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Lamar Odom still a US Olympic basketball team candidate


Source: Odom denied Mavericks playoff share
Dallas Mavericks players have decided to exclude Lamar Odom from a share of playoff money, a team source confirmed.

Fisher: Odom in good spirits, looking to future
Derek Fisher said Lamar Odom has damaged his reputation among fans and NBA teams with his Mavs flameout this season, but that the forward is working to repair his personal life and is hopeful to return to the league next season.

Khloe and Lamar pull plug on TV show
Khloe Kardashian and her husband, Lamar Odom, are pulling the plug on their spin-off reality show because the basketball star wants to focus on his failing NBA career, TMZ reported Monday.

Report: Khloe, Lamar pull plug on show
Khloe Kardashian and her husband, Lamar Odom, are pulling the plug on their spin-off reality show because the basketball star wants to focus on his failing NBA career, TMZ reported Monday.

Barkley: 'A joke' that Mavs have to pay Odom
It disgusts Charles Barkley that the Mavericks are on the hook for alimony after annulling their marriage to Lamar Odom.

Odom can return as ball boy, World Peace jokes
Lamar Odom's childhood friend and former Lakers teammate Metta World Peace had a few good-natured ideas on how Odom could rejoin the purple and gold.

Source: Mavs tired of Odom's lifestyle
Drama may make for good reality television, but Lamar Odom's emotions were too much for the Dallas Mavericks' top brass.

Odom ending in Dallas after exchange with Cuban (Yahoo! Sports)
DALLAS (AP) Mark Cuban says Lamar Odom wasn't committed to the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavericks' Odom, Cuban had halftime clash
At halftime of his final game with the Mavericks Saturday, Lamar Odom had an angry exchange with owner Mark Cuban in the visitors' locker room in Memphis, which Cuban acknowledged was the breaking point that prompted the team and player to part ways.

Sources: Odom, Cuban had halftime clash
At halftime of his final game with the Dallas Mavericks Saturday night, Lamar Odom had an angry exchange with Mavericks owner Mark Cuban in the visitors' locker room in Memphis, according to sources familiar with the discussion.

Mavericks, Odom to sever ties immediately
Lamar Odom's brief and bumpy ride with the Dallas Mavericks has come to an abrupt end. The Mavs and Odom spent Easter Sunday working out a parting, sources told ESPN.com.

Odom done playing for Mavericks (Yahoo! Sports)

DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks and Lamar Odom are done with each other.

Odom sighting in Mavericks win
Lamar Odom hasn't played to expectations in Dallas, but his performance in Tuesday's win might just be a start.

Odom calls fans' boos 'confusing' and 'hurtful'
Lamar Odom said Monday that Dallas Mavericks fans are misreading him if they believe he doesn't want to play for their team.

Odom rejoins Mavs lineup 1 day after benching
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Lamar Odom will play Saturday night against the Houston Rockets, a day after Odom didn't play due to a coach's decision for the first time in his 13-year career.

Odom rejoins Mavs lineup 1 day after benching
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Lamar Odom will play Saturday night against the Houston Rockets, a day after Odom didn't play due to a coach's decision for the first time in his 13-year career.

Struggling Odom benched for 1st time in career
The worst season of Lamar Odom's 13-year NBA career reached yet another new low for the second time this week Friday night.

Kobe comes to defense of struggling Odom
Kobe Bryant came to Lamar Odom's defense on Wednesday.

Mavericks get much-needed win, 107-98 over Wizards (Yahoo! Sports)

Dirk Nowtizki scored 27 points, Jason Terry had 24 and the Dallas Mavericks got a much-needed victory, beating the Washington Wizards 107-98 on Tuesday night. The defending NBA champions had lost eight of their previous 10 games. That included three road losses in three nights before a welcome two-day break leading into consecutive home games against the league's two worst teams.

Cuban adamant Odom fully committed to Mavs
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expressed confidence that forward Lamar Odom is fully committed to the team.

Mavs' Carlisle believes Odom understands role
The meeting Rick Carlisle organized with Lamar Odom on the day before the forward left the team was the first step in clearing the air.

Odom playing Saturday for Mavs, not in D-League (Yahoo! Sports)
DALLAS (AP) Lamar Odom is rejoining the Dallas Mavericks without playing a planned game in the NBA Development League.

Mavs' Odom apologizes to teammates in return
Dallas Mavericks forward Lamar Odom re-joined the team Saturday night and moments before taking the court he addressed his teammates, apologizing for his absence and telling them he needed their support.

Sources: Odom to return to Mavs against Jazz
Sources: Lamar Odom to suit up for Mavericks against Jazz, skip D-League appearance

Players: Mavericks' Odom didn't address team
Dallas Mavericks forward Lamar Odom has re-joined the team for tonight's game against the Utah Jazz, but players say he has yet to address them about the leave of absence that took him away from the team for 10 days.

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle out of patience with Lamar Odom
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle out of patience with Lamar Odom

Mavs send Lamar Odom to D-League
Lamar Odom will play at least one game in the NBA Development League before rejoining the Dallas Mavericks.

Odom headed to D-League before return to Mavericks (Yahoo! Sports)
DALLAS (AP) Lamar Odom will play at least one game in the NBA Development League before rejoining the Dallas Mavericks.

Odom to begin return to Mavs in D-League
Lamar Odom's comeback trail to the Dallas Mavericks will start in nearby Frisco with the forward playing for the team's D-League affiliate on Saturday.

Carlisle: Mavs' Odom will have to prove he's in
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle expressed disappointment with Lamar Odom's ongoing absence from the team and bluntly stated that the forward will face scrutiny upon his return.

Sources: Mavs, Odom close to return timetable
The Dallas Mavericks hope to have Lamar Odom back on the active roster in a matter of days, according to sources close to the situation.



Mavs' Odom won't return for at least 2 games
Lamar Odom will miss at least the next two games as he remains away from the team to tend to a family matter, Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday.

Mavs' Odom out at least through Wednesday
Lamar Odom missed Tuesday's home against the Nets and will also miss Wednesday's game at the Grizzlies as he remains away from the team to tend to a family matter, coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday.

Odom not with Mavs, no talk of buyout (AP)
Lamar Odom wasn't with the Dallas Mavericks for their first game after the All-Star break Tuesday night, and was expected to miss at least one more game after that. Odom missed the previous game Wednesday night before the break against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach Rick Carlisle said then that Odom was excused for a family matter and would rejoin the team after the break.

Odom not back with Mavericks, no talk of buyout (Yahoo! Sports)
DALLAS (AP) Lamar Odom wasn't with the Dallas Mavericks for their first game after the All-Star break Tuesday night, and was expected to miss at least one more game after that.

No timetable for Odom's return to Mavericks
There's no timetable for Lamar Odom's return to the Mavericks.

Mavs' Odom (personal reasons) out vs. Lakers
Dallas Mavericks forward Lamar Odom is sitting out against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a family matter.

Mavericks F Odom won't face Lakers (AP)
Mavericks forward Lamar Odom is missing Wednesday night's game against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach Rick Carlisle says Odom was excused from the game to attend to a family member. He didn't elaborate. Odom is in his first season with Dallas. He played the last seven seasons with the Lakers, who were prepared to trade him to New Orleans for Chris Paul in a deal blocked by the...

