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  • ron artest

    Ron Artest Participates In Requisite LA Glamour Shot Session

    I hope someone has the ones of him posing with a teddy bear and with his fist under his chin. [Yahoo!]
    07/08/09
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    By DAULERIO

    Comment by Gourmet Spud: I thought it was mean when they made Pau Gasol do his facing backwards. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Artest and Kobe Do Their Best Work In The Shower

    So how did trash-talking malcontent Ron Artest end up playing alongside "hated rival" Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles? It all started with a fateful shower stall run-in two years ago: More »
    07/06/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by ClueHeywood: I thought the "magical negro" stock characters only help white people. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • los angeles lakers

    L.A.'s World Champion Looters In Action

    The Times has video footage of Laker fans looting a convenience store and it's an impressive display of teamwork, precision, and commitment—unlike the actual NBA Finals. [LA Times]
    06/24/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Mr. Pennsylvania: this is nothing tonight's soccer rights after the US victory should be much crazier 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Phil Jackson Only Interested In Coaching Home Games

    Jackson says he would consider letting assistant Kurt Rambis coach some road games next season, so that the old man wouldn't have to travel so much. And maybe Kobe could only play on even-numbered Saturdays! [ESPN]
    06/24/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by X-tacle: El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz would not find that cap amusing. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • DUAN!

    Somewhere Mark Madsen Is Crying

    Goofy, gawky white guys lose control of themselves once they grace the stage at Memorial Coliseum to collect their trophies. Pau Gasol shows off his patented ostrich two-step and Kobe laughs at the Haters during today's public celebration. More »
    06/17/09
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    By DAULERIO

    Comment by BronzeHammer: If the idea behind the commenting crackdown was to create better quality, more relevant discussions, and instead we have a... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • whimsy

    All Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Got Were These Lousy T-Shirts

    TMZ on LeBron's "egotistical" shirt: "For the record—you won't see Kobe Bryant wearing a shirt with his individual accomplishments plastered on the front of it during his championship parade today." Wanna see what Kobe wore to the parade? More »
    06/17/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Steve U: the type of guys who wear a Metallica t-shirt while attending a Metallica concert when they are actually in Metallica. You... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nba finals

    L.A. To Lakers: Throw Your Own Damn Parade

    We all had lots of fun joking that Pittsburgh was a bankrupt urban hellscape, but at least the city could afford to throw its hockey team a victory parade. Los Angeles? They think they left their wallet in another state. More »
    06/16/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by The Governor: Rich people ... is there anything they can't do? Eat a ham sandwich? /Mama Cass'd 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nba finals

    Phil Jackson: Greatest Coach Ever or Luckiest Schlub Of All Time?

    Phil Jackson now has more NBA titles than any coach in NBA history—so he's the best coach in NBA history, right? Or could a diaper-wearing monkey win six titles with Michael Jordan on his team? Fight! More »
    06/15/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by ZombieGhostsoftheSCUpcountry: Um, luckiest coach ever. Red could out-coach Phil NOW. Sorry, Bulls and Lakers fans, but the best coach ever still... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • nba finals

    Laker Riots Go Off Without A Hitch

    Store fronts smashed? Check. Car windows stomped on? Done. Shoe store looted? You betcha. Trash cans thrown at cops? Absolutely. It's not an official championship until your downtown gets roughed up a little bit, am I right, Los Angeles? More »
    06/15/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by HernandezStache: Let it burnWanna let it burn, wanna let it burnWanna wanna let it burn 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nba finals

    What's The Deal With The Confetti?

    Orlando prematurely celebrated their four-point win (after setting a record for field goal percentage) that still leaves them down a game in the NBA Finals. Way to pick your spots, guys. [Los Angeles Times]
    06/10/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Doug Dascenzo's Only Fan: Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I really found Gasol's celebratory Carradine impersonation to be in poor taste. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Wake up deadspin!

    One Smirk At A Press Conference Is Worth A 1,000 Box Scores

    Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap More »
    06/05/09
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  • nba playoffs

    Redick And Morrison, Reunited And It Feels So Good

    "Remember when they cried in college? Remember when they played Halo against each other? They were like Magic and Bird in college, except that they weren't in any way." Redick scored seven points in the conference finals. Morrison hasn't played since April 14. Guess that settles SI's cover question! [ElitesTV]
    06/01/09
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    By Ben Cohen
  • lamar odom

    One Theory About Lamar Odom's Consistency Problem

    His fondness for candy. Yes. A Dr. Daniel Amen writes in a long essay: "I've been telling my patients for years that sugar acts like a drug in the brain. It causes blood sugar levels to spike and then crash, leaving you feeling tired, irritable, foggy and stupid. [LAT]
    06/01/09
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    By DAULERIO
  • nba playoffs

