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Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has successful arthroscopic surgery on right knee
Los Angeles Lakers starting center Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.

Lakers C Bynum undergoes knee surgery (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday. Bynum had arthroscopic surgery in New York to repair a partially torn ligament. The 7-foot center initially discovered the tear in his meniscus during the Lakers' first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City.

Lakers C Bynum undergoes knee surgery
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to be limited at the start of training camp after undergoing successful surgery on his right knee.

Clippers re-sign free-agent F Butler (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed free agent forward Rasual Butler. He averaged a career-high 11.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 33 minutes in 82 games with the team last season. Butler hit 41 percent from the floor, and set a franchise record with 145 3-pointers. "I'm so happy to be back with the Clippers so much unfinished business!" Butler tweeted Wednesday.

Los Angeles Clippers re-sign Rasual Butler
Clippers re-sign Rasual Butler to one-year deal.

Clippers re-sign Butler to new deal
The Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed free agent forward Rasual Butler.

Clips take a flier on Blakely - Marqus Blakely (F) Los Angeles Clippers
Clippers signed undrafted free agent Marqus Blakely to a two-year, partially guaranteed contract.

Former UCLA Bruin Matt Barnes introduced as a Los Angeles Laker
By adding Matt Barnes, who was officially introduced as a Laker on Tuesday, they got a new set of chains for their tires to plow through the rocky terrain.

Barnes: Kobe sold me on Lakers
When Matt Barnes first texted Kobe Bryant about the possibility of joining the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant surprised him by immediately texting back with emphatic encouragement.

Hawks sign former Lakers F Powell (AP)
Josh Powell has signed with the Atlanta Hawks as a free agent after spending the last two seasons as a backup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6-foot-9 Powell was signed to provide depth behind Hawks center Al Horford and power forward Josh Smith. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Powell, from Riverdale High School in Atlanta, averaged 2.7 points in 63 games with the Lakers last season.

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.

Lakers: Kobe underwent knee surgery
Kobe Bryant recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Friday.

Bryant ready for camp after knee surgery (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Bryant will be fully recovered well before training camp opens Sept. 25, the Lakers said in a brief statement Friday. The two-time NBA finals MVP underwent surgery last week. His knee was drained of fluid early in the playoffs, and he played through several additional injuries while leading the Lakers to...

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant had successful knee surgery last week; full recovery expected for training camp
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday that Kobe Bryant recently had arthroscopic surgery performed on his right knee.

Los Angeles Lakers concerned Luke Walton could miss the season
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak says the team is concerned reserve Luke Walton could miss the season if his back issues require surgery.

Lakers sign veteran swingman Barnes (AP)
Matt Barnes is going back to Los Angeles, this time to join the two-time defending NBA champion Lakers. The Lakers announced Thursday they had signed the free-agent forward. Terms were not disclosed. Barnes, a UCLA product who started 58 games last season for Orlando, said earlier this week on his Twitter page that he was headed to Toronto.

Veteran swingman Matt Barnes signs with Los Angeles Lakers
Veteran swingman Matt Barnes, one of the most coveted free agents left on the open market, is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Report: Lakers to sign Barnes
Free-agent forward Matt Barnes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Yahoo Sports.

Lakers sign free agent F Barnes
Free-agent forward Matt Barnes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Yahoo Sports.

Lakers sign C Ratliff to 1-year contract (AP)
Veteran center Theo Ratliff has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ratliff said Thursday he'll join the two-time defending NBA champions as a backup to 7-foot stars Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. The 15-year pro played 49 games last season with San Antonio and Charlotte, averaging 3.6 points and 3.2 rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers add depth with 15-year veteran Theo Ratliff
The Lakers signed veteran big man Theo Ratliff on Thursday.

Los Angeles Clippers play it straight after Tracy McGrady workout
Tracy McGrady worked out for the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday and the team wasn't yet ready to say how intersted it is in signing him.

Sources: Josh Powell set to leave Los Angeles Lakers for Atlanta Hawks
Lakers reserve forward Josh Powell is close to signing a free-agent deal with the Atlanta Hawks, according to sources close to the situation.

Lakers' Bynum postpones knee surgery
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has postponed his knee surgery.

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum postpones surgery
Lakers center Andrew Bynum postpones knee surgery

Woods, Bryant tie as favorite US athlete (AP)
Tiger Woods has dropped into a tie with Kobe Bryant as the favorite American sports star. Woods had held the position alone since 2006, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard moved up from fourth last year to grab a share of the top spot, Harris Interactive said Tuesday. LeBron James dropped from third to sixth in the company's survey of 2,227 adults conducted online from June 14-21, before he left...

Clippers, F Smith reach deal (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent Craig Smith have reached a deal for the power forward to return to the team. Smith averaged 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 16.4 minutes in 75 games last season, when he shot 57 percent from the floor. He was originally acquired by the Clippers last July along with Sebastian Telfair and Mark Madsen from Minnesota in exchange for Quentin Richardson.

Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro hopes the Chicago Bulls fare well despite firing him
Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro is pulling for the Chicago Bulls players, but he said his relationship is broken with John Paxson and Gar Forman.

Harvard guard Jeremy Lin emerges as backup candidate for Los Angeles Lakers
Harvard guard Jeremy Lin emerges as Lakers' backup candidate.

Los Angeles Clippers to meet with Tracy McGrady next week
Free agent forward Tracy McGrady has scheduled a workout with the Los Angeles Clippers next week.

Los Angeles Clippers will play San Antonio Spurs Oct. 12 in Mexico City
The Clippers will play the Spurs Oct. 12 in Mexico City.

Clippers, Spurs to play in Mexico City (AP)
The NBA is returning south of the border when the Los Angeles Clippers play the San Antonio Spurs in an Oct. 12 preseason game in Mexico City. It will be the league's 17th visit to Mexico City and 19th game in the country, the most matchups in any country outside the United States and Canada. The game will be played as part of the Olympic Sports Festival, which runs Oct.

NBA returns to Mexico City in preseason
The NBA is returning south of the border when the Los Angeles Clippers play the San Antonio Spurs in an Oct. 12 preseason game in Mexico City.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Dwyane Wade says Los Angeles Lakers, not Miami Heat, are title favorites for 2010-11
Dwyane Wade thinks there's a clear favorite for the 2011 NBA championship. No, it's not the Miami Heat.

Wade: Hardest part of rebuilding over (AP)
Dwyane Wade thinks there's a clear favorite for the 2011 NBA championship. No, it's not the Miami Heat. Even after Wade signed a new six-year deal and had LeBron James and Chris Bosh added to the Miami mix, the 2006 NBA finals MVP says the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers should be the favorites heading into next season, simply because this Heat team hasn't proved anything...

Sources: Raja Bell spurns Los Angeles Lakers, headed to Utah Jazz
Raja Bell won't be meeting face-to-face with longtime nemesis Kobe Bryant after all. He's signing with the Utah Jazz instead.

2010 NBA free agents: Los Angeles Lakers make it official, bring guard Derek Fisher back
The Lakers announced the signing of Derek Fisher and Steve Blake on Wednesday.

With Fisher back, Lakers welcome Blake (AP)
Derek Fisher officially is back with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Steve Blake is grateful to join him. The two-time defending NBA champions showed Blake around their training complex Tuesday, a week after the former Clippers guard agreed to a four-year, $16 million deal to change locker rooms at Staples Center.

Sources: Kobe Bryant, Raja Bell to meet on Wednesday
Longtime rivals Kobe Bryant and Raja Bell will sit down for a face-to-face chat Wednesday in Los Angeles to further discuss the feasibility of the Lakers signing Bell in free agency, sources said.

Los Angeles Clippers sign second-round pick Willie Warren to deal
The Clippers have signed guard Willie Warren, their second-round selection in the NBA draft.



Clippers sign 2nd-round pick Warren (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Willie Warren, their second-round selection in the NBA draft. Warren averaged a team-best 16.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 21 games as a sophomore last season for Oklahoma. He was a teammate of Clippers forward Blake Griffin at Oklahoma in 2008-09.

Wall has 18 points, 10 dimes in win
John Wall, playing his second NBA Summer League game with the Wizards, had 18 points, 10 assists and five steals in Washington's 89-64 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

Fisher says he's staying with Lakers
Derek Fisher says he's staying with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran point guard announced Monday in a statement on his website that he'll re-sign with the Lakers.

Fisher says he's staying with Lakers (AP)
Although Derek Fisher thought about joining that burgeoning superteam in Miami, he's staying in the Los Angeles Lakers' own collection of stars. The veteran point guard said Monday he'll re-sign with the Lakers, sticking with Kobe Bryant and the defending two-time NBA champions after speaking with several teams as a free agent.

Derek Fisher spurns Miami Heat offer, will return to Los Angeles Lakers
Derek Fisher is expected to decide where he's playing later Monday, a source said.

Agent: Former Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Jordan Farmar agrees to three-year deal with New Jersey Nets
Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar has agreed to a three-year, $12-million deal with the New Jersey Nets, his agent, Arn Tellem, confirmed to ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Lakers draftees potent in summer league debut
The Lakers' second-round draft picks both came away looking like steals in their first taste of NBA action.

Los Angeles Lakers free agent Derek Fisher met LeBron James at Miami airport
LeBron James met Derek Fisher at a Miami airport on Fisher's way to meet with Pat Riley about coming to Heat.

Los Angeles Clippers sign first-round picks Al-Farouq Aminu, Eric Bledsoe
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed draft picks Al-Farouq Aminu of Wake Forest and Eric Bledsoe of Kentucky.

Clippers sign draft picks Aminu, Bledsoe (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed draft picks Al-Farouq Aminu of Wake Forest and Eric Bledsoe of Kentucky. The signings were announced Saturday. Aminu, a forward, was the eighth overall pick in last month's NBA draft. Bledsoe, a guard, was the 18th pick whom the Clippers acquired in a draft day trade after he was originally chosen by Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles Lakers free agent Derek Fisher to meet with Miami Heat president Pat Riley
Lakers free-agent point guard Derek Fisher has a meeting scheduled with Miami Heat president Pat Riley on Saturday, according to a source close to the situation.

Same building, new team: Steve Blake joins Los Angeles Lakers
Guard Steve Blake has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Clippers introduce Vinny Del Negro as their new coach
The Los Angeles Clippers have introduced Vinny Del Negro as their coach, two months after he was fired by the Chicago Bulls.

Del Negro agrees to coach Clippers (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers reached an agreement in principle with Vinny Del Negro to become the team's head coach. The team said Tuesday night in an e-mail that more details would be announced Wednesday. Del Negro was fired by the Chicago Bulls in May after going 82-82 in two seasons and making two postseason appearances.

Del Negro reaches deal to coach Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers reached an agreement in principle with Vinny Del Negro to become the team's head coach.

Sources: Clippers tab Vinny Del Negro as head coach
The Los Angeles Clippers have selected Vinny Del Negro as their new head coach, sources close to the situation said on Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant won't play for USA this summer
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant won't play for USA this summer.

Los Angeles Clippers, Mike Miller have a three-hour meeting
The Los Angeles Clippers and free-agent swingman Mike Miller had a three-hour meeting Saturday with both sides expressing interest in striking a deal.

LeBron James meets with Pat Riley, Miami Heat; Los Angeles Clippers up next
The Miami Heat have LeBron James' attention. What they really want is the superstar free agent's signature.

PG Blake says he has deal with Lakers (AP)
Steve Blake says he has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Blake told Portland radio station 95.5 FM on Friday that he has a four-year deal with the two-time defending champions, who might lose starting point guard Derek Fisher in free agency. NBA teams can't sign players until next week.

Bosh meets with Heat in Chicago (AP)
Chris Bosh met with the Miami Heat in Chicago on Thursday, each side gauging the chance of him joining Dwyane Wade in South Florida for the next several seasons. Bosh flew to Chicago from his Dallas home, while the Heat contingent led by team president Pat Riley arrived after meetings overnight with Amare Stoudemire and others in Los Angeles.

Phil Jackson will return to chase Los Angeles Lakers three-peat
Phil Jackson is returning to the Lakers bench for an 11th season.

Cavaliers in 'serious talks' with Scott (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in "serious talks" with Byron Scott to be their coach, a person familiar with the team's search told The Associated Press. After completing interviews with several candidates including Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, the Cavaliers have decided to "move in the Scott direction," said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday...

Cavs close to naming coach, maybe Shaw (AP)
A person familiar with Cleveland's search says the Cavaliers have completed interviews and are close to selecting a new head coach. The Cavs have narrowed their choice to a few candidates, and one is Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, says the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the process is supposed to remain confidential.

Source: New York Knicks won't meet with Amare Stoudemire on Thursday
The Knicks will not be meeting with Amare Stoudemire between their scheduled Thursday sitdowns with Joe Johnson in Los Angeles and LeBron James in Ohio, according to a source close to the situation.

Report: Cavs working with Shaw on deal
A person familiar with Cleveland's coaching search says the Cavaliers are moving toward an agreement with Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw.

Report: Brian Shaw, Cleveland Cavaliers working toward contract
A person familiar with Cleveland's coaching search says the Cavaliers are moving toward an agreement with Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw.

Agent: Los Angeles Lakers' Shannon Brown will likely opt out of deal
Lakers guard Shannon Brown is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract on Wednesday and become a free agent, his agent said.

Los Angeles Clippers 1st round draft picks join team
Forward Al-Farouq Aminu of Wake Forest and guard Eric Bledsoe of Kentucky have the Los Angeles Clippers' front office feeling pretty good about the future. And free agency is still a couple days away.

Clippers introduce Aminu, Bledsoe (AP)
Two first-round draft picks with potential to crack the starting lineup have the Los Angeles Clippers' front office feeling pretty good about the future. And free agency is still a couple days away. Forward Al-Farouq Aminu of Wake Forest and guard Eric Bledsoe of Kentucky each expressed excitement Monday about joining a team that has missed the playoffs 15 times in the last 17 years and won...

Sources: Los Angeles Clippers interview Dwane Casey; Vinny Del Negro next
The Clippers formally interviewed Dwane Casey Monday morning and plan to interview Vinny Del Negro Tuesday, according to sources.

Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw visits Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw is meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers about their coaching vacancy.

Shaw visits Cavs about coaching vacancy (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw met with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday about their coaching vacancy. Shaw arrived in Cleveland to visit with owner Dan Gilbert and front-office members, the Cavs said. It is not yet known if the club has offered him the job. The 43-year-old Shaw has spent five seasons on Phil Jackson's staff in Los Angeles.

Phil Jackson: Karl's illness to influence return
Phil Jackson says seeing Denver Nuggets coach George Karl sidelined last season with throat cancer will influence his upcoming decision on whether to return as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jackson: Karl illness affecting decision (AP)
Phil Jackson says seeing Denver Nuggets coach George Karl sidelined last season with throat cancer will influence his upcoming decision on whether to return as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson was the headline speaker Sunday at a meeting of Western governors in Whitefish, Mont. The legendary coach has a lakeside home near Glacier National Park.

Phil Jackson: George Karl's experience last season influencing his decision on whether to return
Phil Jackson says seeing Denver Nuggets coach George Karl sidelined last season with throat cancer will influence his upcoming decision on whether to return as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sources: Los Angeles Clippers down to Vinny Del Negro, Dwane Casey
The Clippers have narrowed their coaching search to Vinny Del Negro and Dwane Casey, sources said.

Report: Houston Rockets aide Elston Turner on Los Angeles Clippers' radar
The Clippers were granted permission to talk to Rockets assistant Elston Turner.

Lakers assistant in Cavs' coaching mix
The Cleveland Cavaliers' search for a new coach may rest in the bejeweled hands of Phil Jackson. The Lord of NBA championship rings, Jackson, who just won his 11th title with the Los Angeles Lakers, said earlier this week that he is leaning toward retirement but that he won't have a final decision until next week - at the earliest - about returning.

Staples Center, Los Angeles could host NBA draft temporarily while Madison Square Garden undergoes construction
Los Angeles could be home to draft up to three years while Madison Square Garden undergoes summer construction.

Cavs' coach search may depend on Jackson (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers' search for a new coach may rest in the bejeweled hands of Phil Jackson. The Lord of NBA championship rings, Jackson, who just won his 11th title with the Los Angeles Lakers, said earlier this week that he is leaning toward retirement but that he won't have a final decision until next week.

Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints earns multiple ESPY nominations
Drew Brees, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Jimmie Johnson and Albert Pujols will vie for the Best Male Athlete award at the 2010 ESPYS, which are set for July 14 in Los Angeles.

Willie Warren slips to No. 54 - Willie Warren (G) Los Angeles Clippers
Clippers selected Oklahoma SG Willie Warren with the No. 54 pick in the draft.

Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints earns multiple ESPY nominations
Drew Brees, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Jimmie Johnson and Albert Pujols will vie for the Best Male Athlete award at the 2010 ESPYS, which are set for July 14 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant likely to have surgery to repair finger
The Lakers' on-court leader will concentrate on health, not basketball, this summer.

Derek Fisher's heart is in Los Angeles if contract talks work out with Lakers
The 35-year-old point guard has spent 11 of his 14 years with the Lakers and has won five championships with the franchise.

Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson 'leaning towards retiring'
Phil Jackson, winner of 11 NBA titles, says he is leaning toward retirement but hasn't made up his mind.

Phil Jackson leaning toward retirement
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he's leaning toward retirement, but will wait until next week to make his final decision.

2010 NBA Finals: Nielsen Co. says 28.2 million watched Game 7 of Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers series
Not since Michael Jordan's final championship has a pro basketball game drawn a bigger audience than last week's seventh game of the Lakers-Celtics series.

Source: Los Angeles Lakers interested in Raja Bell
The Lakers are interested in signing free agent forward Raja Bell, according to a team source.

Lakers' Bynum to have knee surgery in July
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's injured right knee has been drained for the third time in recent weeks, and the two-time NBA champion will have surgery next month.

Report: Phil Jackson's daughter thinks Los Angeles Lakers days done
Phil Jackson's daughter reportedly doesn't think he will return to the Lakers.

Lakers C Bynum to have knee surgery (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's injured right knee has been drained for the third time in recent weeks, and the two-time NBA champion will have surgery next month. Bynum said Tuesday he's headed to the World Cup in South Africa before undergoing surgery around July 18 to repair a partially torn meniscus in his knee.

Blake Griffin of Los Angeles Lakers working out at 100 percent
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin says he has been working out 100 percent for about a month and a half as he recovers from surgery on his left kneecap. He has played with teammate Chris Kaman.

Cabbie attacked after Lakers' title win to get $10K
Staples Center owner AEG plans to give $10,000 to the driver of a taxi cab that was attacked by a mob and burned last week in Los Angeles after the Lakers won their 16th NBA championship.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers fans lining up for championship parade
Fans are streaming into downtown Los Angeles six hours before as many as 2 million Lakers fans are expected for the team's NBA championship parade

Cabbie attacked after Los Angeles Lakers win to get $10,000
Staples Center owner AEG plans to give $10,000 to the driver of a taxi cab that was attacked by a mob and burned last week in Los Angeles after the Lakers won their 16th NBA championship.

Thousands celebrate Lakers title
Thousands of screaming fans saluted the world champion Los Angeles Lakers Monday in a two-mile parade that left no doubt that expectations for a three-peat are high.

NBA opens potential offseason of change (AP)
New coaches for the NBA's winningest franchises. New superstars for some of the teams chasing them. Anything is possible in an offseason that could reshape the league, and it officially started after the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 on Thursday in Game 7 of the NBA finals to win their second straight championship.

Jackson decision keys LA's 3-peat hopes (AP)
The two-time NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers' most important free agent this summer is a 64-year-old former forward with two bad knees, two artificial hips and two more championships than any coach in NBA history. When Phil Jackson reveals his plans for the future next week, presumably some time after the Lakers' parade down Figueroa Street on Monday, the 16-time champions can get to work...

President congratulates Los Angeles Lakers on winning title
President Barack Obama congratulated the Lakers on winning the championship.

Obama congratulates Lakers on title
President Barack Obama has congratulated Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson and his team on winning the NBA championship for the second year in a row.

Los Angeles Lakers to pay for victory fete, keep cost at $2M
The Lakers say they'll pay for Monday's NBA championship victory celebration, a more modest event than in past years.

Crowds rock cars, start fights, set fires in LA
Unruly crowds are starting to cause trouble in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers to pay for victory fete, keep cost at $2M
The Lakers say they'll pay for Monday's NBA championship victory celebration, a more modest event than in past years.

Artest plays Hollywood role in Game 7
No one's blaming Ron Artest this time. The new guy who said it would be his fault if the Los Angeles Lakers didn't repeat as NBA champions is off the hook.

Lakers to pay for championship parade (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers say they'll pay for Monday's NBA championship victory celebration, a more modest event than in past years. Lakers spokesman John Black said Friday the team anticipates spending around $2 million, including police overtime and other city services. The Lakers plan to celebrate Thursday's victory over the Boston Celtics with a parade from Staples Center to the...

