Andrew Bynum
Position:
Center
Team:
LosAngeles Lakers
2007-2008 Stats
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| Totals | 0.0 | / | / | / | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Average | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Last 10 Games
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In the News
Thunder rally to edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Down in desperation time, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks called on Kevin Durant to show that he's more than just a three-time scoring champion. And that meant guarding one of the NBA's all-time best.
Thunder rally to edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.
Lakers' Ebanks, Bynum fined by NBA
The NBA has fined Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum for separate violations during the team's second-round series against Oklahoma City.
Lakers' Ebanks, Bynum fined by NBA (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) The NBA has fined Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum for separate violations during the team's second-round series against Oklahoma City.
Lakers' Bynum fined $15K, Ebanks $25K
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum and forward Devin Ebanks were both fined for separate violations, the NBA announced Wednesday. Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90 in Game 1 (Yahoo! Sports)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) For the second time in less than a week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers must figure out how to fight back after a humbling loss.
Nuggets avoid elimination, hold off Lakers 102-99 (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Andre Miller scored 24 points, including two free throws with 12.8 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets survived Kobe Bryant's late scoring barrage in a 43-point performance, avoiding playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
Close-out games easy? Lakers learn 'a lesson'
Going into Game 5 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, center Andrew Bynum said close-out games in the NBA playoffs are "actually kind of easy."Nuggets counting on altitude, fatigue factor vs LA (Yahoo! Sports)
DENVER (AP) The upstart Denver Nuggets have crept back into their series with the Los Angeles Lakers by outrunning and outgunning their older opponents.
Nuggets avoid elimination, hold off Lakers 102-99 (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) JaVale McGee went out with the attitude that Game 5 was the last game of his life. The other Denver Nuggets played their own mental games, some drawing inspiration from Lakers center Andrew Bynum's comment about how closeout playoff games can sometimes be easy.
Close-out games easy? Lakers learn 'a lesson'
Going into Game 5 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, center Andrew Bynum said close-out games in the NBA playoffs are "actually kind of easy."Supporting cast gives Lakers 3-1 edge over Nuggets (Yahoo! Sports)
DENVER (AP) Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum put up their usual big numbers. Their supporting cast came up even bigger, sealing the Los Angeles Lakers' 92-88 victory over Denver on Sunday night that put the Nuggets on the brink of elimination.
Supporting casts lifts Lakers past Nuggets 92-88 (Yahoo! Sports)
DENVER (AP) Crunch time for the Los Angeles Lakers usually belongs to Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum or Pau Gasol.
Lakers pull away from Nuggets, seize 3-1 lead
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Andrew Bynum added 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers' stars got plenty of help from their supporting cast in a 92-88 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.Bench pitches in to lift Lakers late
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Andrew Bynum added 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers' stars got plenty of help from their supporting cast in a 92-88 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Lakers' Bynum: I wasn't ready for Game 3
Andrew Bynum is promising to get to the Pepsi Center early for Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets following his scoreless first half in Game 3.Lakers' Bynum: I wasn't ready for Game 3
Andrew Bynum is promising to get to the Pepsi Center early for Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets following his scoreless first half in Game 3.
Lakers C Bynum said he wasn't ready for Game 3 (Yahoo! Sports)
DENVER (AP) Andrew Bynum is promising to get to the Pepsi Center early for Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets following his scoreless first half in Game 3.
Lakers hold off Nuggets to take 2-0 series lead (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 38 points, Andrew Bynum followed up his playoff-opening triple-double with 27 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers weathered Denver's late rally for a 104-100 victory over the Nuggets on Tuesday night, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Stopping Lakers' stars key to Nuggets' transition (Yahoo! Sports)
DENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets figure the way to quit getting beaten inside and out by the Los Angeles Lakers is to get them running up and down the court.
Andrew Bynum talks after his big game
Hear from the Lakers center after LA takes 2-0 lead on Denver.
Lakers hold off Nuggets to take 2-0 series lead (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) The Denver Nuggets ran the court and drove the lane with all the intensity they lacked in their playoff opener. They double-teamed Andrew Bynum, harassed Pau Gasol and scored relentlessly in the paint.
Kobe scores 38 to help Lakers hold off Nuggets
Kobe Bryant scored 38 points, Andrew Bynum followed up his triple-double with 27 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers weathered Denver's late rally for a 104-100 victory over the Nuggets on Tuesday night, taking a 2-0 series lead. Denver aims to circumvent Lakers 'illegal defense' (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) The Denver Nuggets still believe Andrew Bynum plays illegal defense on a regular basis. They also realize it's on them to make the prolific shot-blocker's job a whole lot tougher.
Kobe, Lakers up 1-0 as Bynum denies Nuggets
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points, Andrew Bynum posted the Lakers' first playoff triple-double in 21 years with an NBA postseason record-tying 10 blocked shots, and Los Angeles thoroughly controlled the tempo in a playoff-opening 103-88 victory.Bynum's triple-double leads Lakers past Nuggets (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 31 points, Andrew Bynum posted the Lakers' first playoff triple-double in 21 years with an NBA postseason record-tying 10 blocked shots, and Los Angeles thoroughly controlled the tempo in a playoff-opening 103-88 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
Bynum: Lakers must make Game 1 statement
With the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff opener just a day away, center Andrew Bynum took up the torch to publicly declare his team's postseason intentions.Lakers' Bynum likely won't play for U.S. team
Dwight Howard's surgery means USA Basketball will be without its presumed starting center this summer at the London Olympics. It won't be Andrew Bynum to the rescue in Superman's absence, either.Lakers bounce back behind Bynum, Gasol
Andrew Bynum had 31 points and nine rebounds, Pau Gasol recorded a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from their worst loss of the season by beating the undermanned Golden State Warriors 99-87 on Wednesday night.Bynum, Gasol lead Lakers' 99-87 rout of Warriors (Yahoo! Sports)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Andrew Bynum had 31 points and nine rebounds, Pau Gasol recorded a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from their worst loss of the season by beating the undermanned Golden State Warriors 99-87 Wednesday night.
Bynum, Gasol too much for Warriors
Andrew Bynum had 31 points and nine rebounds, Pau Gasol recorded a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from their worst loss of the season by beating the undermanned Golden State Warriors 99-87 Wednesday night.
Adande: Andrew Bynum's progress
Steeled for the truth? He's healthier, more productive and has less coach baggageBynum (23 and 16) lifts Lakers past Mavericks
Andrew Bynum had 23 points and 16 rebounds, Pau Gasol made back-to-back 3-pointers in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game without Kobe Bryant, 112-108 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.Kobe-less Lakers hold off Mavs in overtime 112-108 (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Andrew Bynum had 23 points and 16 rebounds, Pau Gasol made back-to-back 3-pointers in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game without Kobe Bryant, 112-108 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Barnes powers Lakers in clinching playoff berth
Andrew Bynum had 30 points and eight rebounds, Matt Barnes added a season-high 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth without Kobe Bryant or coach Mike Brown, holding off the Denver Nuggets 103-97 on Friday night.Lakers beat Nuggets minus Kobe, Brown
Andrew Bynum had 30 points and eight rebounds, Matt Barnes added a season-high 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth without Kobe Bryant or coach Mike Brown, holding off the Denver Nuggets 103-97 Friday night.
Lakers hold off Nuggets, clinch playoff berth (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Andrew Bynum had 30 points and eight rebounds, Matt Barnes added a season-high 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth without Kobe Bryant or coach Mike Brown, holding off the Denver Nuggets 103-97 Friday night.
Lakers manhandle Spurs behind Bynum's 30 rebounds (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Andrew Bynum had 16 points and 30 rebounds, the most in an NBA game this season, and the Los Angeles Lakers didn't need Kobe Bryant to blow out the San Antonio Spurs 98-84 Wednesday night.
Bynum grabs 30 rebounds as Lakers rip Spurs
Andrew Bynum had 16 points and 30 rebounds, the most in an NBA game this season, and the Los Angeles Lakers didn't need Kobe Bryant to blow out the San Antonio Spurs 98-84 Wednesday night.Bynum on ejection vs. Rockets: Stuff happens
In his first public comments since being ejected from Friday's 112-107 loss to the Rockets, Lakers center Andrew Bynum was unapologetic for the incident. Bynum ejected; Lakers lose to Scola, Houston
Goran Dragic had 26 points and 11 assists, Luis Scola scored 10 of his 25 points during a 2:39 span of the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets capitalized on the ejection of Andrew Bynum to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-107 on Friday night.Andrew Bynum ejected as Lakers lose
Goran Dragic had 26 points and 11 assists, Luis Scola scored 10 of his 25 points during a 2:39 span of the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets capitalized on the ejection of Andrew Bynum to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-107 on Friday night.
Rockets beat Lakers again after Bynum is ejected (Yahoo! Sports)
Goran Dragic had 26 points and 11 assists, Luis Scola scored 10 of his 25 points during a 2:39 span of the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets capitalized on the ejection of Andrew Bynum to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-107 on Friday night. The Lakers were trailing 80-75 when Bynum took exception to a foul by Samuel Dalembert with 1:18 left in the third quarter and had to be restrained by...
Lakers' Bynum ejected as L.A. loses to Rockets
The hits keep coming for Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who was ejected from the Lakers' 112-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday.Lakers 113, Clippers 108 (Yahoo! Sports)
Andrew Bynum scored 36 points, Kobe Bryant added 31 and the first-place Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Clippers 113-108 on Wednesday night, widening their Pacific Division lead to 21/2 games over the second-place Clippers and snapping their rival's winning streak at six games. By taking two out of three against their Staples Center co-tenants, the Lakers also earned the head-to-head...
Lakers finish off Clippers, boost Pacific lead
Andrew Bynum scored 36 points, Kobe Bryant added 31 and the first-place Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Clippers 113-108 on Wednesday night, widening their Pacific Division lead. Lakers' Bynum (ankle) in lineup vs. Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum returned to the starting lineup Wednesday night after missing a game with a moderate sprain of his left ankle.Have Lakers lost control of Andrew Bynum?
First a benching, now a fine? Have Lakers lost control of Bynum?
Report: Lakers fine Andrew Bynum but express support
Sources: Lakers' Bynum fined for 'infractions'
Andrew Bynum was recently fined an undisclosed amount for "numerous infractions," multiple sources confirmed to ESPNLosAngeles.com. One of the stunts that warranted the fine from the team was Bynum blowing off a meeting.Lakers' Bynum day to day with sprained ankle
Lakers center Andrew Bynum will be listed officially as day to day ahead of Tuesday's home game against New Jersey with what was called a "moderate" sprain of his left ankle. Bynum exits Lakers game after spraining ankle
The Lakers said center Andrew Bynum suffered a moderately sprained left ankle in the first quarter of the team's game against the Warriors. Lakers' Brown says he has no issue with Bynum
Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown said he has no problem with Lakers center Andrew Bynum on Thursday despite benching him for most of the second half on Tuesday.Bynum not upset about benching
Lakers' Andrew Bynum shakes off benching over taking bad shot.
