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NBA Playoffs 2012: The Heat Remain Vulnerable (Video)

Jordan Schultz | Posted 05.24.2012

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In a new segment with Noah Coslov of CineSport, I break down why LeBron, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat remain vulnerable against Indiana in Game 6.

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Staples Center Timelapse: 6 Games Over 4 Days For 3 Teams (WATCH)

Posted 05.23.2012

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In what can only be called an unprecedented series of events, last weekend the Staples Center hosted six playoff games in just four days for the build...

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Kobe: 'Pistons Disappeared Forever'

Posted 05.22.2012

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Looks like Kobe Bryant doesn't have a lot of respect for Deeeeeeeetroit basketbaaaaaaaall. In a post-game interview Monday night, the L.A. Lakers guar...

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Lakers Face Darwinian Challenge: Adapt Or Lose

Jordan Schultz | Posted 05.15.2012

Instead of force-feeding the post to Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol and playing inside-out, Brown is content merely to run his half-court offense through Kobe Bryant.

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Who Is Metta World Peace?

Malaika Bobino | Posted 05.15.2012

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The Lakers are desperate to find a way to prevent their season from ending. So what's the solution? The same guy who pissed off millions of viewers with a heartless attack is the unsung hero turning things around.

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Sorry, Kobe -- I'm Good at Math

Peter Brown Hoffmeister | Posted 05.10.2012

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I spent all of Wednesday thinking about this. People around me were making a big deal out of Kobe scoring 43 points against the Nuggets. They said things like this: "I can't believe that the Lakers still lost!" and "The Lakers let Kobe down." No, actually. Kobe let the Lakers down.

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LOOK: Whose NBA Jersey Sold The Most In 2012?

Posted 05.09.2012

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The entire known universe may still sorta hate LeBron James and the Heat, but Miami fans are making up for it. The NBA released its top merchandis...

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NBA Playoff Preview (VIDEO)

Jordan Schultz | Posted 04.12.2012

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In a new segment with Noah Coslov of CineSport, I break down a potential sleeping giant in the Western Conference, and discuss why the Lakers have enjoyed success with the injured Kobe Bryant out of the lineup.

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Kobe Breaks His Streak

AP | BOB BAUM | Posted 04.08.2012

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PHOENIX -- Kobe Bryant sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night because of an injured left shin, ending his con...

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Meet Allene Wynn: The Los Angeles Lakers' 105-Year-Old Fan

Posted 04.01.2012

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Los Angeles resident, Allene Wynn, just turned 105. To celebrate, she got the birthday of her dreams: She met Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers at a rec...

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NBA Owners Thinking Of Doing What?

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 03.29.2012

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The world's biggest soccer teams already plaster sponsor logos on game jerseys. So why not NBA teams? NBA owners are weighing just that, reports sa...

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Kobe's 34 Leads Lakers Over T-Wolves

AP | By JON KRAWCZYNSKI | Posted 03.10.2012

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MINNEAPOLIS -- Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift the reeling Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-102 victo...

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Kobe vs. Magic? It's Magic -- Hands Down

Jonathan Weiler | Posted 04.18.2012

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When we talk about basketball greatness, the fact is that people use statistics or, all too often, one statistic, to identify those worthy of praise. But when you look at the stats properly, Magic simply destroys Kobe.

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Jeremy Lin Raises $42,388 For Signed Jersey He Wore In Win Against Lakers

Posted 02.21.2012

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UPDATE: Bidding for Jeremy Lin's autographed jersey, a four pack of tickets, and a meet-and-greet with the athlete came to a close Tuesday. The winner...

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Chris Paul Addition Has Transformed Clippers Overnight

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Schultz | Posted 01.18.2012

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When Chris Paul officially became a Los Angeles Clipper after being denied the chance to team up with Kobe Bryant, the Clippers were no longer the for...

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CP3 Outshines Kobe As Clippers Win Battle Of LA

AP | By BETH HARRIS | Posted 01.15.2012

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LOS ANGELES -- Chris Paul scored 33 points, Blake Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in beating the L...

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PHOTO: Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson Catch A Lakers Game

Posted 01.14.2012

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It was a boys' night out Friday for Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. The pals has some of the best seats in the house at last night's Lakers game at t...

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Kobe's Big Night Keeps Lakers Streak Alive

AP | By BETH HARRIS | Posted 01.11.2012

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LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored 48 points – his fifth straight game with 25 or more – and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Su...

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Lakers Off To A Rough Start

AP | By JOSH DUBOW | Posted 12.27.2011

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Marcus Thornton scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings opened the season in grand fashion, be...

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Bulls Stun Lakers On Derrick Rose's Game-Winner

AP | GREG BEACHAM | Posted 02.24.2012

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LOS ANGELES — Derrick Rose scored 22 points and hit a short go-ahead jumper with 4.8 seconds to play, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an 11-p...

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To David Stern: You Are Not God!

Linda Kenney Baden | Posted 02.14.2012

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Sports fans, basketball fans, fans of all ages and genders, it is time to have the courage to call out David Stern for megalomania.

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Report: Lakers Angry Over Chris Paul Trade

Posted 12.15.2011

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The Los Angeles Lakers had a slightly different reaction than Blake Griffin when they heard Chris Paul had been traded to the Clippers. According ...

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Blake Griffin: 'It's Going To Be Lob City'

Posted 12.15.2011

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Blake Griffin and Chris Paul on the same team? Yes, please. As you probably know by now, the ongoing Chris Paul trade rumor mill bonanza has final...

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Lamar Odom: 'When A Team Trades U And It Doesn't Go Down? Now What?'

AP | BRETT MARTEL | Posted 02.07.2012

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NEW ORLEANS — The NBA, owners of the New Orleans Hornets, refused Thursday to approve a three-team trade that would have sent Hornets All-Star g...

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Blake Griffin On His Playoff Goals, New Dunks And Rookie Of The Year Prediction

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Schultz | Posted 12.07.2011

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In just his one NBA season, LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin won the dunk contest in dramatic fashion, won Rookie of the Year and became the first ro...

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