Archive | June, 2011

Los Angeles Lakers’ Ron Artest Seeking To Change…

(CNS) Posted Friday June 24, 2011 – 9:33am Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest filed a request with the Los Angeles County Superior Court to change his name to Metta World Peace. Metta is a Buddhist word meaning loving kindness, according to John Black, the Los Angeles Lakers vice president of public relations

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Los Angeles Lakers’ Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace.

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Los Angeles to rejoin NBA’s D-League

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP)—The Los Angeles D-Fenders are returning to the NBA’s Development League for the upcoming season after a one-year hiatus.

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Los Angeles Lakers Star Kobe Bryant, Wife Form Foundation To Aid Homeless Youth

(CNS) Posted Wednesday June 8, 2011 – 9:10am Los Angeles Lakers all-star guard Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa announced the formation of the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youths and families in need.

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Kobe Bryant declines to talk about Mike Brown hire

While promoting his foundation aimed to reduce homelessness in Los Angeles, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant argued it was “neither the time nor the place,” to discuss the hiring of Lakers Coach Mike Brown , his meeting with him last week or any other basketball related issues.

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