Lakers' Brown stands by Bynum substitution
One night after sitting All-Star center Andrew Bynum for all but 5:23 of the second half in his team's 104-101 win over the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night, Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has no plans to alter his decision making process.Bynum benched in Lakers win against Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum was benched in Tuesday's 104-101 win over the Golden State Warriors.Bynum replacing Kobe as Lakers' leader?
A strong case can be made that big man Andrew Bynum has replaced Kobe Bryant as the Lakers' team leader.
Sessions' double-double keys L.A. vs. Blazers
Andrew Bynum had 28 points and nine rebounds, point guard Ramon Sessions had 20 points and 11 assists in his first start for the Lakers, and Los Angeles beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Friday night.Sessions, Bynum power Lakers over Blazers (Yahoo! Sports)
Andrew Bynum had 28 points and nine rebounds, point guard Ramon Sessions had 20 points and 11 assists in his first start for the Lakers, and Los Angeles beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Friday night. Kobe Bryant scored 18 points for the Lakers, who finished with a season-high 33 assists and increased their Pacific Division lead to 3 1/2 games over the idle Clippers.
Lakers never trail in win over Blazers
Andrew Bynum had 28 points and nine rebounds, point guard Ramon Sessions had 20 points and 11 assists in his first start for the Lakers, and Los Angeles beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Friday night.
Bynum likely won't face more discipline
The NBA is not expected to further discipline Lakers center Andrew Bynum for his ejection from Tuesday's game against Houston, according to a league official.
Lakers' Bynum calls ejection 'unwarranted'
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum admitted he lost his cool when he received a third-quarter ejection in Tuesday's 107-104 loss to the Houston Rockets, but he did not believe the punishment was justified.Lakers' Brown 'irritated' after Bynum loses cool
Lakers coach Mike Brown voiced irritation after Andrew Bynum got his second technical in the third quarter against Houston, resulting in his star center's disqualification. Report: Lakers to exercise Bynum's option
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak reportedly said that the team will pick up Andrew Bynum's option for next season.Sessions debuts, Lakers beat Wolves for 19th time (Yahoo! Sports)
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Ramon Sessions had seven points and five assists as a reserve in his Los Angeles debut, and the Lakers beat Minnesota 97-92 Friday night for their 19th consecutive victory over the Timberwolves. Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Pau Gasol added 17 points and 11 rebounds in the Lakers' fifth straight win overall -- and their first game since early...
Lakers' Bynum confident he'll remain with team
The Orlando Magic might be back on the market with Dwight Howard as Thursday's NBA trade deadline looms, but Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum doesn't believe he'll be involved in a swap for Superman.Bynum, Kobe lead Lakers past Grizzlies in 2OT
Andrew Bynum had 37 points and 16 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 34 points after halftime and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-111 in double overtime on Tuesday night.Bynum, Bryant help Lakers beat Grizzlies in 2 OTs (Yahoo! Sports)
Andrew Bynum had 37 points and 16 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 34 points after halftime and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-111 in double overtime on Tuesday night. Pau Gasol added 14 points and eight assists for the Lakers, who won their third straight. Bynum and Bryant accounted for the Lakers' last 10 points after Steve Blake connected on a 3-pointer to open...
Bynum notches 37 points, 16 boards in win
Andrew Bynum had 37 points and 16 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 34 points after halftime and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-111 in double overtime on Tuesday night.
Lakers rally past Celtics in another thriller (Yahoo! Sports)
Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 41.7 seconds to play, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 97-94 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Andrew Bynum had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who rallied from a five-point deficit in the final 2 1/2 minutes.
Lakers' Bynum ready to rumble with Celtics
Lakers' Andrew Bynum says, "We're going at they head" in reference to Sunday's game against Celtics.Kobe, Bynum lift Lakers past Love-less Wolves
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift the reeling Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.Bryant's 34 points lift Lakers over Wolves (Yahoo! Sports)
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift the reeling Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Bynum dominated the smaller Wolves down low and Bryant made four free throws in the final 16 seconds for the Lakers, who beat the Timberwolves for the 18th straight time.
Bryant, Bynum lead win against Wolves
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift the reeling Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
Pistons overcome Bryant, beat Lakers 88-85 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)
Rodney Stuckey scored 34 points, and the Detroit Pistons overcame a tying shot by Kobe Bryant at the end of regulation Tuesday night, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 88-85 in overtime. Bryant's basket at the buzzer forced the extra session, but he missed from 3-point range in the final seconds of overtime.
Masked Mamba gets 38, Lakers hold off Kings (Yahoo! Sports)
Kobe Bryant scored 38 points in his second straight big game in a protective mask, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew most of a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter before holding on to beat the Sacramento Kings 115-107 Friday night in their highest-scoring performance of the season. Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who improved to 16-1 at home since losing their season...
Lakers' Bynum vows to avoid payback vs. Wade
If Dwyane Wade is going to experience any sort of retribution in Sunday's game for his hard hit on Bryant, don't expect it to come from Lakers center Andrew Bynum.Bynum practices, cleared for game vs. Wolves
Despite Andrew Bynum being limited to just six minutes in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game because of receiving a recent injection in his right knee, the Lakers center will play against the Timberwolves on Wednesday without any limitations. Bynum practices, cleared for game vs. Wolves
Despite Andrew Bynum being limited to just six minutes in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game because of receiving a recent injection in his right knee, the Lakers center will play against the Timberwolves on Wednesday without any limitations. Lakers prevail late in seesaw game with Mavs
Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers hit the halfway point of their season with a 96-91 victory over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.Bynum leads Lakers over Odom-less Mavs (AP)
Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers hit the halfway point of their season with a 96-91 victory over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Bynum had a huge smile on his face when he grabbed a rebound of his own miss and was fouled trying to go back up with 5:29 left.
Bynum, Gasol star in Lakers' victory
Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers hit the halfway point of their season with a 96-91 victory over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Lakers take 30-point lead, win 103-92 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Andrew Bynum had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared to a 30-point lead early in the second quarter before holding on for a 103-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Pau Gasol had 16 points and 12 rebounds in his first game since Bryant criticized the Lakers' front office for allowing Gasol to dangle amid trade...
Kobe leads Lakers past Blazers
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Andrew Bynum had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared to a 30-point lead early in the second quarter before holding on for a 103-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Kobe lights up Suns again with 3rd-quarter run
Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 36 points in the third quarter, Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth straight loss, 111-99 on Friday night.Bryant's 36 spark Lakers by Suns 111-99 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 36 points in the third quarter, Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth straight loss, 111-99 on Friday night. It was only the fourth time in 30 games this season that the Lakers reached the 100-point mark.
Kobe scores 36 to help Lakers roll
Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 36 points in the third quarter, Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth straight loss, 111-99 on Friday night.
Gasol, Bynum lead Lakers over Hawks (AP)
Pau Gasol scored seven of his 20 points in the final 5:20 and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 86-78 on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who returned from a 3-3 road trip and improved to 12-2 at home -- compared to 5-10 away.
Lakers edge past Nuggets to open road trip
Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night.Lakers beat weary Nuggets to open trip (AP)
Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Al Harrington missed a 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left that would have put Denver ahead. Pau Gasol added 14 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who won for the third time in 10 road games this season and...
Bynum, Kobe lead Lakers; Mozgov injured
Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Blake, Bynum join Kobe, CP3 as All-Stars
Blake Griffin and Andrew Bynum have been voted to the All-Star game, joining Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul to give the city of Los Angeles four starters.
Lakers cruise to win against slumping Bobcats
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season.Lakers hand Bobcats ninth straight loss (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season. Bynum had 11 rebounds, while Pau Gasol had 10 points and Andrew Goudelock keyed a big night for the bench with 12 points in the Lakers' last home game...
Lakers improve to 11-2 at Staples Center
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season.
Bryant's 12 in 4th rally Lakers by Clips (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit for a 96-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in another testy edition of their cross-hallway rivalry. Andrew Bynum scored 19 points to help the Lakers snapped their three-game skid with their first win of the...
Hibbert leads Pacers despite broken nose (AP)
Roy Hibbert scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter playing with a broken nose, and five of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Sunday night. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points for the Lakers, but missed what would have been a tying 3-pointer from 30 feet from the top of the key with 3.5 seconds to play and the Pacers...
Bynum, Howard reply to Shaq's big man ranks
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and a five-time All-Star, but that wasn't enough for Shaquille O'Neal to call him the best big man in the game.Kobe hangs 40 on Jazz as Lakers emerge in OT
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and Andrew Bynum blocked Al Jefferson's shot with 1.9 seconds left in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 90-87 victory over Utah on Wednesday night, ending the Jazz's winning streak at five.Bryant scores 40 again, Lakers top Jazz (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and Andrew Bynum blocked Al Jefferson's shot with 1.9 seconds left in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 90-87 victory over Utah on Wednesday night, ending the Jazz's winning streak at five. The win was the first on the road for the Lakers, while Utah dropped its first home game after starting 5-0.
Kobe bails out Lakers with 40 vs. Jazz
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and Andrew Bynum blocked Al Jefferson's shot with 1.9 seconds left in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 90-87 victory over Utah on Wednesday night, ending the Jazz's winning streak at five.
Kobe-led Lakers beat Grizz to stay hot at home
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Lakers beat the Grizzlies 90-82 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive home victory.Lakers beat Memphis despite 27 turnovers (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 90-82 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive home victory. Matt Barnes scored 15 points and Pau Gasol had 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who have won six of eight after an 0-2 start despite playing the NBA's busiest early-season schedule, matching...
Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers over Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 90-82 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive home victory.
Bryant says Bynum is now Lakers' No. 2 option
The Los Angeles Lakers pecking order has changed a bit.Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers over Rockets (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, Andrew Bynum had 21 points and 22 rebounds in the first 20-20 game of his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 108-99 Tuesday night for their fourth victory in five games. Pau Gasol scored 14 points for the Lakers against the franchise that tried to acquire him in a three-team trade in the offseason, and the Lakers survived a tight fourth...
Bryant's 37 lead Lakers past Rockets
Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, Andrew Bynum had 21 points and 22 rebounds in the first 20-20 game of his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 108-99 Tuesday night for their fourth victory in five games.
Bryant shoots 6 of 28 in loss to Nuggets (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 17 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Sunday night. Nene had 13 points for the Nuggets, who avenged a three-point loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles less than 24 hours earlier. Pau Gasol had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 16 rebounds for the Lakers.
Lakers top Nuggets in Bynum's return
Andrew Bynum had 29 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 92-89 Saturday.
