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The Lakers are battered, but it would not be wise to count them out just yet.

The artist formerly known as Ron Artest doesn’t do crazy things, he does normal things for a crazy person.

Dave Jacober and TheFanHub’s Craig Lowell discuss Kobe’s evolution, the Rangers-Devils rivalry, and the Red Sox.

Do we have to reassess how we rank Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul?

Calls for a 10-game suspension for Lakers forward Metta World Peace are far too lenient.

The Portland Trailblazers general manager search continues to proceed with reports circulating today that Portland has a strong interest in sitting down with current Lakers GM Mitch…

Andrew Bynum is arguably the best center in the NBA not named Dwight Howard when he’s healthy, but with his latest string of transgressions, the Los Angeles…

After opting not to trade point guard Deron Williams at the deadline, the Nets will likely lose him for nothing during the offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers will get some much-needed help in the frontcourt after reports have come out that they will sign forward Rasheed Wallace out of retirement.…

The NBA Trade Deadline looked like it was going to be a snoozer with about 10 minutes left, but then things heated up. Dave Jacober recaps what…

With the NBA trade deadline less than less than 24 hours away, and the Warriors and Bucks making headlines with their big move-, the other marquee name…

Andrew Bynum took a blow to his surgically repaired right knee last week and got an injection afterward. But he gives positive news after getting 13 points…

The Dwight Howard saga has become far worse than the Carmelo Anthony drama that consumed the league last season. At least the rumors in that scenario swirled…

The Boston Celtics are desperate. They are a sub-.500 team with aging players, and GM Danny Ainge can’t decide whether to begin rebuilding now or to keep…

As the Dwight Howard watch continues, SI.com’s Sam Amick writes that Howard has always been in a New York state of mind. “Sources with knowledge of Howard’s…

The NBA All-Star game is over. And now, the fun begins. Monday means about 2.5 weeks until the March 15 trade deadline. As of now, Dwight Howard…

After the Los Angeles Lakers 102-90 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night Kobe Bryant, had some choice words for the Lakers’ front office seemingly noncommittal…

There is absolutely nothing better than talking about hypothetical trades, and TheFanHub’s Tyler Conway has a few in mind that could shake up the look of the…

Kobe Bryant says he won’t go hunting for rings, but where does he rank in the pantheon of all-time?

Why wait for midseason? TheFanHub’s Dave Jacober has some NBA awards to hand out with a third of the regular season in the books.

The Dwight Howard saga took an interesting turn yesterday when ESPN.com’s Stephen A. Smith reported the Orlando Magic may have made contact with the New York Knicks…

Thursday night’s showdown between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers — a game that the Heat won 98-87 — showcased two things that we already knew:…

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to sizzling start at 10-5. The Lake Show are 7-3 in their last ten games, and 9-1 in the Staples Center.…

The fact that Kobe Bryant is capable of delivering performances such as last night’s game against the Phoenix Suns, scoring 48 points and 5 rebounds en route…

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled through a 1-2 start to the season, claiming their first win on Tuesday night by cruising to a 96-71 victory over…

TheFanHub’s Dave Jacober moves on to the Western Conference, where the Oklahoma City Thunder appear ready to take the mantle from the defending Champs.

Now that TheFanHub’s Tyler Conway’s head has stopped spinning, he’s ready to break down the NBA’s Chris Paul debacle. (Hint: it’s David Stern’s fault)

You’d think they might have thought of something like this while they were negotiating to end that lockout last month. But when NBA owners convinced David Stern…

UPDATE The three-team deal that would have sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers is off — at least for now. ESPN reports that other NBA…

According to SI.com’s Sam Amick, the pursuit of New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul has become a three-horse race between the Clippers, Celtics, and Warriors. Adrian…

The impact of the Lakers landing Chris Paul and Dwight Howard is not only doable, but might be the best case scenario for everyone involved. TheFanHub’s Dave…

The Los Angeles Lakers are eying Arron Afflalo, but the Chicago Bulls might have the upper hand.

Would the Los Angeles Lakers really be open to trading Andrew Bynum? The short answer is yes, very much so, and specifically this season when the truncated…

Michael Wilbon looks at the NBA unanswered questions caused by the NBA lockout.

I'm really weary of the "Kobe Bryant to Turkey" rumors. Here is what it comes down to: Kobe's camp sounds hesitant (at best) and say the two…

The extremely talented but still immature Lakers center parked his car in not one, but two spots on Wednesday afternoon, one of which being a handicap spot…

Everybody watching the 2011 NBA Playoffs knew that something was wrong with Kobe Bryant, namely an arthritic joint in his right knee that had been giving the…

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest made news last week declaring that he is changing his name to Metta World Peace. But his newest decision may be…

Much has been made about rumors regarding the futures of Philiadelphia 76ers swingman Andre Iguodala and Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom. But according to Mark Miller…

There are still plenty of rumors that the Lakers will pursue Dwight Howard this offseason. But is the team going to need more than that to turn…

I mean it was only two summers ago that Los Angeles was the Mecca of the sports world.The southland seemed destined for years of prosperity. My how…

After 19 seasons in the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal is finally retiring, announcing his decision on twitter with a video post.

Last week’s comments from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar seemed very out of character. Just like Tiki Barber of the New York Giants, why did he feel the need to…

This year, the Lakers, Spurs, and Celtics will all be without an NBA title. Will these organizations be competitive next year or is it time to rebuild?

With all the Laker involvement in reality TV, it’s no surprise that the off-court distractions sometimes make their way into the locker room. Is it time for…

After a shocking sweep at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, many people are wondering what’s next for the LA Lakers. Is a potential trade for Dwight…

The Lakers face a daunting challenge in a 2-0 series deficit heading to Dallas. Is this the end of the line in LA’s quest for a three-peat?

A shocking win by the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 could have major implications on the rest of the playoffs. In a game that people thought the…

Drew is joined by Dave Jacober and Sekou Smith of the NBA’s Hang Time Blog to discuss the opening week of the NBA playoffs.

Lamar Odom’s off-court stock has jumped off the charts since marrying celebrity Khloe Kardashian. Odom and his wife are now launching a new unisex fragrance, and the…

In recent days there has been a great sense of panic in Los Angeles about the two-time defending champion Lakers. Does GM Mitch Kupchak really need to…

While the 2010 NBA season is still in its infant stages, I am reminded of a few constants that will never change. First, the officiating gets worse…

Dan Shaughnessy and Bob Ryan discuss whether the Celtics and Lakers are still title contenders.