Covering the Lakers’ Big Three of Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash
Update From Lakers Land
Dwight Howard does not need surgery on his shoulder, Kobe Bryant is upset with his mother, and Mike D'Antoni cuts down his coaching staff in the week following Lakers exit interviews. Read »
Kobe Bryant on Bond With Dwight Howard
Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard appeared at the Lakers facility Tuesday, and Bryant talked about the effect of having Howard visit him at his residence and offer support following his torn Achilles. Read »
Lakers Talk About Jason Collins
The Lakers started exit interviews on Tuesday, and Jason Collins coming out and announcing that he is gay was well received by Metta World Peace, Steve Nash, and the host of Lakers asked about it on Monday. Read »
Lakers End Season, Start Uncertainty
Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard appeared to be the the only two Lakers standing entering the final game, but the way each exited Sunday's game was night and day. Read »
Lakers-Spurs: Game 4
The Los Angeles Lakers face a titanic task of avoiding a sweep without five of their top nine rotation players out due to injury. Metta World Peace was latest Laker to be ruled out. Read »
No Mercy: Spurs Crush Injured Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers lost 120-89 to the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center, and the depleted Lakers were unable to match the Spurs. Read »
Lakers Shootaround Report: Game 3
The Los Angeles Lakers were not optimistic about Steve Nash playing on Friday night, so Andrew Goudelock and Darius Morris are expected to start against the Spurs in Game 3 at Staples Center. Read »
Lakers-Spurs: Game 3 Preview
The Lakers may be shorthanded in the back court, but to this point, the Lakers' inability to dominate inside against the Spurs has been the main reason for being down 2-0. For Game 3, the Lakers need more... Read »
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Lakers Practice: Nash Doubtful, Blake Out
Steve Nash was listed as doubtful, Jodie Meeks was even more doubtful, and Steve Blake was out indefinitely as the Lakers injury troubles continued into Game 3 against the Spurs. Read »
Lakers-Spurs: Nash Talks Age, Injuries
The Los Angeles Lakers talk about playing against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of their first round playoffs series, and with Steve Nash doubtful, Dwight Howard has offered to play some point... Watch »
Nash, Blake, Meeks Latest Lame Lakers
Steve Nash and Steve Blake are questionable due to hamstring injuries suffered in the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and Jodie Meeks was scheduled for an MRI on Thursday for a sprained ankle. Read »
Lakers-Spurs Game 2: Jordan Hill Returns
Jordan Hill is active and available to play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of Round 1 of the Western Conference Playoffs. Read »
Lakers Can Bounce Back On Boards
The two most notable reasons for the Lakers loss to the Spurs in Game One were offensive rebounds and missed 3-pointers, not turnovers. Read »
What Brown's New Job Means For D'Antoni
Fired Lakers coach Mike Brown appears ready to return to Cleveland to coach the Cavaliers, so what does that mean for Lakers' current coach Mike D'Antoni and former coach Phil Jackson? Read »
Lakers Practice Report: Nash & Meeks
Steve Nash and the Los Angeles Lakers practiced on Tuesday in San Antonio, but Jodie Meeks was unable to go due to a sprained ankle. He expects to be ready for Game Two against the Spurs. Read »
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Follow the Lakers' 2012-13 season as Dwight Howard and Steve Nash join Kobe Bryant in pursuit of the team's 17th NBA title. Visit Triple Threat for updates, game recaps, video and galleries.
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[LA] Roggin: Will Pau Gasol's Return To Lakers Disrupt Chemistry?
Friday's game against the Washington Wizards is going to be a big test for Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni. The Lakers have been playing well without previously injured Pau Gasol, so D'Antoni will have...
Lakers Raptors Vital For Playoffs
Toronto is coming to Los Angeles Friday, and with the Lakers chasing Houston and Utah, a win on Friday is vital to stay in the running to secure a spot in the playoffs. Fred Roggin has the details...
Lakers' Loss to Denver Nuggets Not Surprising
The Lakers were basically run off the court in Denver Monday night, inspiring critics to blame the team’s age for its miserable performance. But that isn't news to anyone who's been paying attention.
Lakers vs. Miami May Forecast Playoff Chances
If the Lakers beat Miami on Thursday, the playoffs could be realistic. But if they lose that game, it may be time to start thinking about next year.
Roggin's Rants: The More Lakers Win, The More They Lose
The team can't catch a break. They're playing very well on the road, but Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol are all injured, Gasol more seriously than the others. It's going to take a miracle to...
Roggin’s Rants: "Miserable" Dwight Howard Isn't Fitting In
The Lakers are going to have to make some serious decisions before the All-Star break. Is there a possibility they’ll try to move Dwight Howard?
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Kobe Bryant Can't Win (in the Eyes of Some Fans)
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Celebs at Lakers Games
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Kobe Bryant on the Court
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Lakers Fall to Spurs, But Show Signs of Improvement
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D'Antoni Talks About Expectations With Lakers and "Showtime"
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Immortalized With Staples Center Statue
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Steve Nash on the Court
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: On and Off the Court
Authors
Shahan Ahmed
Shahan Ahmed regularly attends Los Angeles Lakers' practices, home games, and press conferences. Since becoming a writer in 2009, Shahan has published sports articles and blog posts for various international and domestic news outlets. He currently resides in Santa Monica.
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Dwight Howard
Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Joins the Lakers after eight seasons with Orlando.
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