Mavs rout Nuggets for fifth straight win (AP)

Shawn Marion had 16 points and 10 rebounds, leading six Dallas players who scored in double figures as the Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five in a row with a 102-84 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Dallas jumped out to a 9-1 lead in the first 3 minutes and was never really challenged.

Mavs get Odom, Haywood back against Pacers
The Mavs moved closer to full strength with return of Lamar Odom and Brendan Haywood against the Pacers

Mavs' Odom, Haywood out against Thunder (AP)
The Mavericks were without key reserve Lamar Odom and starting center Brendan Haywood for Wednesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Odom was sent home with a stomach ailment and Haywood was ruled out with lower back tightness. Oklahoma City was missing starting swingman Thabo Sefalosha due to a sore right foot.

Mavericks' Odom, Haywood out against OKC
Mavericks' Lamar Odom, Brendan Haywood to sit out against Thunder.

Beaubois scores season-high 22 in Mavs' win
Roddy Beaubois had a season-high 22 points and Lamar Odom added 19 points, his most since joining the Mavericks at the start of the season, to lead Dallas to a 116-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Kidd strains calf, Mavs still beat Jazz (AP)

Roddy Beaubois had a season-high 22 points and Lamar Odom added 19 points, his most since joining the Mavericks at the start of the season, to lead Dallas to a 116-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Beaubois made his first start of the season, subbing for Delonte West, who was out with a strained right hamstring.

Mavericks ponder sitting struggling Odom next
Mavericks consider sitting struggling Lamar Odom next for stretch of games.

Mavericks' slumping veteran Odom 'not myself'
Lamar Odom, who has been mostly awful since arriving to the Dallas Mavericks in a salary-dump deal from the Los Angeles Lakers before the season, admits that he's "not myself yet" after another miserable performance Wednesday night.

Daily Dime: Ugly game overshadows Odom
Lamar Odom returned to Los Angeles, but an ugly game made you want to forget all about it.

Report: Odom still hurt about being dealt
Dallas Mavericks forward Lamar Odom admits he is still struggling to come to terms with how the Lakers moved to trade him last month and says he could not help but take the situation personally.

Former Laker Odom returns to Los Angeles (AP)
Lamar Odom has returned to Staples Center as a visitor, and he's still adjusting to the trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks last month. Odom got a lengthy standing ovation when he entered Monday night's game as a reserve midway through the first quarter. The Lakers honored him with a video tribute during the ensuing timeout.

Odom on L.A. return: There's no hard feelings
Lamar Odom says he has no hard feelings toward the Lakers.

Mavs' Odom was 'real close' to leaving game
As his Martin Luther King Day reunion with the Lakers approaches, Lamar Odom< has revealed that he was "real close" to walking away from the game for a season -- or perhaps longer -- well before his December trade to the Mavericks.



Odom tossed from first game with Mavs
Lamar Odom has been ejected from his first game with the Dallas Mavericks.

Odom ejected from Mavs debut for arguing calls
Lamar Odom was ejected from his Dallas Mavericks debut Sunday for barking at officials after being called for an offensive charge in the third quarter.

Odom tossed from first game with Mavs (AP)
Lamar Odom has been ejected from his first game with the Dallas Mavericks. Given a standing ovation when he entered during the first quarter Sunday, Odom still had fans cheering him when he walked off shaking his head midway through the third. Odom was called for charging and didn't like the foul.

Nowitzki forgives Odom for playoff altercation
In his last game with the L.A. Lakers, Lamar Odom exited early as a result of being ejected for a forearm shiver delivered to Dirk Nowitzki long after the figurative brooms had been busted out in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Morey won't talk about nixed 3-team deal (AP)
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is refusing to answer questions about the three-team deal rejected by the NBA a week ago. The Rockets would have received Pau Gasol in the proposed deal that also would have sent All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Lakers. Lamar Odom was headed to the NBA-owned Hornets.

Lamar Odom already a fan of Big D
Forget LA and NO, Odom happy to be a Mav now.

Rob Kardashian following Odom to Dallas
Rob Kardashian will join his sister Khloe Kardashian in Texas after his brother-in-law Lamar Odom was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

Carlisle: Khloe's the coolest Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian is getting a warm welcome from Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle as the reality star relocates to the Lone Star State after her husband Lamar Odom was traded to the team.

Mavs' Odom on L.A. exit: I felt disrespected
Lamar Odom said that the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to package him in a deal hurt, but it was not being informed that the trade was in place that ultimately severed the relationship and landed the forward with the Dallas Mavericks.

Lakers GM: Odom demanded trade
General manager Mitch Kupchak says the Los Angeles Lakers traded Lamar Odom to Dallas only because he demanded to leave town after another deal fell through last week.

Odom dealt to Dallas after requesting trade
Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source.

Odom dealt to Dallas after requesting trade
Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source.

Mavericks sign Carter as expected (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are still waiting for their new players to get on the court. Free agent Vince Carter was a spectator at the Mavericks' practice for the second day in a row Monday before the eight-time NBA All-Star finally signed his expected contract. Lamar Odom, the 6-foot-10 forward acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers, wasn't there yet.

Lakers still looking to make deals (AP)
General manager Mitch Kupchak says the Los Angeles Lakers traded Lamar Odom to Dallas only because he demanded to leave town after another deal fell through last week. Kupchak attempted Monday to explain the Lakers' frenetic four days since proposing a deal to acquire New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in a three-team trade last Thursday, only to have the NBA squash the deal.

Lakers on verge of trading Odom to Mavs? (AP)
Lamar Odom isn't attending the Los Angeles Lakers' media day at training camp amid reports the versatile big man will be traded to Dallas. Odom wasn't at the Lakers' training complex on Sunday, although the team claims no trade has taken place. The Los Angeles Times and Dallas Morning News reported Odom has been sent to the Mavericks for a trade exception.

Kobe upset about Lakers trading Odom
Even Kobe Bryant can't figure out why the Los Angeles Lakers apparently are trading Lamar Odom to one of their biggest rivals.

Source: Odom requested trade after Stern veto
Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source.

Lakers' Odom skips practice after nixed deal
Lamar Odom was late to the Lakers first practice after a botched trade Thursday.

Lakers' Odom shows up late to camp
Lakers forward Lamar Odom showed up more than 90 minutes late for Los Angeles' first workout of training camp on Friday, and then left early after a meeting with general manager Mitch Kupchak.

Angry Odom not at camp, Gasol shows up (AP)
Lakers forward Lamar Odom didn't show up for Los Angeles' first workout of training camp, apparently still furious about the club's aborted attempt to trade him in a megadeal for Chris Paul. Pau Gasol, the four-time All-Star forward also included in the deal, showed up for practice at the Lakers' training complex Friday.

NBA nixes trade of Hornets' Paul to Lakers
The Lakers have agreed to surrender Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom in a trade for Hornets point guard Chris Paul, sources tell ESPN.com's Marc Stein, with Gasol going to the Rockets in return for three players and a draft pick.

Sources: Lakers agree on Odom, Gasol for Paul
The Lakers have agreed to surrender Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom in a trade for Hornets point guard Chris Paul, sources tell ESPN.com's Marc Stein.

Report: Lakers close to acquiring Paul
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of landing star point guard Chris Paul in a three-team trade that would see power forwards Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom leave LA, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday.

Lakers F Odom in talks with Besiktas (AP)
Turkish basketball club Besiktas says it is holding talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom. Besiktas manager Murat Murtezaoglu says the Istanbul-based club was hoping to reach a deal with Odom "soon." He refused to discuss further details. Besiktas has already signed New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Semih Erden, who is Turkish, until the end...

