The D’Angelo Russell – Nick Young situation came out of thin air and surprised many, but it really should not be as shocking as one might think. Of course, the specific situation and details were occurrences that no one could have predicted, but the fact that the something like this would happen to the Lakers […] READ MORE
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Nick Young slowly bringing life back to the Lakers
On Tuesday, Nick Young returned for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Atlanta Hawks after missing time due to hand surgery (Sports Injury Alert). In his first game back, Young had 17 points on 6/10 shooting and 5 rebounds in a win against the Hawks. On Thursday, the Lakers took a trip to Houston to […] READ MORE
Nick Young, Jordan Hill Staying With Lakers
After reportedly being ruled out of the running to land Carmelo Anthony, it appears the Los Angeles Lakers are moving on to other options, and the team has been very active today, re-signing two key role players in addition to trading for Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin. Nick Young was first, agreeing to terms on […] READ MORE
Kobe Bryant Not Close to Return, May Miss Rest of Season
When Kobe Bryant fractured the lateral tibial plateau in his left knee on December 17th, it was said that he would be back in the Lakers lineup shortly after All-Star Weekend. However, after an examination with Lakers doctors on Friday, it has been revealed that he has suffered another setback, and the time frame for his […] READ MORE
Kobe Has Returned, Lakers Must Determine Team's Future Direction
As we all know, the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant, returned to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup on Sunday against the Raptors. On that night, the Lakers walked away with a loss with Bryant struggling and having eight turnovers. Bryant played again on Tuesday night and the Lakers lost again, despite Bryant’s 20 points. However, the […] READ MORE
Signed, Sealed and Delivered – Kobe Bryant To Remain A Laker For Life
Note from author: First off, I’d like to say I’m excited to be back writing for Last Word On Sports. It’s been a while since my last article and with the off-season and life being a bit busy towards the end of year, I haven’t had a chance to write yet. But with more time […] READ MORE
So Crazy It Just Might Kobe
Although Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and a bunch of Twitter users may object, the Los Angeles Lakers are not a title contender. They are not a threat and they aren’t going to make any noise this year, other than that “dun dun dun dun, dun dun dun dun” after a made basket. They still […] READ MORE
Lakers Playoff Outlook
The Los Angeles Lakers and the playoffs have been a match made in heaven since birth. Sure, they’ve had their rough patches. The team has missed the playoffs just twice since 1980 (2004-05 and 1993-94), and an unreasonable two straight years in 1975 and ’76. And there was the ’58 season when the team won […] READ MORE