Bynum back from ban to lift Lakers by Nuggets
Andrew Bynum had 29 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 92-89 Saturday.Bynum's 29 and 13 in return spark Lakers (AP)
Andrew Bynum provided the Los Angeles Lakers with a powerful performance in his season debut, following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs. It all would have been for naught, however, had it not been for some clutch shooting in the fourth quarter by Kobe Bryant and a couple of equally critical hustle plays by Derek Fisher and Pau Gasol in the final minutes.
Andrew Bynum discusses return to Lakers
Lakers' Brown plans to increase Bynum's role
Lakers coach Mike Brown is planning for Andrew Bynum to have an increased role this season.Report: Police pulled over Bynum twice
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum reportedly was pulled over by police twice this week for traffic violations.
NBA reduces bans for Bynum, Villanueva
The NBA has reduced suspensions for the Lakers' Andrew Bynum and the Pistons' Charlie Villanueva by one game because of the shortened season.
NBA trims Bynum, Villanueva suspensions (AP)
The NBA has reduced suspensions for the Lakers' Andrew Bynum and the Pistons' Charlie Villanueva by one game because of the shortened season. The league on Friday trimmed one game off the five-game ban Bynum was given for knocking the Mavericks' J.J. Barea to the court in the second round of last season's playoffs.
NBA reduces suspensions for Bynum, Villanueva
The shortened NBA season means that suspensions to Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum and Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva will also be reduced, the league announced on Friday.Magic: Lakers' title shot rests on Gasol, Bynum
Magic Johnson looks for Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum to step up for Los Angeles Lakers.Lakers' Bynum not bothered by trade rumors
Andrew Bynum is realistic. He knows that if the Los Angeles Lakers finally end up piecing together a trade with the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard, it's tough to argue against the move.Barea has no hard feelings toward Bynum (AP)
Dallas guard J.J. Barea says he doesn't hold any animosity toward Lakers center Andrew Bynum after their ugly collision. Bynum elbowed Barea in the chest while the guard was in the air for a layup in Game 4 of their playoff series. He hit the floor hard, Bynum was ejected and on Tuesday was suspended for the first five games of next season.
Mavs' Barea not angry at Bynum for foul
Dallas guard J.J. Barea says he doesn't hold any animosity toward Lakers center Andrew Bynum after their ugly collision.
Mavs' Barea says he accepts Bynum's apology
J.J. Barea said he accepts Andrew Bynum's apology. Bynum apologizes for ugly shot on Mavs' Barea
Andrew Bynum apologized for his hit on J.J. Barea on Sunday.Bynum suspended 5 games, fined for Barea foul
The NBA suspended Lakers big man Andrew Bynum for five games for his actions against the Mavericks' J.J. Barea.Bynum very sorry for hard foul on Barea (AP)
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has apologized profusely for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard J.J. Barea during Los Angeles' final playoff game. Bynum suspects he'll be suspended to start next season. Bynum was ejected for throwing a flying elbow at Barea during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 36-point loss in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series last Sunday.
Bynum suspended for flagrant foul
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been suspended for the first five games of next season for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard J.J. Barea in Los Angeles' final playoff game.
Bynum apologizes for flagrant foul
Lakers center Andrew Bynum began his exit interview by apologizing for his flagrant foul against the Mavs' JJ Berea.
Lakers' size advantage negated by Mavs (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers will have to pick on somebody their own size to make it to another Western Conference finals. For all of Kobe Bryant's brilliance, the Lakers' back-to-back title runs were built on the defensive dominance and offensive mismatches created by their two 7-footers, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.
Lakers oust Hornets with dominant win (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Lakers teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night that wrapped up the series for Los Angeles in six games. Andrew Bynum added 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Pau Gasol chipped in 16 points for the two-time defending champions, who led by as much as 21 in the fourth...
Kobe's dunks help Lakers take 3-2 lead (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and threw down two stirring dunks on a sprained left ankle, and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed the New Orleans Hornets to the brink of first-round playoff elimination with a 106-90 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 series lead. Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Pau Gasol added 16 points as the two-time defending NBA champions roared back...
Hornets coach asks NBA about officiating (AP)
Hornets coach Monty Williams says he put in calls to NBA headquarters to ask why game officials were allowing Lakers' big men to stand in the paint under the New Orleans basket for more than 3 seconds and aggressively bump defenders out of the way. Williams says he has spoken to NBA Vice President Stu Jackson in particular about the way Los Angeles center Andrew Bynum slammed his shoulder into...
2011 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum to play Game 4 as knee swelling lessens
The swelling has subsided in Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's right knee and he will play in Game 4 on Sunday, Bynum told reporters on Saturday.Bryant, Gasol lift Lakers in New Orleans (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol snapped out of his playoff funk with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their first-round playoff series with a 100-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Andrew Bynum added 14 points and 11 rebounds and Lamar Odom had 13 points for the two-time defending champs, who took the lead for good when Ron Artest...
Bynum, Odom help Lakers bounce back (AP)
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 11 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 16 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived poor games from their two biggest stars to even their first-round playoff series with an 87-78 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Ron Artest added 15 points as the two-time defending champions rebounded from a stunning nine-point loss in the series opener...
Bynum, Odom help Lakers pull even vs. Hornets
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 11 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 16 points, and the Lakers survived poor games from their two biggest stars to even their first-round playoff series with an 87-78 victory over the Hornets in Game 2 on Wednesday night.Bynum will be ready for playoff opener
Lakers center Andrew Bynum says his troublesome right knee will be no trouble at all when the Los Angeles Lakers open the playoffs on Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum practices, says knee will hold up
Lakers center Andrew Bynum says his troublesome right knee will be no trouble at all when the Los Angeles Lakers open the playoffs on Sunday.Bynum injured as Lakers snap 5-game skid (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their five-game losing streak at a potentially high cost, losing center Andrew Bynum to a hyperextended right knee in a 102-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs' role players Tuesday night. The Lakers' hopes for a third straight NBA title might have taken a significant blow when Bynum fell to the court after stepping on...
Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum has bone bruise, to be OK for playoffs
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has a bone bruise of his knee that the team says is not serious.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum hurts right knee on awkward fall
Lakers center Andrew Bynum left the court during the second quarter of Los Angeles' game against San Antonio after an awkward fall.Lakers C Bynum hyperextends right knee (AP)
Lakers center Andrew Bynum hyperextended his right knee during the second quarter of Los Angeles' game against San Antonio on Tuesday night, a potentially serious blow to the Lakers hopes for a third straight NBA title. Bynum was hurt midway through the second quarter when he stepped on the foot of Spurs big man DeJuan Blair while getting back on defense.
Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum healthy enough to play
Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol will be on the floor for the Lakers Tuesday despite tweaking their knees.Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol to get MRI; Andrew Bynum likely in Tues.
Lakers' Pau Gasol will have an MRI on his hurt knee, and Andrew Bynum (knee) expects to play against the Jazz on Tuesday after both players were hurt during Sunday's game.Surging Nuggets end Lakers' 9-game run (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 22 points, Kenyon Martin scored six of his 18 in the final 3:24, and the Denver Nuggets hung on for their sixth straight win, 95-90 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Kobe Bryant scored 28 points for the Lakers, who snapped a nine-game winning streak to fall 2 1/2 games behind San Antonio in the Western Conference.
4 ejected as surging Lakers rout Mavs (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-82 in a testy affair in which four players were ejected Thursday night. In what was a possible preview of a second-round playoff matchup, this one had a postseason flair to it.
Lakers roll to seventh straight victory (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers inched closer to the top of the overall NBA standings with their 15th win in 16 games since the All-Star break, 102-84 over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Andrew Bynum added 13 points in the Lakers' seventh straight win.
Los Angeles Lakers C Andrew Bynum 'ready to go' after two-game ban for flagrant foul 2 on Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley
Lakers center Andrew Bynum, suspended for his team's previous two games for a flagrant foul 2 against Minnesota's Michael Beasley last week, said Thursday he's excited to return to the court Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.Jackson finds Bynum suspension excessive
Lakers coach Phil Jackson was left bemoaning the vagaries of NBA suspensions that will see him field another team Tuesday without center Andrew Bynum, The Orange County Register reported.
Lakers center Bynum suspended two games
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been suspended two games for his flagrant foul on Minnesota's Michael Beasley.
Lakers C Bynum gets 2-game ban for foul (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been suspended two games for his flagrant foul on Minnesota's Michael Beasley. The NBA announced that Bynum will miss Sunday's game against Portland and Tuesday's meeting with Phoenix. Bynum was ejected after committing a flagrant foul during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 106-98 win over the Timberwolves on Friday night.
Los Angeles Lakers C Andrew Bynum, Phoenix Suns PG Aaron Brooks suspended
The Lakers' Andrew Bynum was suspended for two games, and the Suns' Aaron Brooks for one game, the NBA announced Sunday.Lakers win 15th straight over Wolves (AP)
When Andrew Bynum turned his shoulder and put Minnesota's Michael Beasley flat on the floor with a flagrant foul, it was the ugliest moment in an altogether unsightly night for the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time defending champions aren't looking for style points as they gather themselves for another playoff run.
Lakers rally in fourth to top T-Wolves
Pau Gasol scored 25 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on his sprained left ankle, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Andrew Bynum's fourth-quarter ejection to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 15th straight time, 106-98 on Friday night.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (ankle, neck) sits out practice; Andrew Bynum awaiting word on possible discipline after being ejected Friday for flagrant foul 2 on Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley
The Los Angeles Lakers were left playing a game of wait-and-see after practice Saturday, as the health of their starting shooting guard and the eligibility of their starting center remained in question.Lakers escape with 15th straight win vs. Wolves
Pau Gasol scored 25 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on his sprained left ankle, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Andrew Bynum's fourth-quarter ejection to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 15th straight time, 106-98 on Friday night.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum says knee still 'not fully healthy'
Lakers center Andrew Bynum says he's still not 100 percent healthy.Lakers roll by Magic in 2nd half, 97-84 (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 23 points, Kobe Bryant added 16 while playing on a sprained left ankle, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared away in the second half for their 10th win in 11 games, 97-84 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Andrew Bynum had 10 points, a career high-tying 18 rebounds and four blocks as the two-time defending NBA champions opened a seven-game homestand with another impressive...
Lakers rip Spurs, win seventh straight (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol had 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers embarrassed the NBA-best San Antonio Spurs for their seventh consecutive victory, 99-83 on Sunday. What was billed as a potential Western Conference finals preview was a blowout from the start. And the Lakers likely relished this rout after losing twice to the Spurs, including on Antonio McDyess' memorable buzzer tip-in...
Lakers push winning streak to 5 (AP)
Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and the Los Angeles Lakers' towering front line overwhelmed Kevin Love on the boards in a 90-79 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Gasol had 17 rebounds and 12 points, Bynum had 14 points and seven boards and the Lakers scored 28 second-chance points to overcome a poor shooting night and win their fifth straight game.