Odom, Besiktas reach agreement, sources say
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom has reached an agreement in principle to sign with Besiktas of Turkey and team up overseas with Nets star Deron Williams, according to sources close to Odom.

Sources: Besiktas pushing to add Lakers' Odom
The Turkish team that features New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams is pushing now to add Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom to its roster, according to sources close to the situation.

Report: Boy, 15, dies after Odom crash
A funeral was held Monday for a 15-year-old boy who died after suffering injuries in a car accident involving Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom.

Teen who died in Odom crash buried (AP)
Neighbors have buried a teenager who died when a motorcycle collided with a vehicle carrying Los Angeles Lakers player Lamar Odom and hurtled onto a New York sidewalk. Odom, who stars in a reality TV show with his wife, Khloe Kardashian, was visiting his native Queens on Thursday afternoon when a motorcycle tried to turn left in front of the chauffeured Cadillac Escalade sport-utility-vehicle he...

Boy buried after crash involving Odom
Neighbors have buried a teenager who died when a motorcycle collided with a vehicle carrying Los Angeles Lakers player Lamar Odom and hurtled onto a New York sidewalk.

Boy buried after crash involving Lakers' Odom
Neighbors have buried a teenager who died when a motorcycle collided with a vehicle carrying Lakers player Lamar Odom and hurtled onto a New York City sidewalk.

Reports: Boy, 15, hit by car carrying Odom dies
A pedestrian died after being hit by a car carrying Lakers forward Lamar Odom, according to multiple media reports.



Reports: Boy, 15, hit by car carrying Odom dies
A pedestrian died after being hit by a car carrying Lakers forward Lamar Odom, according to multiple media reports.



Report: Lakers' Odom passenger in car accident
Lamar Odom was a passenger in a car that struck and seriously injured a motocyclist and a pedestrian in his hometown, according to the New York Post.



Report: Odom in accident, but uninjured
Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom was "shaken up" after he was involved in a car accident in New York City, Us Weekly reported Sunday.

Sources: T-wolves say no way to Odom draft deal
The Timberwolves rejected the Lakers' offer of Lamar Odom for the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft.

Report: Artest working on reality show
Look out, Lamar Odom -- your teammate, Ron Artest, is aiming to steal some of your reality show thunder, the New York Post reported Wednesday.

Nets' gain: Humphries engaged to Kardashian
People magazine reported Wednesday that reality star Kim Kardashian is engaged to her boyfriend of six months, New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries. Sister Khloe Kardashian and Los Angeles Laker Lamar Odom were married in 2009.

Nets' Humphries to marry Kim Kardashian (AP)

Another hoops star will join the Kardashian (kahr-DA'-shee-uhnz) clan. People magazine reported Wednesday that reality star Kim Kardashian is engaged to her boyfriend of six months, New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries. Sister Khloe Kardashian and Los Angeles Laker Lamar Odom were married in 2009.

Mavs coach Carlisle OK with waiting game (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks are early in a seven- or nine-day wait for the start of the Western Conference finals. That's nothing for coach Rick Carlisle. He once went 11 days between series. It was 2004 and Carlisle was coaching the Indiana Pacers. They wrapped up a first-round sweep of the Boston Celtics on a Sunday, then had to sit around until a week from Thursday because the series that decided...

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.

Former player Traylor dies at 34 (AP)

Former NBA and University of Michigan player Robert "Tractor" Traylor has died. He was 34. Police in San Juan, Puerto Rico, said in a statement he was found dead Wednesday on the bedroom floor of his oceanfront apartment. Police and Traylor's team, the Bayamon Cowboys, said he had been missing for a few days and apparently died from a heart attack.

Odom says he will start for suspended Artest
Lamar Odom says that he will start for the suspended Ron Artest in Game 3 against the Mavericks on Friday.

Starter for suspended Artest unclear (AP)
According to the league-mandated pregame information released by the Lakers, Kobe Bryant will replace the suspended Ron Artest at small forward, with Shannon Brown starting at shooting guard for Game 3 of their series against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. According to Lamar Odom, he expects to start in Artest's place.

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...

Paul lifts Hornets into tie with Lakers (AP)

Chris Paul chose an opportune time for his first triple-double of the season. Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 93-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2. Wearing a black wrap on his left hand and a small bandage over his right eye, Paul scored 14 of New Orleans' 24 points in...

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.

Lamar Odom is NBA's best supporting actor
Despite his low profile it's high time Lamar Odom's contributions off the bench are recognized.

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom scores Sixth Man of Year Award
Lakers forward Lamar Odom has won the Sixth Player of the Year Award, sources said.

Lakers' Odom wins Sixth Man award
Lakers forward Lamar Odom has won the NBA's Sixth Man award as the league's top reserve.

Phil Jackson, Lamar Odom react to Lakers loss


Streaking Lakers now 1 1/2 behind Spurs (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 21 points, Lamar Odom added 16 and the Los Angeles Lakers erased a 17-point first-half deficit Friday night to beat Utah 96-85 and eliminate the Jazz from the playoff race. Utah (36-40) becomes the first team in NBA history to start 15-5 and 27-13 and not make the playoffs. The Lakers outscored the Jazz 52-35 in the second half to win their ninth straight game, and pull within 1...

Lakers beat slumping Jazz in Salt Lake
Kobe Bryant scored 21 points, Lamar Odom added 16 and the Los Angeles Lakers erased a 17-point first-half deficit Friday night to beat Utah 96-85 and eliminate the Jazz from the playoff race.

Lakers outlast Suns in 3OT, Kobe has 42 (AP)

When the Los Angeles Lakers led Phoenix by 21 points in the third quarter, Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom were pretty sure their night would end quickly and tidily. After three overtimes, 276 combined points and multiple heart-stopping moments, Bryant and Odom were just grateful to stagger out of Staples Center with a victory in a once-in-a-decade thriller.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom gets 8 stitches after Boston Celtics game
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom received eight stitches to close a laceration on his forehead above his right eye after the Lakers' 92-86 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Lakers use Odom's double-double to beat Grizz
Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and Lamar Odom had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 93-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

Lakers hold off Memphis with late surge (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and Lamar Odom had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 93-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Memphis got within two points in the fourth quarter, but Los Angeles took advantage of five Grizzlies turnovers to go on an 11-0 run and take an 89-76 lead.

Lakers pick up road win over Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and Lamar Odom had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 93-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

Gasol scores 34, Lakers beat Hornets (AP)

Pau Gasol had a season-high 34 points to go with 10 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 101-95 on Saturday night. Kobe Bryant added 32 points, including a 3-pointer with 3:20 left to give the Lakers the lead for good in what turned out to be a surprisingly frenetic struggle against the undermanned Hornets, who've now dropped all three games against the...

Bynum-less Lakers outlast Rockets in OT (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Pau Gasol hit the go-ahead layup with 1:04 left in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from consecutive home losses with a 114-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Gasol had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and Lamar Odom had 20 points and a season-high 20 rebounds in his return to the Lakers' starting lineup.

Kings stun Lakers, overcome Bryant's 38 (AP)

DeMarcus Cousins had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Omri Casspi added 20 points and the Sacramento Kings snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Lakers with a stunning 100-95 victory over the two-time defending champions on Friday night. Kobe Bryant passed Hakeem Olajuwon for eighth place on the NBA's career scoring list while scoring 21 of his 38 points in the first quarter, but...