Parents of Celts fan settle with Boston (AP)
The parents of a Celtics fan who stopped breathing and later died after Boston police took him into custody during 2008 NBA championship celebrations have settled with the city for $3 million. The settlement announced Thursday by a lawyer for the parents of David Woodman came on the same day the Celtics were scheduled to play the Los Angeles Lakers in the deciding Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals.

Lakers rally past Celtics in Game 7 for 16th title
The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 16th NBA championship, dramatically rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 Thursday night in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Wallace to start at center for Celtics (AP)
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says Rasheed Wallace will start at center in Game 7 of the NBA finals. Wallace is replacing Kendrick Perkins, who sprained ligaments in his right knee Tuesday night in the first quarter of Boston's 89-67 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Rivers joked that he went with Wallace over Glen "Big Baby" Davis for Thursday's game because "he's old.

Celtics' Big 3 may be making last stand (AP)
Two NBA finals meetings in three years used to mean the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers were just getting warmed up. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson did this three times from 1984-87. Boston won all three when the teams squared off in 1962, '63 and '65; and repeated the feat three times in four years at the end of that decade.

2010 NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics Game 6 TV rating down
Television ratings for Game 6 of the NBA Finals were down from the last one between the Lakers and Celtics, which was also a blowout but crowned a champion.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum to 'definitely' play in Game 7
Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who has been playing through a torn meniscus in his right knee throughout the playoffs, said he would "definitely" play in Game 7 against the Celtics.

Celtics C Perkins out for Game 7 (AP)
Boston center Kendrick Perkins' sprained right knee will keep him out of Game 7 of the NBA finals. Celtics coach Doc Rivers confirmed Wednesday that his starting center won't play in the season finale against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, dealing a blow to Boston's hopes of winning its 18th championship.

Chief: Extra officers to monitor Game 7 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says he will be deploying hundreds of extra officers at the final NBA championship game between the Lakers and Boston Celtics.

LA chief: Extra police to be at Game 7 (AP)
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says he will be deploying hundreds of extra officers at the final NBA championship game between the Lakers and Boston Celtics. Beck said Wednesday that he hopes to dissuade fans from congregating outside Staples Center after Thursday's game. Beck says he doesn't expect problems and mobile command units and a strong police presence should deter anyone...

Andrew Bynum tweaks knee, leaves Los Angeles Lakers game in 3rd
Andrew Bynum tweaked his injured knee and left Tuesday's Finals game against the Celtics.

Lakers rout Celtics, force Game 7 (AP)
Buckle up, Boston and L.A. These epic NBA finals are going to Game 7. Kobe Bryant made sure of it, with plenty of help from the rest of the revitalized Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 17 points and 13 rebounds, and the Lakers emphatically extended the NBA finals to a decisive seventh game with a 89-67 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 on Tuesday night.

NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers title would net Phil Jackson $2 million bonus
A second consecutive title for the Los Angeles Lakers would trigger a $2 million performance bonus in Phil Jackson's contract, according to NBA coaching sources.

Celts overcome 38 by Kobe to win Game 5 (AP)
It's looking a lot like 2008 again, with Paul Pierce carrying the Boston Celtics to victory in the NBA finals and leading them to the brink of yet another title. Pierce scored 27 points -- his best performance of this year's finals -- and the Celtics withstood 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-86 on Sunday night and take a 3-2 lead in the...

Allen forced to miss media session (AP)
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen missed Saturday's media session for the NBA finals because of a family matter. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said Allen arrived at the TD Garden in time for practice. Twiss said Allen was given permission to miss the session on the off day before Sunday night's Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

2010 NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum set for Game 5 after knee drained again
After having his right knee drained of fluid for the second time this postseason, Lakers center Andrew Bynum says he'll be ready to go for Sunday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.

Andrew Bynum's knee again limits his availability for Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Bynum's injured knee limited him to 12 minutes in Game 4 for the Lakers in a loss to the Celtics.

Davis keys Celtics pulling even with LA (AP)
The Boston Celtics have tied up the NBA finals, and they owe it more to "Big Baby" than the Big Three. Backup Glen "Big Baby" Davis scored half of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Celtics bench as it pulled away from the Los Angeles Lakers to win 96-89 on Thursday night and even the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's knee is a concern for Game 4
Lakers Andrew Bynum's status uncertain after practice setback.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher not buying flop comments
Lakers guard Derek Fisher not buying flop comments.

Instant replay key player in finals (AP)
The ball bounces out of bounds. Players immediately point in opposite directions. Coaches leap to their feet and scream at the officials. The referee makes the call, but isn't certain. Time to go to the videotape. The league's expansion of instant replay to include out of bounds calls in the final minutes has played a role in these NBA finals, where the Los Angeles Lakers brought a 2-1 lead...

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum intends on playing Game 4
Laker Andrew Bynum (knee) plans on playing Game 4.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum tweaks injured knee in Game 3
Andrew Bynum suffered a setback in his ongoing battle with his injured right knee.

Lakers survive Celtics to take 2-1 Finals lead
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Derek Fisher added 16 to lead Los Angeles to a 91-84 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night and give the Lakers a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Fisher shines late as Lakers win Game 3 (AP)
Derek Fisher broke down the court after yet another miss by Ray Allen. Nothing between him and the basket, and nothing -- not even three hard-charging Celtics -- was going to keep the Los Angeles Lakers guard from finishing off a Game 3 victory. A hard foul from all three pursuing Celtics sent Fisher sprawling to the floor, but not before he laid in his fifth basket of the fourth quarter and...

2010 NBA Free Agents: To woo LeBron James, David Geffen seeking 51 percent of Los Angeles Clippers from Donald Sterling
Would LeBron James be willing to play for the Clippers if Donald Sterling no longer owned the team? Billionaire entertainment mogul David Geffen wants to find out.

Paul Pierce to Los Angeles Lakers fans: 'We ain't coming back to LA!'
Paul Pierce tells Lakers fans: 'We ain't coming back to LA!'

Celtics earn split in Finals behind Allen's record
Ray Allen scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half with a record-setting 3-point shooting display and the Boston Celtics evened the NBA finals with a 103-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 Sunday night.

Allen, Rondo help Celtics even finals (AP)
The Boston Celtics evened the NBA finals with Ray Allen shredding the Lakers from the 3-point line -- and Rajon Rondo doing everything else from everywhere else. Allen scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half with a record-setting 3-point shooting display, Rondo completed a triple-double down the stretch and the Celtics handed Los Angeles its first home loss of the postseason, 103-94 Sunday...

Allen hits 7 3s, Celtics lead at half (AP)
Ray Allen set an NBA finals record with seven 3-pointers in a half and scored 27 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 54-48 lead at the break over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the NBA finals on Sunday night. Allen tied the finals record for a game by hitting his first seven 3-pointers before his final attempt of the half spun out.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Tex Winter, Dr. Jack Ramsay given Chuck Daly Award
Former Lakers coach Tex Winter, honored to get the Chuck Daly Award, still waits on the NBA Hall of Fame.

Ratings up 17 percent for Game 1 (AP)
The opener of the Celtics-Lakers NBA finals matched the teams' meeting two years ago for the highest preliminary rating for a Game 1 since 2004. Los Angeles' 102-89 win Thursday night on ABC earned a 10.4 overnight rating, up 17 percent from the 8.9 for last year's Magic-Lakers series. Ratings measure the percentage of all homes with televisions tuned into a program.

Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest gives $18,000 in tickets to lucky fan
On Thursday, Artest opened up his wallet and plopped down $18,000 on two courtside seats for Game 1 of the NBA Finals and gave the tickets away to a fan that tweeted him.

2010 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers opener draws strong viewership
The opener of the Celtics-Lakers NBA Finals matched the teams' meeting two years ago for the highest preliminary rating for a Game 1 since 2004.

Kobe, Pau power Lakers past Celtics in Game 1
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers got tough in a 102-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals opener Thursday night.

Physical Lakers beat Celtics in Game 1 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers got tough in a 102-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals opener Thursday night. Ron Artest scored 15 points after tumbling to the ground in a tangle with Paul Pierce in the opening minute of the 12th finals meeting in the NBA's most scintillating rivalry.

Lakers lead 50-41 at halftime of Game 1 (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 12 points despite foul trouble, Pau Gasol added 11 points and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 50-41 lead over the Boston Celtics at halftime of Game 1 in the NBA finals Thursday night. The 12th finals meeting between the NBA's most entertaining rivals opened with a chippy, rough-edged first half featuring 28 fouls and 27 free throws.

Suns PG Nash to report on World Cup (AP)
Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash will travel to South Africa to report on the World Cup for CBSSports.com. Nash's team was eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday in the Western Conference finals. He'll file eight videos and have additional reports and photos posted to CBSSports.com's social media platforms under a deal with Meathawk, his production company.

Bynum: Having knee drained didn't help (AP)
Four years into his NBA career, Andrew Bynum is still trying to make it through his first full postseason. The oft-injured Los Angeles Lakers center went through a limited practice Wednesday for the first time since having his balky right knee drained on Monday. "It didn't really help," he said.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum says fluid has returned to knee
Lakers center Andrew Bynum says the fluid he had drained from his injured right knee his returned.

West: Kobe is greatest Laker of all time
When it comes to determining the best players in Los Angeles Lakers history, Jerry West is well qualified to make that judgment. And his call for the greatest Laker of all time is Kobe Bryant.

Los Angeles Lakers players given money for taking charges
Last series, Phil Jackson called his big men "thin-chested" as a way of goading them into standing strong and taking a hit, and the team has been offering financial incentive -- $50 per charge.

Gasol to miss worlds for champion Spain (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol says he will not help Spain defend its title at the world basketball championships because doctors say he needs a rest. Gasol says "present circumstances advise against my participation" in the championship in Turkey from Aug. 29-Sept. 12. Gasol and the Lakers face the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals.

Lakers, Celtics ready to renew rivalry (AP)
Phil Jackson knows the story by heart, even if his players only seem interested in the last two chapters. Their coach is steeped in the history of pro basketball's most compelling rivalry, familiar with every twist in the Boston Celtics' half-century of championship clashes with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's knee shows no progress after draining
Andrew Bynum's outlook a day after having 2 1/2 fluid ounces drained from his right knee Monday wasn't quite as bright as his crisp yellow jersey.

Doctors' orders: Pau Gasol of Los Angeles Lakers to miss world basketball championships
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol says he will not help Spain defend its title at the world basketball championships because doctors say he needs a rest.

Lakers hope for boost from Artest, Bynum (AP)
Although the Lakers' roster is remarkably similar to the group that lost the NBA finals to the Boston Celtics two years ago, Kobe Bryant sees two big reasons Los Angeles might have a better shot this time. Ron Artest and Andrew Bynum said Monday they hope to play major defensive roles in the rematch with the Celtics.

Los Angeles Lakers say center Andrew Bynum had his knee drained
Lakers center Andrew Bynum's had his right knee drained Monday morning, according to a team spokesman.



Pierce excited to return to finals, LA (AP)
Paul Pierce is excited to return to the NBA finals and his hometown for the next round in the league's greatest rivalry. Boston's best player isn't exactly thrilled that Los Angeles' welcoming committee includes Ron Artest, a physical, tenacious defender. "He likes to bang you," Pierce said Monday, "grab you, hold you, pull your shorts down.

Kobe Bryant's brilliant playoffs lead Los Angeles Lakers to Finals
Kobe Bryant is enjoying arguably the most impressive playoff run of his career.

Celtics' subs could be key in NBA finals (AP)
When Paul Pierce and Boston's other starters need a rest in the NBA finals, they can watch their replacements with confidence. Just as they did two years ago against the same opponent. Two years ago, when the Celtics won their 17th title by beating the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston's key backups have changed since then.

Lakers and Celtics set to renew rivalry (AP)
Here comes Kobe Bryant's chance against the team that beat him two years ago. He's far from the only Lakers great to fall short against Boston. Get ready for Lakers-Celtics, Part 12, the league's most storied franchises renewing their rivalry in the NBA finals. Boston beat Los Angeles in the 2008 finals, with a dominant defense that made life miserable for Bryant, that season's MVP.

Another Suns rally attempt falls short (AP)
Another furious rally fell short and now the Phoenix Suns are done. Just as they did in Game 5, the Steve Nash and Suns trailed the Los Angeles Lakers by as many as 18 points on Saturday before mounting a fourth-quarter comeback. Just as they did in Game 5, Kobe Bryant and Co. fended off the Suns -- though without the last second heroics this time -- and eliminated Phoenix with a 111-103 victory in...

Lakers oust Suns, get rematch with Celts (AP)
Get ready, Boston, for a rematch with Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant wrapped up a magnificent series with 37 points, Ron Artest added 25 and the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 111-103 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals. The Lakers and Celtics, the NBA's premier teams for much of the league's history, will meet in the finals for the 12th time with Game 1...

Artest late to practice after big shot
Ron Artest had perfect timing in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals - and not so much the next day. Artest was fined by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday for showing up late to practice, several hours after his buzzer-beating layup clinched their 103-101 victory. Lakers coach Phil Jackson says it was an innocent mixup by the forward, who showed up 30 minutes late after misreading the practice starting time on the locker room board following Thursday's win over the Phoenix Suns. Artest scored just four points in Game 5, but won it for the Lakers on his rebound of Kobe Bryant's missed 3-point attempt. Los Angeles has a 3-2 lead in the series. Game 6 is Saturday night in Phoenix.

Lakers fine Artest for showing up late (AP)
Ron Artest had perfect timing in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals -- and not so much the next day. Artest was fined by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday for showing up late to practice, several hours after his buzzer-beating layup clinched their 103-101 victory. Lakers coach Phil Jackson says it was an innocent mixup by the forward, who showed up 30 minutes late after misreading the practice...

Artest's buzzer-beater gives Lakers win (AP)
Ron Artest became a part of the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff lore with a bank shot to beat the Phoenix Suns. Artest rambled into the lane and beat the buzzer with a wild shot after rebounding Kobe Bryant's miss, and the Lakers edged the Suns 103-101 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Suns rally but lose by not boxing out (AP)
Steve Nash kept Phoenix hanging around in the fourth quarter until Jason Richardson tied it up in the waning seconds only to see the Suns get eclipsed by a buzzer-beating offensive rebound. Phoenix tangled up Kobe Bryant on a last-ditch 3-point attempt, but Ron Artest sneaked in, grabbed the rebound and scored to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 103-101 victory Thursday night.

Artest's buzzer-beater gives Lakers 3-2 lead
Ron Artest beat the buzzer with a wild bank shot after rebounding Kobe Bryant's miss, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 103-101 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Clippers fans show desire for James (AP)
A band of Los Angeles Clippers fans has taken to the streets outside Staples Center to show love for LeBron James. At least 75 Clippers fans in red-and-blue gear waved signs and chanted slogans as they marched up and down Chick Hearn Court on Thursday night in the hours before Game 5 of the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum's knee, Kobe Bryant's minutes on target
Kobe Bryant's played 43 minutes during Game 4's loss and has averaged 41.5 minutes per game during the series against Phoenix. Jackson was asked if the guard could play even more.

Suns contain Kobe long enough in 4th (AP)
Kobe Bryant's slow start didn't hurt the Los Angeles Lakers. A quiet fourth quarter definitely did. Bryant had 38 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds Tuesday night, but the Phoenix Suns contained him long enough in the final period to pull away for a 115-106 victory that evened the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.

Bench keys Suns pulling even with Lakers (AP)
The Phoenix bench finally delivered as advertised, and it could hardly have come at a better time. Channing Frye broke out of a horrendous shooting slump by making four 3-pointers for 14 points, and the Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter for the second game in a row to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 on Tuesday night and tie the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.

Suns even up West final series against Lakers
Channing Frye broke out of a horrendous shooting slump by making four 3-pointers for 14 points, and the Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter for the second game in a row to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 on Tuesday night.

Obama picks Lakers to win title
President Barack Obama is projecting a Los Angeles Lakers win in the NBA Finals.

President Barack Obama projecting Los Angeles Lakers win in NBA Finals
President Barack Obama is projecting a Los Angeles Lakers win in the NBA Finals.

Lakers' Jackson doesn't want Bulls job (AP)
A cagy Phil Jackson said Tuesday he has "no desire at all" to return to Chicago to coach the Bulls, though would "like to have a vodka" with the new owner of the New Jersey Nets. The Los Angeles Lakers coach addressed two reports by ESPN that the Bulls and Nets have worked through back channels to gauge his interest, saying those channels haven't reached him.

Phil Jackson shuts down Chicago Bulls return, intrigued by New Jersey Nets
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson, meeting with reporters before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, announced Tuesday night that he has no interest in a second stint coaching the Chicago Bulls.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Ailing Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum will play in Game 4 against Phoenix Suns
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says Andrew Bynum will play despite knee pain.

Nash breaks nose, should play in Game 4 (AP)
Steve Nash has a small nasal fracture but says he doesn't expect it to be a problem for him in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. The Phoenix playmaker was hurt in a fourth-quarter collision with Derek Fisher in the Suns' 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. He spoke briefly with reporters after practice on Monday before leaving to have the nose put back in...

Los Angeles Lakers may be without ailing Andrew Bynum for Game 4
Phil Jackson said Andrew Bynum might not play in Game 4 because his ailing right knee is limiting his effectiveness.

Stoudemire's 42 carry Suns in Game 3 (AP)
Amare Stoudemire answered his critics with an exclamation point, and there will be no sweep in the Western Conference finals. Stoudemire matched his career playoff high with 42 points, 29 in the second half, and grabbed 11 rebounds to power the Phoenix Suns to a 118-109 victory Sunday night that cut the Los Angeles Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.

Stoudemire takes over as Suns cut Lakers' lead
Amare Stoudemire matched his career playoff high with 42 points, 29 in the second half, and grabbed 11 rebounds to power the Phoenix Suns to a 118-109 victory Sunday night that cut the Los Angeles Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.

Lakers' supporting cast comes up short (AP)
Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher did what they could to give the Lakers a chance to win Game 3. They just didn't get much help from the supporting cast, whose contributions were vital in wins in Games 1 and 2, Los Angeles couldn't hold off the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, losing 118-109. Bryant had 36 points, Gasol 23, and Fisher scored 18, but no other player had more than 12.

Despite fan chants, Los Angeles Lakers not looking at Boston Celtics
The Lakers said they aren't thinking about a Finals matchup with the Celtics.

2010 NBA playoffs: Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics won't look ahead to Los Angeles Lakers
Paul Pierce, Celtics won't look ahead to potential matchup with Lakers.

Lakers steamrolling defenseless Suns (AP)
A week ago, the Phoenix Suns were talking about how they no longer were marshmallows on defense, and this team had a toughness its predecessors had sorely lacked. The conversation is a little different now. The Suns' resurgence took a hit in Los Angeles, where the Lakers scored a total of 252 points to go up 2-0 in the Western Conference finals, shooting 58 percent in each game.

Wait for free agency is on in NBA (AP)
Doc Rivers knows his Boston Celtics aren't the NBA's biggest story right now. Take a back seat, Celtics, despite being on the cusp of another trip to the NBA finals. Same for you, defending champ Lakers. The Magic and Suns, well, they're basketball afterthoughts right now as well. Unless you're in Los Angeles, Boston, Orlando or Phoenix, the NBA's final four might almost be like a...

Late surge gives Lakers 2-0 lead on Suns (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway to another NBA finals, and their fans already know who they want their dominant defending champions to play next. Pau Gasol scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Lakers roared away in the final minutes for a 124-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night to claim a 2-0 lead in the Western...

Gasol provides late spark as Lakers drop Suns
Pau Gasol scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared away in the final minutes for a 124-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

Suns fall into 0-2 hole despite Hill (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers held Steve Nash in check for the second straight game, and even a breakout offensive effort by Grant Hill couldn't save the Phoenix Suns. They lost 124-112 on Wednesday night and trail 2-0 in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals. It's the first time Phoenix has lost consecutive games since Jan.

Phil Jackson talks to Los Angeles Lakers about new deal, pay cut
Phil Jackson admitted on Wednesday that he's talking to the Lakers about a new deal but would have to take a pay cut.

Suns struggle on 3s in Game 1 loss (AP)
When the Phoenix Suns can't hit a 3-pointer, they realize their chances of winning the Western Conference finals are a long shot. The Suns went 5 for 22 on 3-pointers in their series-opening 128-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, getting practically nothing from the most impressive area of their offense.

Salary cap will allow Los Angeles Clippers to keep draft pick
The projection for next season's NBA salary cap figures to allow the Clippers to keep their draft pick.

Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin cleared for all basketball activities
Blake Griffin has been fully cleared for all basketball activities.



Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum doesn't practice but feels better
Andrew Bynum sat out Tuesday's practice, but the 7-foot Lakers center says he has less swelling in his injured knee.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles mayor: We'll take Arizona sheriff if Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns series just got another dose of politics.

Actor David Arquette toppled at Los Angeles Lakers game
Actor David Arquette is a regular member of the courtside glitterati at Lakers home games. At Monday night's game, he became a lot more than a spectator.

LA mayor gets political with bet
Following Lakers coach Phil Jackson's comments on Arizona's anti-illegal immigration law, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is offering ``America's Toughest Sheriff'' a lesson on spotting illegal immigrants.

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.

Jackson comments on Arizona law trigger protest
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson refused to criticize Arizona's new immigration law, triggering a backlash among activists who plan a protest outside Staples Center on Monday night.

Jackson won't criticize immigration law (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson refused to criticize Arizona's new immigration law, triggering a backlash among activists who plan a protest outside Staples Center on Monday night. Jackson was asked two weeks ago about the Phoenix Suns wearing their Los Suns jerseys in protest during a playoff game.

Robin Lopez back, in Suns starting lineup
Center Robin Lopez will be in the starting lineup tonight when the Suns take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center, Suns coach Alvin Gentry said.

NBA Playoffs 2010: Demonstration planned before Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns Game 1
Phil Jackson's comments on immigration law draw ire from activists.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles Lakers reportedly had knee drained, hasn't practiced since last round of playoffs
Kobe Bryant had a "significant amount of fluid" drained from his right knee recently and hasn't practiced with the Lakers since they advanced through the Western Conference semifinals, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.

Report: Kobe has knee drained
Kobe Byrant had “a significant amount of fluid” drained from his knee in preparation for Monday’s series opener against the Phoenix Suns, according to a Los Angeles Times report.

Bryant happy with Lakers' renewed focus (AP)
Kobe Bryant is among the fortunate few NBA players who know plenty about both winning a championship and defending it. He says the Los Angeles Lakers spent most of the regular season just trying to avoid losing their title, but lately they've been more focused on winning another. Bryant praised the Lakers' increased aggressiveness and poise Saturday after participating in a portion of Los...

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum: Right knee injury getting worse
Andrew Bynum says his injured knee gradually is getting worse, although the Lakers' starting center plans to keep playing on his swelling leg.

Bynum says knee injury getting worse
Andrew Bynum says his injured knee gradually is getting worse, although the Los Angeles Lakers' starting center plans to keep playing on his swelling leg in the Western Conference finals.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash laughs off Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson's traveling accusation
The Phoenix Suns have reacted with a collective smirk to Phil Jackson's suggestion that Steve Nash travels with the basketball.

Suns embracing role as underdogs (AP)
Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry has two words for the multitudes who aren't giving his Suns any chance in the Western Conference finals against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers: "Pittsburgh Penguins." Last year's Stanley Cup winner and the favorite this season was bounced in the second round of the NHL playoffs Wednesday by the No.

Jackson says Suns' Nash carries ball (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson thinks the Phoenix Suns' star point guard sometimes plays a bit too much like a running back. With a mischievous grin, Jackson said Friday that it's tough for Los Angeles to prepare to face Steve Nash during defensive practice because of the two-time MVP's style with the basketball.

Kareem wants minimum NBA age upped to 21 (AP)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says the NBA should raise its minimum age for entry into the league to 21. The NBA's career scoring leader and center on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1980s "Showtime" teams said Wednesday there's a disturbing sense of entitlement among many of today's young pros.

Lakers sweep Jazz, return to West finals (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Pau Gasol added 33 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a four-game sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 111-96 victory on Monday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the third straight year. The Lakers quickly ended the Jazz's hopes of extending the series by pulling ahead by 22 in the second quarter.

Gasol toys with Jazz as Lakers finish off sweep
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Pau Gasol added 33 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a four-game sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 111-96 victory on Monday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the third straight year.

Kim Hughes still working for Los Angeles Clippers as an assistant
Kim Hughes was informed that he still had a job with the Clippers until his contract is up on June 30.

Lakers earn week of rest after sweep (AP)
Just a couple of weeks ago, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be losing their grip on the conference they've dominated for nearly three years. Now that grip looks more like a chokehold again, and only the Phoenix Suns still have a chance to break it. With six consecutive playoff victories illustrating everything the defending champions do so well, the Lakers earned a week of rest and practice...

Jazz offseason may include lottery pick (AP)
The Utah Jazz have a week before they can really start plotting their future. The Jazz's season ended Monday night with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, who swept Utah out of the second round of the NBA playoffs. Players cleaned out their lockers and met with team officials on Tuesday. The Jazz know there are some changes likely to come, but won't know until after next week's draft...

Lakers nip Jazz by 1 en route to 3-0 series lead
Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher hit back-to-back 3-pointers during an 8-2 run in the final minute and the Lakers held on for a 111-110 victory over the Utah Jazz that put Los Angeles on the verge of clinching the Western Conference playoff series.

Lakers use late run to go up 3-0 on Jazz (AP)
Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher hit back-to-back 3-pointers during an 8-2 run in the final minute and the Lakers held on for a 111-110 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that put Los Angeles on the verge of sweeping the Western Conference playoff series. The Jazz had two chances to win it in the final 4 seconds, but Deron Williams missed from the top of the key and Wesley Matthews' tip...

Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson, Ron Artest make nice following Twitter flap
Player and coach have made nice, Ron Artest for his late-night Twittering and Phil Jackson for his misunderstood "witticism."



2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers surprised at Ron Artest's exclsion on All-Defensive team
The Lakers were surprised when Ron Artest was left off the NBA All-Defensive team.

All-NBA Team: LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade
Two-time league MVP LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, defensive player of the year Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers were unanimous selections to the All-NBA First Team announced Thursday.

Kirilenko plans to play in Game 3
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko says he's expecting to play in Game 3 of Utah's Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jazz F Kirilenko plans to play in Game 3 (AP)
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko says he's expecting to play in Game 3 of Utah's Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Jazz trail the Lakers 2-0 and could use the lanky forward and his long arms. The Lakers averaged 50.5 rebounds and 10 blocks while winning both games in Los Angeles.

Utah Jazz's Andrei Kirilenko plans to play in Game 3 against Los Angeles Lakers
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko said barring any unforeseen setbacks he plans to play in Game 3 of Utah's Western Conference semifinal series.

Lakers grind out win, lead Jazz 2-0 (AP)
Less show. More business. With a no-nonsense inside game that showcased their biggest advantages, the Los Angeles Lakers moved halfway to the Western Conference finals. Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Lakers methodically pounded the ball down low in a 111-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff...

Lakers coach Jackson mum on future plans (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he knows what he'll be doing next season. He's just not ready to tell everybody else about it. Jackson remained coy about his future Tuesday night before Los Angeles played Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz, refusing to say whether he'll be another marquee name in what's likely to be the biggest free-agent summer in NBA...

Calf strain sidelines Kirilenko again (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko is sitting out another playoff game with a strained left calf. Kirilenko considered returning for Game 2 of the second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. After the pregame shootaround, the club decided to give the Russian a few more days to rest before returning for Game 3 in Salt Lake City.

Phil Jackson hopes to coach Los Angeles Lakers next season
Coach Phil Jackson says he hopes to return as the Lakers coach next season and can't envision coaching anywhere else next season.



2010 NBA Playoffs: Phil Jackson says Andrew Bynum will start Game 2 for the Los Angeles Lakers
Phil Jackson says Andrew Bynum will start Game 2 for the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum to play, delaying 'probable' surgery
Lakers center Andrew Bynum will play through the pain in his knee, putting off 'probable' surgery until the summer.

Utah's Kirilenko '50-50' to play Game 2
Andrei Kirilenko gives himself a 50-50 chance of playing Tuesday night in Game 2 of Utah's playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Andrei Kirilenko returns to Utah Jazz practice, '50-50' to play in Game 2 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Andrei Kirilenko has returned for his first full practice with the Utah Jazz since aggravating his strained left calf last month.

Utah's poor luck continues in Los Angeles
Lack of size could doom the Jazz vs. the Lakers.

Kobe dictates final minutes as Lakers edge Jazz
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 31 points in the final four minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz in their second-round playoff series opener Sunday.

Bryant rallies Lakers by Jazz in Game 1 (AP)
Just in case the Utah Jazz forgot how Kobe Bryant finishes games, he provided another painful playoff reminder. Bryant scored 11 of his 31 points in the final four minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 104-99 victory over the Jazz in their second-round series opener Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum to play despite meniscus tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum will play despite increasing the severity of his already-torn meniscus from 'very small' to 'small.'

Lakers, Jazz to meet again in playoffs (AP)
For Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams, this third time isn't particularly charming. For the third straight postseason, the Utah Jazz have run into the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol ended Utah's last two playoff runs, and the franchise with 15 NBA titles again is blocking the Jazz's pursuit of their first.

Los Angeles Lakers big man Andrew Bynum has small meniscus tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent a MRI on Saturday that revealed he has a small tear of the anterior horn of his lateral meniscus in his knee.

Lakers' Bynum has small meniscus tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has a small tear in the meniscus in his right knee, leaving him questionable for Los Angeles' second-round playoff opener against the Utah Jazz.

Andrei Kirilenko hopes to return to Utah Jazz by Game 3
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko says he hopes to return to the Jazz by Game 3 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jazz F Kirilenko hopes to play by Game 3 (AP)
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko says he hopes to return to the Jazz by Game 3 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kirilenko sat out Utah's first-round win over Denver and missed most of the last month of the regular season with a strained left calf. Kirilenko said Saturday that his calf has been feeling better and Game 2 on Tuesday in Los Angeles is a slight possibility,...

Gasol's putback pushes Lakers into next round
Pau Gasol tipped in a missed jumper by Kobe Bryant with a half-second left and the Los Angeles Lakers survived a late comeback effort by Oklahoma City and eliminated the Thunder 95-94 in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series on Friday night.

Gasol's tip-in gets Lakers by Thunder (AP)
Pau Gasol tipped in a missed jumper by Kobe Bryant with a half-second left and the Los Angeles Lakers survived a late comeback effort by Oklahoma City and eliminated the Thunder 95-94 in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series on Friday night. Gasol crashed to the rim at the right block and tipped in Bryant's shot to put the defending NBA champions ahead after they squandered a seven-point...

Arenas sued by company over gun fees (AP)
Gilbert Arenas has more gun problems. In March, the Washington Wizards guard got 30 days in a halfway house for bringing guns into the team's locker room. Now a lawsuit claims he owes a Beverly Hills company more than $70,000 for storing guns he bought and never picked up. Tactical Operations sued Arenas last week in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Santa Monica.

Lakers regroup, rip Thunder for 3-2 lead (AP)
So that's what Kobe Bryant meant when he said Oklahoma City had definitely caught the mighty Lakers' attention. Pau Gasol had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and Los Angeles vigorously rebounded from back-to-back losses with a 111-87 victory over the Thunder on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum to continue to be used in short bursts
Andrew Bynum to continue to be used in short bursts while he heals from his tendon injury.

Kobe Bryant's No. 24 Los Angeles Lakers jersey is No. 1 in sales again
LeBron James and Kevin Durant round out top three in sales.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers feeling sense of urgency to win Game 5
Team focuses on defense in preparation for Tuesday's Game 5.

Thunder rout Lakers 110-89, even series (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 22 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 points and eight rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 110-89 victory in Game 4 on Saturday night. For the second straight game, the Thunder capitalized on a significant edge at the foul line and on the boards despite the presence of the Lakers' 7-foot tandem of Pau...

Thunderous victory over Lakers ties series, 2-2
Kevin Durant scored 22 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 points and eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder evened their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a resounding 110-89 victory in Game 4.

Phil Jackson: Stern's threats too strong (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson believes commissioner David Stern's threat of harsher punishments for comments critical of NBA referees was a "heavy-handed" way to deal with what he called "gamesmanship" by coaches in the playoffs. Stern issued a "make my day" warning to the league's players and coaches while doling out a round of fines to players and...

Thunder put away Lakers
Kevin Durant had 29 points and 19 rebounds, and snapped out of a shooting funk just in time to lead the decisive run in the first playoff game played in Oklahoma City, lifting the Thunder to a 101-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Durant's surge lifts Thunder past Lakers (AP)
Kevin Durant had 29 points and 19 rebounds, and snapped out of a shooting funk just in time to lead the decisive run in the first playoff game played in Oklahoma City, lifting the Thunder to a 101-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Durant and Russell Westbrook scored 22 of the final 23 for the Thunder, including every point during a 10-2 surge that put Oklahoma City ahead to...

Kobe Bryant breaks Los Angeles Lakers' playoff scoring record
Kobe Bryant has broken the Lakers' career record for scoring in the playoffs that was previously held by Jerry West.

Bryant sets Lakers' playoff scoring mark (AP)
Kobe Bryant has broken the Los Angeles Lakers' career record for scoring in the playoffs that was previously held by Jerry West. Bryant surpassed West's mark of 4,457 postseason points with a fadeaway 16-foot jumper from the left side just over 3 minutes into the second half of Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.

Bryant's 39 put Lakers up 2-0 on Thunder (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, carrying the Lakers in the fourth quarter when they lost the lead three times, and Los Angeles beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-92 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in a Western Conference playoff series. Bryant was 13 of 15 from the free throw line, but just 12 of 28 from the floor in front of his dad Joe, who sat next to the Lakers' bench.

Andrew Bynum misses Los Angeles Lakers practice, expects to play
Andrew Bynum missed practice on Wednesday to get treatment on his Achilles but expects to be in the lineup on Thursday.

Report: Mike Dunleavy fighting Los Angeles Clippers to get paid
Mike Dunleavy has reportedly taken the Clippers to arbitration because they aren't paying his salary.

Kobe shoulders Lakers late to hold off Thunder
Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, carrying the Lakers in the fourth quarter when they lost the lead three times, and Los Angeles beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-92 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in its playoff series.

Report: Mike Dunleavy fighting Los Angeles Clippers to get paid
Mike Dunleavy has reportedly taken the Clippers to arbitration because they aren't paying his salary.

Blazers sign C Camby to 2-year extension (AP)
Marcus Camby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed Tuesday. The 6-11, 235-pound center was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 16 in exchange for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake. He started 23 regular season games for the Trail Blazers, reinforcing a position depleted by injuries to Greg Oden and Joel...

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson wants more sustained effort against Oklahoma City Thunder
Phil Jackson wants a better sustained effort from the Lakers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He got it for one quarter in the playoff opener, then watched the defending champions lose energy the rest of the way.

D.J. Mbenga back with Los Angeles Lakers following eye surgery
D.J. Mbenga returned to the team Monday wearing the orange-tinted eyewear after missing Sunday's Game 1 victory.

Gasol, Bynum key Lakers' Game 1 victory (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 19 points, Andrew Bynum added 13 and the Los Angeles Lakers used their twin 7-footers to dominate inside against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 87-79 Sunday in the opener of their playoff series. Kobe Bryant added 21 points on 6 of 19 shooting after missing four of the final five regular season games to rest his swollen right knee and broken right index finger.

Lakers limit Durant to pull out win over Thunder
Pau Gasol scored 19 points, Andrew Bynum added 13 and the Los Angeles Lakers used their twin 7-footers to dominate inside against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 87-79 Sunday in the opener of their playoff series.

Los Angeles Lakers' Sasha Vujacic, D.J. Mbenga out for Thunder game
D.J. Mbenga was hit in the eye at Lakers>' practice Saturday and suffered a retinal hole, according to a team spokesman.

Los Angeles Lakers' D.J. Mbenga has emergency eye surgery
D.J. Mbenga was hit in the eye at Lakers>' practice Saturday and suffered a retinal hole, according to a team spokesman.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum has another pain-free practice
Andrew Bynum had another pain-free practice on Saturday.

Lakers begin title defense vs. Thunder (AP)
Two days of long practices and bonding over a steak dinner have the Los Angeles Lakers ready to defend their NBA championship. They'll begin Sunday against All-Star Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, whose youth and speed the Lakers will counter with Kobe Bryant and experience. After stumbling through the end of the regular season, the Lakers are feeling good again with Bryant's...

Lakers stumble into playoffs vs. Thunder (AP)
Sitting in his padded black chair on the sidelines, Phil Jackson watched his team finish off a 2 1/2 -hour practice on Friday. The best thing he saw? Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum back in action. The Los Angeles Lakers definitely missed the pair while stumbling through losses in seven of their last 11 NBA games.

Jackson doesn't see why Durant's upset (AP)
Phil Jackson doesn't understand why Kevin Durant was upset with his comments about the Oklahoma City Thunder star getting superstar treatment from the referees. The Los Angeles Lakers coach's line about the referees earned him a $35,000 fine from the NBA on Thursday. Earlier this week, Jackson was asked about Durant, who led the league in free throws, and he said in part, "I think a...

Late Lakers announcer Hearn gets statue (AP)
A bronze statue of late Los Angeles Lakers announcer Chick Hearn will be unveiled outside Staples Center. The public ceremony will take place Tuesday before the Lakers play Oklahoma City in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. The statue weighs 5,000 pounds and stands nearly 16-feet tall. It will join other statues of Wayne Gretzky, Magic Johnson and Oscar De La Hoya outside the arena.

Los Angeles Clippers fire interim coach Kim Hughes
Clippers fire interim coach Kim Hughes.

Roy to have surgery, will miss playoffs (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will have surgery on his right knee on Friday and will miss the playoffs, the team announced. Roy, who averaged 21.5 points, needs the surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The three-time All-Star was injured in Portland's 91-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last Sunday.

Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder says Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson's comments 'disrespectful'
Kevin Durant says he feels disrespected by Phil Jackson's suggestion that he gets preferential treatment from NBA referees.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson fined for comments about Kevin Durant
Phil Jackson was fined for a second time in two weeks.

Scoring champ Durant preps for Kobe, LA (AP)
Kevin Durant believes Kobe Bryant has helped make him the rising star he is today -- even if he might not realize it. From the days when Durant could only watch Bryant on television to the pair's time together training for the U.S. national team, Durant has been learning from the Los Angeles Lakers superstar for some time now.

Cavs, Magic, Lakers open as favorites (AP)
Maybe Kobe Bryant is too beaten up to last through three playoff rounds against the rest of the West. Perhaps the aging Boston Celtics do have one more run in them, or the Atlanta Hawks are ready to take the next step. Sure, it's easy to think this year's NBA champion will be LeBron James and Cleveland, Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, or the Orlando Magic.

Gasol helps Lakers win home finale (AP)
Pau Gasol had 28 points and eight rebounds, Shannon Brown scored 24 points and Kobe Bryant rested as the Los Angeles Lakers finished their regular-season home schedule with a 106-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Sasha Vujacic scored 13 points for the Lakers, who lost six of nine before Gasol and the reserves pulled away in the second half of their sixth straight win over the...

Brown insists Bobcats last coaching job (AP)
While Larry Brown isn't sure how much longer he'll be on the bench, the nomadic Hall of Famer insists Charlotte will be his last coaching job. Responding on Wednesday to continued speculation he could bolt for the Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of the season, the 69-year-old Brown said he won't coach for anyone other than Bobcats owner Michael Jordan.

Camby leads Roy-less Blazers by Thunder (AP)
Marcus Camby scored a season-high 30 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-95 without injured guard Brandon Roy on Monday night. The loss locked the Thunder into the eighth spot in the Western Conference, meaning they'll face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

Mavericks strengthen hold on No. 2 seed (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points in 22 minutes, Shawn Marion added 21 points in his return from an injury, and the Dallas Mavericks kept a firm grip on the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 117-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Jason Kidd had 12 points and 12 assists for the Mavericks, who blew out the lifeless Clippers with a 37-point first quarter on the way...

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans ejected in final game of rookie year
Tyreke Evans remarkable rookie season has ended with his ejection from the Kings' game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kings rookie Evans ejected in finale (AP)
Tyreke Evans remarkable rookie season has ended with his ejection from the Kings' game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was tossed in the third quarter Tuesday night by referee Derek Richardson, who whistled back-to-back technical fouls when Evans apparently said something to him. Evans had just hit consecutive layups to pull Sacramento within 67-66 of the Lakers, and apparently was angry...

Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks chosen for preseason NBA Live Europe tour
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of three NBA teams who will begin the league's exhibition season in Europe.

Lakers, Knicks, Wolves to play in Europe (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of three NBA teams who will begin the league's exhibition season in Europe. The New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves are the other teams chosen to take part in NBA Europe Live. In an NBA release Tuesday, the league said the Lakers and Timberwolves will play at the O2 in London on Oct.

Bynum expects to be ready for playoffs (AP)
Andrew Bynum says he's on track to return to the Los Angeles Lakers in time for their first playoff game this weekend. Bynum missed his 12th straight game Tuesday with a strained left Achilles' tendon, but the 7-foot center says his rehabilitation is progressing well. After running on an anti-gravity treadmill Monday, he was scheduled to run on a regular treadmill Tuesday night.