Lakers do enough to win fifth straight
Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and the Los Angeles Lakers' towering front line overwhelmed Kevin Love on the boards in a 90-79 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Lakers hold off Thunder 90-87 (AP)
Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 17 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their cushion over Oklahoma City in the Western Conference standings by beating the Thunder 90-87 on Sunday. Andrew Bynum added 16 points and 10 rebounds, but the Lakers weren't able to simply overpower a Thunder team that added Kendrick Perkins for interior toughness but won't get him...
Bryant's big 3rd quarter sparks Lakers (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 24 points in the third quarter, Pau Gasol added 22 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their third game in four days out of the All-Star break, beating the weary Los Angeles Clippers 108-95 Friday night. Andrew Bynum had 16 points and 11 rebounds in another breezy win for the Lakers, who had lost three straight before co-hosting the All-Star weekend with their...
Lakers rally to end Blazers' streak at 6 (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 37 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat Portland 106-101 in overtime Wednesday night, snapping the Trail Blazers' season-best, six-game winning streak. LaMarcus Aldridge had 29 points and 14 rebounds for the Blazers, but didn't hit a shot in the fourth quarter and missed two key free throws in the extra period.
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum still feels effects of knee surgery
Andrew Bynum is still feeling the effects of offseason arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.Howard's 31 and 13 power Magic by Lakers (AP)
Dwight Howard had 31 points and 13 rebounds as the Orlando Magic earned their first victory over a winning team in more than a month, downing the Los Angeles Lakers 89-75 on Sunday. Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum each had 17 points to lead the Lakers. Lamar Odom added 13 and Pau Gasol 11. Jason Richardson chipped in 12 points for the Magic.
Andrew Bynum on Carmelo Anthony trade talk: 'Just another rumor'
Andrew Bynum and the Lakers aren't getting caught up in all the Carmelo Anthony trade talk.Andrew Bynum expects to play as Los Angeles Lakers take on San Antonio Spurs
The Lakers will have their big man in the middle as Andrew Bynum will be in the lineup when they host Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.Lakers C Bynum has bone bruise in knee (AP)
Starting center Andrew Bynum is out of the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for their game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night with a bone bruise in his left knee. Lakers coach Phil Jackson isn't sure how long the shot-blocking 7-footer will be sidelined with the latest knee injury in a long list of setbacks.
Lakers C Bynum out with bone bruise
Starting center Andrew Bynum is out of the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for their game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night with a bone bruise in his left knee.
Andrew Bynum MRI shows bone bruise; out vs. Houston Rockets
The Lakers, losers of four of their last seven games including their last two in a row at home, will be without starting center Andrew Bynum on Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets.Sore knee keeps Andrew Bynum out of Los Angeles Lakers' practice
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum missed the first 14 games of the season while recovering from offseason surgery on his right knee. But it was Bynum's sore left knee that kept him out of practice Monday.Lakers miss late FTs but get by Thunder (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant had 21 and also missed three last-minute free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-94 Monday night for their eighth win in nine games. Lamar Odom had 16 points and Derek Fisher scored a season-high 15 for the Lakers in the clubs' first meeting since the Los Angeles sent home the eighth-seeded Thunder from the first...
Andrew Bynum gets technical, fine rescinded by league
Lakers' Andrew Bynum had the second of his two technicals from Sunday's game against the Knicks rescinded, the NBA announced Monday.Kobe, Lakers rip Knicks in testy affair (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Andrew Bynum added 18 points and seven rebounds before getting ejected in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers mixed it up with the New York Knicks in their fourth straight victory, 109-87 Sunday night. Pau Gasol had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who thoroughly dominated undersized New York in the paint and on defense during their seventh...
Lakers take care of Knicks at home
Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Andrew Bynum added 18 points and seven rebounds before getting ejected in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers mixed it up with the New York Knicks in their fourth straight victory, 109-87 Sunday night.
Bryant moves up scoring list, Lakers win (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 25 points while moving into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list, and Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' third straight victory, 101-97 over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Lamar Odom had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum added 17 points for the two-time defending champions, who have rebounded from a prolonged...
Lakers bounce back with rout of Pistons (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finally found a sub.-500 team they could beat easily, winning 108-83 against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Kobe Bryant added 17 points, moving him past Dominique Wilkins into 10th on the NBA's career scoring list with 26,671. Andrew Bynum finished with 13 points after scoring eight of the Lakers' first 14 points of the game.
Bryant leads Lakers by pesky Sixers (AP)
Kobe Bryant and Jrue Holiday both had multiple chances to take over the final moments of the last NBA game of 2010. The champion came through, and the young challenger will have to wait until next year to respond. Bryant scored 33 points and hit a tiebreaking jumper with 1:15 to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from consecutive home losses with a 102-98 victory over the pesky...
Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Andrew Bynum seems to be hitting his stride while both Brandon Roy and Dirk Nowitzki succumbed to injury. Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and runs through the schedule ahead in his Fantasy Planner.
Andrew Bynum 'feels good', to remain in starting lineup
The Lakers' Andrew Bynum joined the starting lineup Wednesday against the New Orleans Hornets for the first time since returning from offseason knee surgery. The move coincided with a 103-88 win and a three-game losing streak snapped.Odom's 24 help Lakers end 3-game skid (AP)
Lamar Odom responded to his first time out of the starting lineup this season by scoring 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers convincingly ended a three-game losing streak with a 103-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Kobe Bryant added 20 points, while Andrew Bynum, who started for Odum, scored 18 points.
Skidding Los Angeles Lakers start Andrew Bynum in place of Lamar Odom
Facing adding to a three game losing streak where each loss came by a double-digit deficit, the Los Angeles Lakers needed to change something up.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum works on timing, close to starting lineup
While the Los Angeles Lakers were pleased to finish their recent road trip with six wins in seven games, the biggest victory of the trip was likely the successful return of center Andrew Bynum to the lineup.Lakers win fifth in a row, beat Raptors (AP)
At the end of a long road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers got a welcome boost from the bench. Kobe Bryant scored 20 points, Pau Gasol had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game Sunday, beating the Toronto Raptors 120-110. The Lakers got 57 points from their reserves, including a season-high 16 from Andrew Bynum, who played his fourth game after returning from offseason surgery on...
Bynum scores 7 in season debut as Lakers win
Kobe Bryant took over the game by scoring 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter, and Andrew Bynum added seven points in his season debut Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 103-89.Bynum makes season debut in Lakers win (AP)
Kobe Bryant took over the game by scoring 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter, and Andrew Bynum added seven points in his season debut Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 103-89. Bryant scored 12 straight Lakers points during a 17-2 third-quarter run that put the game away.
Lakers drop Wizards as Bynum returns
Kobe Bryant took over the game by scoring 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter, and Andrew Bynum added seven points in his season debut Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 103-89.
Phil Jackson won't say if Andrew Bynum starts in Los Angeles Lakers return
Andrew Bynum will play for the Lakers Tuesday, but Phil Jackson wouldn't say if he's starting.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum: 'Definitely playing' Tuesday vs. Washington Wizards
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum is "definitely playing" Tuesday when the team takes on the Washington Wizards. Bynum has missed the first 24 games of the season.Canceled practice might delay Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum's return
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's highly anticipated return to the court could be pushed back from the Tuesday date against the Washington Wizards he had been eyeing.Andrew Bynum planning Dec. 14 return against Washington Wizards
Andrew Bynum hopes to come back Dec. 14 at Washington, the Los Angeles Lakers center told ESPN.com's J.A. Adande.No pain for Bynum in first full practice
Center Andrew Bynum has participated in his first full practice with the Los Angeles Lakers since offseason knee surgery.
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum practices fully, no pain in knee
Center Andrew Bynum has participated in his first full practice with the Los Angeles Lakers since offseason knee surgery.Los Angeles Laker' Andrew Bynum plays 5-on-5; Pau Gasol sits
Andrew Bynum made his season debut Saturday in a full court, 5-on-5 scrimmage after undergoing surgery on his right knee more than four months ago. Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson upset with situation, not injured Andrew Bynum
Before Sunday's loss to the Pacers at Staples Center, Lakers coach Phil Jackson expressed serious frustration at the slow recovery for center Andrew Bynum following offseason surgery on his right knee.Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson frustrated by Andrew Bynum's lengthy absence
Phil Jackson said that Andrew Bynum's extended absence is starting to really take a toll on big men Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom.Andrew Bynum aiming to rejoin Los Angeles Lakers within 3 weeks
Lakers center Andrew Bynum said he hopes to return in mid-December.MRI for Los Angeles Lakers' Bynum shows nothing abnormal
The results of the MRI performed on the right knee of Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum on Tuesday came back negative, according to the team.MRI set for Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum, December return possible
Lakers' Andrew Bynum has a MRI scheduled for Tuesday to evaluate how his knee has progressed compared to how it looked when he last underwent a MRI two months ago prior to training camp.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum close to practicing, eyes return by Christmas
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum won't be ready to play by Thanksgiving, but he should be home on the court for Christmas.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum does strength exercises; Sasha Vujacic out, Luke Walton doubtful for weekend games
The overall health of the Los Angeles Lakers' roster took one step forward and two steps back heading into back-to-back preseason games this weekend.Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum recovering from knee surgery
t is two days into Lakers training camp and in at least one regard it feels just like last season's playoffs: Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum are sitting out of practice. Both players are recovering from offseason surgery on their right knees.Lakers' Bynum likely out until late November
Although Andrew Bynum has showed up on time for training camp with the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers, he'll be back on the court even later than his coach expected.
Lakers' Bynum likely out until late Nov. (AP)
Although Andrew Bynum has showed up on time for training camp with the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers, he'll be back on the court even later than his coach expected. The Lakers' starting center said Saturday he won't play until at least late November while recovering from surgery on his right knee.
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum won't be ready until 'end of November'
Andrew Bynum made his way through the Lakers annual media day wearing the team's new light-weight jersey design that every team in the NBA will wear for games this season. It could be two months before he puts it on again.Bynum likely to miss season opener
Center Andrew Bynum is set to miss the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA season opener as he continues his recovery from offseason knee surgery, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson defends Andrew Bynum's surgery delay
Phil Jackson defended Andrew Bynum's decision to delay knee surgery this summer.Bynum rehabbing from knee surgery
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is unlikely to play in the preseason while finishing rehabilitation from surgery on his right knee.
Andrew Bynum to sit start of Los Angeles Lakers camp after surgery
The Lakers say Andrew Bynum will not be ready to return from knee surgery by the start of training camp.Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has successful arthroscopic surgery on right knee
Los Angeles Lakers starting center Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday. Lakers C Bynum undergoes knee surgery (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday. Bynum had arthroscopic surgery in New York to repair a partially torn ligament. The 7-foot center initially discovered the tear in his meniscus during the Lakers' first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City.
