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Lakers - Hornets Pregame
Assistant coach Jim Cleamons sat down with us after shootaround to talk about L.A.’s Sunday evening matchup with Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets, detailing how to go at the shifty point guard, the addition of Emeka Okafor and elements of the Hornets’ Princeton offense.
We also learned from Phil Jackson that Pau Gasol (hamstring) [...]
Video: B-Shaw on the Grizz
On paper, the Memphis Grizzlies are among the most interesting of squads.
While they rank 7th in the NBA in scoring and have three players averaging at least 20 points (O.J. Mayo, Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph), they are 30th (that’d be last) in the NBA in points allowed (115.2) and 29th in both opponent [...]
Lakers - Hawks Pregame
After shootaround on Sunday morning, assistant coach Brian Shaw joined us to talk about the Atlanta Hawks (2-0), in Los Angeles for the only time this season. Here’s what he had to say:

Phil Jackson Pregame
As has become customary, one of the first questions addressed to L.A.’s head coach was about the health of All-Star Pau [...]
Video Scouting Report: Mavericks
Prior to every home game, we sit down with whichever Lakers assistant coach prepares the scouting report for that night’s opponent, which in this case is the Dallas Mavericks.
Jim Cleamons joined us after practice yesterday to talk about the addition of Shawn Marion, what to do defensively with Dirk Nowitzki in Pau Gasol’s absence and [...]
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Lakers Celebrate Ring Night with Victory
While seven years would be the shortest of times between championships for most professional franchises, it seemed far too long for Lakers fans that have celebrated the riches of a franchise that won five times in the 1980’s, three straight from 2000-02 and 15 total. It’s all relative, after all.
Yet when longtime PA announcer Lawrence [...]
Sunday Practice Report
After a long practice on Sunday morning, assembled reporters learned that Andrew Bynum is absolutely ready to play on Tuesday, that Pau Gasol may not be and that Ron Artest is very happy to be in L.A.
Before the round up, here’s the audio from Head Coach Phil Jackson:

BYNUM READY TO GO
Jackson said that Bynum “did [...]
Monday Injury Update
After Monday’s practice at L.A.’s facility in El Segundo, Phil Jackson provided an injury update for his three players on the MASH list:
Lamar Odom: The small forward, who suffered a bruised shin against Sacramento on Thursday in Las Vegas, participated almost fully in practice and is probable for Tuesday night’s game in Ontario, CA, against [...]
Shannon Brown Breakaway vs. Clippers
It’s quickly becoming the running theme of the 2009 preseason, but here’s another big dunk by Shannon Brown, this time on the breakaway against the Clippers on Sunday night.
Shannon Brown over Mikki Moore
Lakers Guard Shannon Brown elevates over the Warriors Mikki Moore at the 3:44 mark of the team’s first preseason game of the year.
Farmar Back on “NUMB3RS” Tonight
During the previous season of CBS drama “NUMB3RS,” Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar showed off his acting chops while guest starring as himself in an episode.
Apparently, his appearance impressed the show’s producers enough to garner an invitation back for this season, in an episode entitled “Friendly Fire” that will air Friday night on CBS.
To see [...]
Several Lakers Gather for Wednesday Workout
Training camp is still a few weeks away for the Lakers, yet several of the players gathered in El Segundo on Wednesday afternoon to shoot, lift and play some pick up ball.
As Shannon Brown explained in the above @Lakers Twitvid, he was joined by Luke Walton, Sasha Vujacic, Ron Artest, Jordan Farmar, Josh Powell and [...]
Voice of the Lakers in Vegas
Before L.A.’s final Summer League game, we ran into Lakers play-by-play voice Joel Meyers.
Meyers, in town to call games for NBA.com and NBATV, offered his observations about Adam Morrison and L.A.’s Vegas crew and threw in a few food “joints” to catch back in L.A. over the summer.
Chucky Brown on Lakers Summer League
That L.A. managed to go 3-2 in Las Vegas with just one player assured a spot on L.A.’s regular season roster, the lowest of any team at the Summer League, was an impressive feat for SL Head Coach Chucky Brown and assistant Rasheed Hazzard. We spent a few minutes with Brown prior to L.A.’s final [...]
Lakers Stop the Thunder in Vegas
As we saw during L.A.’s fourth Summer League game in Las Vegas, each NBA franchise sending a squad to Sin City has a different goal, depending primarily on that team’s roster heading into the 2009-10 season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder (0-2) - a team building for what looks to be a bright future - falls among [...]
Three Things with Josh Powell
We didn’t let Josh Powell do too many interviews at media availability on Saturday before pulling him aside … Not when we had his first career 3-pointer, Kobe’s snarl and Lil’ Wayne to talk about.
VIDEO: Larry O’Brien Time-Lapse
Ever wonder how that giant Larry O’Brien trophy gets applied to the center court of the Finals team’s floor? We set up a camera high above the STAPLES Center floor and let it roll to show everyone just how they do it… all in 47 seconds.
Lil’ Wayne’s Kobe/Lakers Track
In a blog post on ESPN.com, rapper Lil’ Wayne listed off his favorite teams in each sport, naming the Lakers as his favorite hoops squad. His native New Orleans was without a pro basketball team from 1979-2002 so it makes sense that he might align himself with the Purple & Gold. Especially considering how [...]
Video: Behind the Media Day Scenes
STAPLES Center is a big building, but it certainly got crowded quickly when media members from all over the world assembled Wednesday afternoon to interview Lakers and Magic players heading into Thursday’s NBA Finals.
With that in mind, we kept the video camera rolling to capture some of the action with just over 24 hours until [...]
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