    Kobe Holds Up His End Of The Bargain

    NBA executives can breathe a sigh of relief — even if LeBron loses tonight, at least they'll have Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals. Bryant scored 35 and the Lakers pounded the Nuggets 119-92, showing off the killer instinct that they established at just the right time. [OC Register]
    05/30/09
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    By Ben Cohen
  • nba playoffs

    Don't Let The Sun Go Down On The Bird People

    Denver may or may not succeed in keeping Kobe Bryant from his eternal destiny, but at least they are making things interesting. The series heads back to Los Angeles tied at 2, but anything that keeps goofballs like Chris Andersen in the "spotlight" a little longer is okay by me. More »
    05/27/09
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  • nba playoffs

    ...And Your NBA Open Thread

    Andrew Bynum isn't happy with his playing time, but he's only going to talk with Phil Jackson about his "feelings" if he's approached. Let's give Bynum a break — he's still young, right? Lakers, Nuggets, 8:30 p.m. in Denver. [LA Times]
    05/23/09
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    By Ben Cohen
  • Drunksy

    Little Girl Lost In A Cup Of Beer At The Lakers Game

    We're winding down...so prepare for more crap like this at the end of the day. [SteadyBurn]
    05/22/09
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    By DAULERIO
  • Wake up deadspin!

    Fat Old Lakers Fan Wearing Sunglasses Rejoices

    Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap More »
    05/18/09
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    By DAULERIO

    Comment by Luthur: If anyone has any questions as to why Keifer Sutherland is as fucked up as he is, I shall point... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nba playoffs

    Lakets. Rockers. Game 7 Open Thread.

    Will Kobe take this series back? Will Ron Artest lick his neck? Will Luis Scola's swarthy musk be too much for the Lakers too handle? Find out which of these brave competitors will earn the right to be defeated by the Nuggets. [Yahoo]
    05/17/09
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  • nba playoffs

    Just Give Your Car Keys To Aaron Brooks And He'll Park It For You

    Either the Houston Rockets veterans had a little fun with Aaron Brooks this weekend or he forgot to bring his ventriloquist dummy to the post-game press conference. More »
    05/11/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett
  • nba

    Rockets and Lakers: It's About To Get Nasty

    After losing yet another starter, the Rockets are about to try to prove that they can win without Yao. If Ron Artest can keep himself from getting ejected, they might have a shot. More »
    05/10/09
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    By Sarah Schorno

    Comment by Somewhat_Nostalgic: Yao looks positively badass in business casual. That is all. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nba playoffs

    Ron Artest Once Saw A Guy Get Stabbed In The Heart (UPDATE: For Real)

    The NBA Playoffs are getting very chippy—even more so—but at least no one has been murdered on court with a broken table leg yet. Because Ron Artest would hate to see that happen....again. More »
    05/07/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett
  • nba

    I'm Kobe Bryant, And I'm Taking Over This Motion Picture

    Spike Lee is denying the whole thing, but the New York Post is telling the tale of how Kobe Bryant supposedly hijacked Lee's documentary of him to present himself in the best possible light. More »
    04/27/09
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    By Rick Chandler

    Comment by Karlifornia: Kobe Bryant has just hired Spike Lee's non-union Mexican equivalent. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Sesame Street Officially Jumps The Shark

    You know a television show is on its last legs when it starts bringing in celebrity guest stars ... like when Tom Selleck became a semi-regular on Friends. Now here's Kobe Bryant cavorting with Muppets. More »
    04/15/09
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    By Rick Chandler

    Comment by AndOnTheDrums...: Now show me on the muppet where the bad man raped consensually touched you... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • whimsy

    Machine Like Slamma Jamma Bing Bong

    Because you've got nothing better to do this afternoon, I suggest you check out Lakers-Fan.com for all the adventures of Sasha "Machine" Vujacic and his Besty Friend Kobe. Stuffaluffagus. [Lakers-Fan]
    04/11/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by vinceneilyoung: When the credits take up the last :20 of a minutelong video- now THAT's incredible marketing. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    It Looks Like Andrew Bynum's Knee Is Just Fine

    The Lakers' center played in a golf/Playmate-lifting contest at the Playboy Mansion Saturday, despite not playing an NBA game since January because of a bad knee. To be fair, she is filled with helium. [SI]
    03/31/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Chamomiles Davis: I bet I know what her parents aren't filled with -- pride. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Maybe Shane Battier Isn't The Antidote To Kobe Bryant

    Bryant put up 37 points last night—31 in the second half—while being guarded by two of the better defenders in the league, Shane Battier and Mad Ron Artest. Maybe the shot chart needs updating? [NBA.com]
    03/12/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Andy Hutchins: Considering that Kobe was defended by Battier and Artest and still scored 37 and led the Lakers to the win,... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Shaq Wins This Round Against Kobe

    Kobe Bryant puts up 49, but Lakers still lose to Steve Nash-less Suns. Shaquille O'Neal scores 33 for Phoenix to keeps the playoff chase interesting. (Celtics lost too.) [Yahoo]
    03/01/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by IwaxJayMariottiseyebrows: Anyone see Pau Gasol's 5 favorite international players at halftime? Is ESPN that desperate for material? Next week is Jeff... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Wanna Get Traded? Punch A Teammate!

