Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant will not be out on the floor, but there are [...]

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Christmas Day Seems Like Coded Date of Kobe Bryant’s Return to Los Angeles Lakers

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The Los Angeles Lakers played host to the Washington Wizards Tuesday night in an attempt for the former to go above .500 for the first time since October 29, but the struggling Wizards looked to play spoilers early on in [...]

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Dwyane Wade Would Love The Kobe Bryant Longevity

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Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: Jordan Hill Playing for Extension?

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The Los Angeles Lakers extending Kobe Bryant has gotten some good and bad reviews from the media and just about anyone who felt like it was necessary to pass their opinion on the highly debated topic. If the Lakers are [...]

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Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers Prove There is Still Loyalty in Professional Sports

Don’t Blame Kobe Bryant for $48.5 Million Contract

The backlash for Kobe Bryant’s two-year, $48.5 million contract extension was quite incredible with fans calling him greedy for taking so much money with his career coming to an end. Even if you don’t agree with the ridiculous deal, Bryant [...]

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards Tuesday Game Preview, TV Schedule and Betting Lines

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Is Kobe Bryant’s Lucrative Extension A Mistake By the Los Angeles Lakers?

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The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to extend Kobe Bryant, who’s currently recovering from an Achilles injury suffered last season, with a two-year, $48.5 million extension. While the move is a good for the franchise in terms of being able to [...]

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Los Angeles Lakers Overpay Kobe Bryant in Contract Extension

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Los Angeles Lakers For Life; Franchise Makes Right Call on Kobe Bryant

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Los Angeles Lakers Take Huge Risk With Kobe Bryant Contract Extension