Kidd, Mavs top Lakers to end 6-game skid (AP)

Jason Kidd broke out of an awful shooting slump to score a season-high 21 points, and Jason Terry and Shawn Marion provided solid scoring as reserves, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-100 on Wednesday night and end an ugly six-game losing streak. Kidd made 8 of 12 shots after going 1 of 14 over his previous two games.

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...

Lakers hold off Nets, win streak hits 7 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Pau Gasol had 20 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for their seventh straight victory, 100-88 Friday night over the New Jersey Nets. Lamar Odom had 14 points and 11 rebounds as the Lakers extended the NBA's longest active winning streak despite never shaking the struggling Nets, who got 35 points from Brook Lopez in their ninth loss in...

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 dominate boards, hold off Suns (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and four other Los Angeles players reached double figures as the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 99-95 on Wednesday night. Jared Dudley led the Suns with 21 points, including three of their 11 3-pointers, but the much bigger Lakers dominated the boards 47-31, including 14-5 on the offensive end.

Lamar Odom expected to play Friday despite shoulder
Lakers' Lamar Odom has a sore shoulder but is expected to play Friday against the Hornets.

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom, wife Khloe Kardashian to star in reality show
Khloe Kardashian and basketball-playing husband Lamar Odom are getting their own reality show.

Grizzlies roll by lifeless Lakers 104-85 (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 27 points, Zach Randolph added 21 points and eight rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies roared away in the second half for a 104-85 victory over the lifeless Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. O.J. Mayo scored 15 points for the Grizzlies, who bounced back from two losses to wrap up their three-game road trip with a stunningly easy blowout of the two-time defending champions.

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...

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom denies reality TV deal with wife
Lamar Odom said Friday he hasn't decided whether he is going to take his relationship to the television screen.

Lakers snap skid convincingly behind Odom's 24
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.

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.

Lakers rout Hornets to end losing streak
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 struggles as Lakers outlast 76ers
Lamar Odom scored 28 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-81 on Friday night.

Odom ignites Lakers' explosion in 4th vs. 76ers
Lamar Odom scored 28 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-81 on Friday night.

Odom has 28, Lakers win fourth straight (AP)

Lamar Odom scored 28 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-81 on Friday night. Matt Barnes had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers, who rallied and broke the game open in the fourth quarter to win their fourth straight game. The Lakers trailed by four when Barnes and Odom sparked them during a 27-8 run.

Jenner, Odom on Kardashian Xmas card
The whole clan, including Olympic star patriarch Bruce Jenner and Khloe's hubby Lamar Odom, a star forward with the Lakers, is pictured on and around a staircase looking very decked out and VERY serious.

Lakers lead throughout, beat Pacers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 25 of his 31 points in the second half to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Wednesday night. Pau Gasol scored 28 points and Lamar Odom had 13 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who never trailed. The Lakers shot 51 percent against the Pacers, who entered with the NBA's No.

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.

Bryant's 32 lift Lakers past Nets 99-92 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 25 of his 32 points in the second half and had two big assists in a late eight-point run that led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 99-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday. Lamar Odom had five of his 22 points in the late spurt and Pau Gasol had the other three in capping a 15-point, 11-rebound effort that led the Lakers to their sixth straight win over New Jersey.

Lakers win eighth straight vs. Wizards (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Lamar Odom added 24 points and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Washington Wizards for the eighth straight time, 115-108 Tuesday night. Pau Gasol had 21 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers in their final home game before a seven-game, two-week trip that includes a rematch with Washington on Dec.

Lakers hang on to beat Wall, Wizards
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Lamar Odom added 24 points and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Washington Wizards for the eighth straight time, 115-108 Tuesday night.

Lakers cruise by Kings, end 4-game skid (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Pau Gasol added 16 despite a strained left hamstring, and the Los Angeles Lakers easily snapped a four-game losing streak with a 113-80 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Lamar Odom had 16 points and seven rebounds as the two-time defending champions capitalized on nearly optimal conditions for ending their longest skid since April 2007.

Rockets hand Lakers fourth straight loss (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 22 points and Shane Battier added 11 of his 17 in the final three minutes to lift the Houston Rockets to a 109-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. The loss is the fourth in a row for the Lakers, who were led by Kobe Bryant's 27 points. The Lakers led by three before Battier made consecutive 3-pointers to put Houston on top 100-97 with about 2 1/2...

Lakers' skid at 3 with loss at Memphis (AP)

Mike Conley scored 10 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Tuesday night, sending the defending champs to their third straight loss. It's just the second three-game skid for the Lakers since they traded with Memphis for Pau Gasol to team him up with Kobe Bryant and first since March.

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.

Jazz rally from 19 down to beat Lakers (AP)

Deron Williams scored 29 points and Andrei Kirilenko grabbed two key rebounds late as the Utah Jazz rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit for a 102-96 win over a Los Angeles Lakers team that swept them out of the playoffs last season. Williams tied the score at 96 with 1:16 remaining on a 3-pointer, then stole the ball and passed to Raja Bell for what proved to be the game-winner.

Brown, Blake rally Lakers by Bulls 98-91 (AP)

Shannon Brown matched his season high with 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers against his hometown team, and Kobe Bryant added 20 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth straight victory, 98-91 over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Lamar Odom had 21 points and eight rebounds, but the two-time defending NBA champions trailed early in the fourth quarter before making a decisive 17-2 run when...

Barnes picks up slack in Lakers' win (AP)

Lamar Odom and the Los Angeles Lakers didn't take Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves for granted this time. The defending NBA champions were ready from the start, and that was bad news for a young team that thought it was finally starting to figure things out. Kobe Bryant had 23 points and eight rebounds, and Matt Barnes scored 24 on 7-of-7 shooting to lead the Lakers to a 112-95 victory...

Lamar Odom one of six Los Angeles Lakers on NBA All-Star ballot
The league unveiled its official 2011 NBA All-Star ballot Thursday, and Lamar Odom was one of six Los Angeles Lakers included.

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom diagnosed with bone bruise after MRI
Lakers forward Lamar Odom underwent a MRI on his right foot Monday that came back negative.

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom to undergo MRI on sore right foot
Lakers forward Lamar Odom will undergo a MRI on Monday to examine his sore right foot.

Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson critical of Odom technical call
Lamar Odom was called for technical foul in the Lakers' loss Sunday.

Suns make 22 3-pointers, hold off Lakers (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 34 points and the Phoenix Suns hit the second-most 3-pointers in NBA history to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers 121-116 on Sunday night. The two-time defending league champions lost their second in a row and first at home this season. Steve Nash added 21 points and 13 assists, Channing Frye had 20 points, and Hedo Turkoglu had 17 points for the Suns, who beat the Lakers at...

Lakers 8-0 after beating Wolves 99-94 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 33 points, Pau Gasol added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 8-0 for just the third time in franchise history with a 99-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Lamar Odom overcame foul trouble and scored two important late baskets to finish with 15 points for the Lakers, who matched the 1987-88 team for the second-best start...

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom reportedly files suit against IRS
Lamar Odom is reportedly suing the IRS.

Lakers 7-0 after Gasol has triple-double (AP)

Pau Gasol had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists while completing his fourth career triple-double by the third quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers easily improved to 7-0 for the fifth time in franchise history with a 121-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Lamar Odom had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 12 points and Ron Artest played stringent defense on...

