Natalie

Natalie is a writer living and working in Hollywood. She's been analyzing the Los Angeles Lakers since she was born, and as a child would turn down the TV volume and turn up the radio to hear Chick Hearn announce games. She's been featured in the LA Times, Sports Illustrated and some others places of which you may have heard. Her favorite hobbies are playing baskeball, cooking and drinking beer.

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Matt Barnes: Expect less than his best, literally
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Matt Barnes: Expect less than his best, literally

By NatalieAugust 29, 2013

When I first heard that Matt Barnes was talking bad on the Los Angeles Lakers, my initial reaction was, “And ...?” The forward has never been shy about his opinions and he let loose about...

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Steve Nash: How useful will he be this year?

By NatalieAugust 26, 2013

The day the Los Angeles Lakers signed Steve Nash, many fans of the purple and gold rejoiced. After the Chris Paul trade debacle, they were just happy to feel some sort of victory. Or maybe...

Los Angeles Lakers ownership: is it Jeanie vs. Jim?
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Los Angeles Lakers ownership: is it Jeanie vs. Jim?

By NatalieAugust 19, 2013

The Los Angeles Lakers ownership has been a point of scrutiny since before Dr. Jerry Buss passed in February. Dr. Buss left the Lakers primarily in the hands of his two children: Jeanie Buss and...

Mike D’Antoni: Understanding what he really said about the Lakers’ season
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Mike D’Antoni: Understanding what he really said about the Lakers’ season

By NatalieAugust 07, 2013

Doublespeak isn’t just something from the book 1984; it’s a real thing, and people use it everyday when they’re asked things that have sticky answers. Mike D’Antoni is working on becoming the master of doublespeak....

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Los Angeles Clippers: what the future has in store

By NatalieJuly 31, 2013

The Los Angeles Clippers have shown that they’re serious about making a run at the championship over the next couple of years by assembling what seems to be a good, cohesive squad. Which is great...

Chris Kaman: Weighing the pros and cons
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Chris Kaman: Weighing the pros and cons

By NatalieJuly 26, 2013

When Chris Kaman signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $3.2 million deal, it was met with both applause and disdain. There are viable reasons for both, and really, the proof will be...

Dwight Howard completes his meetings with five teams
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Dwight Howard completes his meetings with five teams

By NatalieJuly 03, 2013

A possible Dwight Howard signing with the Houston Rockets could push out Omer Asik. Now we know exactly who is interested in signing Dwight Howard, and it’s five teams from all areas of the country....

7 players the Los Angeles Lakers NEED to bring back
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7 players the Los Angeles Lakers NEED to bring back

By NatalieJune 24, 2013

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to make a run at the NBA championship next season, they’re going to have to do some rebuilding. Not all their players who are slated to return should, but...

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Shaq says what Lakers fans think about Dwight Howard: "Too Nice"

By NatalieJune 13, 2013

Dwight Howard is a man who both excites and frustrates the hell out of Los Angeles Lakers fans, the same way he did to Orlando Magic fans. The Lakers organization has a history of winning,...