    NBA teams make trades to build for the future, make a run for the title, or clear salary cap space—but sometimes they just don't want to look at some guy's mug any longer. More »
    02/19/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Weed Against Speed: To add insult to injury, the first song that played on Mihm's iPod after he got the news he had... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • college basketball

    It Could Have Been Worse ... His Name Could Be Bill Laimbeer

    Huskies guard Isaiah Thomas was named that because his father, a Lakers fan, lost a bet to a Pistons fan regarding the 1989 NBA Finals. [Arizona Daily Star]
    02/09/09
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    By Rick Chandler

    Comment by formerly Chief Wahoo: My son, Fuck You Jose Mesa, thinks this kid has it easy. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    TNT Sells Out H-O-R-S-E?

    I'm not sure if this is real or just idle (but completely believable) speculation, but USA Today is reporting that the game of All-Star H-O-R-S-E will actually be G-E-I-C-O, to the delight of the sponsor. More »
    02/08/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by MrRedDevil: For the right price, it could be F-L-E-S-H-L-I-G-H-T. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Adam Morrison Embarks Upon A Cross-Country Moustache Ride

    The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Vladimir Radmanovic to the Charlotte Bobcats for Adam Morrison, Shannon Brown, and a book of moustache jokes. [LA Times]
    02/07/09
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    By Pete Gaines

    Comment by gimlimartinez: vladimir radmanovic could not be reached for comment, as his head was in an oven. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • Wake up deadspin!

    Kobe Scores Madison Square Garden-Record 61 Against, Um, Wait A Minute ...

    Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. More »
    02/03/09
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    By Rick Chandler

    Comment by Gourmet Spud: The win helped them keep pace in their amazing race with the Boston Robs. 18 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Andrew Bynum Downgraded To "Unnecessary"

    Kobe Bryant is so confident in his ability to lead L.A. to a title, he knocked Andrew Bynum out for 8-12 weeks. LeBron James later seen ordering a "Gillooly" on Sasha Pavlovic. [LA Times]
    02/02/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Gourmet Spud: "So you're saying there's a chance..." - Suns/Spurs/Rockets/Hornets/Mavs 7 Responses | Other threads

  • nba closer

    Nine-Fingered Kobe Enough To Stop LeBron James

    How confident is Kobe Bryant that he deserves the MVP Award? He intentionally dislocated his right ring finger before their game last night and still dispatched the Cavaliers with relative ease. More »
    01/20/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Adonis: "Intentionally" dislocated his finger? Ha, more like his wife dislocated it after Kobe's failed attempt at the Shocker during and afternoon... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Another NBA Player Defects To The NFL ... In His Dreams

    Kobe Bryant: "I could play wide receiver for the Eagles." NOW He Tells Us [San Francisco Sports Examiner]
    01/19/09
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    By Rick Chandler

    Comment by Candace Parker Secret Lover: I figure Kobe would make a better defensive back, since he's already used to pounding defenseless receivers... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Kobe vs. LeBron: ¿Quien Es Mas Macho?

    The 31-7 Cavaliers will play the 31-8 Lakers tonight in the greatest regular season game in history until they play again next month. More »
    01/19/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by ClintonPortishead: If that photo took place in Utah, they'd be legally married. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Horrible Celtics Lose Again

    Paul Pierce crab dribbled his way out of bounds in overtime and Charlotte handed the putrid Boston Celtics their fifth loss in seven games. Why did anyone ever think this team was good? More »
    01/07/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by twoeightnine: Who still uses film? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • espn's featured comment of the week

    ESPN's Featured Comment Of The Week

    Each day ESPN sifts through its finest reader comments, and chooses the most enlightening example to feature on its home page. This is one of those comments. More »
    12/05/08
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    By Rick Chandler

    Comment by Phil Mickelsons Man Tits: Jason Collier lost a leg he should've had, but now he can't get from here to there. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • NBA previews

    30 Previews In 30 Days: The Los Angeles Lakers

    NBA training camps have begun; the season is rapidly approaching. Can you dig it? I knew that you could. And so we continue our previews: 30 of them in 30 days. Up next is a team that you will be sick of hearing about by the end of the season (assuming you aren't already): The Los Angeles Lakers. More »
    10/13/08
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    By Basketbawful

    Comment by Max Power: News alert- good player doesn't like coming off the bench! Holy Shit! more » | Other threads

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