Lakers C Bynum undergoes knee surgery
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee.
Lakers sign C Ratliff to 1-year contract (AP)
Veteran center Theo Ratliff has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ratliff said Thursday he'll join the two-time defending NBA champions as a backup to 7-foot stars Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. The 15-year pro played 49 games last season with San Antonio and Charlotte, averaging 3.6 points and 3.2 rebounds.
Lakers' Bynum postpones knee surgery
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has postponed his knee surgery.
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum postpones surgery
Lakers center Andrew Bynum postpones knee surgeryLakers' Bynum to have knee surgery in July
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's injured right knee has been drained for the third time in recent weeks, and the two-time NBA champion will have surgery next month.
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has knee drained, going to World Cup, then to have surgery next month
The Lakers' center also had knee drained twice during the NBA Finals. He's going to World Cup, then will have meniscus repaired.Lakers C Bynum to have knee surgery (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's injured right knee has been drained for the third time in recent weeks, and the two-time NBA champion will have surgery next month. Bynum said Tuesday he's headed to the World Cup in South Africa before undergoing surgery around July 18 to repair a partially torn meniscus in his knee.
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum to 'definitely' play in Game 7
Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who has been playing through a torn meniscus in his right knee throughout the playoffs, said he would "definitely" play in Game 7 against the Celtics.Andrew Bynum tweaks knee, leaves Los Angeles Lakers game in 3rd
Andrew Bynum tweaked his injured knee and left Tuesday's Finals game against the Celtics.2010 NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum set for Game 5 after knee drained again
After having his right knee drained of fluid for the second time this postseason, Lakers center Andrew Bynum says he'll be ready to go for Sunday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.Lakers' Bynum says he'll play in Game 5
Andrew Bynum says he'll play in Game 5 of the NBA finals Sunday night.
Andrew Bynum's knee again limits his availability for Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Bynum's injured knee limited him to 12 minutes in Game 4 for the Lakers in a loss to the Celtics.Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's knee is a concern for Game 4
Lakers Andrew Bynum's status uncertain after practice setback.Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum intends on playing Game 4
Laker Andrew Bynum (knee) plans on playing Game 4.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum tweaks injured knee in Game 3
Andrew Bynum suffered a setback in his ongoing battle with his injured right knee. 2010 NBA Playoffs: Lakers' Andrew Bynum to start; Phil Jackson jokes about incentive program
The Lakers center has been battling an injured kneeBynum's knee a concern for Lakers
Four years into his NBA career, Andrew Bynum is still trying to make it through his first full postseason. The oft-injured Los Angeles Lakers center went through a limited practice Wednesday for the first time since having his balky right knee drained on Monday.
Bynum: Having knee drained didn't help (AP)
Four years into his NBA career, Andrew Bynum is still trying to make it through his first full postseason. The oft-injured Los Angeles Lakers center went through a limited practice Wednesday for the first time since having his balky right knee drained on Monday. "It didn't really help," he said.
2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum says fluid has returned to knee
Lakers center Andrew Bynum says the fluid he had drained from his injured right knee his returned.Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's knee shows no progress after draining
Andrew Bynum's outlook a day after having 2 1/2 fluid ounces drained from his right knee Monday wasn't quite as bright as his crisp yellow jersey.Lakers hope for boost from Artest, Bynum (AP)
Although the Lakers' roster is remarkably similar to the group that lost the NBA finals to the Boston Celtics two years ago, Kobe Bryant sees two big reasons Los Angeles might have a better shot this time. Ron Artest and Andrew Bynum said Monday they hope to play major defensive roles in the rematch with the Celtics.
Los Angeles Lakers say center Andrew Bynum had his knee drained
Lakers center Andrew Bynum's had his right knee drained Monday morning, according to a team spokesman.2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum's knee, Kobe Bryant's minutes on target
Kobe Bryant's played 43 minutes during Game 4's loss and has averaged 41.5 minutes per game during the series against Phoenix. Jackson was asked if the guard could play even more.2010 NBA Playoffs: Ailing Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum will play in Game 4 against Phoenix Suns
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says Andrew Bynum will play despite knee pain.Los Angeles Lakers may be without ailing Andrew Bynum for Game 4
Phil Jackson said Andrew Bynum might not play in Game 4 because his ailing right knee is limiting his effectiveness. Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum doesn't practice but feels better
Andrew Bynum sat out Tuesday's practice, but the 7-foot Lakers center says he has less swelling in his injured knee.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum: Right knee injury getting worse
Andrew Bynum says his injured knee gradually is getting worse, although the Lakers' starting center plans to keep playing on his swelling leg.Bynum says knee injury getting worse
Andrew Bynum says his injured knee gradually is getting worse, although the Los Angeles Lakers' starting center plans to keep playing on his swelling leg in the Western Conference finals.
Andrew Bynum hopes knee holds up against fast Phoenix Suns
Andrew Bynum hopes his knee holds up against a fast Suns lineup.2010 NBA Playoffs: Lakers center Andrew Bynum doesn't practice, has treatment
Knee injury will probably require surgery in the offseason.Highlights from Lakers-Jazz Game 2
Andrew Bynum and the Lakers pound the Jazz inside to win Game 2, and we've got the highlights to prove it.
2010 NBA Playoffs: Phil Jackson says Andrew Bynum will start Game 2 for the Los Angeles Lakers
Phil Jackson says Andrew Bynum will start Game 2 for the Lakers.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum to play, delaying 'probable' surgery
Lakers center Andrew Bynum will play through the pain in his knee, putting off 'probable' surgery until the summer.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum to play despite meniscus tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum will play despite increasing the severity of his already-torn meniscus from 'very small' to 'small.'Los Angeles Lakers big man Andrew Bynum has small meniscus tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent a MRI on Saturday that revealed he has a small tear of the anterior horn of his lateral meniscus in his knee.Lakers' Bynum has small meniscus tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has a small tear in the meniscus in his right knee, leaving him questionable for Los Angeles' second-round playoff opener against the Utah Jazz.
Lakers regroup, rip Thunder for 3-2 lead (AP)
So that's what Kobe Bryant meant when he said Oklahoma City had definitely caught the mighty Lakers' attention. Pau Gasol had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and Los Angeles vigorously rebounded from back-to-back losses with a 111-87 victory over the Thunder on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.
2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum to continue to be used in short bursts
Andrew Bynum to continue to be used in short bursts while he heals from his tendon injury.Andrew Bynum misses Los Angeles Lakers practice, expects to play
Andrew Bynum missed practice on Wednesday to get treatment on his Achilles but expects to be in the lineup on Thursday.Gasol, Bynum key Lakers' Game 1 victory (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 19 points, Andrew Bynum added 13 and the Los Angeles Lakers used their twin 7-footers to dominate inside against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 87-79 Sunday in the opener of their playoff series. Kobe Bryant added 21 points on 6 of 19 shooting after missing four of the final five regular season games to rest his swollen right knee and broken right index finger.
Lakers limit Durant to pull out win over Thunder
Pau Gasol scored 19 points, Andrew Bynum added 13 and the Los Angeles Lakers used their twin 7-footers to dominate inside against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 87-79 Sunday in the opener of their playoff series.Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum has another pain-free practice
Andrew Bynum had another pain-free practice on Saturday.Lakers stumble into playoffs vs. Thunder (AP)
Sitting in his padded black chair on the sidelines, Phil Jackson watched his team finish off a 2 1/2 -hour practice on Friday. The best thing he saw? Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum back in action. The Los Angeles Lakers definitely missed the pair while stumbling through losses in seven of their last 11 NBA games.
2010 NBA Playoffs: Lakers center Andrew Bynum practices: 'Really, no pain'
Center expects to play Sunday for first times since March 19 Achillies injury.Bynum expects to be ready for playoffs (AP)
Andrew Bynum says he's on track to return to the Los Angeles Lakers in time for their first playoff game this weekend. Bynum missed his 12th straight game Tuesday with a strained left Achilles' tendon, but the 7-foot center says his rehabilitation is progressing well. After running on an anti-gravity treadmill Monday, he was scheduled to run on a regular treadmill Tuesday night.
Lakers center Andrew Bynum progesses and targets Game 1 vs. OKC
Center targets Game 1 of NBA playoffs against Oklahoma CityLos Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum says he will be back for first playoff game
Lakers' Andrew Bynum says he'll be back for the start of the playoffs.Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson tells injured Andrew Bynum not to rush return
Lakers coach Phil Jackson told Andrew Bynum on Tuesday not to feel pressured to rush back for the five remaining games left in the regular season.Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum's latest MRI reconfirms no Achilles tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum had another MRI on Monday that confirmed once again there is no tear in his Achilles tendon.Doctor says Lakers center Andrew Bynum still not ready to run or jump
With just six games left in the regular season, Bynum not ready to run or jump.The Lakers' Luke Walton set to return; Center Andrew Bynum to be re-evaluated
The Lakers' Luke Walton set to return from injury and center Andrew Bynum to be re-evaluatedLuke Walton returning Sunday to Los Angeles Lakers; Andrew Bynum still uncertain
Luke Walton may return to Lakers on Sunday, but Andrew Bynum could still be 10 days away.Los Angeles Lakers' Luke Walton set to practice; Andrew Bynum's return unsure
Lakers forward Luke Walton will return to full-contact practice when the team returns to Los Angeles on Thursday.Los Angeles Lakers Luke Walton and Andrew Bynum could return next week
Lakers Luke Walton and Andrew Bynum could return from injury next week.Phil Jackson: Andrew Bynum's return to Los Angeles Lakers uncertain
Andrew Bynum's left Achilles tendon is not torn, and the Los Angeles Lakers think their starting center will be out for at least two weeks.Lakers win ninth straight over Warriors (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Pau Gasol added 26 to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their ninth straight victory over the Golden State Warriors, 124-121 on Monday night. Andrew Bynum added 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Lamar Odom had 17 points and 12 boards for the Lakers, who have won three straight following their first three-game losing streak in more than two years.
Full-strength Lakers a Fantasy headache
Now that the Lakers seem healthy for one of the few times this season, some of their regular Fantasy contributors have taken a step back. Our Jamey Eisenberg advises owners on what to do with Lamar Odom, Andrew Bynum and others down the stretch.
Lakers dominate 3rd quarter, rout Pacers (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, hitting 14 of 15 free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away with a dominating third-quarter run for a 122-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum added 16 points and Pau Gasol had 14 points and 16 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who fell behind early before improving to 14-0 against the Pacers at Staples Center.
Lakers late 'D' keys win over 76ers (AP)
Pau Gasol had 23 points and 11 assists, Kobe Bryant added 19 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers held the Philadelphia 76ers to one field goal over the final 3:40 of a 99-90 victory Friday night. Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for publicly criticizing the officiating following Wednesday's 101-96 loss at Dallas, finished with 20 points...