Bryant has triple-double for 5-0 Lakers (AP)

Kobe Bryant had 30 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers win their fifth straight game to open the season, 112-100 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Pau Gasol added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Lamar Odom scored 18 for the Lakers, who have won seven straight against their Northern California rivals.

Lakers 4-0 after rout of Grizzlies (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored all of his 23 points in the first half, Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds against his 7-foot-1 kid brother, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Memphis Grizzlies 124-105 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win to open the season. Lamar Odom had 17 points and eight rebounds for unbeaten Los Angeles, while Bryant fell one minute short of matching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...

Lakers rip Warriors to improve to 3-0 (AP)

Pau Gasol had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 20 points and the Los Angeles Lakers kept up their unbeaten start to the season with a 107-83 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Lamar Odom had 16 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who easily improved to 3-0 with their 10th consecutive win over their upstate rivals.

Odom's double-double powers Lakers by Suns
Lamar Odom had 18 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix 114-106 on Friday night in the Suns' home opener and a rematch of last season's Western Conference finalists.

Odom's 18 and 17 carry Lakers over Suns (AP)

Lamar Odom had 18 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix 114-106 on Friday night in the Suns' home opener and a rematch of last season's Western Conference finalists. Kobe Bryant scored 25 points and Pau Gasol had 21 in the Lakers' eighth victory over Phoenix in their last 10 meetings.

Lakers nip Suns in rematch of West finals
Lamar Odom had 18 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix 114-106 on Friday night in the Suns' home opener and a rematch of last season's Western Conference finalists.

Lakers beat Nuggets in return to Staples (AP)

Kobe Bryant had 18 points and eight rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter and Lamar Odom teamed with four Los Angeles Lakers reserves to help preserve a 17-point lead and hold off the Denver Nuggets for a 102-95 exhibition victory Saturday night. Odom and reserve Devin Ebanks each had 14 points for the Lakers, who returned to Staples Center for the first time since beating the Boston...

Lakers beat Nuggets in return to Staples (AP)
Just walking into Staples Center again brought back precious memories for Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol and the rest of the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant had 18 points and eight rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter and Lamar Odom teamed with four reserves to help preserve a 17-point lead and hold off the Denver Nuggets for a 102-95 exhibition victory Saturday night.

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom, NBPA director Billy Hunter react to new NBA rule on technical fouls
The situation surrounding the NBA's new guidelines for technical fouls this season is becoming even weirder. The NBA players union issued a strongly worded statement Thursday threatening legal action and saying the changes "may actually harm our product."

Lakers G Vujacic suffers concussion (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic is out indefinitely with a concussion after teammate Lamar Odom's elbow inadvertently hit him in the face. Vujacic was hit just below his left eye Thursday during practice with the two-time defending NBA champions. The Slovenian guard will be re-evaluated Friday.

Rondo withdraws from US team (AP)
The U.S. national basketball team finalized its roster for the world championships when Celtics star Rajon Rondo asked to withdraw from consideration. Rondo had started the Americans first two exhibition games, then surprisingly didn't play at all Sunday when the U.S. edged Spain. The final 12-man roster set Tuesday includes: Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay, Lamar Odom, Chauncey Billups,...

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom puts spat with Matt Barnes behind him
Lamar Odom isn't wasting anytime clearing the air between him and Matt Barnes.

Lamar Odom denies reports wife Khloe Kardashian pregnant
Lamar Odom denied reports that his wife Khloe Kardashian is pregnant.

Report: Odom's wife Khloe Kardashian pregnant
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian and her husband, Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom , are expecting their first child together, a family friend told RadarOnline Tuesday.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Suns' Amare Stoudemire doesn't regret 'lucky' remark directed at Lakers' Lamar Odom
Suns big man says he looks "forward to keeping [Odom] off the boards and containing him as much as possible."

Amare Stoudemire: Lamar Odom's big night a 'lucky game'
Amare Stoudemire said that Lamar Odom was lucky to get 19 points and 19 rebounds in the Lakers' win.

Despite knee, Kobe erupts as Lakers work Suns
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, Lamar Odom added 19 points and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers opened the Western Conference finals with ruthless offensive efficiency in a 128-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Bryant's 40 carry Lakers to Game 1 win (AP)
Even on a balky knee, Kobe Bryant had no problem giving the Los Angeles Lakers an early leg up in the Western Conference finals. Bryant scored 40 points, Lamar Odom added 19 points and 19 rebounds, and the Lakers opened the series with ruthless offensive efficiency in a 128-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Lakers win, clinch No. 1 seed in West (AP)
Pau Gasol had 29 points and 15 rebounds, and the Kobe-less Los Angeles Lakers locked up home court throughout the Western Conference playoffs with a 97-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Lamar Odom had 13 points and 12 rebounds for the defending champions, who have the No. 1 seed in the West for the third straight season.

Odom leads way as Lakers avoid 3rd loss in row
Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant triggered an offensive burst in the fourth quarter to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 106-92 Friday night and avoid a third straight loss.

Odom, Bryant power Lakers past Jazz (AP)
Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant triggered an offensive burst in the fourth quarter to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 106-92 Friday night and avoid a third straight loss. Odom finished with a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Bryant had 25 points, going 15 of 18 from the free throw line, hours after the defending NBA champions announced he signed a three-year contract extension...

Lakers win seventh straight, beat Spurs (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 92-83 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Lamar Odom added 19 points and Ron Artest had 16, but it was Bryant who put the Spurs away for good. He scored 10 in the fourth quarter, including two backbreaking 3-pointers that San Antonio couldn't shake off.

Bryant leads Lakers past reeling Wolves (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 22 points and a season-high 13 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-96 victory over Minnesota on Friday night and sending the Timberwolves to their 12th straight loss. Lamar Odom scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and Pau Gasol added 17 points and 14 rebounds to help the Lakers win their sixth in a row, following their first three-game skid since...

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.




Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom talks about celebrity marriage to reality star Khloe Kardashian
Lamar Odom talks about celebrity marriage to reality star Khloe Kardashian.

Down 11 in 3rd, Lakers rally by Nuggets (AP)

Lamar Odom scored nine of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an 11-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 95-89 on Sunday. Kobe Bryant was just 3 for 17 from the field, finishing with 14 points and 12 assists.

Lakers rally for long-awaited defeat of Nuggets
Lamar Odom scored nine of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers overcame an 11-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Nuggets 95-89.

Kobe-less Lakers end Jazz's streak at 9 (AP)

Pau Gasol had 22 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won their third straight without Kobe Bryant, beating Utah 96-81 on Wednesday night and ending the Jazz's nine-game winning streak. Bryant rested his sore left ankle and the Lakers fared just fine without their superstar, getting 25 points and 11 rebounds from Lamar Odom and 18 points from Jordan Farmar.

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

Lakers end nine-game skid in Portland
Lamar Odom thinks the reason the Los Angeles Lakers finally snapped a nine-game losing streak in Portland was because they didn't have Kobe Bryant.

Injured Kobe watches Lakers top Blazers (AP)

Lamar Odom thinks the reason the Los Angeles Lakers finally snapped a nine-game losing streak in Portland was because they didn't have Kobe Bryant. But he meant no disrespect. "I think it made us a little more focused as a group, to come in here and do whatever we had to do to stay in the game," said Odom, who matched his career high with 22 rebounds to go with 10 points in the...

