Metta World Peace News

The Los Angeles Lakers is an organization known for their deep history of talented players, historic championship runs and cultivating an entire generation with their overall image of success.

April 12, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Metta World Peace subs for shooting guard Kobe Bryant as leaves the game in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at the Staples Center.

Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti ventured into school district politics Tuesday, lending support to non-controversial actions and mostly taking a respite from their recent sniping in the Los Angeles mayoral contest.

Feb 10, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Metta World Peace dribbles as Miami Heat small forward LeBron James defends during the first half at American Airlines Arena.

March 17, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Metta World Peace reacts to a foul called against him during the second half at Staples Center.

The 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers were painful proof that forming an NBA super-team isn't a breeze, and one veteran recently admitted that Dwight Howard's jovial demeanor didn't sit well with him at first.

If you thought Metta World Peace just reserved his "out there" behavior for the basketball court, then you haven't done yourself justice by visiting his Twitter page.

Dec. 11, 2011; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak watches media day from an window on the second floor at the Toyota Center.

April 26, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Metta World Peace controls the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half in game three of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at Staples Center.

The Lakers desperately need depth in the wings and there's a player out there that could fit the price tag and the role L.A. will be looking to fill this Summer.

While live tweeting during Wednesday's playoff action - because that's what he does - World Peace wrote that "Steve" Curry is a top-10 player and a 2014 MVP candidate so long as he works on his defense.

Jan. 30, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center.

Instead of trying to play "on one leg," the Thunder's point guard is playing a new role this post-season: observer.

May 3, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George and Atlanta Hawks small forward Kyle Korver scramble for the ball in the second half of game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena.

Spurs\' Tiago Splitter shoots against Los Angeles Lakers\' Chris Duhon in the first half at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Jan.

I'm starting to hope that the Los Angeles Lakers never make the playoffs again, so long as it means This time around he had his eye on the Indiana Pacers taking on the New York Knicks in their second game of the second round series.

Apr 10, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard J.J. Redick attempts a free throw during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center.

MANILA, Philippines Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace says his superstar teammate, Kobe Bryant, and unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Coach Mike D'Antoni told assistant coaches Bernie Bickerstaff and Chuck Person Monday they would not return to the Lakers' coaching staff next season.

The headline is somewhat misleading. For Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak, the only burning question is what to do about that acid reflux he must surely be experiencing.