Showing posts with label Los ANgeles Lakers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Los ANgeles Lakers. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
LA Lakers ‘aware’ of Jordan Clarkson's interest of playing for Gilas Pilipinas
The Los Angeles Lakers have knowledge that their Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson is trying to make himself eligible for the Philippine national men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas.
“We are aware that he is having discussions with the (Philippine) national team and other governing organizations,” John Black, Lakers’ Vice President of Public Relations, wrote to InterAksyon in an email.
What Lakers' Jordan Clarkson needs to play for Gilas Pilipinas
Although fans are ecstatic over the possible addition of Jordan Clarkson to Gilas Pilipinas, a Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive clarified that the Filipino-American NBA player has to go through processes first before he can suit up for the national team.
SBP Executive Director Renauld "Sonny" Barrios tempered the expectations of local fans, even as he confirmed that Clarkson has a Philippine passport since the age of 12.
Monday, November 10, 2014
NBA: Jeremy Lin Drops 21 to Help LA Lakers Get First Win of Season (VIDEO)
NBA MUST WATCH VIDEO: Jeremy Lin has his best game as a Laker and scores 21 points to help the Lakers get their first win of the season over the Hornets.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
LA Lakers' Kobe Bryant out for rest of 'frustrating' NBA season
Hobbled five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has been shut down for the season, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Wednesday in a crowning blow to an abysmal year for the storied franchise.
Bryant, 35, has not played since Dec. 17 when he fractured his knee during a game against Memphis after having missed the first 19 games of the 2013-14 NBA season recovering from a torn Achilles from last April.
"Obviously this has been a frustrating and disappointing season, but I appreciate all the support I've received from the Lakers and the fans, and look forward to being back and ready for the start of training camp," Bryant said in a statement.
Bryant, 35, has not played since Dec. 17 when he fractured his knee during a game against Memphis after having missed the first 19 games of the 2013-14 NBA season recovering from a torn Achilles from last April.
"Obviously this has been a frustrating and disappointing season, but I appreciate all the support I've received from the Lakers and the fans, and look forward to being back and ready for the start of training camp," Bryant said in a statement.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
NBA; Kobe Bryant's return to action (HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO)
NBA. Take a look at some of Kobe Bryant's highlights from his first game back from injury.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant returns to the Philippines on August 12
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant will return to the Philippines on August 12 as part of a promotional tour for Lenovo Mobile.
The Chinese technology giant made its announcement on its Facebook page for Lenovo Mobile Philippines.
“Kobe Bryant is coming back NBA superstar Kobe Bryant returns to the Philippines on
August 12to Manila! Mark this date, August 12, 2013! Watch this space for more updates,” the page said.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Dwight Howard left Los Angeles Lakers; joins Houston Rockets
Free agent center Dwight Howard confirmed his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, amid multiple media reports saying that he intends to sign with the Houston Rockets.
In a post on Twitter, Howard addressed the news, expressing his excitement about joining his new team.
“I’ve decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel its the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I’m looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best,” the post read.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Tim Duncan, Paul Pierce Lead NBA's Best Senior Citizens
Rappler ranks the best NBA players aged 35 and above --- whose playing years in the NBA have spanned a decade-and-a-half and at least 1000 games but still bring out their A-game night in, night out.
Unlike most senior citizens in this list, Tim Duncan showed no regression in his game this season. As a matter of fact, The Big Fundamental is playing his best basketball in four years as he has led the Spurs to the best record in the West.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Kobe Bryant joins Michael Jordan in "Elite 30,000-Point Club"
NEW ORLEANS – Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to reach 30,000 career points in the NBA on Wednesday as he helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.
With 1:16 left in the second quarter, Bryant drove into the lane and rose to connect on a jump shot, taking his tally for the contest to 14 and for his career to 30,001.
“It’s a huge accomplishment,” Bryant said of becoming just the fifth player in NBA history to reach the milestone.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Los Angeles Lakers new coach is Mike D'Antoni, not Phil Jackson
The chants of "We want Phil!" will go ignored in Los Angeles, if sources are to be believed.
According to the Los Angeles Times' Mike Bresnahan, the Lakers have opted not to bring back the multi-titled Phil Jackson as their head coach, opting instead for Mike D'Antoni.
Mike D'Antoni signed a four-year deal with the Lakers. Phil Jackson was "asking for the moon," accoring to source familiar w/ the situation. - Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) tweeted
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Los Angeles Lakers fire Mike Brown after sorrowful start
Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has been fired after a 1-4 start to the season, the 16-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champions said on Friday.
Assistant coach Bernie Bickerstaff will take over as interim head coach for Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors and a search for a new head coach will begin immediately, general manager Mitch Kupchak said.
“This was a difficult and painful decision to make,” Kupchak said in a statement posted on the team’s website.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
LA Lakers, Miami Heat are early favorites for NBA championship
WASHINGTON – LeBron James had yet to claim an NBA championship when he arrived in Miami two years ago, boldly predicting multiple title runs with Heat teammates Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.
Now, as the NBA prepares to open its 67th season on Tuesday, “King” James is coming off a crowning achievement, having won his first NBA title with the Heat last June and then guiding the US Olympic team to London gold in August.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Kobe Bryant will miss Lakers’ final two NBA pre-season due to sore foot
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant will miss the team’s final two pre-season NBA games because of a sore right foot, the team announced on Wednesday.
Bryant hurt his foot in the third quarter of a loss Sunday to Sacramento and will be re-examined this weekend by doctors ahead of next Tuesday’s NBA season opener, when the Lakers play host to the Dallas Mavericks.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Dwight Howard To Join LA Lakers As Part Of Four-Team Trade
A four-team trade that would send Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers is complete, multiple sources told ESPN on Thursday night.
A source with direct knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com's Marc Stein the Lakers will receive Howard, the Denver Nuggets will acquire Andre Iguodala, the 76ers will receive Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson, and the Magic will get Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic and one protected future first-round pick from each of the three teams.
In addition, the Magic will be getting other pieces, including 76ers No. 1 draft pick Moe Harkless, a source told Stein.
Sources close to the process told Stein and ESPNLosAngeles.com's Ramona Shelburne that a trade call with the league office has been scheduled for Friday to secure the necessary NBA approval to make the deal official.
Lakers forward Pau Gasol had been in and out of talks, sources told Shelburne, before ultimately being excluded.
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