Mitch Kupchak

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Mitch Kupchak: “We Are Not Trading Dwight Howard.” Is He Believable?

For the past 2 weeks Mitch Kupchak has been insistent that he will not trade Dwight Howard. No matter how differently TJ Simers phrases the question, Kupchak has been consistent that “We are not trading…Read More

Trouble Brewing for the Los Angeles Lakers

Well folks, inevitably it has begun. Sure, most is speculation, but basketball fans know that when Kobe Bryant isn’t happy, that’s never a good sign. A midst a 6 game road losing streak, the Lakers…Read More

Top 25 in LA–#8 Mitch Kupchak

The Top 25 Most Important People In Sports In LA #8 -Mitch Kupchak- Mitch Kupchak has a long, deserving resume as it is, but he made it very clear two weeks ago why he checks in at #8 on our countdown.…Read More

Lakers Fire Mike Brown is Not News

It was always a matter of if not when with Lakers former head coach Mike Brown. General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced at a press conference at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo this morning that…Read More

Steve Nash Means Ramon Sessions is Lakers Odd Man Out

  Ramon Sessions opted out of his player option with the Lakers and now may be left out. Sessions showed stretches of great play this year for the Lakers, but fell flat in the playoffs. He announced…Read More

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Lakers Trade Derek Fisher, Acquire Ramon Sessions

At long last, the Los Angeles Lakers addressed their needs at point guard on Thursday, in pair of trades.…Read More

Lakers Stifle Bricklaying Knicks, 99-82

Thus ends the four-game mini-season in which the Lakers found out what life is like without Andrew Bynum.…Read More

Pair of Kings Beats Lakers

I can see where all this is heading. After only two games a couple of themes have emerged. Theme #1:…Read More

Lakers on the Brink

We should’ve seen it coming but it looks like there’s a new sheriff in town. The Lakers, who have…Read More

Lakers Trading for Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard? Can It Happen?

It was first reported that the Lakers were in the market for either Hornets point guard Chris Paul…Read More

The Lakers and the 2011 Draft

Nobody expected the Lakers to do much in the draft. Their first pick was at #41, then 46, 56 and 58. …Read More

Time-lining the Lakers Pre-Draft Trade Rumors

The NBA Draft kicks off tonight in New Jersey, and for the past few days, rumors surrounding the Lakers…Read More

Mavs Finish Off Lakers with 122-86 Undressing

This series kinda reminded me of The Fall of the Roman Empire, only faster. Ends of eras are a bitch,…Read More

Lakers on the Brink, Fall to Mavs 98-92

I watched this one at the Spring Street Bar downtown. This yahoo behind me tried to get Lakerville going…Read More

Lakers on the Ropes after 93-81 loss to Mavs

I wonder how often in the last three years the Lakers have scored a mere 81 points. How about 13 points…Read More

Has Mitch Kupchak Cost the Lakers the Title?

Before Game Four of the Western Conference Finals, I was going to write that I wasn’t referring to…Read More

Lakers’ Machine Implodes in Loss to Bobcats

What do the numbers 15-12-14-11 signify? No, they are not tonight’s winning Pick Four. No, they are…Read More