Odom shines as Kobe-less Lakers rip Blazers
Lamar Odom replaced an injured Kobe Bryant and matched his career high with 22 rebounds, and the Lakers beat the Blazers 99-82.

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.

Clippers end 9-game skid against Lakers (AP)

Baron Davis scored 25 points and the resurgent Clippers rallied to hold off the Lakers 102-91 Wednesday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak in the so-called battle of Los Angeles. Chris Kaman added 21 points and 14 rebounds, Eric Gordon 18, Rasual Butler 14 and Marcus Camby 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who beat the defending NBA champions for the first time since April 12, 2007.

Bryant's latest buzzer-beater caps rally (AP)

Kobe Bryant hit yet another buzzer-beating 3-pointer and finished with 39 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 109-108 on Friday night. Lamar Odom had a season-high 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the NBA-leading Lakers (26-6). Pau Gasol had 17 points, 16 rebounds and four assists -- one of which set up Bryant's clutch basket from in...

Bryant's 38 get Lakers by Kings in 2OT (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 38 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from a humbling Christmas Day loss to Cleveland by beating the Sacramento Kings 112-103 on Saturday night in double overtime. After Lamar Odom opened the second overtime with a putback basket, Bryant connected on a pair of 3-pointers to put the Lakers in front 109-103 with 2:37 left.

Brooks scores 33 as Rockets beat Lakers (AP)

Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 33 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-91 on Sunday night, sending them to a second consecutive loss. The NBA champion Lakers were coming off a 105-79 drubbing at Denver two nights earlier only to have another team they vanquished in last season's title run show them up at home, where they got booed.

Lakers' Gasol misses third straight game (AP)
Lakers forward Pau Gasol is getting frustrated by the slow pace of his recovery from a strained right hamstring after missing his third straight game Sunday night. Gasol has been out of action for three weeks since injuring his leg early in the defending NBA champions' preseason schedule. He didn't suit up for Los Angeles' game against Atlanta, putting Lamar Odom in the starting lineup...

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.

Newly married Lamar Odom focus of Los Angeles Lakers media day
Newly married Lamar Odom was the focus of the Lakers' media day on Tuesday.

Lakers' Odom marries reality TV starlet (AP)
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have tied the knot. The Los Angeles Lakers forward and the reality TV starlet were married Sunday at a private residence in Beverly Hills. The bride was walked down the aisle by her stepfather, Bruce Jenner. Odom's teammates Luke Walton and Sasha Vujacic attended the ceremony, along with Lakers coach Phil Jackson.

Kardashian, Lakers' Odom married in Beverly Hills
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have tied the knot. The Los Angeles Lakers forward and the reality TV starlet were married Sunday at a private residence in Beverly Hills. The bride was walked down the aisle by her stepfather, Bruce Jenner. Odom's teammates Luke Walton and Sasha Vujacic attended the ceremony, along with Lakers coach Phil Jackson. Kardashian, 25, appears with her family on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Another ring for Lamar Odom: Los Angeles Laker weds Khloe Kardashian
Lakers forward Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian were married on Sunday.

Report: Odom engaged to Khloe Kardashian
It's been an eventful offseason for Lamar Odom.

Report: Lakers' Rambis might coach T-Wolves
Just a week after re-signing forward Lamar Odom, the Lakers still could lose a key part of their title-winning team.

Heat have yet to upgrade roster (AP)
So far this summer, the Miami Heat have been scorned by Lamar Odom, been unable to add any veterans through free agency or trades, and listened to NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade make a public request for some roster upgrades before deciding if his future will be in South Florida. Somehow, Heat president Pat Riley doesn't sound overly concerned.

Back with Lakers, Odom ready to win more titles
After agreeing to a four-year contract to stay with the Lakers, Lamar Odom's expecting to win another title.

Odom sees multiple titles for Lakers
Even when Lamar Odom wasn't talking to the Lakers, even when Dwyane Wade was blowing up his phone during the longest July of Odom's basketball life, the Los Angeles forward couldn't honestly imagine going anywhere else. Just a few weeks after winning his first NBA title, the Lakers' most sought-after free agent wasn't about to lose the thrill by starting over. After agreeing to a four-year contract to stay with the Lakers, he's expecting to feel it again - and perhaps again and again and again.

Odom agrees to re-sign with Lakers
After flirtiing with Miami, Lamar Odom will stay in L.A.. The free agent has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, according to reports.

Keeping Odom should keep Lakers on top of NBA
By hanging on to Lamar Odom, the Lakers become heavy favorites to seize the NBA championship again, Charley Rosen says.

Reports: Odom agrees to re-sign with Lakers
After flirting with Miami, Lamar Odom will stay in L.A.. The free agent has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, according to reports.

Reports: Odom agrees to re-sign with Lakers
After flirtiing with Miami, Lamar Odom will stay in L.A.. The free agent has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, according to reports.

Source: Lamar Odom will return to the Los Angeles Lakers
Lamar Odom will return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to an NBA source.

Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat continues recruitment of Lamar Odom in LA
Dwyane Wade announced via his Twitter account late Sunday night that he has flown to Los Angeles to bring Lamar Odom back to the Heat.

Miami Heat may not be better with Carlos Boozer or Lamar Odom
Acquiring Boozer or Odom or both would change the Heat's outlook much less than one might think.

Report: Lakers, Odom have 'productive' talks
Negotiations between Lamar Odom and the Los Angeles Lakers are back on, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

Report: Lakers, Odom back at the bargaining table
The negotiations between Lamar Odom annd the Los Angeles Lakers are back on, according to a report in the L.A. Times.

Bryant 'optimistic' Odom will stay with Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is optimistic the NBA champions will re-sign key free agent Lamar Odom. "I'm optimistic that he'll be back," Bryant said Wednesday at a news conference in Singapore as part of a six-country Asian tour. "He makes us a much, much stronger team." Negotiations broke down last week as the Lakers retracted a contract offer to Odom. The Miami Heat are also wooing the 6-foot-10 forward. Odom played a key role off the bench in the Lakers' championship run.

NBA free agents: Kobe Bryant optimistic Lamar Odom will return to Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is optimistic the NBA champions will re-sign key free agent Lamar Odom.

Kobe 'optimistic' Odom will be back (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is optimistic the NBA champions will re-sign key free agent Lamar Odom. "I'm optimistic that he'll be back," Bryant said Wednesday at a news conference in Singapore as part of a six-country Asian tour. "He makes us a much, much stronger team." Negotiations broke down last week and the Lakers retracted a contract offer to Odom.

If Heat don't match offer, Cavs will get Moon
The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed their pursuit of restricted free agent forward Jamario Moon, who finished last season with Miami. The Heat have seven days to match Cleveland's contract offer to the 29-year-old Moon. The Cavs announced the offer on Monday but did not release terms. Miami, which may be pursuing free agent Lamar Odom and clearing out salary cap space for next summer, is not expected to match Cleveland's offer. Cleveland has roughly $3.

Wade to Odom: 'Come home' to Miami (AP)
Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice. He hopes those chats start again soon. The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years ago in the trade that brought Shaquille O'Neal to South Florida, have made the free agent forward an offer to return and help Wade once...

Report: Miami Heat talk deal for free-agent forward Lamar Odom, Pat Riley says
The Heat have discussed a Lamar Odom deal that would approach the $9 million salary the free-agent forward nearly agreed to last week with the Lakers, a report says.