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum fined $25K for comment criticizing the referees
Lakers lost the game 101-95 to Dallas on Wednesday
NBA docks Lakers' Bynum $25K for criticizing refs
The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum $25,000 for publicly criticizing game officials.
Lakers C Bynum fined $25K for comments (AP)
The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum $25,000 for publicly criticizing game officials. NBA executive vice president of operations Stu Jackson announced the punishment Friday. Bynum made the critical comments following the Lakers' 101-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
Lakers win fourth straight without Kobe (AP)
Shannon Brown set career highs with 27 points and 10 rebounds while starting in place of the injured Kobe Bryant, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum added 21 points and seven rebounds in his return to the lineup after missing two games because of a bruised right hip that still gives him discomfort.
Report: Los Angeles' Kobe Bryant set to play, and Andrew Bynum may try
Kobe Bryant will rejoin the Lakers on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times.Lakers injury updates for Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom
Kobe Bryant remains a game-time decision following the Lakers shootaround Wednesday but it appears unlikely that he will play against the Utah Jazz.Lakers beat Spurs without Bryant, Bynum (AP)
Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum. Bryant missed his second consecutive game with a sore left ankle, while Bynum sat out with a bruised right hip.
Lakers' injury updates: Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom
Lakers' injury updates: Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom
Los Angeles Lakers without Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum vs. San Antonio Spurs
If the Lakers are going to avenge their most recent 20-point loss to the Spurs, they're going to have to do it without two fifths of their starting lineup.
Andrew Bynum probably out, Kobe Bryant questionable for Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers could be missing Andew Bynum and Kobe Bryant on Monday night when they host the San Antonio Spurs.
Jackson breaks Lakers win mark vs. Bobcats
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 19 points and Phil Jackson became the winningest coach in Lakers history in Los Angeles' 99-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.
Jackson reaches milestone in Lakers' victory
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 19 points and Phil Jackson became the winningest coach in Lakers history in Los Angeles' 99-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.
Jackson becomes Lakers' winningest coach (AP)
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 19 points and Phil Jackson became the winningest coach in Lakers history in Los Angeles' 99-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Pau Gasol and Ron Artest scored 14 points apiece for the Lakers, who returned from an eight-game trip to improve the NBA's best home record to 24-3 with their eighth consecutive...
Bryant, Bynum help Lakers rout Pacers (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Andrew Bynum added a season-high 27 to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 118-96 on Wednesday night. Bryant also had nine rebounds and seven assists, and Bynum had 12 rebounds. Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds and Lamar Odom added 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who won at Washington on Tuesday.
Kobe, Bynum set pace as Lakers win in Indiana
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum led the Lakers past the Pacers on Wednesday.
Lakers visit White House, beat Wizards (AP)
There's nothing like a trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to lift the spirits during the dog days of an NBA season. That's a privilege given only to the reigning champions, and the Los Angeles Lakers had their moment with President Barack Obama on Monday. It was a good substitute for a ho-hum January practice, and they promptly lifted their road doldrums Tuesday night with a 115-103 win over the...
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum will be fined for missing flight
Andrew Bynum will be fined an undisclosed amount by the team believed to be about $250 for missing the team's charter flight from New York.
Bryant rallies Lakers to win at MSG (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter of his return to Madison Square Garden, helping the Los Angeles Lakers pull away to beat the New York Knicks 115-105 on Friday night. Pau Gasol added 20 points, half in the final period, and Andrew Bynum finished with 19 for the Lakers, who bounced back from a disappointing loss in Cleveland to even their record after two games of their...
Kobe, Gasol power Lakers by Clips 124-81 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol returned from a six-game injury absence with 20 points and six rebounds, and the Lakers re-established their dominance in Los Angeles with a 126-86 victory over the Clippers on Friday night. The 40-point margin of victory was the Lakers' largest over the Clippers since the Staples Center's junior tenants moved to Los Angeles in 1984.
Kobe's late jumper gets Lakers past Mavs (AP)
Kobe Bryant went from having a slow night because of a sore back to nailing the go-ahead jumper with 28 seconds left, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference. While the Lakers became the first NBA team to reach 3,000 wins, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki became the 34th player in league...
Duncan's 25 and 13 lift Spurs by Lakers (AP)
Tim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs showed they can still hang with their Western Conference rivals in a 105-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker scored 22 as the Spurs got their biggest victory this season. The Lakers are just the fourth winning team San Antonio has beaten, but none the caliber of the defending NBA champions.
Lakers lead wire-to-wire, snap two-game skid
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers led all the way in beating the Milwaukee Bucks 95-77 Sunday night to avoid their first three-game losing streak in nearly two years.
Lakers avoid rare 3-game skid, top Bucks (AP)
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers led all the way in beating the Milwaukee Bucks 95-77 Sunday night to avoid their first three-game losing streak in nearly two years. Shannon Brown added 19 points, Jordan Farmar scored of his 15 of his 17 in the second half, Kobe Bryant had 12 points on 4 of 21 shooting, and Derek Fisher 11 for the defending NBA...
Kobe, Lakers take care of Rockets
Andrew Bynum scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter when the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 88-79 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
Bynum's big 4th lifts Lakers by Rockets (AP)
Pau Gasol is out injured, Kobe Bryant's finger was killing him and Andrew Bynum rose above it all in the post. Bynum scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter when the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 88-79 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Without injured Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, the Rockets didn't have the size to contend with the...
Bynum big in 4th as Lakers rally past Rockets
Andrew Bynum scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter when the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 88-79 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
Bryant's season-high 44 lift Lakers (AP)
Kobe Bryant had a season-high 44 points and 11 assists while making all 16 of his free throws, and the Lakers survived Golden State's 55-percent shooting for a 124-118 victory over the Warriors on Tuesday night. Pau Gasol had 27 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who relied even more heavily than usual on Bryant to avoid their third loss in four games over the past five...
Lakers beat Suns for ninth straight win (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Ron Artest added 15 points and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers raced away from the Phoenix Suns in the second half of their ninth straight victory, 108-88 Sunday night. Pau Gasol scored 14 points for the well-rested Lakers, who improved to an NBA-best 16-3 with their second home win in 24 days over road-weary Phoenix.
Lakers move to top of West with 7th straight win
Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 Tuesday for their seventh straight victory.
Bynum helps Lakers win seventh straight (AP)
Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 Tuesday for their seventh straight victory. Ron Artest scored 16 points as the Lakers remained undefeated in six games since the return of Pau Gasol, who had 14 points in Los Angeles' balanced offense.
Lakers extend dominance of Thunder (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, including an astonishing basket from behind the backboard, and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 101-85 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. The defending NBA champions, who squeaked out a 101-98 overtime win at Oklahoma City on Nov. 3, had this one in control throughout with help from Andrew Bynum's 25 points and nine rebounds.
Bryant has 100th 40-point game in rout (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who took a 28-point lead before surviving Detroit's impressive fourth-quarter rally to avoid their first three-game skid in nearly two years,...
Lakers cool Suns for sixth straight win (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers ran all over the NBA's speediest team. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102 victory Thursday night. Josh Powell scored 14 points for the defending champions, who won their sixth straight and improved to 7-1 by handing the Suns...
Lakers look flawless, put brakes on Suns' streak
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102 victory Thursday night.
Lakers win fifth straight, beat Hornets (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Shannon Brown added 15 and the Los Angeles Lakers thrived again without their top two big men, beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-88 Sunday night. DJ Mbenga had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who easily won their fifth straight game and their second in a row without injured center Andrew Bynum and forward Pau Gasol.
Kobe scores 41, reaches milestone in win (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Ron Artest had 19 points and seven assists in the fourth straight win for the defending NBA champions, who played without injured big men Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol.
Lakers get 41 from Kobe, edge Rockets in OT
Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Houston Rockets 103-102 on Wednesday night.
Bryant's 41 get Lakers by Rockets in OT (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Houston Rockets 103-102 on Wednesday night. Carl Landry scored 20 points to lead six players in double figures for Houston. Luis Scola added 16 points and 13 rebounds and Chuck Hayes had 14 points and 14 rebounds.
Bryant lifts Lakers past Thunder in OT (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points and hit the go-ahead jumper in overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers got tested in their first road game of the season, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-98 on Tuesday night. Bryant connected on a turnaround jumper from the left side with 2:29 to play to give the defending NBA champions a 99-97 lead and then hit two free throws with 18 seconds remaining to push the...
Bryant scores 41, leads Lakers by Hawks (AP)
Kobe Bryant is quite familiar with the exquisite pain of playing against Ron Artest's defense. He's grateful that frustration now belongs to his opponents -- including Joe Johnson, the first top scorer to get locked down by the Lakers' new defensive stopper. Bryant had 41 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and Artest extinguished Johnson's outstanding start in...
Lakers raise banner, beat Clippers 99-92 (AP)
There was no championship hangover for these Lakers. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 on his 22nd birthday as the reigning NBA champions opened defense of their title Tuesday night with a 99-92 victory over the Clippers, their Staples Center co-tenants who played without injured No.
Rookie Lawson's 29 get Nuggets by Lakers (AP)
Rookie Ty Lawson had 29 points, six assists and five steals to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-105 on Friday night in the exhibition finale for both teams. The Nuggets (4-4) played without Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups after coach George Karl gave them the night off, while the Lakers (6-2) were without 7-footers Pau Gasol (strained right hamstring) and Andrew Bynum...
Short-handed Lakers roll past Nuggets (AP)
Playing without their injured inside duo of 7-footers Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 106-89 in an exhibition game Thursday night. Kobe Bryant had 23 points for the Lakers (6-1), while Lamar Odom had 17 points and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points for the Nuggets (3-4), while Chauncey Billups added 19.
Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers past Warriors (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 21 points and Andrew Bynum had 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-107 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. The game drew a sellout crowd of 10,410 to Citizens Business Bank Arena. Anthony Morrow had 24 points, including four 3-pointers, for the Warriors (3-4), while Stephen Jackson and Monta Ellis had 15 each.
Bynum, Bryant lead Lakers over Kings (AP)
Andrew Bynum scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-92 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Kobe Bryant had 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals for the Lakers (2-1). Bryant was 6 of 16 from the field for Los Angeles, which led 85-63 in the third quarter only to see the Kings close within 95-92 with 1:48 left...
Artest solid in LA debut, Bynum has 24 (AP)
Andrew Bynum scored 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 22, and the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers opened the preseason with a 118-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Playing 26 minutes, Bryant grabbed a team-high nine rebounds. He was also hit with a technical foul for arguing a call with the replacement referees.
Kobe big, Artest solid as champ Lakers open
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum shined and Ron Artest was solid as the champion Lakers opened the preseason with a win.
Answering your NBA questions: Bynum's failings?
Maybe he can't help getting hurt. But Andrew Bynum has other problems that are his fault, Charley Rosen says in his NBA mailbag.