Source: Los Angeles Clippers won't go after Larry Brown for coach
The Clippers will not challenge the 76ers in attempting to lure Bobcats coach Larry Brown away from Charlotte, a league source said Tuesday.

Spurs win, can still avoid No. 8 seed (AP)
Keith Bogans scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept control over their playoff future with a 133-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Tim Duncan had 16 points before the Spurs emptied their bench early and stayed on track to avoid the dreaded No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and a first-round meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mavs F Butler sidelined with hip strain (AP)
Forward Caron Butler is sitting out of the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a strained right hip. Butler didn't dress for Monday night's game, while fellow forward Shawn Marion returned to the Mavericks' lineup after missing three games with a strained oblique muscle.

Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion ready to return Monday against Los Angeles Clippers
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion is ready to return for Monday's game vs. the Clippers.

Kobe to sit out Lakers' final two regular season games
Kobe Bryant won't play in the Los Angeles Lakers' last two regular season games against Sacramento and the Clippers.

Hurting Kobe Bryant to sit out Los Angeles Lakers' final two games
Kobe Bryant will sit out the Los Angeles Lakers' final two games of the season because of an injury to his right index finger.





Blazers' Roy has bone bruise in knee (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has a bone contusion in his right knee and will miss Monday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Roy is the Blazers' leading scorer with 21.8 points per game. He played 11 minutes in the first half against Los Angeles on Sunday before the Blazers ruled him out for the rest of the game.

Clippers end 7-game skid, beat Warriors (AP)
Chris Kaman had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Steve Nowak hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:46 to play, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 107-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Baron Davis had 21 points, five rebounds and five assists for Los Angeles before leaving early in the third quarter with a sprained right wrist.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant says he will not sit out final two games
Kobe Bryant will not sit out the rest of the regular season.

Blazers sink Kobe, Lakers with late free throws
Martell Webster hit three free throws with 3.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers improved their chances of avoiding the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs with a 91-88 victory over the defending NBA champions Sunday.

Blazers beat Lakers, improve positioning (AP)
Martell Webster hit three free throws with 3.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers improved their chances of avoiding the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs with a 91-88 victory over the defending NBA champions Sunday. Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher combined to miss three free throws in the final 6.9 seconds, and Pau Gasol missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the top-seeded Lakers, who have...

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant will play against Portland Trail Blazers
Kobe Bryant will play against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Clips snap 7-game losing streak behind Kaman
Chris Kaman had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Steve Nowak hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:46 to play, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 107-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Clippers' Baron Davis sprains wrist against Golden State Warriors
Baron Davis left the Clippers' game against Golden State because of a sprained right wrist.

Al Jefferson of Minnesota Timberwolves out vs. Los Angeles Lakers for family matter
Minnesota's Al Jefferson won't play in Friday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers so he can tend to a personal matter.

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.

Gasol powers Kobe-less Lakers past Wolves
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.

Kobe Bryant misses second straight game for Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers gave Kobe Bryant the night off for the second game in a row to allow him to rest his legs and aching right index finger.

Melo's 31, late block push Nuggets past Lakers
Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and had a game-saving block at the buzzer, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 98-96 win over a Los Angeles Lakers team playing without Kobe Bryant on Thursday night.

Melo's late block gets Nuggets by Lakers (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and had a game-saving block at the buzzer, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 98-96 win over a Los Angeles Lakers team playing without Kobe Bryant on Thursday night. With time winding down, Anthony stuffed Derek Fisher's shot as Denver won its fourth straight.

Los Angeles Lakers' only concern is winning in June
Kobe Bryant says the Lakers are only worried about their record in June.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant says playing for U.S. team hinges on health
Lakers' Kobe Bryant says playing for U.S. team hinges on health.

Evans helps Kings end 8-game skid (AP)
Tyreke Evans had 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists to help the Sacramento Kings snap an eight-game losing streak with a 116-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. After the Clippers cut Sacramento's 16-point halftime to eight after three quarters, the Kings came out with a 16-2 to run to start the fourth in pushing their lead to 100-78.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum says he will be back for first playoff game
Lakers' Andrew Bynum says he'll be back for the start of the playoffs.

Lakers give Bryant night off vs. Nuggets (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers gave Kobe Bryant the night off against Denver on Thursday, allowing the All-Star guard to rest his legs and aching right index finger. Bryant is averaging 27.1 points a game this season, but has been bothered by the finger. He was a combined 13 of 47 from the floor in his last two games.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant will not play against the Denver Nuggets
Kobe Bryant sits out the Lakers-Nuggets game to rest his ailing legs

Magic easily roll past Wizards 121-94 (AP)
Dwight Howard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 121-94 on Wednesday night. J.J. Redick and Mickael Pietrus added 16 points apiece to pull Orlando within a half-game of the idle Los Angeles Lakers for home-court advantage in case of a possible NBA finals rematch, the only thing really left at stake for the Magic.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson tells injured Andrew Bynum not to rush return
Lakers coach Phil Jackson told Andrew Bynum on Tuesday not to feel pressured to rush back for the five remaining games left in the regular season.

Spurs G Parker to return vs. Kings (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has been cleared to play after missing the past month with a broken hand. The Spurs said Parker will be in uniform Tuesday night at Sacramento. He has not played since breaking his shooting hand March 6 in a win at Memphis. Parker's return comes after backup point guard George Hill sprained his right ankle Sunday in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Pippen, Malone lead 2010 Hall of Fame class (AP)
Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen and two of the best U.S. Olympic teams were selected Monday as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2010. "This is a great moment. This is something that I never dreamed would happen to me as a player," Pippen said. "This is very special to me as a kid who walked on at the University of Central Arkansas." Los Angeles...

Lakers' Jackson fined $35K for comments (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has been fined $35,000 for criticizing game officials. The NBA announced the discipline on Monday. Jackson was fined for comments he made after the Lakers' 100-81 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday at the Staples Center.

Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum's latest MRI reconfirms no Achilles tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum had another MRI on Monday that confirmed once again there is no tear in his Achilles tendon.

NBA fines Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson for criticizing officials
The NBA fined Lakers coach Phil Jackson $35,000 on Monday for publicly criticizing game officials following his team's loss to the Spurs on Sunday.

Details emerge about Kobe Bryant's deal with the Los Angeles Lakers
League memo shows Kobe Bryant's backloaded deal worth $83.5 million.

Knicks cut Mobley year after he retired (AP)
The New York Knicks have waived guard Cuttino Mobley more than a year after he retired because of a heart condition. The move announced by New York on Monday left 14 players on its roster. Mobley was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-player trade in November 2008. His heart condition was discovered during a physical and he retired three weeks later.

Knicks end 10-game road skid to Clips (AP)
David Lee had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Al Harrington scored six of his 26 points in the final 1:12, and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center for the first time in 11 tries with a 113-107 victory on Sunday night. The Knicks snapped a four-game losing streak, while the Clippers lost their fifth straight and 16th in 19 games.

Spurs handle Lakers for 13th straight playoff bid
Manu Ginobili scored 32 points, Tim Duncan added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-81 Sunday to clinch their 13th consecutive playoff berth.

Sources: Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss makes Hall of Fame
Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been elected to the Naismith Hall of Fame, multiple sources within the organization confirmed.



Spurs beat Lakers, clinch playoff berth (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 32 points, Tim Duncan added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-81 Sunday to clinch their 13th consecutive playoff berth. The Spurs had extra incentive since a loss would have increased their chances of facing the defending NBA champions in the first round.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich: 'We're all trying to hide' from Los Angeles Lakers
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich knows his team is the seventh seed in the West thanks to its two-game winning streak and wants no part of falling back into the eighth seed and a playoff matchup with the top-seeded Lakers.

Ginobili leads Spurs past Lakers
Manu Ginobili scored 32 points, Tim Duncan added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-81 Sunday to clinch their 13th consecutive playoff berth.

Malone, Pippen inducted into Hall of Fame - Karl Malone (F) Los Angeles Lakers
Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen have been elected to go into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2010.

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...

Nuggets rally from 21 down, top Clippers (AP)
Down by 21 points in the second quarter, the Denver Nuggets turned what had the earmarks of a lopsided loss into their biggest comeback victory of the season. Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and the Nuggets rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers, 98-90 on Saturday night. "You learn a lot about your team in those situations," said Chauncey Billups, who chipped in 14 points for the Nuggets.

Anthony, Nuggets overcome 21-point deficit
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 98-90 on Saturday night.

Denver Nuggets' Chris Andersen day to day with ankle injury
Denver forward Chris Andersen missed the Nuggets' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sprained left ankle.

Nuggets F Andersen out with ankle injury (AP)
Denver forward Chris Andersen missed the Nuggets' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sprained left ankle. Andersen twisted his ankle midway through the fourth quarter of a 109-92 win over Portland on Thursday night when he came down awkwardly after trying to block a layup.

Hawks G Johnson sits with sprained thumb (AP)
Atlanta guard Joe Johnson missed the Hawks' game Saturday night against Detroit because of a sprained right thumb. Johnson, the Hawks' leading scorer since joining the team in a 2005 sign-and-trade deal with Phoenix, injured his right hand in a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Lakers sign Bryant to 3-year extension
Kobe Bryant is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another three years.

Lakers sign Bryant to 3-year extension (AP)
Kobe Bryant is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another three years. The deal means the Lakers achieved two main objectives going into the season -- signing Bryant and Pau Gasol to extensions. "We were able to accomplish those goals, helping to keep the core of this team intact for the foreseeable future and in turn help to ensure the franchise's continued success over the years to...

Los Angeles Lakers sign 'cornerstone' Kobe Bryant to three-year extension
Lakers sign Kobe Bryant to three-year extension.

Durant's 37 carry Thunder over Celtics (AP)
The young Oklahoma City Thunder needed to beat just two more teams to reach their goal: wins against every club in their two seasons since moving from Seattle. And not just any ordinary teams. On Wednesday night, the Thunder completed the feat by edging the 2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics 109-104. Just five days earlier they beat the other, the Los Angeles Lakers -- last season's champions.

Hawks hand Lakers second straight loss (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Jamal Crawford got plenty of help off the Atlanta bench and the Hawks handed Los Angeles its second straight loss, breezing past the Lakers 109-92 Wednesday night. Kobe Bryant scored 28 points but only eight in the second half as Los Angeles lost back-to-back games for just the fourth time this season.

Hawks bench rules as Lakers lose 2nd straight
Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Jamal Crawford paced another dominating performance by the Atlanta bench and the Hawks handed Los Angeles its second straight loss, breezing past the Lakers 109-92 Wednesday night.

Bosh's 34 and 11 power Raptors to win (AP)
Chris Bosh had 34 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 21 points and eight rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-92 Wednesday night. Sonny Weems scored 17 points and Antoine Wright and Jose Calderon each had 11 for the Raptors, who snapped a three-game home losing streak.

Luke Walton returning Sunday to Los Angeles Lakers; Andrew Bynum still uncertain
Luke Walton may return to Lakers on Sunday, but Andrew Bynum could still be 10 days away.

Lakers sit Vujacic after coaching run-in
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says backup guard Sasha Vujacic hasn't played the last two games because of "a little run-in'' with the coaching staff. Jackson says the incident happened during last Friday's game at Oklahoma City. He says Vujacic didn't play at all in the next two contests at Houston and New Orleans because he "hasn't atoned himself for that error.'' Jackson refused Friday to give any more details about the incident. Vujacic says he doesn't know what his coach is talking about. The Lakers are wrapping up a five-game road trip at Atlanta.

Los Angeles Lakers sit Sasha Vujacic due to 'run-in' with coaches
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says backup guard Sasha Vujacic hasn't played the last two games because of "a little run-in" with the coaching staff.

Jennings leads Bucks past Clippers (AP)
Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 17 points and went the extra distance to protect Bucks big man Andrew Bogut, leading Milwaukee past the Los Angeles Clippers 107-89 on Tuesday night. Bogut scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in his second straight game since missing one with a sore back, and Jennings, who added six assists and five rebounds, came to the 7-footer's aid late in the third...

Paul's double-double boosts Hornets past Lakers
Chris Paul had his first double-double since returning from injury with 15 points and 13 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-100 on Monday night.

Paul's 15 and 13 get Hornets past Lakers (AP)
Chris Paul had his first double-double since returning from injury with 15 points and 13 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-100 on Monday night. David West scored 20 points for New Orleans, while Marcus Thornton had 18 points and fellow rookie Darren Collison, a former UCLA standout, added 17 points against his hometown team.

Clippers PG Davis to miss 3-game trip (AP)
Point guard Baron Davis will miss the Los Angeles Clippers' upcoming three-game road trip because of back spasms. The team says Davis didn't make the trip that begins with a game in Milwaukee on Tuesday night and continues with games against Toronto and Denver. Davis is averaged 15.2 points and 7.9 assists.

Los Angeles Lakers' Luke Walton set to practice; Andrew Bynum's return unsure
Lakers forward Luke Walton will return to full-contact practice when the team returns to Los Angeles on Thursday.

Slumping Los Angeles Clippers hit road without injured Baron Davis
Baron Davis will not play against the Bucks on Tuesday, the Clippers announced Monday.

Warriors beat reeling Clippers 121-103 (AP)
Rookie forward Reggie Williams scored 25 points in his second NBA start and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 121-103 on Sunday night, putting Don Nelson within three victories of overtaking Lenny Wilkens as the winningest coach in NBA history during the regular season. The Warriors have nine chances left on the schedule to keep Nelson from having to wait an entire summer...

Lakers rebound to beat undermanned Rockets
Pau Gasol scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 109-101 on Saturday night, getting back on track a night after a terrible outing in Oklahoma City.

Lakers bounce back, beat Rockets 109-101 (AP)
Pau Gasol scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 109-101 on Saturday night, getting back on track a night after a terrible outing in Oklahoma City. The short-handed Rockets, playing without Kevin Martin and Shane Battier, stayed with Los Angeles early, but were simply outmanned and soon faded in their fourth consecutive loss.

Shoulder sidelines Houston Rockets guard Kevin Martin vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Houston's Kevin Martin will miss his second straight game because of a sore left shoulder when the Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.

Spurs snap Cavaliers' 8-game win streak (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to carry the San Antonio Spurs past Cleveland 102-97 on Friday night, ending the Cavaliers' eight-game win streak. After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, the Spurs craved a validating win over a conference leader. Ginobili made sure they got one.

Thunder stifle Lakers as Kobe has 9 turnovers
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak with a resounding 91-75 victory Friday on a turnover-filled night for Kobe Bryant.

Thunder ends Lakers' run at 7, win 91-75 (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak with a resounding 91-75 victory Friday on a turnover-filled night for Kobe Bryant. Bryant turned it over eight times as Oklahoma City built a 19-point lead by halftime, then proceeded to hold the Lakers to their lowest-scoring output of the season.

Lakers coach Jackson undecided on future (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he hasn't decided whether he'll return for another season on the Los Angeles bench but he might be compelled to come back if his team wins another championship. Jackson told reporters before the Lakers' game Friday night in Oklahoma City that "if we win, it's almost imperative that I give it another shot." Jackson has won three straight NBA...

Clippers stop 11-game road skid, beat Rockets
Craig Smith scored a season-high 25 points and had 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 99-93 on Thursday night to break an 11-game road losing streak.

Clips snap road skid at 11, top Rockets (AP)
Craig Smith scored a season-high 25 points and had 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 99-93 on Thursday night to break an 11-game road losing streak. The Clippers, who hadn't won on the road since Feb. 2, trailed by as many as 11 in the second half before using a big run to take the lead.

Los Angeles Lakers Luke Walton and Andrew Bynum could return next week
Lakers Luke Walton and Andrew Bynum could return from injury next week.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Martin out with sore left shoulder
Houston's Kevin Martin was set to miss the Rockets' game with the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sore left shoulder.

Rockets' Martin out with sore shoulder (AP)
Houston's Kevin Martin was set to miss the Rockets' game with the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sore left shoulder. Martin, who is listed day to day, has averaged almost 22 points and 3.3 rebounds in the 17 games since he was traded to the Rockets. The 6-foot-7 player was acquired from Sacramento in the three-team deal that sent Tracy McGrady to the Knicks on Feb.

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.

Kobe, Lakers brush aside Spurs, win 7th in row
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.

Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood unhappy with not starting
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood didn't seem happy about coming off the bench against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kidd keys spurt to win on 37th birthday (AP)
Jason Kidd celebrated his 37th birthday by scoring a season-high 26 points, much of it coming during a game-breaking spurt at the start of the fourth quarter that sent the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Mavericks came in having lost three of four since winning 13 in a row.

Mavs F Nowitzki ejected for arguing call (AP)
Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki was ejected with 9:16 left in the third quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, drawing a quick pair of technical fouls from official Bill Kennedy for complaining about a foul call. Nowitzki was whistled for grabbing Clippers forward Drew Gooden.

Los Angeles Lakers' Luke Walton practicing, hopes for early April return
Lakers forward Luke Walton is practicing with the team, working to strengthen and condition his back in hopes of returning to the lineup in early April.

Kobe key as Lakers knock off woeful Wizards
Kobe Bryant scored 20 of his 24 points on a variety of jump shots during a dynamic second quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 99-92 Sunday night.

Lakers hand Wizards 11th straight loss (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 20 of his 24 points on a variety of jump shots during a dynamic second quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 99-92 Sunday night. Pau Gasol had 28 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who won their sixth straight after a three-game skid.

Phil Jackson: Andrew Bynum's return to Los Angeles Lakers uncertain
Andrew Bynum's left Achilles tendon is not torn, and the Los Angeles Lakers think their starting center will be out for at least two weeks.

Udrih's 20 points, 17 assists lift Kings (AP)
With rookie point guard and leading scorer Tyreke Evans back in Sacramento, the Kings needed someone to find the open man and make plays. Beno Udrih was more than able to fill the void. Udrih had 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for only his second double-double of the season, leading the Kings to a 102-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Udrih key as short-handed Kings top Clippers
Carl Landry scored 24 points and Beno Udrih had 20 points and a career-high 17 assists, leading the short-handed Sacramento Kings to a 102-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans skips trip to play Los Angeles Clippers after concussion, lacerations
Rookie scoring leader Tyreke Evans did not make the trip to Los Angeles for the Sacramento Kings' game against the Clippers because of a slight concussion and facial injuries he sustained in a double-overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kings rookie Evans out against Clippers (AP)
Rookie scoring leader Tyreke Evans did not make the trip to Los Angeles for the Sacramento Kings' game against the Clippers because of a slight concussion and facial injuries he sustained in a double-overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Evans missed his sixth game of the season on Sunday. The point guard's injuries -- including a bruised jaw, lacerated gums and chipped teeth -- resulted...

Kobe dishes 13 assists as Lakers edge Wolves
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 12h straight loss.

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...

Pau Gasol will be in lineup for Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Pau Gasol, who missed practice Thursday, will be for the Lakers on Friday against Minnesota.

Kaman's 20 help Clippers down Bucks, end skid
Chris Kaman had 20 points and seven rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped an eight-game losing streak, recovering after squandering a big second-half lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-93 on Wednesday night.

Clippers end 8-game skid, cool off Bucks (AP)
Chris Kaman had 20 points and seven rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped an eight-game losing streak, recovering after squandering a big second-half lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-93 on Wednesday night. Drew Gooden added 16 points and 11 rebounds, Baron Davis had 14 points and seven assists, and Eric Gordon had 14 points for the Clippers, 5-15 since Kim Hughes took over as interim...

Kobe leads Lakers to Northern California sweep
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a sweep of their Northern California swing with a 106-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Kobe, Gasol carry Lakers past Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers have put their three-game hiccup behind them and are closing in on their playoff form. Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Lakers completed a sweep of their Northern California swing with a 106-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Lakers run streak against Warriors to 9 games
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 Monday night.

Kobe, Lakers narrowly avoid upset
Kobe Bryant is happy to be done with the Golden State Warriors so the Los Angeles Lakers can prepare for what they might actually see come playoff time next month. Bryant scored 29 points and the Lakers dominated the boards to overcome a turnover-plagued night and beat the Warriors for the ninth straight time, 124-121 on Monday night.

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.

Hornets end 7-game road skid, beat Clips (AP)
David West scored 24 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 108-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, completing a four-game season sweep. New Orleans beat the Clippers for the 13th straight time since a 100-90 loss on Jan. 8, 2007, in Oklahoma City, which was the Hornets' temporary home for one season because of the destruction...

Lakers ride Bryant, Gasol past Kings (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a sweep of their Northern California swing with a 106-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. After committing 24 turnovers and barely holding on for a 124-121 victory at Golden State on Monday night, the Lakers were much sharper on the back end of their trip.

