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Pistons beat Nets for fifth straight win (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 19 points, and Tayshaun Prince added 16 to help the undermanned Detroit Pistons win their fifth straight game, 83-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday. Both teams lost key players during the game. New Jersey's Vince Carter was ejected after for arguing a second-quarter call with referee Derrick Stafford, and Rasheed Wallace didn't play in the second half after injuring his...

Brown officially signs two-year deal with Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have signed free agent center Kwame Brown, the overall No. 1 pick in the 2001 draft.

Pistons agree to deal with former No. 1 pick Brown
Kwame Brown and the Detroit Pistons agreed to terms on a deal potentially worth $8 million over two seasons, team president of basketball operations Joe Dumars told The Associated Press on Monday night. Brown, the No. 1 pick overall in 2001, will make $4 million next season. If Brown exercises an option for the 2009-10 season, he will play in Detroit for another $4 million. If Brown doesn't take the option, he become a free agent again next summer and the Pistons won't owe him anything.

Pistons give Kwame Brown 2-year deal (AP)
Kwame Brown and the Detroit Pistons agreed to terms on a deal potentially worth $8 million over two seasons, team president of basketball operations Joe Dumars told The Associated Press on Monday night. Brown, the No. 1 pick overall in 2001, will make $4 million next season. If Brown exercises an option for the 2009-10 season, he will play in Detroit for another $4 million.

Agent: 2001 No. 1 pick Brown agrees with Pistons
Kwame Brown is headed back to the Eastern Conference.

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.

Needing inside help, Lakers get Gasol from Grizz
The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday by acquiring 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.

James' 41 lift Cavs over Lakers 98-95 (AP)

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant went back and forth throughout an intense fourth quarter. James and his Cleveland Cavaliers won out in the end, even surviving a few raindrops at Staples Center. James scored 14 of his 41 points in the final period, and the Cavaliers beat the short-handed Lakers 98-95 Sunday for their 12th win in 15 games.

Who's the biggest bust since 2001?
Take heart, Lakers fans. Kwame Brown may be bad, but he's not this guy. Mike Kahn says Darko Milicic is the bigger flop.

Playing the Waiver Wire: L.A.'s story
A knee injury to Kwame Brown has left the Lakers and many Fantasy owners with their top center. Sergio Gonzalez looks at the impact the injury will have on the Lakers ini the front court and he also gives Fantasy owners some players to add, avoid, drop and monitor in his latest Playing the Waiver Wire.

Playing the Waiver Wire: L.A.'s story
A knee injury to Kwame Brown has left the Lakers and many Fantasy owners with their top center. Sergio Gonzalez looks at the impact the injury will have on the Lakers ini the front court and he also gives Fantasy owners some players to add, avoid, drop and monitor in his latest Playing the Waiver Wire.

Week 12 Fantasy Stockwatch
Another week, another edition of Fantasy Stockwatch from Jamey Eisenberg. Ray Allen, Kevin Durant and Hedo Turkoglu are declining while Pau Gasol and Kwame Brown are suddenly extremely valuable.

Week 12 Fantasy Stockwatch
Another week, another edition of Fantasy Stockwatch from Jamey Eisenberg. Ray Allen, Kevin Durant and Hedo Turkoglu are declining while Pau Gasol and Kwame Brown are suddenly extremely valuable.

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 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...

Lakers' Jackson ties Auerbach in wins (AP)

Phil Jackson pulled even with Red Auerbach in regular-season victories, 5 1/2 seasons after tying the Boston Celtics coach for the most NBA championships won. Kobe Bryant had 31 points and seven assists before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 123-109 Friday night, giving Jackson his 938th career win and a share of seventh place on the career list.

Lakers C Brown out indefinitely with sprained MCL
Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown will be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

Lakers center Brown sprains knee, ankle vs. Bulls
Lakers center Kwame Brown was helped off the court Sunday night after injuring his left leg in the first quarter of a game against the Chicago Bulls.

Lakers C Brown sprains left knee, ankle (AP)
Lakers center Kwame Brown was helped off the court Sunday night after injuring his left leg in the first quarter of a game against the Chicago Bulls. Lakers spokesman John Black said Brown sustained moderate sprains of his left ankle and knee when Bulls center Ben Wallace fell into him under the Los Angeles basket with 8:18 left in the opening period.

Parker, Bowen lead Spurs over Lakers (AP)

Not only did Bruce Bowen successfully guard Kobe Bryant, he even outscored him. Bowen went 6-of-6 from 3-point range, sinking them from his favorite spot in the corner, and the San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 107-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Bowen finished with 23 points in the Spurs' fourth straight victory.

Kwame Brown, F/C - LAK
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Brown faces disorderly conduct charge
Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown was charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer after his cousin was charged with drunken driving. Brown faces misdemeanor charges after Valdosta police pulled over Charles Warren Jr. early Saturday for driving the wrong way down a one-way street, Lt. Bobbi McGraw said Wednesday. Police questioned Warren about the strong smell of alcohol in his vehicle.

Lakers' Brown faces misdemeanor charges (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown was charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer after his cousin was charged with drunken driving. Brown faces misdemeanor charges after Valdosta police pulled over Charles Warren Jr. early Saturday for driving the wrong way down a one-way street, Lt.

Lakers' Brown faces misdemeanor charges in Ga.
Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown faces misdemeanor charges in south Georgia following a weekend incident in which his cousin was charged with DUI, authorities said.

Reports: Lakers' Brown charged in Ga. incident
Kwame Brown was charged with disorderly conduct and interference with a law enforcement officer after an incident at 2 a.m. ET last Saturday, according to television station WALB.