Los Angeles Lakers Rumors & News

Lakers' Bryant, Clippers' Paul are All-NBA first-team picks

Orange County Register — Kobe Bryant ended the season injured, but the Lakers star did more than enough before then to earn his record-tying 11th selection to the All-NBA first team Thursday. Clippers point guard Chris Paul, who will become a free agent this offseason, also...

Kobe Bryant named to All-NBA 1st team; Dwight Howard on 3rd team

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — Kobe Bryant was named to his 11th All-NBA first team on Thursday, joining LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Tim Duncan and Chris Paul for the 2012-13 season.

No clarity for Howard, Lakers

Los Angeles Daily News — This should have marked the time when Dwight Howard could escape from everything. He spent last week in Lake Tahoe fishing and riding dune buggies in hopes of clearing his mind before an unpredictable offseason once he becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1.

The Forum: Should Lakers look to keep both Howard, Gasol?

Land O' Lakers | ESPN Los Angeles — Mark Willard and Arash Markazi discuss the success the Memphis Grizzlies have had with their big men and debate if the Lakers should look to keep both Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol.

Kupchak disputes report Howard unhappy with D'Antoni

Orange County Register — Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a phone interview Tuesday that Dwight Howard did not express any frustrations about Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni in a private exit meeting, contrary to a published report. "There was no discussion of the...

Whicker: Sharks no easy test for Kings

Orange County Register — EL SEGUNDO – The Kings are facing a litmus test Thursday against San Jose, which might be why Dustin Brown's practice jersey changed from white to green. He had not been traded to a Minnesota North Stars' reunion. He had been placed on the Kings'...

Ding: Lakers' Kupchak wants Howard the right way

Orange County Register — Mitch Kupchak sounded tired of this already – but not out of any impatience with Dwight Howard. The Lakers' general manager opened a phone conversation Tuesday night with a sigh of frustration at the state of sports journalism today. "It's much ado...

Stan Van Gundy thinks Dwight Howard wasn't happy with Lakers role

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — Former Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy doesn't think Dwight Howard was happy with his role with the Lakers in their recent season.

Mike D'Antoni passes on Team USA assistant position, report says

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni will not return to Team USA as an assistant for Mike Krzyzewski, at least according to Marc Berman of the New York Post .

The Forum: Contingency plan if Howard leaves

Land O' Lakers | ESPN Los Angeles — Mark Willard and Arash Markazi discuss the Lakers' options if Dwight Howard leaves via free agency.

TWC SportsNet to air top 50 plays of Lakers' season on Wednesday

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — On Wednesday night, Time Warner Cable SportsNet will air a one-hour special, "Access SportsNet: Lakers — Plays of the Year."

Jackson questions D'Antoni's use of Dwight Howard

Orange County Register — Phil Jackson chose not to delve into the 2012-13 Lakers' failures in the final edit of his new book, but he said Tuesday morning on the "Dan Patrick Show" that Mike D'Antoni's reluctance to feature Dwight Howard's preferred post game is a valid...

Kobe Bryant tweets he wants Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol back

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — The Lakers hit the off-season with a questionable future.  Dwight Howard will be a free agent in July and has yet to indicate whether he'll stay or go.

Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol tweet prayers for Oklahoma tornado victims

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — On Monday, Moore, Okla., outside Oklahoma City was hit by a devastating tornado , causing massive damage and claiming many lives.

Kobe Bryant tweets on retirement, Michael Jordan and his own memoir

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — Kobe Bryant set the record straight on Twitter on Sunday night about the notion of an early retirement.

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