Is the Lakers’ Window Closing?

May 23, 2012 – R.S. De France A second consecutive Western Conference semi-finals drubbing has many wondering if this is the end of the line for these Los Angeles Lakers. Are the Lakers done? Kobe? What can the Lakers do going forward? In his post-game interview, Kobe Bryant said about his team: “we’re not going anywhere.” His optimism... [Read more]...

Something Old, Something New…Derek Fisher Wearing Blue

May 16, 2012 – R.S. De France As the Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder series continues, the Lakers will continually be reminded of the ‘inevitability of change’ in sports. [Read more]…  Read More →

Nuggets Top Lackluster Lakers

May 9, 2012 – R.S. De France ‘Too little, too late’ does not even begin to describe the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 5 effort against the Denver Nuggets. How about just too little. Not in size, the Lakers do have the height advantage, but in effort. Other than maybe Kobe Bryant, Jordan Hill, Steve Blake, Matt Barnes and sometimes Ramon... [Read more]...

Lakers Making a Snack of the Nuggets

May 3, 2012 – R.S. De France Ahead 2-0 in their first round playoff series, the Los Angeles Lakers have eaten the Denver Nuggets for dinner in their first two games. But, is that good for the Lakers in the long run? Can the Nuggets make it a series when it shifts to Denver? In both games, the Lakers took big leads, only to let them slip away.... [Read more]...

Peace Out: What Losing Metta for 7 Games Means for the Lakers

April 25, 2012 – R.S. De France After Metta World Peace’s now infamous elbow to James Harden, the league has suspended him for 7 games. What does this mean for the Lakers? [Read more]…  Read More →

Is Bynum the Best Center in the NBA?

April 17, 2012 – R.S. De France Is Bynum the Best Center in the NBA? After Andrew Bynum led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory in overtime against the defending champion Dallas Mavericks, many are wondering if Bynum has become the best center in basketball. Bynum scored 23 points and pulled in 16 rebounds on 9/24 shooting and 0 blocks against... [Read more]...

Lakers vs. Clippers: A New L.A. Story

The battle over Los Angeles resumed with the Lakers beating the Clippers, 113-108, with resounding performances by Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum. [Read more]…  Read More →

Lakers Playing Numbers Game

March 20, 2012 – R.S. De France The Los Angeles Lakers are quicker and younger at point guard with Ramon Sessions, but without Derek Fisher, can they still compete for a title? It was not just another day in Laker history when Derek Fisher was traded, not for Kobe Bryant, and not for the fans. The sturdy, reliable team player that is D-Fish was... [Read more]...

Starting Line of Lakers Trade Scenarios

March 8, 2012 – R.S. De France With the NBA trade deadline approaching, it’s time for some last-minute deals. The Lakers have been burning up the phone lines like an old lover trying to make something happen. All Lakers’ fans hope they are talking to Orlando about Dwight Howard. In the meantime, here are five wild trade scenarios that may... [Read more]...

Kobe’s Hollywood Ending on Hold

March 5, 2012 – R.S. De France Los Angeles Lakers 5-time champion, 14-time All-Star, and 2-time Finals’ MVP Kobe Bryant has said repeatedly this season that he wants to go out winning a 6th NBA championship. But how can that happen with this Lakers’ team, one of the best defensive teams, one of the worst offensive teams, and a team with a... [Read more]...