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Los Angeles Lakers Trade News: Title Contending Team Being Built By Purple And Gold
The 2015 NBA draft will happen in just a few hours but the buzz around it was silenced by several Los Angeles Lakers trade news. In the last couple of days, the Kobe Bryant-led team has been making round the news for rumors linking them to several All-Star players. Lakers failed to reach the playoffs in the last two seasons and they are now in rebuilding stage. Last year, they got Julius Randle for their 7th overall pick but then lost him to injury at the start of the season. This year, they own the second pick but according to reports, there is a possibility they will trade it for an All-Star player.
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Kobe Bryant – Lebron James Comparison? Shaquille O'Neal Makes A Pitch On The Never-Ending Debate
All NBA players' career will end but one thing probably will never die is the debate concerning the best players that graced the world's number one basketball league. Kobe Bryant - Lebron James comparison has been going on for years. The two arrived in the league in two different era but people still can't help but compare them. Kobe Bryant lead Los Angeles Lakers to several championships during the tail of 2000s while Lebron won two in the past couple of years while playing for Miami Heat
Former NBA D-League Player Says Kobe Bryant Called Him 'Mini Mamba' And That The Veteran Identifies With Him
Lately,most Kobe Bryant news people read are about the Los Angeles Lakers star planning to retire or not after next season. The 19-year veteran has cleared this issue. On his Twitter, he insisted that like what he said in an interview last February, the 2015-16 season will not be his last.
Shots Fired! Jared Dudley Says Kobe Bryant Keeps Away Top Players From Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers are far from what they were more than 10 years ago. Instead of contending for the title, they are contending for the number one draft pick. This season, it is obvious that the team from Hollywood is tanking and good thing, they got the 2nd draft pick. Lakers are investing on rookies because they cannot sign top players right now. One reason behind is Kobe Bryant's hefty contract.
Injured Kevin Love Will Leave Cleveland Cavaliers When Free Agency Hits. Sources Claim
For the first time in his career, Kevin Love finally reached the playoffs. The seven-year veteran joined Cleveland Cavaliers from Minnesota Timberwolves at the start of the 2014-15 season. However, he was injured in Game 4 of first round match against Boston Celtics when he tangled with Kelly Olynyk during a rebound play. Before Lebron James-led Cavs found their mojo in NBA, there were talks that Kevin Love, who is yet to be seen in Cavs' games against Atlanta Hawks, is not really comfortable with the Ohio-based franchise. It seems this discomfort continues despite their recent success.
Kobe Bryant News: Media Reports About Black Mamba Set To Play His Last Season Is Wrong
While the NBA playoffs is on going, Kobe Bryant news took over internet and social media in the last few days. This is after media reported the Los Angeles Lakers legend is set to retire next year, citing team's general manager Mike Kupchak as the source.
Kobe Bryant News: Warriors Coach Would Rather Have Black Mamba Take Last Shot Instead Of Stephen Curry
There is not much Kobe Bryant news around. The only thing fans see him become relevant again is when he tweets about the ongoing NBA Playoffs wherein his team Los Angeles Lakers failed to qualify. But of course, since it is the post-season and mos games go down the wire, there are also conversations on who is the most clutch player around. That is where the Black Mamba's name comes in. Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, Washington Wizards' Paul Pierce, Cleveland Cavaliers' Lebron James, and Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose are also in the conversations.
NBA MVP 2015 Race: Kobe Bryant Picking The Player With 'More Responsibilities'
The 2015 NBA MVP is about to be named and fans have already made their picks. Some analysts say this year could be the tightest MVP race NBA has ever seen. Among the front runners are Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard Stephen Curry and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden. Both have good cases to win the highest individual award in the league. Now, if it is one-time MVP and five-time champion Kobe Bryant that you will ask, he will go for someone who has bigger responsibilities for his team, and that is James Harden.
Kobe Bryant News: Los Angeles Lakers GM Mike Kupchak Ready To Drop Black Mamba From Team Once His Contract Ends?
This is the time of the basketball year that Kobe Bryant news become rampant. Him taking over a game, his team entering the next. However, it is completely otherwise. Bryant and Lakers are totally irrelevant in the post-season. The Black Mamba and his Los Angeles Lakers used to be constant figures in the NBA Playoffs. However, that is a thing of the past now. The Purple and Gold have been among the weakest teams in the past two seasons. Many points to Kobe Bryant's untouchable salary as the reason why the team can't sign All-Star caliber players. With them now gearing up to rebuild, does that mean they will drop the Black Mamba?