Bynum leads Lakers past Heat 108-105 (AP)
Andrew Bynum scored a season-high 24 points, including a go-ahead follow shot with 18.5 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 108-105 Sunday night to become the first Western Conference team to reach 30 victories. After Bryant tipped in Kobe Bryant's miss to give the Lakers a 104-102 lead, Chris Quinn missed a baseline jumper.
Gasol rallies Lakers by Warriors 114-106 (AP)
Pau Gasol didn't merely bounce back from a bad game 24 hours earlier. He ricocheted violently through the whole fourth quarter, knocking aside Golden State defenders and the Los Angeles Lakers' struggles with the same brute grace. Gasol had 33 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 21 points and the Lakers rallied from a late deficit for their seventh victory in eight games,...
Lakers snap Celtics' 19-game win streak (AP)
Perhaps now the Los Angeles Lakers can put the anguish of losing the NBA finals to Boston and the embarrassment over the way the series ended behind them. Kobe Bryant had 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Pau Gasol scored seven of his 20 points in the final three minutes, and the Lakers beat Boston 92-83 Thursday to snap the Celtics' franchise-record 19-game winning streak.
Lakers pull away in 4th to beat Wolves (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 26 points and five assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves 98-86 on Sunday night. Pau Gasol had 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, Andrew Bynum added 14 points and nine rebounds, and Trevor Ariza scored 14 points for the Lakers.
Lakers struggle to top short-handed Suns (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 28 points, Kobe Bryant had seven of his 18 points in the last 6 1/2 minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers struggled to a 115-110 victory over the short-handed Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 11 rebounds, Sasha Vujacic scored a season-high 15 points and Derek Fisher had 13 for the Lakers (18-3), who were coming off a lethargic 113-101 loss at...
Bynum starting to rise up, assert himself
As Chris Bosh learned Sunday, Andrew Bynum is giving the Lakers the physical presence they lacked last year, Mark Whicker says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/473145380" height="1" width="1"/
Kobe has 35 as Lakers top Mavs, now 13-1 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 35 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a 17-0 run in the second half Friday night to beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-107 and improve the NBA's best record to 13-1. Andrew Bynum, playing on a sore right foot, had 18 points and 10 rebounds in the Lakers' sixth straight victory.
Lakers go to 11-1, beat Kings 111-101 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved the NBA's best record to 11-1 with a 118-108 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. All five Lakers starters reached double figures in points by the third quarter, and eight players finished with 10 or more as the defending Western Conference champions won for the fourth...
Lakers defeat Nuggets, improve to 10-1 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 29 points in the third quarter before sitting out the fourth, Andrew Bynum had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 104-90 on Friday night. The defending Western Conference champion Lakers (10-1) are off to their best start through 11 games since the 2001-02 championship season, when they won 16 of their first 17.
Report: Lakers, Bynum agree on 4-year extension
The Lakers have reached a four-year contract extension with center Andrew Bynum worth about $58 million, according to a published report.
Lakers notch second straight blowout win (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 16 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 12 points and nine rebounds, and the Lakers spoiled the Clippers season opener with a 117-79 rout Wednesday night. The Lakers began their season with a similar blowout a night earlier, breezing to a 96-76 win at home against Portland on Tuesday.
Bynum-Oden rivalry starts with a thud
After watching Greg Oden limp away and Andrew Bynum struggle, Todd Behrendt wonders how long before this rivalry delivers.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/436007592" height="1" width="1"/
Kobe has quiet night in Lakers' win (AP)
Pau Gasol had 12 points and six rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 94-89 in exhibition play Sunday night. Kobe Bryant scored nine points in 25 minutes on 4-of-12 shooting for the Lakers (1-2), Andrew Bynum had nine points, five rebounds and three blocks, and Vladimir Radmanovic also finished with nine points and had seven rebounds.
Adande: Heavy burden on Bynum's big shoulders
Now that he's fully healthy, expectations for the Lakers' Andrew Bynum are through the roof, J.A. Adande writes.
VIDEO: Lakers are team to beat?
With Andrew Bynum back on the court, Kobe Bryant says the Lakers are "the favorites for a reason." Watch L.A.'s media day.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/406954073" height="1" width="1"/
Bynum's return could bring championship to Lakers
With Andrew Bynum back, the Lakers can win a championship, but only if he meshes with the other big men, Andrew Ungvari says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/398292372" height="1" width="1"/
Lakers' Bynum declares himself completely healthy
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum says he is completely healthy eight months after suffering a left knee injury that ended his 2007-08 season.
Lakers' Bynum ready for camp, knee '100 percent'
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum proclaimed himself completely healthy Friday, saying he expects to be better than ever when training camp begins Sept. 30.
Lakers' Bynum ready for camp, knee '100 percent'
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum proclaimed himself completely healthy Friday, saying he expects to be better than ever when training camp begins Sept. 30.
Bynum, Kobe to help Lakers contend again (AP)
Although the Lakers' season ended with a thud, they have Andrew Bynum coming back and youth and Kobe Bryant on their side, so they can say "Wait 'til next year" and be taken seriously. Since Shaquille O'Neal left town with three championship rings following the 2003-2004 season, Los Angeles has been vulnerable inside on both ends of the floor.
Lakers' Bynum has arthroscopic knee surgery
Center Andrew Bynum underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, and the Lakers said they expect him to make a full recovery by the start of training camp next fall.
Lakers C Bynum undergoes knee surgery (AP)
Center Andrew Bynum underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday in New York, and the Los Angeles Lakers said they expect him to make a full recovery by the start of training camp next fall. The 30-minute procedure, performed by Dr. David Altchek, consisted of removing some cartilage debris and smoothing some rough spots on the underside of Bynum's left kneecap, the team said.
Injured Lakers C Bynum to have knee surgery
More than four months after Andrew Bynum injured his left knee, it's been decided the Los Angeles Lakers center will undergo arthroscopic surgery.
Bynum to undergo knee surgery Wednesday
More than four months after Andrew Bynum injured his left knee, it's been decided the Los Angeles Lakers center will undergo arthroscopic surgery. The Lakers made the announcement Sunday, saying Dr. David Altchek will perform the procedure in New York on Wednesday - the same day Bynum's team entertains San Antonio or New Orleans to begin the Western Conference finals. An estimated timetable for Bynum's return will be provided following the surgery.
Lakers C Bynum to undergo knee surgery (AP)
More than four months after Andrew Bynum injured his left knee, it's been decided the Los Angeles Lakers center will undergo arthroscopic surgery. The Lakers made the announcement Sunday, saying Dr. David Altchek will perform the procedure in New York on Wednesday -- the same day Bynum's team entertains San Antonio or New Orleans to begin the Western Conference finals.
Lakers' Jackson: Bynum's knee 'touch and go'
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum might undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee if there is no significant improvement in the next three to four weeks. Lakers spokesman John Black said Bynum was examined Wednesday by Dr. Steven Gecha in Princeton, N.J. Black said the team was told there had been some improvement in the 20-year-old center's knee, but Gecha's recommendation was exploratory surgery if there wasn't more in the upcoming weeks.
Bynum may need exploratory surgery on left knee
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum might undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee if there is no significant improvement in the next three to four weeks.
Report: Lakers' Bynum to get 2nd opinion on knee
Lakers center Andrew Bynum is going to get a second opinion on his knee.
Lakers C Bynum is unlikely to return this season
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who has been out since January with a knee injury, is unlikley to return during the playoffs, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Jackson: Bynum not close
Phil Jackson said Andrew Bynum is not close to returning to the court.
Lakers not counting on Bynum any time soon
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson indicated Monday the team doesn't expect injured center Andrew Bynum to make a serious contribution any time soon.
Bynum still not cleared to practice with Lakers
Injured Lakers center Andrew Bynum saw a knee specialist in New York and still hasn't been cleared to practice, the team announced Thursday. "This should not be seen as a setback in any way," said Dr. David Altcheck, who examined Bynum on Wednesday. "Andrew will continue his therapy program and workouts with the Lakers' training staff and will continue to be monitored until he can return to playing status." Bynum has been out since Jan.
Lakers' Bynum sees specialist, still can't practice
Injured Lakers center Andrew Bynum saw a knee specialist in New York and still hasn't been cleared to practice, the team announced Thursday.
Second opinion: Bynum returning sooner?
One day after putting a timetable on the return of Andrew Bynum, Phil Jackson shortened it pretty significantly.
Report: Bynum now seen returning before playoffs
Andrew Bynum might be back before the playoffs after all.
Lakers don't expect Bynum back until playoffs
The Lakers have finally put a timetable on the return of Andrew Bynum: probably the first round of the playoffs. Bynum has been out since Jan. 13, when he dislocated his left kneecap and bruised a bone landing on a teammate's foot while going for a rebound. The Lakers haven't been more specific about his recovery than saying he would be out for at least eight weeks.
Lakers don't expect Bynum back until playoffs
The Lakers have finally put a timetable on the return of Andrew Bynum: probably the first round of the playoffs.
Bynum runs on treadmill for 1st time since injury
Lakers center Andrew Bynum ran on a treadmill Tuesday for the first time since injuring his left knee two months ago. Bynum temporarily dislocated his kneecap and sustained a bone bruise early in the third quarter of a 100-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 13 when he landed on teammate Lamar Odom's left foot while going for a rebound. "He's coming along well. He's progressing," coach Phil Jackson said before Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.
Lakers center Bynum tests knee, runs on treadmill
Lakers center Andrew Bynum ran on a treadmill Tuesday for the first time since injuring his left knee two months ago.
Lakers C Bynum running on treadmill (AP)
Lakers center Andrew Bynum ran on a treadmill Tuesday for the first time since injuring his left knee two months ago. Bynum temporarily dislocated his kneecap and sustained a bone bruise early in the third quarter of a 100-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 13 when he landed on teammate Lamar Odom's left foot while going for a rebound.
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Lakers sign C Mbenga for rest of season (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers signed center D.J. Mbenga for the rest of the season Monday. Mbenga was originally signed to a 10-day contract on Jan. 21, a week after center Andrew Bynum suffered a left knee injury. Mbenga was signed to a second 10-day contract on Feb. 1. Coach Phil Jackson said signing Mbenga for the rest of the year is no reflection on Bynum's status.
Bryant's 46 power Lakers over Raptors (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 46 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 121-101 on Friday night, hours after acquiring Pau Gasol in a trade with Memphis. The Lakers gave up Kwame Brown, rookie Javaris Crittenton and two first-round draft picks to get Gasol, who will play center until Andrew Bynum (left knee) is ready to return.
Lakers acquire F Gasol from Grizzlies (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition -- 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers gave up Kwame Brown, rookie Javaris Crittenton and two first-round draft picks for Gasol. The Spaniard is certain to help a Lakers team reeling from recent injuries to inside players, including blossoming center Andrew Bynum.
