“And then obviously, when people have personal difficulties in marital situations, I sent my regards to him in that situation too.”
Trevor Ariza was sitting in an NBA locker room and wearing a Lakers jersey, right where he hoped he would always end up. via Los Angeles Times
“One of the big problems we had was that Kwame (Brown) and Lamar (Odom) were both injured at the end of the year, so that nobody knew how they would come back. The other guy that was good was (Andrew) Bynum and nobody knew, ‘How good is he?’ “
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said in the Aug. 5 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that no NBA club was close to getting Kevin Garnett in a trade except the Boston Celtics. via Orange County Register
The Los Angeles Lakers aim for their fifth straight win tonight, when they resume a three-game road trip against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center. via Sports Network
“I’m not going to go out there and say he’s going to be our lockdown defender”
The Lakers know they can score. The still-evolving defense got a gift Tuesday that ideally isn’t just for the future. via Orange County Register
“His body is hurting, but he’s able to play and he’ll be fine.”
Fans won’t be cheering for Kobe CELTICS NOTES By Bill Doyle TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF wdoyle@telegram.com BOSTON- The Lakers make their annual visit to the Garden tomorrow night and it’s safe to say Celtics fans … via Worcester Telegram & Gazette
MILWAUKEE — Michael Redd scored 26 points and helped hold Kobe Bryant in check as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Lakers, 110-103, Wednesday night for their fourth consecutive victory, ending the Lakers’ own … via Los Angeles Times
“And Kobe has been playing deep into the playoffs for years now. When these guys step up, it’s hard to cover 12 guys.”
There has been a catalyst for the success of the Lakers’ second unit, second-year guard Jordan Farmar. via The Press-Enterprise
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 134-114 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Jordan Farmar had a career-high 18 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 10 rebounds and the Lakers rolled to a season-high point total.
Los Angeles acquired forward Trevor Ariza from the Orlando Magic for forward Brian Cook and swingman Maurice Evans earlier in the day. Ariza hadn’t joined the Lakers by the opening tip.
Shawne Williams led the Pacers (4-7) with a career-high 24 points, and Jamaal Tinsley added 10 points and 10 assists. It was Indiana’s worst home defeat since a 24-point loss to New Jersey on March 4, 2001. Read more
“When you’re playing at a speed like that, you’re going to turn it over. It’s new for all of us to be playing at that tempo, but taking care of the ball is something we all have to focus on.”
The Lakers’ push-the-pace offense has earned two thumbs up from every player on the roster and 103.9 points a game before Friday, good for sixth in the league. via Los Angeles Times
“We’re having fun playing together, and I think that’s the important part”
The Lakers packed their bags again, bringing along their momentum from a modest three-game winning streak and the knowledge that their substitutes might be better than anyone else’s backups in the NBA. via LA Daily News
“We just played hard, were scrappy and just tried to make things happen”
Kobe Bryant was on display as an MVP candidate last night, as he played the role of playmaker for three quarters waiting for his shot to come back.A The shots were not falling for the Kobester early, but … via MVN - Recent Articles
Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 18 points in the third quarter, five reserves finished in double figures and the Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls, 106-78, tonight at Staples Center for their third straight victory. via Los Angeles Times
“We’re excited just to be on the road. There’s a lot of stuff kind of going on here in Chicago.”
Just think, both of Kobe Bryant’s favorite teams together on the same floor! Yes, it’s the Lakers and the Bulls, in whatever order he has them, who will meet tonight as both teams continue to figure out where … via Los Angeles Times
“They were struggling against our defense, but those turnovers got their mojo going”
Tayshaun Prince offered a warning. The Pistons had a six-point lead entering the fourth quarter, and Prince urged his teammates to finish the Lakers off early. via Detroit News
Defense = Winning, Winning = Chemistry Of course winning any game is sweet, but winning as a team the way the Lakers did against the Pistons last night - ‘ man that is beyond gratifying. via Los Angeles Lakers News and Trade Rumors
