LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : OLD FRIENDS...

On their east coast swing, Kobe and the crew stopped by their old pal Jordan Farmar's new crib and dropped off his ring he left when he headed cross country.  The Lakers also left 97 points, 32 that came from Kobe with Jordan and his new crew.  No love lost...or was it?

Los ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : INDIANA STILL CAN'T WIN at STAPLES

So the entire Laker squad pretty much got in on the action and played a nice game against the Pacers.  Jordan & Shannon got busy, Kobe had some highlights, 4 of 5 starters were in double digits and the crowd ended up with tacos.  Oh and on top of all that, Ron Artest's defense was huge once again as he held Granger to 9pts and came up with 5 steals.  The Lakers outscored the Pacers 38-17 in the fourth...I like the D we're playing.  Ron is earning his money now.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : LAKERS WIN ANOTHER WITH NO KOBE

Some highlights at the top and some questions for Kobe after the game just above this text.  Check it out...and GO LAKERS!!!  Oh and if you support LA basketball period...Chris Kaman made the All Star Game?

LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : UNEXPECTED...

Everyone was ready to see the Lakers trounce the Bucks but at the same time ready to see Brandon Jennings show out for his first homecoming in his pro career...well the game started in a rout, then the Bucks caught up.  Then the Lakers put the clamps on them again and put up some points.  After Bynum/Bosh trade talk, Bynum got off with 17 points & 18 rebounds.  Brandon Jennings had a few highlights but it was Hakim Warrick (?) who put the Bucks back in the game.  The backcourt of Jordan Farmar & Shannon Brown(?) provided the scoring and highlights for the Lakers in the second half.  Kobe? oh he had like 12 points and one of his worst shooting nights EVER!!!  But we still got the expected victory.  San Antonio tomorrow.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : LAKERS FOLD HORNETS

No Chris Paul to give the right excitement but it was a homecoming for PG's Darren Collison & Bobby Brown (though he never really passes when he plays against the Lake Show).  Darren Collison attempted to show out against his former UCLA teammate Jordan Farmar by dropping 20pts and Bobby Brown attempted to embarrass Jordan Farmar 1 on 1, I guess trying to prove that he is a better PG than Jordan and should've been drafted.  What the Hornets didn't have however were answers for Bynum, Kobe, Artest, Pau, and the rest of the Lakers.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS UPDATES : LAKERS HOLD NETS WINLESS

Kobe and the Lakers don't allow any breathing room for a young Nets team that were hoping to get not only the first win for their new coach but their first win of the season.  Not an easy task when you have to face the dominant Lakers.  Kobe dominated as usual and Jordan Farmar on the eve of his bday made a great showing.  Highlights above.  It was Shannon Brown's bday yesterday and it's Jordan's bday today...I heard the Lakers were tearing Playhouse down last night...including Kobe.  Next game is Tuesday against the Hornets.