Lakers Rumors & News Recap: With the Good Comes the Bad

Good news today with an injury update on Jordan Hill; the Lakers forward should be playing against the Clippers this week after suffering from a herniated disk two weeks ago. Hill’s back injury didn’t require surgery and is considered a minor injury in comparison to what Howard went through over the summer. Part of the Lakers bench, and one of their strongest options, the Lakers couldn’t afford to not have Jordan on the court at the start of season.

Despite the exciting turn of events for Hill, two of the Laker’s starters are out and will most likely not play in tomorrow’s game.

Kobe Bryant received an injury in Sunday’s preseason game against the Kings. Here, he strained and bruised his right foot. Although at first the injury didn’t look significant, is has become enough of a problem to make sure Kobe will not be playing this coming game. Listed as day to day, fans still hope for a fast Kobe recovery.

Howard will also miss this divisional preseason showdown with the Clippers on Wednesday due to soreness in his back. Uh oh. Coming out strong on Sunday with 19 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks, Howard may have overexerted himself. It is much better to miss this game and play it safe when it comes to his back injury than try and play even a bit sore. Good news though; the superstar center is expected to  start against the Kings on Thursday at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego. Although this could change, it’s a good sign for Lakers fans.

Amy Halvorsen brings her A game this week, as she talks about the latest happening on and off the court with the Lakers. Check out her video for some Lakers facts, talk about team pranks, and overall preseason highlights.

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Lakers Nation News

This Season Should Present A More Efficient Kobe Bryant

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Out Against Clippers with Sore Back

Lakers News: Jordan Hill Set to Return Against Clippers

Dwight Howard Upset He Didn’t Win Defensive Player of Year Award

NBA GM Survey: Miami Heat Favorites to Win NBA Title

Steve Nash Talks Challenge of New-Look Lakers Fitting Together

Video: Outside the Huddle – Best of the Lakers Preseason

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Says Lakers Debut was ‘Emotional’

Kobe Bryant Listed as Day-to-Day with Strained and Bruised Right Foot

Kobe Bryant Out With Injury Versus Clippers On Wednesday

NBA News: Leandro Barbosa Explains Signing with Celtics Over Lakers

Lakers News

Will The Lakers Win the 2013 NBA Title [LA Times]

Kobe, Dwight Howard Out for Wednesday’s Game vs. Clippers [Lakers Blog]

Bryant Sits Out Practice; Howard, Nash Pain Free [OC Register]

Kobe Bryant to Sit Out Wednesday [Silver Screen and Roll]

Practice Report: Bodily Updates, The Second Unit and DPOY Claims [ESPN]

Kobe Pushing Howard to be More Complete Offensive Player [ProBasketballTalk]

LAKERS NOTEBOOK: Dwight Howard Grades First Game as B  [Daily News]

Drew’s Views: I’ve Panicked and the Lakers Can’t Get Up [Silver Screen and Roll]

Howard Gets Warm Welcome in Debut [OC Register]

Jordan Hill ready to report for duty? [SB Nation]

Dwight Howard in Seven Seconds or Less [True Hoop Blog]

Differences Between Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum are Plain to See [LA Times]

Dwight Howard of Los Angeles Lakers Says He Should Have Won Top Defender Award  [ESPN LA]

Lakers Picked Over Thunder for Western Conference [SB Nation Kansas City]

Dwight Howard Wants Award Back [ESPN]

Previewing the Lakers’ Offense [Silver Screen and Roll]

Kobe, Metta World Peace Among the Casualties [Lakers Blog]

NBA News

Magic Waive Christian Eyenga, Armon Johnson [Orlando Pinstriped Post]

Gilbert Arenas Close to Deal to Play in China [ESPN

Pacers Extend Paul George Through '13-'14; Cut Three Players [SI.com]

NBA Preseason Schedule: Thunder, Bulls Anchor Tuesday’s Lineup [SB Nation]

NBA Teams Trimming Rosters as Deadline Looms [The Point Forward]

The 1993 NBA Playoffs and The Cheating that Nobody Ever Noticed [SB Nation]

Ray Allen Says Beef With Rajon Rondo Began in 2009 [SLAM Online]

What Will the 2012/13 Wizards Transition Defense Look Like? [Bullets Forever]

Memphis Grizzlies Sale to be Voted on by NBA Board of Governors on Thursday [ESPN]

Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, More 2012-13 NBA Preview [SI.com]

Jeff Van Gundy Confirms it was NBA Who Kept His Brother Off Air [ProBasketballTalk]

The Los Angeles Clippers do not have much respect for Ryan Hollins’ interview time (VIDEO) [Ball Don't Lie]

Austin Rivers Sprains Ankle He Had Surgery on Last Summer [ProBasketballTalk]

Miami Heat Chosen to Repeat, LeBron James to Win MVP in NBA General Managers Survey [ESPN]