Kobe Bryant News

Vladimir Radmanovic had 14 points to pace the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-93 preseason win over the Charlotte Bobcats. via Rock Hill Herald

Most Laker fans follow the team beacause of the great players that have played for the team. via Los Angeles Lakers News and Trade Rumors

“It was devastating. He’s also recovered a couple of tattoos in the process and a ponytail.”

The two loudest cheers were saved for the star and the local product. Robert Swift played in his hometown for the first time as professional and Kobe Bryant didn’t seem to be hampered by a sore knee that kept … via Bakersfield Californian

Kobe Bryant had 20 points in 18 minutes and Andrew Bynum posted a double-double to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their first preseason victory, 126-106, over the Seattle Supersonics at Rabobank Arena, home of … via SanLuisObispo.com

Roland Lazenby knows a thing or two about the Lakers. He wrote the book on them, for one thing, and he sometimes runs a Laker blog . via True Hoop

“I think they’re tied together”

There they were, or at least this moment’s version of the Los Angeles Lakers. There’s a fleeting feeling to this team, suddenly a transitory sense to what their offseason has wrought. via Daily News

“Now it’s about winning or losing, which is the way it should be.”

Deja vu all over again, Lakers-style . . . Down to one superstar whom he just all but announced he will trade, you could say Jerry Buss picked a bad time to go from forgiving paterfamilias to hard-eyed … via Los Angeles Times

Kelenna Azubuike recorded a game-high 22 points as Golden State topped the LA Lakers, 119-106, in preseason action at the Stan Sheriff Center.Marco Bellinelli added 18 points off the bench for the Warriors, who … via CBS 2 - KCAL 9

“It’s very hard to trade somebody like him because people who have enough material to make it worthwhile are usually contenders and they don’t want to make the trade.”

It’s Laker fans worst nightmare.

Trade Kobe Bryant?

Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss isn’t opposed to the idea.

Buss told the media on Wednesday, “I would certainly listen. At any time, I think you have to do that with anybody.

It’s just part of the game, to listen to somebody who has a dissatisfied player that you think is going to fit.

You can’t keep too many loyalties.

You’ve got to look at it as a business.

He looks at it the same way I look at it.”

Bryant has four years left on his current contract, but could opt out after two more seasons. Read more

“Coach Jackson gave me the opportunity. I waited patiently on the bench, something I’m not used to, but I’m going to have to. It was fun though.”

A day after a one-point loss to Golden State in the preseason opener, Lakers coach Phil Jackson was fairly pleased with his team’s performance. via Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

HONOLULU — The exhibition season got off to a fast start…for the Golden State Warriors. via Los Angeles Times

“They’re designed to promote literacy and the joy of reading among kids, to help them develop a lifelong love of reading”

Members of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, along with some of the Laker Girls, will be in ‘Ewa Beach today to dedicate the new Lakers Reading Room in the Hale Pono Boys & Girls Clubhouse. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“I thought he played very well today for having a day off and for being sore. Once he got loosened up he seemed to be pretty good”

A day before his team opens its preseason with a game against the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson wasn’t ready to publicly announce his starting lineup. via North County Times

As the Laker’s prepare for their first exhibition game tomorrow night against the Warriors in Hawaii, I wanted to give a brief preview on what our team roles and personnel will hopefully look like come our … via MVN - Recent Articles

“The first year he had no idea what he was into. He showed [last season] that the potential is there.”

HONOLULU — Andrew Bynum will turn 20 in three weeks, a young 7-footer asked to grow up quickly . via The Orlando Sentinel