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This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Power L.A. To Playoff Win Over Oklahoma City Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers added yet another NBA championship to their trophy case in 2010, eventually defeated their arch-rival Boston Celtics in a seven-game series that will long be celebrated by the legion of fans.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 10

Pau Gasol Sent Special Message to Lakers' Luka Doncic After Epic Return to Dallas

Five-time All-NBA First Team Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic put on an absolute show in his first healthy stint against his old team on Wednesday, to the delight of L.A.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 10

Pau Gasol sends message to Luka Doncic after performance for LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks, ‘what an…’

Luka Doncic powered the LA Lakers to a win over the Dallas Mavericks on an emotional night personally. When the Luka Doncic trade was made, his return to Dallas on April 9 immediately stood out as a must-see game.

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The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 2

Watch: Pau Gasol Visits With Rob Pelinka At Practice

Getting an actual practice in at this stage of the season is a bit of a rarity. But with two days off between home games head coach JJ Redick was able to get a needed practice in for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to take care of business in this final stretch of the regular season.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Lakers Legend Legend the Favorite For CEO Of NBA Europe

The NBA is looking into the possibility of creating a second professional basketball league. They are currently exploring creating a new NBA Europe League.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 20

Pau Gasol Was ‘Shocked’ At Luka Doncic Trade

The entire basketball world was absolutely floored when news came down that the Los Angeles Lakers had traded for superstar guard Luka Doncic. It was something that no one saw coming and has completely changed the trajectory of the Lakers franchise both in the short and long term.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 19

Pau Gasol Reflects On The Lakers' 2008 Finals To The Celtics - Kobe Bryant Wanted Revenge

After losing the NBA Finals in 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a quest for revenge. During a recent appearance on the 'Knuckleheads podcast, former Lakers champion Pau Gasol reflected on that failed Finals run and what transpired in the immediate aftermath.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 13

Pau Gasol Doesn’t Believe Face Of NBA Has To Be American

A couple of weeks ago, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sparked a big discussion about the face of the NBA and young players perhaps not wanting that crown because of a perceived increased amount of negativity surrounding the coverage of the game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / March 7

Los Angeles Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Makes Luka Doncic Statement

Luka Doncic has now appeared in ten games for the Los Angeles Lakers. After a slow start, he has scored 29+ points in each of the previous four games. Via StatMuse: "Luka Doncic as a Laker: 23.8 PPG 8.1 RPG 8.1 APG 1.9 SPG 8 wins.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 7

Pau Gasol speaks out on face of the NBA conversation

As Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol welcomes Luka Doncic to the team, he has also talked about the ongoing conversation going around the league on a certain player that is the face of the NBA.

Congratulations: Pau Gasol’s Message to Eagles After Super Bowl Win

Los Angeles Lakers icon Pau Gasol congratulated the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl victory, celebrating their impressive performance in the championship game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 10

Lakers, LeBron James & Pau Gasol Pay Tribute To Hubie Brown

The legendary broadcasting career of Hubie Brown came to an end on Sunday morning, and the Los Angeles Lakers made sure to pay their respects. Brown is a basketball lifer and a former player and coach turned broadcaster.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 3

Pau Gasol Welcomes Luka Doncic To Lakers Family

The basketball world was absolutely shocked on Saturday night when news came down that the Los Angeles Lakers had acquired Luka Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / February 3

Two-Time NBA Champ Reveals How Pau Gasol Gained 30 Pounds As A Rookie In Memphis

Before Paul Gasol became a Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion, he was a skinny rookie with the Memphis Grizzlies learning how to survive in a foreign country.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Pau Gasol welcomes Luka Doncic to Lakers after Anthony Davis trade

On Saturday evening, arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history went down when the Los Angeles Lakers traded a package centered around Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for MVP candidate Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / February 2

Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Sends Viral Message To Luka Doncic After Blockbuster Trade

Pau Gasol is one of the best players in Los Angeles Lakers history. The Basketball Hall of Famer helped the franchise win back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 1

Lakers Notes: 'Noise' Around Trade For $68M Guard, Modern Day Gasol, Deadline Plans

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently sitting in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 27-19 record, narrowly in front of the Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 31

Former Lakers Forward Metta Sandiford-Artest Reveals Who Is Modern Day Paul Gasol

Former Los Angeles Lakers small forward Metta Sandiford-Artest, known alternately as Ron Artest and Metta World Peace during his extensive NBA career, recently pinpointed which modern player best resembles the game of Hall of Fame former Lakers power forward/center Pau Gasol.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 12

Metta recalls his intense battles with Kobe and Pau Gasol in the playoffs: 'That was physical series'

The 2009 NBA season was a pivotal one for Kobe Bryant. Seven years had passed since his last championship in 2002, and critics questioned whether he could lead the Los Angeles Lakers to glory without Shaquille O’Neal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / August 2

Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Reacts To Rudy Fernández News

On Friday, Spain lost to Canada by a score of 88-85 at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. With the loss, Spain's run has come to an end (they finished 1-2). With the loss, Rudy Fernández has now played in his final game.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 28, 2024

Pau Gasol recalls how special his Bulls tenure was: "I wanted to be challenged and I wanted to be in a winning situation"

In 2014, Pau Gasol was contemplating what would be the next stop of his NBA career. He proudly bled Purple and Gold as he served as one of the cornerstones of the Lakers for seven seasons and helped them to win back-to-back world championships in 2009 and 2010.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / December 10, 2023

Pau Gasol's Viral Post On X During Lakers-Pacers Game

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers (in Las Vegas) to win the In-Season Tournament Championship. During the game,

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2023

The best roasts from NBA Hall of Fame speeches

Basketball Hall of Fame speeches are for honoring the game's greats. And apparently, for roasting them. There were a number of heartfelt, emotional speeches on Saturday night.

Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki among those inducted to Basketball HOF

Wade praises Allen Iverson in speech

Nowitzki gets real on team he used to hate

Pau Gasol pays tribute to Kobe Bryant in his Hall of Fame speech

Becky Hammon praises Spurs head coach in her Hall of Fame speech

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2023

Pau Gasol pays tribute to Kobe Bryant in Hall of Fame speech

Pau Gasol was an All-Star before he got to the Lakers. But he says he wouldn't have been a Hall of Famer without Kobe Bryant. During his Hall of Fame induction

Gasol: Kobe played ‘critical role’ in making Hall Of Fame

Phil Jackson was reluctant to trade for Gasol

Watch: Gasol receives jacket & ring ahead of Basketball Hall Of Fame induction

The best international NBA players of all time

The 'Kobe Bryant's championship teammates' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker