The Lakers preview their new black "Hollywood Nights" jersey.

So it's basically the same old Lakers purple jersey, but black. Cool.

Ronny Turiaf tops Kobe, jumps over monster truck.

IN A SUIT TOO. Can't wait for those same celebrations when Ricky Rubio does something crazy. Basketball internet loves this man.

Jeremy Lin's new comedy skit features James Harden and Steve Nash.

Steve Nash really haven't changed a bit. Only true British Columbians will ever say "Take a hike." I can confirm.

Kobe Bryant defeats TV host in a chopsticks competition and beatboxes in China.

KOBE DON'T LOSE, SON. #DOMINATECHOPSTICKS

Kobe Bryant stars in new China Nike Basketball commercial.

Coach Kobe at work.

Nick Young gets crossed up at Summer League.

I know it wasn't exactly the crossover you were expecting, and I too, had my doubts on whether this was an actually good play, but then I saw the referee do the high knees, so I pretty much convinced now.

Lakers fan welcomes Chandler Parsons and his bags to L.A. with a fun taunt.

Bags just came to the Hotel. Smh LA pic.twitter.com/NZIwqnXxAS
— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) August 8, 2013

Whoever did this is so not getting a tip.

Random NBA .GIF of the Day: Kobe Bryant's Secret Mamba Handshake.

Via: @YahooSports

HISSSSSSSS.

Kobe Bryant is picking up marbles with his toes to rehab his torn Achilles tendon.

Hey Kobe, since you are already picking stuff up with your toes, can you swing by my nephew's house to put away his hot wheels for me? Thanks. It would be great for your rehab, I promise. Just don't slip on any of them.

Nick Young and Jordan Crawford goes shot for shot at the Drew League.

Gunners united. Perfect summer league specimens.

Random NBA .GIF of the Day: Afro Kobe Bryant's 360 dunk.

FRO. Via: Reddit/Tumblr

Good ol' number 8.

Jeremy Lin, Klay Thompson, and Jared Dudley battles it out in Steve Nash's charity soccer game.

Steve Nash is the coolest. Just look at him, who else can go play a full game of soccer, dominate the amateur competition, raise tons of money, and not have a hair out of place? Only Steve Nash, that's who.

Nick Young says he will not let Kobe Bryant stop him from shooting.

And we are (at least, I am) not expecting anything less. The Lakers are going to be so fun next year.

Chris Kaman is on a urinating horse.

The photo was sent with this tweet.

EXCITED to be a Laker! #Bigthingsahead http://t.co/ZnNEQ217Vr
— Chris Kaman (@ChrisKaman) July 17, 2013

Nope. No comment.

Jon Hamm roasts Dwight Howard at the ESPYS.

Have one injured season in one of the greatest NBA franchises and you become the butt of everyone's jokes. Can't you guys just give Dwight a break? Don't get me wrong, the Orlando indecision was almost unforgivable, but this summer of free agency wasn't that bad.

Via: BTB

Chris Kaman shaved off his viking beard.

NOOOOO, WHYYY? Via: @Chris Kaman

Here lies Chris Kaman's majestic viking beard. We had a good run—presuming that he kept you even after the Dallas Mavericks broke .500. I really hope you enjoyed your second chance at life. May you find peace and return to roam freely on Chris Kaman's face in a month or so (how long does it take to actually grow a beard, asking for a friend, who is totally not me, because I definitely can grow a beard, but asking just to make sure).

Random NBA Photo of the Day: Dwight Howard, the mightiest troll.

He just had to get the last laugh. Via: hoopmag

"Good luck, Kobe" - Dwight Howard, probably.

Shaq and rapper, Tyga stars in new Foot Locker Reebok commercial.

I don't really have a reason to want a "conversation lift," but I want one. Who would say no to a super stool.

Kobe Bryant is already ahead of schedule, plans to return by season opener.

Jeff Gross/Getty Images

Kobe is not human. It's only been 3 months since he went under surgery for a torn Achilles tendon and he is already looking at August for full activity.

Kobe on his rehab: "I'm progressing faster than everybody expected so I'm very happy with it." He is targeting mid August for full activity
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 10, 2013

As crazy as it sounds, even his orthopedic surgeon confirmed the news. If everything goes accordingly, Kobe will be 2 months ahead of schedule and will be on the floor for the first game of the season.

KOBE to be at full activity in 4 weeks. That means no restrictions but later stages of tendon recovery still remain. Will see him at Game 1.
— Dr. Robert Klapper (@DrRobertKlapper) July 10, 2013

Yay for medical science advancements and illegal German procedures. Thanks for keeping Kobe together.

Via: BTB

Metta World Peace's crazy tweets were just a way to get Metta some air-time on TV.

Prepare yourself for the worse news of the NBA Off-Season.

The only reason I tweet is so that ESPN or TNT give me some air time. They never let me commentate. So maybe I can Tweetentate from Twittr:)
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 11, 2013

I can't believe it, guys. All those insane tweets about burgers and oranges were all planned to get Metta some free publicity on ESPN and blogs. We (or at least I) have all been played. Thanks for nothing, Metta. And I really wanted to believe this was real too.

I can't believe they have watermelons in China. I thought watermelons were only in queensbridge. I love hiking in these china mountains!
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 10, 2013

Now, I can't even look at his twitter page the same way again. Infinite sad faces. There goes the summer.