Los Angeles Lakers' Derek Fisher ponders coaching after retirement
Lakers' Derek Fisher ponders coaching after retirement.

Spurs run win streak over Clippers to 16 (AP)
George Hill had 14 points and a career-high 11 assists to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the 16th straight time, 118-88 Saturday night. Matt Bonner scored 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting to lead the Spurs, who have the longest winning streak by one team against another. Richard Jefferson added 18 points and nine rebounds.

Lakers win intense game vs. Suns, 102-96 (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The Suns rallied from 15 down in the second half and led briefly early in the fourth quarter before the Lakers pulled ahead for good.

Kobe, Lakers prevail as Suns get heated in loss
Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Bobcats win fifth straight, top Clippers (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the struggling Los Angeles Clippers 106-98 on Friday night. Boris Diaw added 16 points, Tyson Chandler 13 and Raymond Felton had 10 points and 11 assists for the Bobcats, who won their fifth straight as they chase the first playoff berth in franchise history.

Bryant's late jumper ends Lakers' slide (AP)

Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Chris Bosh hit a 3-pointer with 9.5 seconds left to tie it for the Raptors, who outplayed the defending champions for most of the first three quarters before losing on...

Kobe's heroics ends Lakers' skid
Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

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.

Heat ride Wade, push home streak to 4 (AP)

By the time Dwyane Wade left the court Wednesday night, by the time Erik Spoelstra finished his postgame remarks, the Miami Heat turned their collective thoughts in two directions. Away from the Clippers. And on to the Bulls. Wade had 27 points and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Heat extended their longest home winning streak of the season to...

Clippers sever ties with Dunleavy
Mike Dunleavy and the Los Angeles Clippers parted company for good Tuesday, barely a month after he relinquished his head coaching duties to focus solely on being general manager.

Howard leads Magic to sixth straight win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-87 on Tuesday night to tie a season high with their sixth straight victory. Jameer Nelson had 17 points and Rashard Lewis added 15 to help the Magic take a 26-point halftime lead and cruise to a blowout after beating the Lakers in an NBA finals rematch Sunday.

Mike Dunleavy out as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers
Mike Dunleavy is out as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, barely a month after relinquishing his head coaching duties.

Los Angeles Lakers expect Sasha Vujacic soon; Luke Walton eyes April
Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic is close to returning from injury, while Luke Walton hopes to come back before the end of the season.

Kobe Bryant feeling ill, but expected to play vs. Magic
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is expected to play against the Orlando Magic.

Bryant ill, but will play against Magic (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is expected to play against the Orlando Magic. Lakers coach Phil Jackson said before Sunday's game that Bryant would likely play despite being a little late to the game because of the illness. Bryant was not in the locker room while it was open to the media.

Magic send Lakers to third straight loss (AP)

Vince Carter had 25 points, Dwight Howard finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant Era. Carter made his first 13 free throws and kept the Magic in control, showing signs of why Orlando made the move for the eight-time All-Star after losing to the Lakers in last...

Magic survive to hand Lakers third straight loss
Vince Carter had 25 points, Dwight Howard finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant Era.

Thunder beat Clippers behind Durant's 32 (AP)

Kevin Durant had 32 points and nine rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 104-87 on Friday night for their 13th victory in 16 games. It was Durant's 35th game this season with 30 or more points, tying the franchise record Spencer Haywood set with the 1972-73 Seattle SuperSonics.

Okur, Boozer lead Jazz past Clippers (AP)

After a quarter of looking like the weary team that had a late night traveling after a game, the Utah Jazz appeared much more like a Western Conference contender for the next three. The Jazz recovered from another slow start and rolled over the Los Angeles Clippers 107-85 on Saturday night, giving Utah its 40th win of the season in a vital home game that was sandwiched in between road trips.

Kobe Bryant delivers stern message to Los Angeles Lakers teammates
After the Lakers' second loss in a row, Kobe Bryant delivered a stern message to his teammates about determination.

Bobcats hand Lakers second straight loss (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, Gerald Wallace added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats handed the weary Los Angeles Lakers their second straight loss, 98-83 on Friday night. With Michael Jordan watching courtside in Charlotte's first win since he agreed to buy the team, the Bobcats continued their surprising success against the defending champions, who had little energy a...

Lakers stunned by Bobcats, lose second straight
Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, Gerald Wallace added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats handed the weary Los Angeles Lakers their second straight loss, 98-83 on Friday night.

Charlotte Hornets big men Nazr Mohammed, Tyson Chandler and DeSagana Diop will not play against the Los Angeles Lakers
The Charlotte Bobcats will again be without three injured centers against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Wade, Bryant duel as Heat triumph in overtime
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 14 assists, Quentin Richardson scored a season-high 25 and the Miami Heat found a way to overcome a huge effort by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 in overtime Thursday night.

Wade, Heat win in OT despite 39 by Kobe (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 14 assists, Quentin Richardson scored a season-high 25 and the Miami Heat found a way to overcome a huge effort by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 in overtime Thursday night. Carlos Arroyo scored 17 points, Jermaine O'Neal scored 13 and Udonis Haslem had 12 for Miami, which won the NBA's most wildly back-and-forth game all season -- with a...

Lakers dominate 3rd quarter, rout Pacers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, hitting 14 of 15 free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away with a dominating third-quarter run for a 122-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum added 16 points and Pau Gasol had 14 points and 16 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who fell behind early before improving to 14-0 against the Pacers at Staples Center.

Yao's baby to be American or Chinese? (AP)

Chinese basketball fans want to know -- will Yao Ming's baby be an American? The Houston Rockets center recently returned to the United States with wife Ye Li. That prompted speculation among his followers that the baby girl due this summer could be born in America. Chinese fans online have said that would be a betrayal of China -- in part because it could deny the country a future star for the...

Gordon's big 4th gets Clippers by Jazz (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers nearly blew a 17-point lead in the final 6 1/2 minutes before beating the Utah Jazz 108-104 on Monday night. Every Clippers starter reached double figures before the third quarter ended. Drew Gooden had 19 points and 11 rebounds, helping Los Angeles end a six-game losing streak against the Jazz.

Evans helps Kings hold off Clippers (AP)

For one of the rare times this season, the Sacramento Kings were discussing defense and the role it played in their latest victory. Tyreke Evans scored 22 points to help the Kings beat the Clippers 97-92 on Sunday night. The Clippers shot 37 percent and the points allowed was a season low for Sacramento, which entered the game fourth worst in the NBA in points allowed (106.5).

Bucks' Redd to have knee surgery Tuesday (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd is scheduled to have surgery on his injured left knee Tuesday. The veteran is out for the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 10. It's the second major injury to his left knee in less than a year.

Pacers suspend F Jones for 1 game (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have suspended forward Solomon Jones for one game because of conduct detrimental to the team. The Pacers provided no additional details Monday explaining why Jones was suspended. Spokeswoman Krissy Myers said the Pacers would have no comment beyond a two-sentence news release issued by the team Jones will miss Tuesday night's game in Los Angeles against the Lakers.

Indiana Pacers suspend F Solomon Jones for game vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Indiana Pacers have suspended forward Solomon Jones for one game because of conduct detrimental to the team.

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 late 'D' keys win over 76ers (AP)

Pau Gasol had 23 points and 11 assists, Kobe Bryant added 19 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers held the Philadelphia 76ers to one field goal over the final 3:40 of a 99-90 victory Friday night. Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for publicly criticizing the officiating following Wednesday's 101-96 loss at Dallas, finished with 20 points...

Lopez's career-high 30 lift surging Suns (AP)
Robin Lopez scored 19 of his career-high 30 points in the first half and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-112 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and Grant Hill had 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Suns, who won for the sixth time in seven games since the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum fined $25K for comment criticizing the referees
Lakers lost the game 101-95 to Dallas on Wednesday

NBA docks Lakers' Bynum $25K for criticizing refs
The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum $25,000 for publicly criticizing game officials.

Lakers C Bynum fined $25K for comments (AP)
The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum $25,000 for publicly criticizing game officials. NBA executive vice president of operations Stu Jackson announced the punishment Friday. Bynum made the critical comments following the Lakers' 101-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

Wizards sign oft-injured G Livingston (AP)
Shaun Livingston has signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards and will be in uniform for Friday night's game against New York. The former fourth overall pick in the 2004 draft played 10 games this season for Oklahoma City, averaging 1.0 points and 2.0 rebounds. Livingston was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers and has also played for the Miami Heat.

Revamped Mavericks gaining confidence (AP)
Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks know they don't get rings for beating the Los Angeles Lakers in February. What the revamped Mavericks do get from a victory over defending champion Los Angeles is a sense that they can do it again if they meet in the playoffs. Plus, they stretched their winning streak to five games.

Dirk, Terry get streaking Mavs by Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 30 and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks won their fifth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 101-96 on Wednesday night. Dallas' Caron Butler, a key part of a seven-player trade with Washington on Feb. 13, missed the game because of a negative reaction he had to medication.

Mavericks F Butler sidelined vs. Lakers (AP)
Mavericks forward Caron Butler did not play in Dallas' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after having a negative reaction to medication. The team said Butler did not participate in Wednesday's shootaround and his status is day-to-day. Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson were acquired from Washington as part of a seven-player deal on Feb.

Allergic reaction benches Dallas Mavericks guard Caron Butler against Los Angeles Lakers
An allergic reaction benched Mavericks guard Caron Butler against the Lakers.

Mavs sign G Wafer to 10-day contract (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Von Wafer to a 10-day contract. The five-year NBA veteran last played in the NBA for Houston last season. He played in 63 games (11 starts) for the Rockets, and averaged 9.7 points with 1.8 points and 1.1 assists in 19 minutes a game. Since the Los Angeles Lakers made him a second-round pick out of Florida State, Wafer has played in 109 games with the Lakers,...

Kobe returns, hits winning 3 in Memphis (AP)

Kobe Bryant returned to lineup after missing five games with an ankle injury and hit a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to 99-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night. Bryant led the Lakers with 32 points, including his team's final nine points. His 3-pointer with 54 seconds left tied the game.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant 'good to go' against Memphis Grizzlies
Fourteen-year veteran Kobe Bryant said that strength still remains an issue in his ankle, but overall, 'it's healthy.'

Kobe Bryant rejoins Los Angeles Lakers' lineup after sitting 5 games
Kobe Bryant rejoined the Lakers' lineup Tuesday.

Butler, Kaman lift Clippers over Bobcats (AP)

The Clippers became the latest in a series of teams the Charlotte Bobcats thought they should have beaten and didn't. Rasual Butler scored 20 points and Chris Kaman had 18 points and 13 rebounds for Los Angeles on Monday night in a 98-94 victory that ended their four-game losing streak against the Bobcats.

Clippers coach Hughes earns first win (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Kaman had 22 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Sacramento 99-89 on Saturday night to give Kim Hughes his first official win as an NBA head coach. The Clippers had lost their first five games after general manager Mike Dunleavy gave up his dual role as coach to Hughes, his longtime assistant.

Warriors without Fs Maggette, Turiaf (AP)
Golden State Warriors forwards Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf have been scratched from the game Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Maggette traveled to Los Angeles to have his strained left hamstring examined. Turiaf missed the game with an illness. That left the short-handed Warriors with only eight healthy players available for the game against the Hawks, who have the fourth-best record in the...

Shoulder injury to sideline Los Angeles Lakers' Sasha Vujacic
Lakers reserve guard Sasha Vujacic will sit out at least two weeks after suffering a sprained right shoulder.

Camby makes Trail Blazers debut (AP)
Marcus Camby made his debut for Portland on Friday night against Boston. Nate Robinson's first game in a Celtics uniform is on hold thanks to the flu. Camby was in the starting lineup for the Trail Blazers, three days after being acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers to fill the void left by season-ending injuries to Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla.

Newcomers Thornton, Howard power Wizards (AP)

Al Thornton scored 21 points in his Washington debut and Josh Howard added 20 to lead the Wizards to a 107-97 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Thornton, acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in the Antawn Jamison deal Wednesday, and Howard, starting for the first time since being acquired on Feb.

Celtics drop Lakers to first loss without Kobe
Ray Allen scored 12 of his 24 points in the third quarter and made 10 of his first 11 shots, leading the Boston Celtics to a 87-86 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Ray Allen helps Celtics top Lakers 87-86 (AP)

Ray Allen scored 12 of his 24 points in the third quarter and made 10 of his first 11 shots, leading the Boston Celtics to an 87-86 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. It was the defending NBA champions' first loss in five games since Kobe Bryant went down with a sprained left ankle.

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman Frustrated With Trades
Losing low-post teammate Marcus Camby to trade particularly miffs Clippers' Kaman.

Horford has career-high 31, Hawks roll (AP)

Al Horford and the Atlanta Hawks didn't allow themselves to fall into that trap of underestimating a losing team in disarray after making two trades in less than 24 hours. Horford scored a career-high 31 points in his 200th NBA game, and the Hawks sent the wheeling-and-dealing Los Angeles Clippers reeling to their sixth straight loss with a 110-92 victory Wednesday night.

Lakers win fourth straight without Kobe (AP)

Shannon Brown set career highs with 27 points and 10 rebounds while starting in place of the injured Kobe Bryant, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum added 21 points and seven rebounds in his return to the lineup after missing two games because of a bruised right hip that still gives him discomfort.

Cavs acquire F Jamison from Wizards (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade that sent Drew Gooden to the Los Angeles Clippers. Washington received Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a 2010 first-round draft pick and the rights to Emir Preldzic, who was selected in the second round of last year's draft from Cleveland.

Jamison leaves arena amid trade reports (AP)
Amid reports of a three-way trade between Washington, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Clippers, Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has left the arena right before Washington's game with Minnesota. The deal, which was not announced at gametime but first reported by The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, had Jamison heading to the Cavaliers.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant might miss game against Boston Celtics
Laker says his sprained ankle likely will keep him out a fifth consecutive game.

Roy has rocky return, Blazers win (AP)

Martell Webster scored 28 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 as the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 109-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers a few hours after the teams made a deal Tuesday night. Webster tied a career high by hitting seven 3-pointers, including four in the first half, to lead the Trail Blazers.

Kobe Bryant's won't play vs. Golden State Warriors
Kobe Bryant won't play in the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, a team source told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.

Portland Trail Blazers acquire center Marcus Camby from Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers traded Marcus Camby to the Blazers for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake.

Blazers get Camby in multiplayer deal with Clippers
The Portland Trail Blazers are picking up needed help on the interior, acquiring Marcus Camby from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Steve Blake and forward Travis Outlaw.

Blazers acquire Camby for Blake, Outlaw (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers are picking up needed help on the interior, acquiring Marcus Camby from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Steve Blake and forward Travis Outlaw. The team announced the trade on Tuesday. ESPN.com and Yahoo! Sports were the first to report the deal, which also includes cash going to the Clippers.

Sources: Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers talking Marcus Camby deal
The Clippers are discussing a trade that would send Marcus Camby to the Blazers for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake, sources said on Monday.

Report: Los Angeles' Kobe Bryant set to play, and Andrew Bynum may try
Kobe Bryant will rejoin the Lakers on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times.



Curry triple-double leads Warriors past Clippers
Stephen Curry recorded his first triple-double with a career-high 36 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 132-102 to snap season-high nine-game losing streak Wednesday night.

Kobe, Iverson out of All-Star game; Kidd, Lee in
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers won't play in the All-Star game this weekend.

Bryant, Iverson to sit out All-Star game (AP)
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers won't play in the All-Star game this weekend. Both former NBA MVPs were voted into the starting lineups by fans. The NBA announced Thursday that Bryant will be replaced by Dallas point guard Jason Kidd on the Western Conference roster.

Fred Schaus, mentor to West Virginia and Los Angeles Lakers great Jerry West, dies at 84
Fred Schaus, a former Los Angeles Lakers coach and general manager who mentored Jerry West and Hot Rod Hundley at West Virginia, has died. He was 84.

Sources: Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson out of All-Star Game
The ankle injury that has sidelined Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant for the last three games will knock him out of Sunday's All-Star Game as well.

Ex-Lakers coach, West mentor Schaus dies (AP)
Fred Schaus, a former Los Angeles Lakers coach and general manager who mentored Jerry West and Hot Rod Hundley at West Virginia, has died. He was 84. The former West Virginia University coach and athletic director died Wednesday night in Morgantown, said Dan Hastings, a funeral director at Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown.

Warriors' Curry nets first triple-double (AP)

Golden State's Stephen Curry thanked the Oracle Arena crowd in a pregame speech for supporting the team through what has been a rough first half of the season. Then the Warriors rookie went out and gave them optimism for the future. Taking over the offense with leading scorer Monta Ellis sidelined with a knee injury, Curry recorded his first triple-double with a career-high 36 points, 13...

Boozer lifts Jazz to ninth straight win (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 34 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-99 Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory. Boozer, in his second game back after missing the previous three because of a right calf strain, was 13 for 17 from the field to help the Jazz win for the 13th time in their last 14 games.

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 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.

Riley, Conradt join Hall board (AP)
Hall of Fame coaches Pat Riley and Jody Conradt are among seven people chosen for the Hall's Board of Governors. Joining Riley, the Miami Heat president who won five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and Heat, and Conradt, who led the Texas women to an undefeated national championship in 1986, are: ESPN president George Bodenheimer; Junior Bridgeman, CEO of Bridgeman Foods Inc.

Warriors' electric scorer Ellis has knee sprain
The Golden State Warriors say star guard Monta Ellis has a sprained left knee and could miss Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles Lakers without Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum vs. San Antonio Spurs
If the Lakers are going to avenge their most recent 20-point loss to the Spurs, they're going to have to do it without two fifths of their starting lineup.

Andrew Bynum probably out, Kobe Bryant questionable for Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers could be missing Andew Bynum and Kobe Bryant on Monday night when they host the San Antonio Spurs.

Kaman to replace injured Roy on All-Star team
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman will replace the Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy in this weekend's All-Star game.

Kaman replaces Roy in All-Star game (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman will replace the Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy in this weekend's All-Star game. Roy injured his right hamstring last month. Roy, in his fourth season with the Blazers, made the All-Star team as a reserve for the third straight season. Kaman will be making his first All-Star appearance.

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman replaces Brandon Roy in All-Star game
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman was named to the Western Conference All-Star team, replacing Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, who has an injured right hamstring.

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...

Spurs spoil Hughes' debut as Clips coach (AP)

George Hill scored all of his 22 points in the first three quarters against a Los Angeles Clippers squad suddenly faced with yet another transitionary period, and the San Antonio Spurs breezed to a 98-81 victory on Saturday night. Chris Kaman had 21 points and Eric Gordon added 20 in the Clippers' first game since Mike Dunleavy resigned as coach and was replaced on an interim basis by Kim...

Billups sinks Lakers with career-high 39 points
Chauncey Billups tied his career-high with 37 points, including nine 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 126-113 Friday night, ending the Lakers' eight-game home winning streak.

Billups' 39 power Nuggets over Lakers (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored a career-high 39 points, including nine 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 126-113 Friday night, ending the Lakers' eight-game home winning streak. Billups was 12 of 20 from the floor, 9 of 13 from 3-point range and made 6 of 8 free throws to go with eight assists for the Nuggets, who played without Carmelo Anthony for the seventh...

Isiah won't say if he's talked to Clips (AP)
Isiah Thomas insisted Saturday that he is "completely focused" on his current job at Florida International and would not reveal if he had any talks about becoming coach and president of the of the Los Angeles Clippers. Foxsports.com reported that Thomas is under consideration for those jobs by the Clippers, a story that the team denied to ESPNLosAngeles.com.

Former Los Angeles Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy says he was 'burnt out'
The Clippers' mounting losses, injuries and lack of playoff success finally took their toll on coach Mike Dunleavy. For once, he wanted to watch a movie instead of game film on the flight home.

Bad road trip led to Dunleavy quitting (AP)

The Clippers' mounting losses, injuries and lack of playoff success finally took their toll on coach Mike Dunleavy. For once, he wanted to watch a movie instead of game film on the flight home. Dunleavy said Friday that's when he knew it was time to give someone else a chance to coach the Clippers and for him to focus strictly on his duties as general manager.

Source: Clippers eyeing Isiah as coach, GM
NBA Hall of Famer and current men’s basketball coach at Florida International University Isiah Thomas has emerged as one of the candidates to run the Los Angeles Clippers.

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...

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant has a sprained ankle
Kobe Bryant does not participate in practice, opting for treatment.

Clips' Dunleavy quits as coach, stays GM (AP)
Mike Dunleavy has stepped down as the Los Angeles Clippers' head coach, retaining his job as general manager. Assistant coach Kim Hughes will replace Dunleavy on the bench, where Dunleavy has led the Clippers to just one winning season since 2003. The Clippers said Thursday the move was voluntary and mutual for Dunleavy, the winningest coach in franchise history with 215 victories.