Heat make offer to Odom; Wade supports move
Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice. He hopes those chats start again soon. The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years ago in the trade that brought Shaquille O'Neal to South Florida, have made the free agent forward an offer to return and help Wade once again.

Report: Lakers withdraw offer for veteran F Odom
Lamar Odom enjoyed his first NBA championship with Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol this past June, but the free agent might not be back in Los Angeles next season.

Answering your NBA questions: Lakers need Odom
So L.A. and Lamar Odom have reached a bit of an impasse. But Charley Rosen says in his latest mailbag that they need each other.

VIDEO: Hill: Odom being unreasonable
The Lakers are offering good money and a chance to keep winning titles, so why isn't Lamar Odom signing? Randy Hill is baffled.

Lakers retract offer to free agent Odom
The Los Angeles Lakers have retracted an offer to Lamar Odom, saying that talks to re-sign the free agent have stalled. Lakers public relations director John Black said the team had taken the offer off the table in the past two days. "There are specifics behind why we pulled it, but that's not something we're going to get into," Black said. According to the Los Angeles Times, Lakers owner Jerry Buss had offered Odom two deals.

Report: Frustrated Los Angeles Lakers pull offer to Lamar Odom
The Lakers have reportedly pulled their offer to forward Lamar Odom.

NBA free agents: The latest chatter on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom
Marc Stein has the latest word on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom and others.

Lakers' Odom catches break: Knee just bruised
Tests showed Lamar Odom's right knee injury is not serious, and the Los Angeles Lakers forward is day to day.

Bryant scores 40 as Lakers beat Jazz (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 113-100 Friday night for their fifth straight win and 17th in 18 home games. Pau Gasol added 21 points, giving him 10,001 for his career, and had 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who were coming off a four-day break. Mehmet Okur had 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Jazz, who have lost four of their six and three in a row on the...

Lakers overwhelm Suns, improve to 9-1 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Phoenix Suns, 105-92 on Thursday night. Bryant shot only 8-of-23, but the Lakers overwhelmed Phoenix with their depth. Six players reached double figures as Los Angeles improved its record to a league-best 9-1.

Lakers improve to 5-0, rout Rockets (AP)

Shocking as it might sound, the Los Angeles Lakers broke out of a shooting slump Sunday night. Shocking because they haven't lost a game so far this season. Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 20 points, 15 rebounds and three blocked shots, and the Lakers shot 65.8 percent in the second half in a 111-82 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Bryant plays briefly as Lakers win (AP)

Kobe Bryant, coming back from a knee injury, made a brief appearance at the start of Los Angeles' final preseason game Friday night and appeared to be moving fine in the Lakers' 105-94 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. "Just making sure my rhythm was good, making sure my knee was good," Bryant said.

Do Lakers have a big problem this time around?
With a couple of seven-footers along wih Lamar Odom and Kobe, the Lakers have it made, right? Not so fast, Randy Hill says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/428914797" height="1" width="1"/

Farmar sparks Lakers past Raptors 112-89 (AP)

Jordan Farmar scored 16 points and sparked a fourth-quarter surge with an electrifying dunk over Chris Bosh, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Kobe Bryant had 13 points and six assists in 24 minutes before sitting out the fourth quarter. Trevor Ariza also was a factor in the final period, scoring six of his 14 points.

Ford: NBA trade talk already hot and heavy
Shawn Marion, Vince Carter and Lamar Odom are among the top 10 NBA players most likely to be dealt, according to Chad Ford.

QA: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers
With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest QA.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/412018568" height="1" width="1"/

Analysis: Game 5
How did the Lakers avoid elimination? Because Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom stepped up with Kendrick Perkins out, Randy Hill says.

Lakers send NBA finals back to Boston (AP)

Pack up the championship trophy and book a flight back to Boston, the NBA finals aren't over yet. The Los Angeles Lakers are headed East to try a historic comeback of their own. Kobe Bryant scored 25 points, including a decisive dunk in the final minute -- and Lamar Odom added 20 as the Lakers, playing with pride on their star-studded stage, prevented the Celtics from winning a 17th title with a...

On the Mark: Where's Odom?
Normally, Lamar Odom can do anything on the court. In the Finals, he's done nothing. The Lakers need more, Mark Kriegel says.

LIVE: Celtics, Lakers playing Game 3
Lamar Odom and the Lakers are down 2-0 in the NBA Finals but have a chance to turn things around in L.A. Follow Game 3 LIVE.

Analysis: The Truth hurts?
Lamar Odom and L.A. were pounded on the boards in Game 1. They'll have to be tougher to beat Boston, Marques Johnson says.

Lakers look to bounce back vs. Spurs (AP)
Lamar Odom had a sleepless night after the Lakers' Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Pau Gasol said it's always hard to get shut eye after a tough loss and Derek Fisher said he slept "decent enough." Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson wasn't surprised. "I like players to get their rest, there's no doubt," Jackson said Monday.

Lakers beat Spurs 101-71, take 2-0 lead (AP)

There would be no blown lead in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers saw to that. Bryant scored 22 points, Lamar Odom added 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the Lakers took command late in the second quarter to rout San Antonio 101-71 Friday night for a 2-0 lead over the Spurs.

VIDEO: On the Mark: Spurs-Lakers preview
How many dunks will Lamar Odom get? That's one of Mark Kriegel's keys for the Lakers in the Western Conference finals.

Bryant leads Lakers to sweep of Nuggets (AP)

No surrender on this night. No matter, the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the tempestuous Denver Nuggets anyway. Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 31 points over the final 5 1/2 minutes Monday night, leading the Lakers to a 107-101 victory over the Nuggets and a sweep of their first-round series. Pau Gasol added 21 points in the Lakers' first sweep of a playoff series since whitewashing New Jersey in the...

Bryant says he wants to stay with Lakers (AP)

Kobe Bryant made clear Monday what's been, at the very least, a bit ambiguous for nearly a year: He wants to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers and is open to finishing his career with them. "Absolutely," Bryant said the day after the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114 in their playoff series opener.

Top seed Lakers ready for 50-win Denver (AP)
Lakers forward Lamar Odom is convinced there won't be any big surprises in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Odom isn't making any predictions, nor is he disrespecting the Denver Nuggets and the other so-called underdogs. He just believes the conference's eight playoff teams are so evenly matched that anything can happen.

Bryant's 29 help Lakers top Kings 114-92 (AP)

Kobe Bryant's injured finger is no problem, as he proved while waving goodbye to Sacramento. Pau Gasol is doing fine on his sprained ankle, and Derek Fisher's right foot isn't slowing him down. Even Vladimir Radmanovic's head is screwed on straight as the healing Los Angeles Lakers roll toward the playoffs.

Lakers down Mavs, secure playoff spot (AP)

Lamar Odom scored a season-high 31 points, Kobe Bryant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth Friday night with a 112-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers have qualified for the playoffs in 55 of their 60 seasons as a franchise, winning 14 NBA championships and 27 division titles -- hoping for a 28th with a magic number of five.

Bryant rallies Lakers past Wizards in OT (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored six of his 26 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards 126-120 Sunday night to snap a two-game losing skid. Sasha Vujacic scored 20 points, Luke Walton added 19, Vladimir Radmanovic 18 and Lamar Odom had 10 points and 13 rebounds as the Lakers notched their 50th victory for the 29th time in franchise history.

