Metta World Peace

When Jason Collins came out last week, a chorus of politicians, journalists and sports fans praised the NBA player for his courage and celebrated him for making history. It's been especially heartening to see that tolerance has outstripped bigotry even in...

Veteran guard Steve Blake had his best year with the Lakers, when he was healthy. After two difficult seasons with the team, Blake shot 42.2% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range -- a big leap from last year's 37.7% and 33.5%, respectively....

Metta World Peace was having one of his best seasons as a Laker -- until he tore the meniscus in his left knee. Although he was expected to be out for at least six weeks, the veteran forward was back in the lineup 12 days after surgery.  The effort...

Jodie Meeks was brought in by the Lakers to be a knock-it-down, spot-up shooter.  When he was on, he opened up the floor for a team desperate for outside shooting. Unfortunately, Meeks was inconsistent with his jumper. Through 78 appearances, Meeks...

Metta World Peace has taken a leadership role in fostering mental health awareness. Starting Monday, World Peace and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will partner in May for Mental Health Awareness Month. World Peace's "Talk It Out"...

For the Mike D'Antoni detractors, there certainly doesn't seem to be any momentum for pushing him out as coach of the Lakers. As reported by Lauren Beale of the Times, D'Antoni has purchased a $6.9-million home in Manhattan Beach. D'Antoni left the...

The Sports Xchange Just Sayin': Reaction to Collins' announcement Jason Collins' announcement that he's gay received positive and negative reaction. The Sports Xchange looks at what people are Just Sayin' about Collins: NBA Hall of Famer Charles...

Now that the season has ended for the Lakers, there's time to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. Most of the material over the coming months here on the Lakers Now blog will focus on what the Lakers can do in preparation for next season....

Metta World Peace wore a blue Cookie Monster T-shirt for his end-of-season meeting with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Coach Mike D'Antoni on Monday. Then he had a message for everybody when asked about NBA player Jason Collins, who revealed...

Thank goodness that's over. What a mess. The only person who should be named MVP of this Los Angeles Lakers season is the trainer, Gary Vitti. He did more work than anyone in 2012-13 and was more consistent than any of the players. There wasn't a...

Lakers forward Antawn Jamison is set to undergo wrist surgery at 7 a.m. Tuesday. The Lakers' veteran forward sustained an injury on March 22 in a loss to the Washington Wizards. An MRI revealed ligament damage, but Jamison played through the...

Spurs complete sweep of Lakers LOS ANGELES - Manu Ginobili used the pick, sprinted to the rim, lifted his 35-year-old body into the air, and flat-footed Dwight Howard could do nothing but watch. Ginobili rose for the clean flush, but the Los Angeles...