Los Angeles Clippers to remove Mike Dunleavy as coach
The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to make a coaching change with just 32 games left in the season, relieving Mike Dunleavy of his duties, according to team sources.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant has a sprained ankle
Kobe Bryant does not participate in practice, opting for treatment.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant's ankle set back to 'square one'
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant aggravated his left ankle in a 99-97 win over Charlotte on Wednesday.

Johnson, Crawford lift Hawks past Clips (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 34 points, Jamal Crawford added 22, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a nine-point, fourth-quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-97 on Wednesday night. The Hawks, coming off consecutive road losses at Orlando and Oklahoma City, improved to 20-5 at home. Chris Kaman and Eric Gordon each scored 17 points for Los Angeles.

Kaman returns, leads Clips past Bulls (AP)

Chris Kaman had 21 points and 11 rebounds in his return from injury and Eric Gordon scored 24 points Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 90-82 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Back home after finishing a long road trip with five impressive victories over good Western Conference teams, the Bulls shot 38 percent and committed 20 turnovers in losing to...

Kobe breaks West's mark, but Lakers lose (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 44 points, passing Jerry West as the Los Angeles Lakers' career scorer, but it wasn't enough as the Memphis Grizzlies got 22 points and 17 rebounds from Zach Randolph to defeat the Lakers 95-93 on Monday night. Rudy Gay led Memphis with 25 points, and his 3-pointer with 29.5 seconds left helped Memphis end its two-game losing streak.

Kobe Bryant passes Jerry West as Los Angeles Lakers all-time top scorer
Kobe Bryant passed Jerry West as the all-time leading scorer in Lakers history.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher rebukes salary-concession idea
If NBA owners ask NBA players to give back an inordinate amount of money in collective bargaining talks, those talks at All-Star Weekend probably won't last very long.

James sparks 46-point 1st, Cavs roll (AP)

LeBron James scored half of Cleveland's 46 points in the first quarter and the streaking Cavaliers tied an NBA record with 11 3-pointers in the opening period of their 114-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. The 46 points tied a franchise mark for most in a quarter, and Cleveland's 16 3-pointers fell one shy of the team record for a game.

Cleveland Cavaliers tie record with 46 in 1st quarter vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The Cavaliers tied a franchise record with a 46-point first quarter Sunday against the Clippers, making 11 3-pointers.

James has 23 of Cavs' 46 in 1st quarter (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers tied a franchise record with a 46-point first quarter Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers, making 11 3-pointers. LeBron James tied a franchise record with five 3-pointers in a quarter. He made his first seven shots -- including four 3s -- to finish the quarter with 23 points.

Kobe rescues Lakers vs. slumping Celtics
Kobe Bryant sank a go-ahead fallaway jumper with 7.3 seconds left to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 90-89 victory over Boston on Sunday and send the struggling Celtics to their sixth loss in eight games.

Kobe's late hoop lifts Lakers by Celtics (AP)

Kobe Bryant sank a go-ahead fallaway jumper with 7.3 seconds left to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 90-89 victory over Boston on Sunday and send the struggling Celtics to their sixth loss in eight games. The Celtics, who led by 11 points in the fourth quarter, nursed a one-point lead until Paul Pierce was called for an offensive foul for pushing off as he jumped to shoot with 28 seconds left.

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman out again with sprained ankle
Clippers center Chris Kaman missed his second straight game Sunday night against Cleveland because of a sprained left ankle.

Clippers C Kaman out against Cavaliers (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman missed his second straight game Sunday night against Cleveland because of a sprained left ankle. Kaman, who leads the Clippers with 20.2 points a game and is second on the team with 9.1 rebounds, participated in pregame warmups, but the decision was made that he would sit out.

Short-handed Jazz ride Millsap by Kings (AP)

Paul Millsap tied his career high with 32 points in his first start of the season and added 14 rebounds and seven assists as the Utah Jazz won their fifth straight, beating the Sacramento Kings 101-94 on Friday night. It's the longest winning streak of the season for Utah, which was without All-Star Deron Williams and forward Carlos Boozer.

Sprained ankle sidelines Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman missed the game against Minnesota on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle.

Bryant leads Lakers over Iverson, Sixers (AP)

A.I. vs. Kobe delivered the throwback duel fans paid to see. Just like in the 2001 NBA finals, Bryant's Lakers came out on top. Bryant roused the 20,000 fans who came to jeer him as much as they did to root on the 76ers, scoring 24 points to lead Los Angeles to a 99-91 win over Philadelphia on Friday night.

Kobe's Lakers top A.I.'s Sixers in '01 rematch
Kobe Bryant roused the 20,000 fans who came to jeer him as much as they did to root on the 76ers, scoring 24 points to lead Los Angeles to a 99-91 win over Philadelphia.

Clippers C Kaman out with ankle injury (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman missed the game against Minnesota on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle. Kaman leads the Clippers with 20.2 points a game and is second on the team with 9.1 rebounds, but was not named a reserve on the Western Conference All-Star team this week. He has twice been named NBA player of the week this season, most recently earlier this month.

Nets beat Clippers to snap 11-game skid (AP)

Kris Humphries scored a career-high 25 points and the New Jersey Nets avoided the worst 44-game start in NBA history with a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. The Nets (4-40) were tied with the 1993-94 Dallas Mavericks (3-40) for the NBA's worst record after 43 games and all they had to do was lose another to secure another mark in this miserable season that...

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.

Devin Harris, Courtney Lee miss Nets game against Clippers
New Jersey Nets starting guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee missed Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Nets Gs Harris, Lee sit vs. Clippers (AP)
New Jersey Nets starting guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee missed Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Harris missed his second straight game with a sprained right wrist. Lee was not feeling well after surgery to extract a wisdom tooth. Keyon Dooling took over at the point guard and Chris Douglas Robert moved from small forward to the shooting guard spot.

Lakers visit White House, beat Wizards (AP)

There's nothing like a trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to lift the spirits during the dog days of an NBA season. That's a privilege given only to the reigning champions, and the Los Angeles Lakers had their moment with President Barack Obama on Monday. It was a good substitute for a ho-hum January practice, and they promptly lifted their road doldrums Tuesday night with a 115-103 win over the...

Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest will play against Washington Wizards
Lakers starting forward Ron Artest took part in a shootaround Tuesday and will play against the Washington Wizards after being listed as questionable.

Los Angeles Clippers acquire Bobby Brown from New Orleans Hornets
The Clippers have acquired guard Bobby Brown from the New Orleans Hornets for a conditional 2014 second-round draft pick.

Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics past Clips (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 12 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 95-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night in a game played on a TD Garden floor that had to be continually wiped because of condensation. It was the Celtics' second straight win after they lost four of five games.

Obama entertains NBA champ Lakers at White House
President Barack Obama welcomed the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to the White House on Monday, praising the team for their accomplishments on the basketball court and their service in the community.

Los Angeles Lakers visit Barack Obama at White House
Obama commends team for achievement on court and charitable works off of it.

Obama welcomes Lakers to White House (AP)
President Barack Obama has welcomed the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to the White House. An avid basketball fan, Obama says no team exemplified excellence on the court more than the Lakers did last year in winning their 15th league championship. Obama said Monday he was especially excited to meet Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who has won 10 championships, though he didn't hesitate to remind the...

Clippers snap losing streak on road with win over Wizards
With one victory, the Los Angeles Clippers put a long string of road losses and a forgettable season behind them.

Late Turkoglu FTs get Raptors by Lakers (AP)
Hedo Turkoglu made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left as the Toronto Raptors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 106-105 on Sunday night Andrea Bargnani scored 22 points, Chris Bosh and Jarrett Jack each had 18 and Marco Belinelli added 15 for the Raptors, who are 6-0 at home this season against Western Conference opponents.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum will be fined for missing flight
Andrew Bynum will be fined an undisclosed amount by the team believed to be about $250 for missing the team's charter flight from New York.

Clips end 8-game road skid, beat Wizards (AP)

Chris Kaman scored 20 points and Marcus Camby had 12 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 92-78 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Los Angeles had six players in double figures and snapped an eight-game road losing streak, and a three-game skid in Washington, as the Clippers won for the third time in eight games.

Billups' surge helps Nuggets to big win vs. Clips
Chauncey Billups scored 13 of his 20 points in the third quarter to break open a tight game, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-85 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.

Nuggets top Clips, push win streak to 5 (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 13 of his 20 points in the third quarter to break open a tight game, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-85 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Carmelo Anthony, selected as a starter for the All-Star game in fan balloting announced earlier Thursday, had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Nuggets, whose winning streak matched a season...

Los Angeles Clippers' Sebastian Telfair out 4-6 weeks; JamesOn Curry signs
Clippers guard Sebastian Telfair will be out four to six weeks after suffering groin and thigh injuries against the Bulls on Wednesday.

Bryant rallies Lakers to win at MSG (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter of his return to Madison Square Garden, helping the Los Angeles Lakers pull away to beat the New York Knicks 115-105 on Friday night. Pau Gasol added 20 points, half in the final period, and Andrew Bynum finished with 19 for the Lakers, who bounced back from a disappointing loss in Cleveland to even their record after two games of their...

Pau Gasol, 9 others donate $1,000 per point to Haiti
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was one of 10 NBA players donating $1,000 for every point he scored Friday night to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

Pau Gasol, 9 others donate $1,000 per point to Haiti
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was one of 10 NBA players donating $1,000 for every point he scored Friday night to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

10 players donate $1K per point to Haiti (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was one of 10 NBA players donating $1,000 for every point he scored to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund on Friday. The players taking part, all clients of the Wasserman Media Group, included rookie of the year Derrick Rose, Atlanta All-Star Joe Johnson, rookie Tyreke Evans of Sacramento and veteran Antawn Jamison of Washington.

Clippers sign G Curry, waive F Rush (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard JamesOn Curry to a 10-day contract and waived injured forward Kareem Rush. Curry has been with the D-League's Springfield Armor this season, averaging 16.1 points, 7.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds. The former Oklahoma State star was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2007, but has spent his entire pro career in the D-League, France and Cyprus.

Cavs' West hurts finger on shooting hand (AP)
Cavaliers guard Delonte West has broken his left ring finger, becoming the second Cleveland point guard to be injured this week. West injured his shooting hand when he started in place of Mo Williams in a win over Los Angeles on Thursday night. Williams could miss up to six weeks after spraining his left shoulder in a game on Tuesday.

Mo Williams of Cleveland Cavaliers out vs. Los Angeles Lakers with sprained left shoulder
Cleveland Cavaliers starting point guard Mo Williams will miss Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a sprained left shoulder.

Injured Cavs G Williams out vs. Lakers (AP)
Cavaliers starting point guard Mo Williams will miss Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a sprained left shoulder. The Cavaliers did not say how long they could be without Williams, their second-leading scorer. The team said Williams, who scored 28 points against the Lakers on Christmas Day, was being evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic.

PG Williams to miss time for Cavs with shoulder sprain
Cleveland Cavaliers starting point guard Mo Williams will miss Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a sprained left shoulder.

Los Angeles Clippers without Sebastian Telfair and Eric Gordon vs. the Denver Nuggets
The Los Angeles Clippers will be without guards Eric Gordon and Sebastian Telfair against the Denver Nuggets because of injuries.

James' 37 secure Cavs' season sweep of Lakers
Cleveland showed its Christmas Day win over the Los Angeles Lakers was no gift as LeBron James scored 37 points in a win Thursday.

James scores 37 as Cavs sweep Lakers (AP)

The Cavaliers haven't lost their holiday spirit. Cleveland showed its Christmas Day win over the Los Angeles Lakers was no gift as LeBron James scored 37 points, including 12 straight down the stretch, and the Cavs, playing their first game without injured Mo Williams, beat Kobe Bryant and the NBA champions 93-87 on Thursday night.

Clips Gs Telfair, Gordon sit vs. Nuggets (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers will be without guards Eric Gordon and Sebastian Telfair against the Denver Nuggets because of injuries. Gordon and Telfair were both hurt during Wednesday's 104-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center and were not available to play Thursday night as the Clippers opened a season-high eight-game road trip against Denver.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is the youngest to reach 25,000 points
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is the 15th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 career points and the youngest to hit the milestone.

Bryant youngest to 25,000 career points (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is the 15th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 career points and the youngest to hit the milestone. Bryant reached the mark by making one free throw late in the second quarter of Thursday's showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. At 31 years, 151 days, Bryant got to 25,000 in 35 fewer days than Wilt Chamberlain, who finished his career with 31,419...

Top pick Griffin has successful surgery on knee
Blake Griffin's broken left kneecap has been repaired by surgery that will keep the Los Angeles Clippers' No. 1 overall draft pick out for the rest of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant tops NBA jersey sales
For the second straight season, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant claims the top spot on the NBA's most popular jerseys list, according to the league.

Brown's career-high 22 lift Lakers past Magic
Shannon Brown scored a career-high 22 points, Pau Gasol had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers scored the first 15 points of the fourth quarter Monday night for a 98-92 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first rematch of last season's NBA finals.

Lakers score first 15 in 4th, top Magic (AP)

Shannon Brown scored a career-high 22 points, Pau Gasol had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers scored the first 15 points of the fourth quarter Monday night for a 98-92 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first rematch of last season's NBA finals. Kobe Bryant scored just 11 points on 4-of-19 shooting, but his teammates carried the Lakers to their 18th win in 19 home games...

James helps Cavs hold off Clips 102-101 (AP)

LeBron James scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a 3-point attempt at the final buzzer by Baron Davis for a 102-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Mo Williams added 18 points for the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers. Reserve guard Delonte West, who didn't participate in the morning shootaround because of stomach...

Kobe, Gasol power Lakers by Clips 124-81 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol returned from a six-game injury absence with 20 points and six rebounds, and the Lakers re-established their dominance in Los Angeles with a 126-86 victory over the Clippers on Friday night. The 40-point margin of victory was the Lakers' largest over the Clippers since the Staples Center's junior tenants moved to Los Angeles in 1984.

Kobe, Lakers hand Clippers 40-point pasting
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol returned from a six-game injury absence with 20 points and six rebounds, and the Lakers re-established their dominance in Los Angeles with a 126-86 victory over the Clippers on Friday night.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson takes pokes at Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling
Lakers coach Phil Jackson takes pokes at Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson takes karma jab at Clippers owner
Phil Jackson thinks karma might be behind the Clippers Curse.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol healthy enough to play against the Los Angeles Clippers
Lakers at full strength for the first time all season.

DeMar DeRozan, Eric Gordon to vie for 4th dunk contest spot in All-Star Dunk-In
DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors and Eric Gordon of the Los Angeles Clippers will compete in the NBA All-Star Dunk-In competition to determine the fourth spot in the All-Star slam dunk contest.

Pistons might be active before deadline (AP)

The Detroit Pistons might be making some changes. Joe Dumars, the team's president of basketball operations, told The Associated Press on Thursday that he is looking for long-term solutions. The team might be active before next month's trade deadline. Detroit was expected to endure a rebuilding season after dealing Chauncey Billups last season, then losing Rasheed Wallace and Antonio McDyess...

Kobe nails game-winner as Lakers hold off Mavs
Kobe Bryant went from having a slow night because of a sore back to nailing the game-winning jumper with 28 seconds left, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Kobe's late jumper gets Lakers past Mavs (AP)

Kobe Bryant went from having a slow night because of a sore back to nailing the go-ahead jumper with 28 seconds left, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference. While the Lakers became the first NBA team to reach 3,000 wins, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki became the 34th player in league...

Hornets earn seventh win in 8 games (AP)

Chris Paul had 15 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets won for the seventh time in eight games, 108-94 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic, hitting at least four 3-pointers in a game for the ninth time this season, scored 20 points to help New Orleans beat the Clippers a 12th consecutive time.

Nowitzki becomes 34th with 20,000 points (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is the 34th player in NBA history to score 20,000 points. Nowitzki reached the milestone with a 14-foot fadeaway jumper from the left baseline with 10:57 left in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers. It actually gave him 20,001 points, and it pulled the Mavericks to 78-75.

Spurs rest Duncan against Thunder (AP)
Forward Tim Duncan was not in uniform for San Antonio's game Wednesday night at Oklahoma City, resting in the second of back-to-back games for the Spurs. The 11-time All-Star played 40 minutes a night earlier in the Spurs' 105-85 home win against the Los Angeles Lakers. San Antonio has another back-to-back set Friday at Charlotte and Saturday at Memphis during a four-game trip.

Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin to have season-ending surgery
The Los Angeles Clippers say Blake Griffin will have surgery on his broken left kneecap, ending the No. 1 draft pick's season before it even began.

No. 1 overall NBA pick Griffin done for season
The Los Angeles Clippers say Blake Griffin will have surgery on his broken left kneecap, ending the No. 1 draft pick's season before it even began.

Dallas Mavericks expect Josh Howard, Erick Dampier to play vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Howard appears ready to return to the lineup, and coach Rick Carlisle is hopeful center Erick Dampier will also be a go as Dallas hosts the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time this season on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies rally from 18 down, top Clips (AP)

Rudy Gay and Marc Gasol each scored 24 points, Zach Randolph added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped the Los Angeles Clippers' four-game winning streak with a 104-102 victory Tuesday night. The Grizzlies overcame Baron Davis' triple-double, an 18-point deficit and a 36-minute delay caused by a water line break in the fire sprinkler system at FedExForum for their sixth straight home...

Duncan's 25 and 13 lift Spurs by Lakers (AP)

Tim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs showed they can still hang with their Western Conference rivals in a 105-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Tony Parker scored 22 as the Spurs got their biggest victory this season. The Lakers are just the fourth winning team San Antonio has beaten, but none the caliber of the defending NBA champions.

FedExForum evacuated during Los Angeles Clippers-Memphis Grizzlies game
FedExForum in Memphis was evacuated during Tuesday night's game between the Clippers and Grizzlies when a fire alarm went off.

Los Angeles Lakers battered, but Ron Artest practices
The Lakers have been beset by injuries but get good news about Ron Artest.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson: Banged-up Ron Artest asked out of game
Coach Phil Jackson said a banged-up Ron Artest asked out of the Lakers game against the Bucks twice.

Clippers take down Wade, Heat at home
After nearly a month of exemplary home play, Marcus Camby believes the Los Angeles Clippers have made a bit of a breakthrough against the inconsistency that has bedeviled this fairly talented team this season.

Lakers lead wire-to-wire, snap two-game skid
Andrew Bynum had 17 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers led all the way in beating the Milwaukee Bucks 95-77 Sunday night to avoid their first three-game losing streak in nearly two years.

Lakers avoid rare 3-game skid, top Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bynum had 17 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers led all the way in beating the Milwaukee Bucks 95-77 Sunday night to avoid their first three-game losing streak in nearly two years. Shannon Brown added 19 points, Jordan Farmar scored of his 15 of his 17 in the second half, Kobe Bryant had 12 points on 4 of 21 shooting, and Derek Fisher 11 for the defending NBA...

Pau Gasol to join Los Angeles Lakers on road, hopes to practice
Injured Pau Gasol plans to join the Los Angeles Lakers on their upcoming Texas trip, hoping he can return to practice on the road.

Kaman, Davis lift Clippers to 1 game below .500
Chris Kaman had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Baron Davis had 11 points and 14 assists, and the revitalized Los Angeles Clippers surged to their sixth straight home victory, 94-84 over the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Clippers top Heat, now 1 win shy of .500 (AP)

Chris Kaman had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Baron Davis had 11 points and 14 assists, and the revitalized Los Angeles Clippers surged to their sixth straight home victory, 94-84 over the Miami Heat on Sunday. Eric Gordon scored 17 points and Rasual Butler added 13 for the Clippers, who moved within one game of .500 with another one-sided win in their impressive run at Staples Center.

Roy puts 32 past reeling Lakers in Blazers' win
Brandon Roy scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their ninth straight at home against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 107-98 victory on Friday night.

Roy leads Blazers past Lakers again (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their ninth straight at home against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 107-98 victory on Friday night. The Blazers own the NBA's longest home winning streak against the defending champions. Kobe Bryant had 32 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who trailed by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter but cut the margin to single...

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.

Clippers announcer Smith charged with stealing $735K
Los Angeles Clippers announcer Michael Smith is charged with stealing $735,000 from a golfing buddy in a development deal gone bad.

Los Angeles Clippers broadcaster pleads not guilty
Los Angeles Clippers announcer Michael Smith has pleaded not guilty to stealing $735,000 from a golfing buddy in a failed development deal.

Kobe, Lakers take care of Rockets
Andrew Bynum scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter when the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 88-79 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

Los Angeles Clippers announcer charged with stealing $735K
Los Angeles Clippers announcer Michael Smith is charged with stealing $735,000 from a golfing buddy in a development deal gone bad.