Odom's OT layup lifts Lakers by Warriors (AP)

Lamar Odom made the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers shook off the Golden State Warriors' frantic regulation rally to hang on for a 123-119 victory Monday night, concluding an immensely entertaining miniseries. Kobe Bryant scored 23 of his 30 points after halftime, while Odom finished with 23 points and 21 rebounds as the Lakers reclaimed the Western...

Lakers end Jazz's 19-game home streak (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Lamar Odom had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended Utah's 19-game home winning streak with a 106-95 victory over the Jazz on Thursday night. Derek Fisher added 11 points and Vladimir Radmanovic scored 13 for the Lakers, who are the first team to win in Utah in 2008.

Hornets beat Lakers, West, Gasol injured (AP)

Chris Paul had 27 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-98 Friday night in what could prove to be a costly game for both teams. Paul hobbled to the finish after hurting his left ankle on a failed drive to the hoop with 2:31 to go. Lakers center Pau Gasol and David West, however, did not make it to the final horn.

Kobe helps Lakers regain lead in West (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 34 points in the final 8 1/2 minutes, Lamar Odom added 20 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 117-108 on Tuesday night to regain the top spot in the Western Conference. Now, they'll face a major challenge staying there, playing their next four games on the road against New Orleans, Houston, Dallas and Utah, who have a...

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 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.

Bryant's 34, Gasol's 31 keep Lakers hot (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 17 of his 34 points in an electric fourth-quarter performance, and Pau Gasol added 31 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 12th victory in 13 games, 117-105 over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Bryant scored all of his fourth-quarter points in the final 5:56, including 11 straight as the Lakers took their first lead in a mean-spirited game between longtime rivals.

Lakers beat Heat for 10th straight win (AP)

Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to a season-best 10 games Thursday night with a 106-88 victory over the Miami Heat. The Lakers (41-17) maintained their one-game lead over the defending champion San Antonio Spurs for best record in the Western Conference, and lead Phoenix and New Orleans by two.

Kobe's 41 trump Shaq's debut with Suns (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 41 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers spoil Shaquille O'Neal's Phoenix debut with a 130-124 victory over the Suns on Wednesday night. Pau Gasol added 29, including a breakaway dunk that put Los Angeles up 123-117 with 1:15 to play. Lamar Odom added 22 for the Lakers, who won their sixth in a row to move into a tie with Phoenix atop the Pacific Division.

Bryant, Gasol help Lakers end trip 7-2 (AP)
After two weeks on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers are going home with Pau Gasol and an impressive record. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Gasol pitched in another well-rounded game, Lamar Odom patched together a triple-double, and the Lakers breezed past the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-92 on Wednesday night to finish their road trip 7-2.

Prince's late 3 lifts Pistons by Lakers (AP)

Tayshaun Prince's 3-pointer with 4.4 seconds left lifted the Detroit Pistons to a 90-89 victory over the Los Angles Lakers on Thursday night, overcoming Kobe Bryant's big night. Bryant had 39 points and 10 rebounds, but didn't get a shot on the final possession, which ended with Lamar Odom's airball.

Anthony hurt in Nuggets' loss to Lakers (AP)

Derek Fisher scored a season-high 28 points, Jordan Farmar added 19, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers broke open a tight game late in the third quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 116-99 on Monday night for their 18th win in 22 games. Kobe Bryant, attempting only seven shots and making five, had 17 points and a season-high 11 assists and Lamar Odom added 15 points, 11 rebounds and seven...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Odom suspended one game for flagrant foul
Lakers forward Lamar Odom has been suspended one game for his flagrant foul Sunday on the Celtics' Ray Allen, NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson announced Tuesday.

Lakers' Odom suspended for flagrant foul (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom was suspended for one game without pay Tuesday for committing a flagrant foul in the fourth quarter of his team's 110-91 loss to the Boston Celtics. Odom threw himself into Ray Allen and knocked the Boston guard to the floor with 2:56 remaining Sunday night and the outcome already decided.

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.

Warriors end 9-game skid to Lakers (AP)

Baron Davis put his usual game-breaking flair on the decisive 3-pointer with 16.8 seconds to play, and the Golden State Warriors roared from behind in the final minutes to snap their nine-game losing streak to the Lakers with a 108-106 victory Friday night. Davis had eight of his 22 points and a remarkable assist in the final 3:19 for the Warriors, who fed off of a playoff-worthy sellout crowd of...

Bryant overcomes flu as Lakers cruise (AP)

Even with a bout of the stomach flu, Kobe Bryant was too much for the NBA's worst team. Bryant scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half to help Los Angeles jump out to a big lead, and the Lakers cruised the rest of the way to a 116-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Trevor Ariza added 15 points and five rebounds, and Bryant also had five assists for the Lakers, who...

Dime: Odom plays big for Lakers
The effort went for naught, but Lamar Odom caught Dime's eye by piling up 19 points and 17 rebounds at home against the Magic.

Odom, Bryant key Lakers' win over Pistons
Lamar Odom had 25 points and 15 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant and Jordan Farmar made key plays down the stretch to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Lakers trailed 74-72 with eight minutes remaining, but took control from there. Bryant went just 6-of-18 from the floor, but he made two 3-pointers and had a three-point play to score 11 points in the last 5:38. He finished with 19 points.

Lakers beat short-handed Pistons 103-91 (AP)

Lamar Odom had 25 points and 15 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant and Jordan Farmar made key plays down the stretch to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Lakers trailed 74-72 with eight minutes remaining, but took control from there. Bryant went just 6-of-18 from the floor, but he made two 3-pointers and had a three-point play to score 11 points in...

Parker's 26 points, nine assists do trick
Tony Parker had 26 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-92 Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Bruce Bowen went 6-of-6 from 3-point range for the Spurs and finished with 23 points. Manu Ginobili added 17 points. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 18 points, well below the 30.4 he was averaging before the game. Jordan Farmar added 16 and Lamar Odom had 12.

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.

Odom sustained slight concussion
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom sustained a slight concussion in an automobile accident, team spokesman John Black said Wednesday. The two-car crash happened Tuesday morning when Odom was driving to the Lakers' morning shootaround before their season-opening game against the Houston Rockets. Odom, sitting out the first few games of the season while recuperating from shoulder surgery, attended Tuesday night's game, a 95-93 loss to Houston.

Report: Lakers' Odom suffers concussion in crash
Los angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom suffered a slight concussion in a two-car accident Tuesday.

Lakers' Odom could miss first two weeks
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, sidelined since the start of training camp after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder, could miss the first two weeks of the season. "It could be five games, it could be one or two games. We don't know," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Tuesday night before a game against the Utah Jazz at Honda Center. Last year, the Lakers began the season without Kobe Bryant in the lineup.

Lakers F Odom could miss 1st two weeks of year
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, sidelined since the start of training camp after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder, could miss the first two weeks of the season.

Odom would like to finish career as a Laker
Lamar Odom did his best to ignore the offseason trade talk. There was no way, because it never went away. The versatile 6-foot-10 forward, who has shown an ability to play everywhere on the court during a productive eight-year NBA career, professes to be a glass half-full person. But, he acknowledged Thursday, the rumors did hurt.

Odom hopes to finish career with Lakers (AP)
Lamar Odom did his best to ignore the offseason trade talk. There was no way, because it never went away. The versatile 6-foot-10 forward, who has shown an ability to play everywhere on the court during a productive eight-year NBA career, professes to be a glass half-full person. But, he acknowledged Thursday, the rumors did hurt.

Lamar Odom, F - LAK
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