Kobe Bryant News: Matt Barnes Explains Why Black Mamba Isn't To Blame Why Los Angeles Lakers Is Messed Up
There is not much good Kobe Bryant news lately because obviously, the 19-year veteran is not playing due to a recurring injury that was aggravated before the end of the first half of the season. Despite him being absent for most matches, some fans pin Los Angeles Lakers' dismal performance to the Black Mamba. They think Bryant should have lowered his salary to be able to sign key players. The gold and purple franchise are already out of the playoff picture and their only recourse is to rebuild next year.
Los Angeles Lakers News: Coach Byron Scott Wary His Players Would Shoot Him In The Back
There is no better reason to read about any of the recent Los Angeles Lakers news. The whole season is in a disarray and the team will again miss the playoffs, something that has been written ever since the start of the 2014-15 tournament. Coach Byron Scott is under scrutiny for how the season went, although the general part of it should be blamed to injuries to key players like Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and 7th overall pick Julius Randle.
Steve Nash Retirement: Lebron James Wanted The Suns Legend's Services For Cleveland Cavaliers But Failed
Most basketball fans have been anticipating Steve Nash retirement, maybe one or two years ago because of the declining quality of his performance. Still, the new has saddened many fans. Steve Nash spent 19 years in the NBA with most of it with Phoenix Suns where he won two season MVP awards. His last team was Los Angeles Lakers where he stayed for three seasons before retiring. However, he spent most of his time in the Purple and Gold team on injury list.
Improving Jordan Clarkson Stats To Trigger Trade For The Los Angeles Lakers Rookie? Team Speaks Out
The 2014-15 season Los Angeles Lakers is a flat out disaster for a team with such a rich history. While the year is basically a waste for many fans, the team has found a gem in one of its rookies. Jordan Clarkson stats gone up drastically since being promoted into a starter last month. The 6'5 guard out of Missouri had limited minutes at the start of the season. There was even a point when he goes back and forth from NBA to the NBA D-League. Now, he is becoming an asset and has carved his spot in the rotation of coach Byron Scott.
Kobe Bryant News: Wife Vanessa Had A Miscarriage During The Height Of Black Mamba's Rape Case In 2003
There's not much Kobe Bryant news around relating to Los Angeles Lakers and their current campaign in the NBA. Being out because of a recurring injury, the Black Mamba is still nowhere near the action and the only thing keeping him busy nowadays is his own documentary called "Muse."
Goran Dragic Trade Imminent! Who Are The Teams Looking To Get His Services? Find Out More Here
From being a guy that 'dunked on by Derrick Rose' to almost an NBA All-Star last year. This is the story of Phoenix Suns starting point guard Goran Dragic over the past seasons. Now, as trade deadline approaches, it seems the next step for the Slovenian player is finding a new team. Goran Dragic trade is making the loudest noise right now in the NBA. According to reports from league sources, the 6'3 PG has already held talks with the Phoenix Suns officials and the results are not that good if you are a Suns fan.
Kobe Bryant News: Former Rival Paul Pierce Saddened By Brother Black Mamba's Injury, Says Kobe Defined His Era
The latest Kobe Bryant news is probably worse than what the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing right now. In a game against the New Orleans Pelicans last Wednesday, the 36-year old superstar injured his shoulder. This means he is done for the season. Kobe underwent a successful surgery briefly a week after getting hurt but that doesn't change the fact that he won't be able to help his team anymore. With Kobe out, a spot in the NBA All-Star Game in New York has been vacated.
Kobe Bryant News: Michael Jordan Wants Black Mamba To Never Stop And Go After Another Record
On December 14, Kobe Bryant became the NBA's third all-time scoring leader with a free throw in their game against Minnesota Timberwolves. The feat has put him above Michael Jordan, the legendary Chicago Bulls to whom he's always compared with since stepping in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers received congratulations from all over the world. However, nothing is probably more precious than the one the Jordan himself.
Rajon Rondo Trade Rumors: Does Los Angeles Lakers Have A Chance In Snatchin The Boston Celtics Star Point Guard From Mavs?
The trade market has opened and one of those that easily made the biggest headlines is Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo. The eighth year man has been with the Celtics for more than seven years now. He won with them an NBA championship in 2008 but then his career took a slow turn when Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen were traded or signed with other clubs during free agency. It also didn't help that he was often injured.
Kobe Bryant Trade Is Not Far-Fetched According To Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss
Kobe Bryant is nearing his retirement. He has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for more than half of his age and for his fans, the Black Mamba should his last professional years the Staples Center. Kobe thinks the same. However, for Lakers co-owner and president Jeanie Buss, seeing Bryant in another jersey should not be ruled out. After all, he is the team's most marketable player and they need to win games. That is by buying high caliber players.
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