Lakers suffer another bad break with Ariza injury
With Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm already out for the Lakers, L.A.'s front court took another hit. Forward Trevor Ariza, acquired from Orlando on Nov. 20, fractured a bone in his right foot during practice Sunday.
Lakers' Ariza sidelined; Mbenga signs
Lakers forward Trevor Ariza will be out for an undetermined time because of a broken right foot. The team already is without center Andrew Bynum, who is sidelined until at least mid-March with a knee injury. Los Angeles signed free-agent center DJ Mbenga to a 10-day contract Monday. The 7-footer from the Congo was released by Golden State on Jan. 6. Ariza fractured a bone at practice Sunday and was to see a foot specialist Monday to learn when he might return. He is averaging 6.5 points and 3.
Lakers F Ariza out with broken foot (AP)
Lakers forward Trevor Ariza will be out for an undetermined time because of a broken right foot. The team already is without center Andrew Bynum, who is sidelined until at least mid-March with a knee injury. Los Angeles signed free-agent center DJ Mbenga to a 10-day contract Monday. The 7-footer from the Congo was released by Golden State on Jan.
Hot-and-cold Kobe not enough in poor Lakers effort
Is this life without Andrew Bynum? The Lakers were handled by Phoenix, though Charley Rosen says both teams have work to do.
Suns beat Lakers to regain West lead (AP)
The Phoenix Suns finally found a way to beat the Los Angeles Lakers after two decisive losses this season. Excellent shooting and ball movement were the key factors, along with a major hole in the middle on the other side. Leandro Barbosa scored 22 points, Shawn Marion added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Suns beat the Andrew Bynum-less Lakers 106-98 on Thursday night to regain the Western...
Lakers' Bynum staying optimistic after knee injury
Lakers center Andrew Bynum, expected to be sidelined until at least the middle of March, expressed both disappointment and optimism in his first interview since injuring his left knee.
Bynum expresses disappointment, optimism
Lakers center Andrew Bynum, expected to be sidelined until at least the middle of March, expressed both disappointment and optimism in his first interview since injuring his left knee. "It's serious because I'm going to miss two months. At the same time, it's not because it's nothing that's going to affect my future," Bynum told reporters shortly before Thursday night's game against the Phoenix Suns.
Bryant's 48 lift Lakers by Sonics in OT (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 48 points and capped his season-best offensive outburst by swishing an 18-footer with 4.3 seconds left in overtime to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Seattle SuperSonics 123-121 on Monday night. The Lakers were playing their first game without injured center Andrew Bynum. Bryant returned to being an offensively-focused scorer, taking 44 shots and scoring the Lakers last six...
Bynum's loss a big blow to Lakers
In Andrew Bynum's absence, Kobe Bryant will find out how valuable his once-unwanted teammate has become, Mike Kahn says.
Bynum out 8 weeks with injured knee
Andrew Bynum, a big factor in the Los Angeles Lakers' strong start, will be out at least eight weeks because of an injured left knee. MRI tests and an examination Monday by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo revealed Bynum had injured his kneecap and suffered a bone bruise. Bynum is expected to make a full recovery, the Lakers said in a press release.
Flying Lakers lose injured Bynum for eight weeks
Andrew Bynum, a key factor in the Lakers' 25-11 start to the season, will miss eight weeks with what his agent says is a subluxation of his left kneecap.
Lakers lose Bynum, but defeat Grizzlies (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, Kwame Brown made a foul shot with 9.2 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 Sunday night, but they might have lost outstanding young center Andrew Bynum in the process. The Lakers extended their winning streak to six, their longest since they won 11 straight late in the 2003-04 season before going on to reach the NBA finals.
Lakers center Bynum injures knee, leaves game
Lakers center Andrew Bynum was helped off the court with an apparent injury to his left knee early in the third quarter of Sunday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Lakers C Bynum hurts knee vs. Grizzlies (AP)
Lakers center Andrew Bynum was helped off the court with a sprained left knee early in the third quarter of Sunday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 20-year-old Bynum, a key factor in the Lakers' excellent start this season, came down on teammate Lamar Odom's left foot while going for a rebound under the Memphis basket and dropped to the floor in obvious pain, clutching his knee.
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Kobe shakes off illness in Lakers' win (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter despite a viral upper respiratory infection, Andrew Bynum had 25 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-105 Friday night for their season-high fifth straight victory. Bryant's under-the-weather performance wasn't quite as over-the-top or as significant as Michael Jordan's in Game 5...
Bynum may become an elite center
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Pacers missed chance to deal O'Neal
The Pacers could have had Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom and more for Jermaine O'Neal last year. Mike Kahn says they'll regret it.
Bryant helps Lakers rout Hornets 109-80 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 19 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game, 109-80 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. With balanced scoring and stifling defense, the Lakers turned what was supposed to be a marquee matchup between two of the NBA's hottest teams into a lopsided affair that left the home crowd groaning.
Lakers stay hot, beat Pacers 112-96 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 26 points in the third quarter, Andrew Bynum had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 112-96 Sunday night for their 12th win in 15 games. Derek Fisher scored 22 points, Lamar Odom had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and Luke Walton added 10 points and seven assists for the Lakers (21-11), who moved a season-high 10 games over .500 in...
Bynum stars as Lakers roll past 76ers (AP)
Andrew Bynum dominated inside with 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds Friday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 124-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Bynum, who turned in a similarly strong performance when the Lakers beat the 76ers last month, shot 6-for-8 from the floor and 5-of-6 from the foul line this time.
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Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers over Suns (AP)
Kobe Bryant asked to be traded last spring in part because he wanted to play for a team that could contend for a championship. He just might have gotten his wish by staying put. Bryant scored 26 of his 38 points in the second half, Andrew Bynum had a career-high 28 points to go with 12 rebounds and a season-high four assists, and the Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 122-115 on Tuesday for their ninth...
Bynum, Odom lead Lakers past Sixers (AP)
Dr. J roused the Philly diehards into an appreciation for the city's last championship team. Kobe Bryant riled up those Sixers fans simply by touching the ball. The 76ers could only wish to matter as much as those two greats. On a night Julius Erving and Philadelphia's 1983 championship team was honored, Andrew Bynum and the Lakers stole the show.
Smack: Bynum's coming into his own
Andrew Bynum has gone from weak link on the Lakers to one of the better centers in the West, says Dime.
Vujucic, Odom lift Lakers over Bulls (AP)
Sasha Vujacic scored 19 points, Lamar Odom added 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-91 Tuesday night. Slowed by a groin injury, Kobe Bryant scored 18 points for the Lakers, but was a non-factor for long stretches against the team he targeted as a possible destination during the offseason.
Bryant's 32 help Lakers roll by Clippers (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points and Sasha Vujacic scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-92 victory over the Clippers on Sunday night. Andrew Bynum, ejected from last Thursday's win over San Antonio after a couple of run-ins with Spurs center Fabricio Oberto, channeled his aggression in a constructive manner with 14 points, nine rebounds and six...
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Andrew Bynum has surprised this season. So even as the Jason Kidd rumors rumble, Randy Hill thinks the Lakers should stay put.
Kobe, Bynum come down with stomach flu on road
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum of the Lakers both came down with a stomach illness while in Minnesota to face the Timberwolves.
Bryant, Bynum battling stomach illnesses (AP)
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum of the Los Angeles Lakers both came down with a stomach illness while in Minnesota on Tuesday to face the Timberwolves. Bryant remained in the starting lineup, but Bynum did not dress after spending some time during the day at a Minneapolis hospital to receive IV fluids. "I don't think it's life-threatening," Lakers coach Phil Jackson deadpanned.
Vujacic powers Lakers past Nuggets (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and reserve guard Sasha Vujacic dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 19 of his career-high 22 points and powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-99 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Vujacic shot 6-for-14 in 21 minutes of action. Andrew Bynum had 12 points and 13 rebounds and Luke Walton added a career-high 14 points in 27 minutes.
Bryant, Lakers win fourth straight (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 134-114 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Jordan Farmar had a career-high 18 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 10 rebounds and the Lakers rolled to a season-high point total. Los Angeles acquired forward Trevor Ariza from the Orlando Magic for forward Brian Cook and swingman Maurice Evans...
Bryant, bench lead Lakers past Bulls (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 18 points in the third quarter, five Los Angeles reserves finished in double figures and the Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 106-78 on Sunday night for their third straight victory. Los Angeles blew the game open by scoring 18 straight points to finish the third quarter and start the fourth for an 81-60 lead with 9:45 remaining.
Odom returns with double-double for Lakers
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Lamar Odom had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut Friday night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-93 victory over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers were well-balanced. Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm each had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Fisher had 11 points and nine assists, and Ronny Turiaf scored 11 points. Bryant chipped in with seven assists.
Bryant, Odom lead Lakers over 0-4 Wolves (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Lamar Odom had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut Friday night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-93 victory over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers were well-balanced. Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm each had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Fisher had 11 points and nine assists, and Ronny Turiaf scored 11 points.
Lakers pick up options for C Bynum, PG Farmar
The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised a fourth-year contract option on Andrew Bynum, and picked up the third-year contract option on Jordan Farmar.
Lakers exercise options on Bynum, Farmar (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised a fourth-year contract option on Andrew Bynum, and picked up the third-year contract option on Jordan Farmar. Bynum, taken by the Lakers out of high school with the 10th selection in the 2005 NBA draft, averaged 7.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.56 blocks while playing in all 82 games last season.
Bryant misses Lakers' exhibition win (AP)
Ronny Turiaf and Andrew Bynum each scored 18 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Sacramento Kings 101-97 on Friday night in the team's final preseason game. Turiaf, who was 5-of-7 from the field, had eight rebounds, while Bynum, who was 7-of-10 from the field, had seven. Also for the Lakers, who finished 3-4 in the preseason, Derek Fisher added 15 points with five assists.
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| Profile | Scoring | Rebounds | Stats | Averages | Team | Year | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM/A | FG% | FTM/A | FT% | 3M/A | 3% | OR | DR | TR | ASTS | ST | BK | TO | PTS | REB | ASTS | ST | BK | TO |
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| lal | 2007 | 82 | 53 | 1793 | 637 | 247-443 | 55.8 | 143-214 | 66.8 | 0-3 | 0.0 | 139 | 345 | 484 | 94 | 12 | 128 | 115 | 7.8 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | ||||
| lal | 2007 | 82 | 53 | 1793 | 637 | 247-443 | 55.8 | 143-214 | 66.8 | 0-3 | 0.0 | 139 | 345 | 484 | 94 | 12 | 128 | 115 | 7.8 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | ||||
| lal | 2006 | 46 | 0 | 339 | 74 | 33-82 | 40.2 | 8-27 | 29.6 | 0-0 | 0 | 34 | 46 | 80 | 9 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | ||||