Blake Griffin shoots, but Los Angeles Clippers won't set return date
Blake Griffin and the Clippers aren't setting a date for his return just yet.

Bynum's big 4th lifts Lakers by Rockets (AP)

Pau Gasol is out injured, Kobe Bryant's finger was killing him and Andrew Bynum rose above it all in the post. Bynum scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter when the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 88-79 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Without injured Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, the Rockets didn't have the size to contend with the...

Bynum big in 4th as Lakers rally past Rockets
Andrew Bynum scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter when the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 88-79 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

Ron Artest returns to the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup
Ron Artest returned to the Lakers starting lineup on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest practices
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest was a full-practice participant Monday, but it hasn't been determined if he will return to the court Tuesday night.

Clippers' front line smothers banged-up Blazers
Chris Kaman scored 20 points, Eric Gordon added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-95 on Monday night in the teams' second matchup in five days.

Clippers pull away late to beat Blazers (AP)

Chris Kaman scored 20 points, Eric Gordon added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-95 on Monday night in the teams' second matchup in five days. Martell Webster scored a season-high 25 points, including five 3-pointers, Andre Miller had 22 points and 16 assists and Juwan Howard added 16 points for the Blazers, who won 103-99...

Hamstring could sideline Lakers F Gasol (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol of Spain has a mild to moderate strained left hamstring and is doubtful for Tuesday night's game against Houston. The Lakers said Monday that Gasol was examined by the team doctor and an ultrasound test and MRI showed the strain he sustained in Sunday night's win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Tests show Gasol has strained hamstring
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol has a mild to moderate strained left hamstring and is doubtful for Tuesday night's game against Houston.

Farmar shines as Lakers rip Mavs 131-96 (AP)

The Mavericks couldn't do anything right. The Lakers could do no wrong. Jordan Farmar led seven players in double figures with a career high-tying 24 points, and Los Angeles trounced the Western Conference's second-best team in a 131-96 victory over Dallas on Sunday night. "Payback for what the Cowboys did to my Eagles," said Kobe Bryant, whose hometown Philadelphia football team...

Los Angeles Lakers lose Pau Gasol early to strained hamstring
Lakers forward Pau Gasol left Sunday's game with a strained hamstring.

Ron Artest to practice, could return to Los Angeles Lakers soon
Ron Artest could return to the Lakers this week after suffering a concussion.

Kobe drains buzzer-beater to finish Kings
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.

Kobe deflates Kings with last-second 3-pointer
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.

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...

Aldridge sprains ankle in Blazers' win (AP)

Brandon Roy had 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-99 Wednesday night despite losing LaMarcus Aldridge to an ankle injury. Martell Webster added 15 points, Jerryd Bayless had 14 and rookie Jeff Pendergraph had eight points and 14 rebounds for the Blazers, who have won four in a row and seven of eight against the Clippers.

Minus coach Dunleavy, Clips beat Sixers (AP)

Chris Kaman had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-88 on Thursday night in the NBA's final game of the decade. Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy missed the game after aggravating a herniated disc in his back while at home getting ready to go to Staples Center.

Bryant's season-high 44 lift Lakers (AP)

Kobe Bryant had a season-high 44 points and 11 assists while making all 16 of his free throws, and the Lakers survived Golden State's 55-percent shooting for a 124-118 victory over the Warriors on Tuesday night. Pau Gasol had 27 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who relied even more heavily than usual on Bryant to avoid their third loss in four games over the past five...

Bryant won't let injuries affect him (AP)

Kobe Bryant hasn't been trapped in a fancy Los Angeles building and surrounded by vicious enemies led by a brilliant German since the last time Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks visited Staples Center. Still, the Los Angeles Lakers' unbreakable star was only half-joking recently when he said he was Bruce Willis -- you know, the "Die Hard" star famed for playing action heroes...

Suns spank defending champ Lakers at home
Kobe Bryant used harsh language to describe how badly the Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns twice in Los Angeles earlier this season.

Suns hand Lakers second loss in 3 games (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, Jared Dudley matched his career best with 19 and the Phoenix Suns sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their second loss in three games with a surprising 118-103 rout on Monday night. Kobe Bryant scored 34 for the Lakers but sat out the final 7:50 when the game was deemed out of reach by coach Phil Jackson.

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest improving, remains day to day
Lakers forward Ron Artest remains day to day as his condition improves following a Christmas night fall at his home, a team spokesman said Monday.

Lakers outlast Kings in 2OT
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.

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.

Baron beats buzzer, ends Celtics' streak (AP)

Baron Davis hit a long fallaway jumper at the buzzer, and the Los Angeles Clippers dramatically snapped the Boston Celtics' nine-game road winning streak with a 92-90 victory on Sunday night. Rajon Rondo scored 20 points for the Celtics, but missed two potential go-ahead free throws -- actually three, including another that was waved off -- with 1.5 seconds left in just the Celtics' second...

Hurt knee shelves Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Camby vs. Boston Celtics
Clippers forward Marcus Camby will miss tonight's game against the Celtics with a hyperextended knee.

Los Angeles Lakers: Ron Artest hurt in fall at home, won't play
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest will likely miss Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings after suffering injuries to his head and left elbow.

Sharpshooting Suns rout Clippers 124-93 (AP)

Asked where his buzzer-beating basket from three quarters of the way down the court ranks among the longest of his career, Grant Hill shrugged, "Top 20." The Phoenix Suns could afford to joke after their 124-93 laugher over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Hill banked it in from the Los Angeles 3-point line to give Phoenix a 67-55 halftime lead, and the Suns went on to beat the...

Lakers' Artest hurt in fall down stairs (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest has injuries to his head and left elbow after falling at his home. Artest didn't travel with the Lakers to Saturday's game at Sacramento after tripping over a box and falling down a flight of stairs at his home on Christmas night, the team said in a news release.

Lakers: Artest injured in fall at home
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest has injuries to his head and left elbow after falling at his home.

Suns blast Clippers at home
Amare Stoudemire led seven Phoenix players in double figures with 26 points and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the sixth straight time in a 124-93 rout on Friday night.

Sharpshooting Suns rout Clippers 124-93 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire led seven Phoenix players in double figures with 26 points and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the sixth straight time in a 124-93 rout on Friday night. Jared Dudley and J.R. Richardson each added 18 for the Suns in their most lopsided victory and the Clippers' worst loss this season.

Cavaliers frustrate Lakers as crowd gets heated
Mo Williams scored 28 points, LeBron James added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Los Angeles 102-87 Friday in a game that ended with angry Lakers fans throwing dozens of foam hands onto the court.

Lakers fans upset as LeBron lifts Cavs (AP)

After the Cleveland Cavaliers made the defending NBA champions look ordinary, the Los Angeles Lakers' fans threw up their foam hands in frustration. Mo Williams scored 28 points, LeBron James added 26 and the Cavaliers beat Los Angeles 102-87 Friday in a game that ended with angry Lakers fans throwing dozens of giveaway foam hands onto the court.

NBA's holiday slate features Cavs-Lakers (AP)
Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher scarcely remember how to celebrate Christmas without a high-profile game smack in the middle of their holiday season. That's life with the Los Angeles Lakers -- and that goes for the Lakers' families, too. "With the amount of gifts my kids receive, they could care less if I'm there or not," Fisher said with a laugh Thursday after the Lakers'...

Weary Lakers get 40 from Kobe, clip Thunder
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the sixth time this season, and the NBA-leading Los Angeles Lakers shook off a rough first half before hanging on for their 16th victory in 17 games.

Bryant scores 40, Lakers get by Thunder (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the sixth time this season, and the NBA-leading Los Angeles Lakers shook off a rough first half before hanging on for their 16th victory in 17 games, 111-108 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Pau Gasol had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the road-weary Lakers, who needed two last-minute free throws apiece from Bryant and Derek Fisher to win their first...

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin cleared to run on treadmill
Clippers rookie forward Blake Griffin is expected to return to basketball activities in three weeks.

'Peace of mind': Lakers give Gasol 3 more years
Pau Gasol knows he surprised nobody by agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers nearly two seasons before it kicks in.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin cleared for tougher workouts
Clippers forward Blake Griffin has been cleared for tougher workouts on his injured left knee, moving the No. 1 draft pick closer to his NBA debut.

Lakers extend Gasol 3 years, Kobe next? (AP)

Pau Gasol has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he's hoping Kobe Bryant follows his lead. Gasol's deal extends through the 2013-14 season, and could be worth more than $60 million depending on future salary caps. The Spanish power forward has been to two NBA finals since joining the Lakers on Feb.

Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol signs $64M extension, according to report
All-Star forward Pau Gasol has signed a three-year extension with the Lakers that could be worth up to $64.7 million, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Back from injury, Landry leads Rockets with 27
Carl Landry matched his career high with 27 points in his first game back after dental surgery, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers.

Landry's 27 lift Rockets over Clippers (AP)

Carl Landry matched his career high with 27 points in his first game back after dental surgery, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-99 on Tuesday night. Landry damaged five teeth Friday night when he took an elbow to the mouth from Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki. He went 7 for 10 from the field and 13 for 15 from the free-throw line as Houston beat the Clippers for the 10th...

Spurs' bench answers call, sparks win vs. Clips
Tony Parker scored 19 points and Roger Mason Jr. helped give the San Antonio Spurs a decided bench advantage Monday night in a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Parker, reserves lead Spurs past Clips (AP)

Tony Parker scored 19 points and Roger Mason Jr. helped give the San Antonio Spurs a decided bench advantage Monday night in a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Parker, who was 7 of 11 from the field, had eight points in a decisive third-quarter run as the Spurs extended an 11-point halftime lead to 21 entering the fourth.

Bryant helps weary Lakers past Pistons (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and helped the Los Angeles Lakers build a big lead in a 93-81 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. The Lakers took the lead with an 11-0 run midway through the first quarter, started the second ahead by 12, had an 18-point lead at halftime and a 21-point cushion after three quarters.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (knee) to have CT-scan next week
Los Angeles Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said Blake Griffin, out all season with a stress fracture of his left patella, is scheduled for a CT-scan early next week and the team hopes afterward he will be able to take the next step in his rehab.

Kobe has 29 and 10, Lakers rip Nets (AP)

Kobe Bryant had 29 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-84 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA's best and worst teams. The Nets dropped their seventh straight, but the game was competitive into the third quarter, when Bryant started taking over about the time the league's lowest-scoring team was enduring one of its usual...

Kaman, Davis lead Clippers to win in OT (AP)

Chris Kaman scored 24 points, Baron Davis added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-107 in overtime Saturday night while a blizzard ravaged the Northeast. The Clippers blew a 16-point, third-quarter lead and nearly lost on Andre Iguodala's jumper as time expired in the fourth.

Phil Jackson: Winning, money both factors in possible return
Phil Jackson shed some light on his uncertain coaching future but still left the picture somewhat cloudy, saying whether the Los Angeles Lakers repeat as NBA champions will be a big factor -- but not the only one -- in determining whether he returns.

Iverson misses second straight game (AP)
Allen Iverson missed his second straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers because of arthritis in his left knee. Sixers coach Eddie Jordan made the announcement before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, saying Iverson will not return until Philadelphia's game against Portland on Dec.

Knicks rally from 20 down, beat Clippers (AP)

David Lee scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half, and the New York Knicks erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 95-91 on Friday night. Chris Duhon added 17 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the Knicks, who never led until the fourth quarter but found a way to win after blowing leads while losing their last two games.

Knicks G Hughes to miss 2 games (AP)
New York Knicks guard Larry Hughes is expected to miss the next two games because of a strained left groin. Hughes, who is averaging 12.3 points a game, was unavailable Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls and is not expected to play Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He says he will be re-evaluated on Sunday and does not see the injury as "being anything long." The problem...

Lakers win on Bryant's OT buzzer-beater (AP)

Kobe Bryant reverted to an old habit when he missed a potential game-winning shot. Given a second opportunity, he stuck with the change he's made since breaking his right index finger. Bryant hit a 15-footer as time expired and scored the game's final seven points over the last 1:18 of overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest says media unfair to Tiger Woods
Lakers forward Ron Artest says an open letter to Tiger Woods that was posted on his Web site was meant to encourage the golf superstar because Artest believes media coverage of Woods' mistakes has been unfair.

Gordon scores 29, Clippers beat Wizards (AP)

Eric Gordon matched his season high with 29 points and hit his final free throw with 11.3 seconds left, and Washington's Earl Boykins turned the ball over moments later to seal the Los Angeles Clippers' 97-95 victory over the Wizards on Monday night. Chris Kaman had 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Clippers, who overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half before holding...

Spurs extend streak over Clippers to 13 (AP)

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich is rationing Tim Duncan's minutes on a regular basis so that he'll be fresh for the postseason. The solid play of the Spurs' backups has made that possible. A good example was Sunday night, when Duncan sat out the fourth quarter and the Spurs pulled away to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90.

Spurs shoot 57.3 percent to coast past Clippers
Tim Duncan scored 21 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each had 17, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90 Sunday night.

Spurs extend streak over Clippers to 13 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 21 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each had 17, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90 Sunday night. Duncan left with 1:48 left in the third quarter after he was accidentally elbowed on the right side of the head by teammate Matt Bonner while trying to rebound a missed layup by Sebastian Telfair with the...

Kobe Bryant fractures bone in finger, returns to game
Kobe Bryant has returned to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup after spending part of the second quarter in the locker room with a small break in his finger.

Bryant breaks finger, Lakers' run now 11 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 20 points while playing with a small break in his finger, and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the generous portion of their schedule with their 11th straight victory, 104-92 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Pau Gasol had 17 points and a career-high 20 rebounds for the defending champions, who improved the NBA's best record to 18-3 while finishing a...

Williams, Jazz end Lakers' run at 11 (AP)
Deron Williams scored eight straight points to start the fourth quarter and finished with 21 points and 11 assists to help the Utah Jazz end the Lakers' 11-game winning streak by beating Los Angeles 102-94 Saturday night. Utah took advantage as Kobe Bryant struggled with a broken index finger from a game the night before.

Jazz put brakes on Lakers' 11-game win streak
Deron Williams scored eight straight points to start the fourth quarter and finished with 21 points and 11 assists to help the Utah Jazz end the Lakers' 11-game winning streak by beating Los Angeles 102-94 Saturday night.

Lakers put away Wolves for 11th straight win
Kobe Bryant scored 20 points while playing with a small break in his finger, and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the generous portion of their schedule with their 11th straight victory, 104-92 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Williams' 32 and 15 lead Jazz over Magic (AP)

Deron Williams scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and had 15 assists and eight rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 120-111 victory over Orlando on Thursday night that snapped Magic's six-game winning streak. Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and C.J. Miles added a season-high 22 points for the Jazz, coming off an embarrassing loss in Los Angeles the night before when they...

Lakers use big 4th to win 10th straight (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled off 19 consecutive points in the fourth quarter of their 10th straight victory, 101-77 over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Ron Artest scored 17 points for the Lakers, who improved to an NBA-best 17-3 by holding the Jazz to six points and two field goals in a comically one-sided fourth...

Birthday boy Howard leads Magic to win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 25 points and 11 rebounds on his 24th birthday, Rashard Lewis added 17 points and the Orlando Magic held off the Los Angeles Clippers for their sixth straight victory, 97-86 Tuesday night. Jason Williams scored 16 points while hitting four 3-pointers for the Magic, who kept pace with Boston atop the Eastern Conference with their 11th win in 12 games.

Late 19-0 run lifts Lakers to 10th straight win
Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled off 19 consecutive points in the fourth quarter of their 10th straight victory, 101-77 over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Forbes: Los Angeles Lakers are most valuable NBA franchise
The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's most valuable team, and 12 franchises lost money in the 2008-09 season, according to Forbes magazine.

Pacers All-Star Granger out at least 4 weeks
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger, the team's leading scorer, will be out for at least four weeks with a foot injury. The team said Tuesday that Granger would miss a minimum of four to six weeks with a torn right plantar fascia, the tissue across the bottom of the foot connecting the heel and toes. The Pacers say Granger won't need surgery and is starting rehabilitation. Granger left the floor in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Granger is averaging 24.

Walton to handle two Lakers' radio broadcasts
Injured forward Luke Walton is trading his Los Angeles Lakers jersey for a seat behind the microphone. Walton will fill in for radio color commentator Mychal Thompson when the Lakers play Friday against Minnesota and Saturday at Utah. Thompson will miss those games because of a death in his family, the team said Tuesday. Television color commentator Stu Lantz will miss six Lakers' games from Dec. 11-20 while his wife recovers from surgery.

Injured Luke Walton to fill in on Los Angeles Lakers' broadcast
Injured forward Luke Walton is trading his Los Angeles Lakers jersey for a seat behind the microphone.

Suns send Taylor Griffin to D-League (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have sent rookie forward Taylor Griffin to the Iowa Energy of the NBA development league. The 6-foot-7 forward was the Suns' second-round pick -- 48th overall -- out of Oklahoma. Griffin had appeared in two games for Phoenix. He is the brother of the draft's No. 1 overall pick, Blake Griffin, who was chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Clips' closing 18-4 run boosts them past Pacers
Al Thornton scored 19 points, and Baron Davis had eight of his 12 points during a game-ending 18-4 run, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to an 88-72 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Balanced Clips finish strong, top Pacers (AP)

Al Thornton scored 19 points, and Baron Davis had eight of his 12 points during a game-ending 18-4 run, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to an 88-72 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. All of the Clippers' starters scored in double digits en route to the team's fifth victory in seven games.

Lakers race away from Suns for 9th straight win
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Ron Artest added 15 points and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers raced away from the Phoenix Suns in the second half of their ninth straight victory, 108-88 Sunday night.

Lakers beat Suns for ninth straight win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Ron Artest added 15 points and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers raced away from the Phoenix Suns in the second half of their ninth straight victory, 108-88 Sunday night. Pau Gasol scored 14 points for the well-rested Lakers, who improved to an NBA-best 16-3 with their second home win in 24 days over road-weary Phoenix.

Bryant's 3 at buzzer sinks Heat 108-107 (AP)

Down by two with 3.2 seconds left, Kobe Bryant merely wanted to drive for a tying basket. His foot slipped when he got the ball, and Miami's defense forced Bryant to throw up an off-balance 3-point shot that was well off target and far too long. Yes, everything went wrong on the Los Angeles Lakers' final possession.

Bryant's 3 at buzzer sinks Heat 108-107 (AP)

Kobe Bryant banked in a 3-pointer over Dwyane Wade's defense at the buzzer, ending the superstars' sensational duel and sending the Los Angeles Lakers to their eighth straight victory, 108-107 over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Bryant scored 33 points, but his off-balance bank shot from straightaway over Wade's outstretched hand likely will rank among the most incredible shots of his...

Kobe hits 3 at buzzer to lift Lakers past Heat
Kobe Bryant banked in a 3-pointer over Dwyane Wade's defense at the buzzer, ending the superstars' sensational duel and sending the Los Angeles Lakers to their eighth straight victory, 108-107 over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest clarifies comments he made regarding drinking before and during games with the Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest clarifies comments he made regarding drinking before and during games with the Chicago Bulls.

Lakers move to top of West with 7th straight win
Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 Tuesday for their seventh straight victory.

Ron Artest of Los Angeles Lakers says he drank booze at halftime of NBA games
Ron Artest, the often-controversial Los Angeles Lakers' forward, says he used to drink alcohol at halftime of NBA games.

Artest: I drank alcohol during games (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest has said that he drank alcohol during games when he was a member of the Chicago Bulls. "I used to drink Hennessy at halftime," Artest said in an interview with Sporting News. "I (kept it) in my locker. I'd just walk to the liquor store (near the stadium) and get it." Artest also said that he was a "head case" when he broke into...

Artest cops to drinking alcohol at halftime with Bulls
Those wondering if the Los Angeles Lakers' quest for a repeat championship could withstand Ron Artest's penchant for controversy are about to witness the first test in the new partnership.

Bynum helps Lakers win seventh straight (AP)

Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 Tuesday for their seventh straight victory. Ron Artest scored 16 points as the Lakers remained undefeated in six games since the return of Pau Gasol, who had 14 points in Los Angeles' balanced offense.

GM Vandeweghe to coach Nets rest of season
New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will serve as the team's coach for the rest of the season. The Nets made the official announcement Tuesday morning. The Nets fired Lawrence Frank, their coach for 6 1/2 seasons, on Sunday. They lost to the Lakers under interim coach Tom Barrise that night, tying the 1988-89 Miami Heat and 1999 Los Angeles Clippers by losing 17 consecutive games to open a season.

Lakers score season-high 130 on Warriors (AP)

Kobe Bryant sat at his locker and praised Pau Gasol, both of Bryant's feet in an ice bucket and two more bags numbing each knee. On a night when Bryant was far from his dominant self, Gasol showed what a key piece he is for the Los Angeles Lakers despite being overshadowed by superstars. They dearly missed him for the first 11 games, when Gasol was sidelined with a strained right hamstring.

Gasol's double-double leads Lakers vs. Warriors
Pau Gasol scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and also had 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game with a 130-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

Nets drop to 0-17, tie NBA's worst start (AP)

The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-87 victory. A few hours after New Jersey fired coach Lawrence Frank, the undermanned Nets had little prayer of keeping up with the defending league champions, who won their sixth straight game.

Clips give Dunleavy 600th coaching win (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-88 on Sunday, giving coach Mike Dunleavy his 600th regular-season victory. Al Thornton scored seven of his 18 points in the final 2:26 for the Clippers, who held the Grizzlies to just 2-for-18 shooting in the fourth quarter.

Los Angeles Clippers announcers, Hamed Haddadi have goodwill meeting
Clippers play-by-play man Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith met with Grizzlies center Hamed Haddadi before Sunday's game at Staples Center.

Nets fire Frank after 0-16 start (AP)
The New Jersey Nets fired coach Lawrence Frank on Sunday after losing their first 16 games during one of the worst starts in NBA history. Assistant Tom Barrise will coach the team Sunday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers, when the Nets could tie the record for the worst start if they lose. The Nets said a permanent replacement for Frank has not been determined.

Pistons fans lose television feed after small fire
A small fire kept Detroit Pistons fans from watching most of the second half of Friday's 104-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kaman helps Clips end skid vs. Pistons (AP)

Chris Kaman's family and friends always come to see him when he visits Detroit. The center's play in the post finally sent them home with happy memories. The Michigan native scored 26 points Friday night on 11 for 13 shooting to help the Los Angeles Clippers top the Pistons 104-96 and end a 13-game skid against Detroit.

Kaman, Davis link up, sink Gordon-less Pistons
Chris Kaman scored 26 points and Baron Davis added 25 to help the Los Angeles Clippers top the Detroit Pistons 104-96 on Friday night.

Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon sits out against Los Angeles Clippers
Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon missed Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers and it's uncertain when he'll return from a left ankle sprain.

Kobe scores easy 34; Lakers cruise past Knicks
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, Pau Gasol added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers exploited a major size advantage in their fourth straight victory, 100-90 over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.

Bryant's 34 power Lakers past Knicks (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, Pau Gasol added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers exploited a major size advantage in their fourth straight victory, 100-90 over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Ron Artest scored 17 points for the Lakers, who took control of their eighth win in 10 meetings with New York by scoring 17 consecutive points in the third while holding the Knicks...

Murphy helps Pacers snap 4-game skid (AP)

Troy Murphy had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 86-73 on Wednesday night to snap their four-game losing streak. Dahntay Jones scored 18 and Brandon Rush added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Pacers (6-7). Indiana played without All-Star swingman Danny Granger, who missed the game with a sprained ligament in his left knee.

Clippers hand Wolves 13th straight loss (AP)

Al Thornton scored 31 points and Baron Davis made a clinching layup with 8.5 seconds remaining after missing his first nine shots to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat Minnesota 91-87 Monday night, extending the Timberwolves' losing streak to 13 games. Davis' streak of 468 consecutive regular-season games with at least one field goal was in jeopardy until he drove the lane for a layup...

Los Angeles Clippers broadcasters back after suspension
Clippers longtime TV play-by-play man Ralph Lawler and analyst Michael Smith were back behind the microphone following a one-game suspension by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket network Friday.

Lakers extend dominance of Thunder (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, including an astonishing basket from behind the backboard, and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 101-85 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. The defending NBA champions, who squeaked out a 101-98 overtime win at Oklahoma City on Nov. 3, had this one in control throughout with help from Andrew Bynum's 25 points and nine rebounds.

Butler's 27 points help Clippers upend Nuggets
Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring barrage from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.

Clips overcome Anthony's 37, top Nuggets (AP)

Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night. Chris Kaman had 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Clippers. The Nuggets, coming off one-sided victories over the Lakers and Toronto Raptors, lost to the Clippers for the first time...

Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets over Bulls (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. It was the 15th straight regular-season home win for the Nuggets, including all five this season as Denver bounced back from Friday night's loss in Los Angeles to the Clippers.

Gasol returns, scores 24 in Lakers' win vs. Bulls
Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

Gasol returns, leads Lakers past Bulls (AP)

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Ron Artest added 15 points for the Lakers, who finally had their full starting lineup intact for their ninth victory in 12 games to start the season.

Los Angeles Clippers broadcast team suspended for offensive remarks
Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.

Gasol expected to play for Lakers vs. Bulls
Kobe Bryant took it upon himself to help lift the Los Angeles Lakers out of their offensive funk in their latest game, scoring 40 for the 100th time in his storied career. The return of Pau Gasol should make Los Angeles even more formidable. Gasol is expected to make his season debut Thursday night as the Lakers continue their five-game homestand against the Chicago Bulls, who opened their lengthy circus road trip with an impressive win.

Kobe goes for 40 as Lakers avoid 3-game skid
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.

Bryant has 100th 40-point game in rout (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who took a 28-point lead before surviving Detroit's impressive fourth-quarter rally to avoid their first three-game skid in nearly two years,...

Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol to make season debut vs. Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is set to make his long awaited return to the court on Thursday when the defending NBA champions host the Chicago Bulls.

Nuggets' Andersen day-to-day with knee injury
The Denver Nuggets say Chris "Birdman" Andersen is day-to-day with moderate patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Anderson has been sore, so he underwent an MRI on Wednesday in Denver, and Dr. Steve Traina said the test revealed no structural damage. Also, guard Anthony Carter is listed as questionable for the Nuggets' game Friday night against the Clippers in Los Angeles. He has sat out the last two games with a strained left hip.

Hornets beat Clips for Bower's first win (AP)

David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the New Orleans Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. With Chris Paul out, point guards Darren Collison and Bobby Brown scored 12 apiece and combined for 11 assists as New Orleans snapped a three-game losing streak.

Clippers G Rush hurts knee, leaves game (AP)
Clippers guard Kareem Rush has been helped to the locker room after injuring his right knee late in the first quarter of Los Angeles' game against the Hornets. Rush's knee appeared to buckle as he hopped into the lane to receive a pass Tuesday night. He crashed to the floor, holding his knee while grimacing in pain.

Los Angeles Clippers' Kareem Rush leaves game after injuring knee
Clippers guard Kareem Rush has been helped to the locker room with an apparent right knee injury late in the first quarter.

Los Angeles Lakers' Luke Walton out 6 weeks with pinched nerve
Lakers forward Luke Walton is expected to miss at least six weeks with a pinched nerve in his back.

Shaq doubtful vs. Warriors on Tuesday (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal is still being treated for a strained shoulder and is listed as doubtful for Cleveland's game against Golden State on Tuesday. O'Neal missed the Cavaliers' 107-104 victory against Utah on Saturday with the same injury. He appeared in 75 games last season for Phoenix, his most since the 1999-00 season in Los Angeles.

Brooks' big night hands Lakers 2nd straight loss
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.

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.

Davis keys Clippers' victory with late 3-pointer
Baron Davis scored 24 points, including a key 3-pointer in the final minute, to help the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 101-93 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

Clips overcome Durant's 40, beat Thunder (AP)

Baron Davis scored 24 points, including a key 3-pointer in the final minute, to help the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 101-93 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Chris Kaman added 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting and had seven rebounds for Los Angeles (4-7), which avenged a loss to Oklahoma City (5-5) on the Clippers' home court four days...

Anthony shines as Nuggets snap Lakers' streak
Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night.

Nuggets pull away in 3rd, rout Lakers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night. The Lakers' six-game winning streak was snapped. They scored just eight points in the third quarter as the Nuggets turned a two-point halftime lead into an 87-64 cushion that had ecstatic fans chanting "Beat L.A.!" something...

Nuggets pull away in 3rd, rout Lakers (AP)
The Denver Nuggets served notice on two fronts with their dismantling of the Los Angeles Lakers: Last year was no fluke and this year they're legit. The Nuggets (7-3), overlooked by prognosticators after everybody else in the West seemed to sign a superstar over the summer, whipped the Pau Gasol-less Lakers 105-79 Friday night.

Lakers cool Suns for sixth straight win (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers ran all over the NBA's speediest team. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102 victory Thursday night. Josh Powell scored 14 points for the defending champions, who won their sixth straight and improved to 7-1 by handing the Suns...

Hornets PG Paul leaves with injury
Chris Paul had to be helped off the court by teammates after apparently injuring his left ankle late in the third quarter of the Hornets' home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Moments after setting up Hilton Armstrong's dunk, Paul appeared to land on Joel Przybilla's foot, before falling hard to the court and writhing in pain. It was the same ankle New Orleans' star point guard twisted earlier in the week during a victory in Los Angeles over the Clippers.

Lakers give ascendant Suns a reality check
The Suns come into Los Angeles riding high, until the Lakers remind them who's still the boss in the Pacific, Josh Herwitt says.

Report: Jackson calls Gasol injury 'mysterious'
Pau Gasol may not be back for the Los Angeles Lakers until around Christmas, Phil Jackson said Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.

Report: Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol may sit until Christmas
Pau Gasol could reportedly be out until Christmas, according to Lakers coach Phil Jackson.

Hornets end Clippers' 3-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 24 points and 10 assists on a sore ankle, Devin Brown scored 25 points and the New Orleans Hornets bounced right back from a blowout loss with a 112-84 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. David West added 17 points and nine rebounds in just New Orleans' second win in six games.

Cuban could be interested in Dodgers (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who lost in a bid to purchase to the Chicago Cubs, apparently still has some interest in owning a Major League Baseball team. Amid several reports that he'd be interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are not for sale, Cuban says "if it's a perfect deal" he's interested.

Los Angeles Clippers' Eric Gordon out 10 days with groin injury
Clippers guard Eric Gordon is out at least 10 days with a groin injury.

Abdul-Jabbar being treated for leukemia (AP)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball great said his prognosis is encouraging. The NBA's all-time leading scorer was diagnosed last December with chronic myeloid leukemia, he told The Associated Press on Monday. The 62-year-old Abdul-Jabbar said his doctor didn't give any guarantees, but informed him: "You have a very good chance to live...

Shaq's wife files for separation, intends to divorce
Shaquille O'Neal's wife is splitting up with the Cleveland Cavaliers center. Va'Shaundya O'Neal filed for legal separation with intent to divorce Monday in Los Angeles. She cited irreconcilable differences. She is seeking spousal and child support and full legal custody of the couple's four children. No monetary amounts were listed in the court filing. The O'Neals were married six years, 11 months.

Cavaliers' O'Neal, wife splitting up (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal's wife is splitting up with the Cleveland Cavaliers center. Va'Shaundya O'Neal filed for legal separation with intent to divorce Monday in Los Angeles. She cited irreconcilable differences. She is seeking spousal and child support and full legal custody of the couple's four children.

Kaman helps Clippers win third straight (AP)

Chris Kaman had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 113-110 on Saturday night for their third straight victory -- equaling their longest winning streak of last season. The Grizzlies were without 10-time All-Star point guard Allen Iverson, whose current status as a backup behind Mike Conley -- and Iverson's subsequent comments on the matter --...

Clippers edge Grizzlies for third straight victory
Chris Kaman had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 113-110 on Saturday night for their third straight victory -- equaling their longest winning streak of last season.

Kobe, Lakers climb to 6-1 with rout of Hornets
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Shannon Brown added 15 and the Los Angeles Lakers thrived again without their top two big men, beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-88 Sunday night.

Lakers win fifth straight, beat Hornets (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Shannon Brown added 15 and the Los Angeles Lakers thrived again without their top two big men, beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-88 Sunday night. DJ Mbenga had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who easily won their fifth straight game and their second in a row without injured center Andrew Bynum and forward Pau Gasol.

Iverson leaves Grizzlies with permission
Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business. Team owner Michael Heisley gave the four-time NBA scoring leader permission to skip the Grizzlies' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers following a 114-98 loss to the Lakers the night before.

Kobe scores 41, reaches milestone in win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Ron Artest had 19 points and seven assists in the fourth straight win for the defending NBA champions, who played without injured big men Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol.

Kobe reaches milestone in win over Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Lakers get 41 from Kobe, edge Rockets in OT
Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Houston Rockets 103-102 on Wednesday night.

Bryant's 41 get Lakers by Rockets in OT (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Houston Rockets 103-102 on Wednesday night. Carl Landry scored 20 points to lead six players in double figures for Houston. Luis Scola added 16 points and 13 rebounds and Chuck Hayes had 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Kings sign swingman Udoka (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed swingman Ime Udoka to a contract. The team did not release terms of the deal announced Wednesday. Udoka spent the preseason with Portland before being waived last month. Udoka is averaging 6.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in his five-year career. He has played 227 games for the Los Angeles Lakers, New York, Portland and San Antonio.

Clippers top Wolves 93-90 for first win (AP)

Chris Kaman had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Gordon hit the go-ahead layup with 1:32 to play, and the Los Angeles Clippers surged in the fourth quarter to their first victory of the season, 93-90 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Gordon scored 17 points and Baron Davis had 13 points and eight assists for the Clippers, who stopped their 0-4 start and snapped a three-game home...

Kobe, Lakers tested but escape Thunder in OT
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points and hit the go-ahead jumper in overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers got tested in their first road game of the season, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-98 on Tuesday night.

Bryant lifts Lakers past Thunder in OT (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 31 points and hit the go-ahead jumper in overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers got tested in their first road game of the season, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-98 on Tuesday night. Bryant connected on a turnaround jumper from the left side with 2:29 to play to give the defending NBA champions a 99-97 lead and then hit two free throws with 18 seconds remaining to push the...

Source denies Dallas Mavericks' Drew Gooden made offensive comments
A team source denied accusations that Dallas Mavericks center/forward Drew Gooden used a homosexual slur to insult a couple of Los Angeles Clippers fans Saturday night.

Clips owner to pay $2.7M in housing bias lawsuit
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle accusations that he tried to keep blacks, Hispanics and families with children out of his apartment buildings. A Justice Department statement Tuesday says Sterling agreed to settle a 2006 government lawsuit that accused him, his wife and a family trust of housing discrimination in Los Angeles' Koreatown. A federal judge must approve the settlement.

Clippers owner pays $2.7M in housing bias lawsuit
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle accusations that he tried to keep blacks, Hispanics and families with children out of his apartment buildings. A Justice Department statement Tuesday says Sterling agreed to settle a 2006 government lawsuit that accused him, his wife and a family trust of housing discrimination in Los Angeles' Koreatown. A federal judge must approve the settlement.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling settles housing discrimation suit
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle accusations that he tried to keep blacks, Hispanics and families with children out of his apartment buildings.

Clips owner settles housing bias lawsuit (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle accusations that he tried to keep blacks, Hispanics and families with children out of his apartment buildings. A Justice Department statement Tuesday says Sterling agreed to settle a 2006 government lawsuit that accused him, his wife and a family trust of housing discrimination in Los Angeles' Koreatown.

Bryant scores 41, leads Lakers by Hawks (AP)

Kobe Bryant is quite familiar with the exquisite pain of playing against Ron Artest's defense. He's grateful that frustration now belongs to his opponents -- including Joe Johnson, the first top scorer to get locked down by the Lakers' new defensive stopper. Bryant had 41 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and Artest extinguished Johnson's outstanding start in...

Dirk helps Mavs keep Clippers winless (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and nine rebounds, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 93-84 victory over the winless Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Jason Terry scored 16 points off the bench, including a 3-pointer that put the Mavericks in front to stay with 5:07 left. The Clippers made only one field goal over the final 7:12, a seven-foot hook shot by Chris Kaman, who led Los Angeles with a...

Anthony's 42 help Nuggets improve to 4-0 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 133-123 shootout win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. The Nuggets are 3-0 thanks to 'Melo, whose game has only gotten better since the spring, when he led Denver to the Western Conference Finals, where they lost to the champion Los Angeles Lakers in six games.

Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol out again, frustrated by recovery
Pau Gasol missed another Lakers game and is frustrated by his recovery from a hamstring injury.

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...

Mavs pull away when 0-4 Clippers go cold late
Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and nine rebounds, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 93-84 victory over the winless Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

Nowitzki, Mavs rout Lakers for first win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season. Nowitzki made 10 of 11 from the line and grabbed 10 rebounds, Shawn Marion added 18 points and Jason Terry 16 to end the Mavs' six-game losing streak against the defending NBA champions.

Nowitzki scores 21 to power Mavs past Lakers
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season.

Jazz dominate 4th, keep Clippers winless (AP)

Paul Millsap scored 17 of his 23 of his points in the second half, and the Utah Jazz used a 15-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 111-98 on Friday night. Carlos Boozer had 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and Deron Williams finished with 21 points and nine assists for Utah, which held the Clippers to 38 points in the second half.

Jazz drop Clippers with 15-0 run in second half
Paul Millsap scored 17 of his 23 of his points in the second half, and the Utah Jazz used a 15-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 111-98 on Friday night.

TNT experiences a record viewing audience for an opening night in its 26 years of airing NBA games
The doubleheader featuring title contenders Boston, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers produced Turner's most-watched opening night in its 26 years of airing the NBA.

Nash's 24 get Suns by Clippers 109-107 (AP)

Steve Nash scored 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, when he rallied the Phoenix Suns to a 109-107 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Grant Hill had 19 points and 13 rebounds, Leandro Barbosa added 17 points, Amare Stoudemire 16 and Channing Frye 12 for the Suns, who won their fifth in a row over the Clippers.

Lakers raise banner, beat Clippers 99-92 (AP)

There was no championship hangover for these Lakers. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 on his 22nd birthday as the reigning NBA champions opened defense of their title Tuesday night with a 99-92 victory over the Clippers, their Staples Center co-tenants who played without injured No.

TNT posts record opening-night ratings (AP)
The doubleheader featuring title contenders Boston, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers produced Turner's most-watched opening night in its 26 years of airing the NBA. TNT drew nearly 3.7 million viewers Tuesday for the Celtics' 95-89 victory over the Cavaliers, followed by the Lakers' 99-92 win over the Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin has broken kneecap, out weeks
Clippers rookie Blake Griffin has a broken kneecap and could miss six weeks.

Clippers' Griffin sidelined with broken kneecap
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has a broken left kneecap that could sideline the No. 1 overall draft pick for six weeks. The Clippers confirmed Griffin's stress fracture late Monday night. The team will reveal further information Tuesday. Griffin won't be in the Clippers' lineup when they face the Lakers in their opener Tuesday night, and the former Oklahoma star could be out much longer.

Lakers raise 15th championship banner (AP)
Derek Fisher led the Staples Center crowd in a 3-2-1 countdown to the unveiling of the banner commemorating the Los Angeles Lakers' 15th championship. Then the Lakers got back to work on counting to 16. Nine former Lakers joined the crowd in welcoming the franchise's latest bunch of champions into their fraternity Tuesday night before the season opener against the Clippers.

Los Angeles Lakers gets championship rings, raise banner
The Lakers received their rings and unveiled the franchise's 15th championship banner Tuesday night in a ceremony.

Paul Gasol misses Los Angeles Lakers' opener with hamstring strain
Forward Pau Gasol is sitting out the Lakers' season opener to rest his strained right hamstring.

Clips' Griffin out 6 weeks with broken kneecap
Blake Griffin's broken kneecap has reminded the Los Angeles Clippers' No. 1 draft pick it's not always a good idea to play through pain. Griffin will be off the court for six weeks to rest his knee after injuring it in a preseason game last Friday. He will miss the Clippers' season opener against the Lakers on Tuesday night, and isn't likely to resume basketball activities until mid-November.

Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin tried to play through knee pain
Blake Griffin's broken kneecap has reminded the Clippers' No. 1 draft pick it's not always a good idea to play through pain.

Lakers set to get rings, defend title (AP)
First come the championship rings and the raising of their 15th championship banner, along with a few minutes of revelry reflecting on last season. Then it's time for the Los Angeles Lakers to begin anew as defending NBA champions for the first time since 2002. They'll open Tuesday night against No.

Blazers F Batum to have shoulder surgery (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum will undergo surgery on his right shoulder to repair torn cartilage. The team said Monday a return date will be determined after Friday's surgery in Los Angeles. Batum appeared in 79 games as a rookie last season, starting 76. He averaged 5.4 points and 2.8 rebounds while earning praise for his defensive ability.

Lakers waive forward Tony Gaffney - Tony Gaffney (C) Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers waived forward Tony Gaffney on Saturday.

Rookie Lawson's 29 get Nuggets by Lakers (AP)

Rookie Ty Lawson had 29 points, six assists and five steals to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-105 on Friday night in the exhibition finale for both teams. The Nuggets (4-4) played without Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups after coach George Karl gave them the night off, while the Lakers (6-2) were without 7-footers Pau Gasol (strained right hamstring) and Andrew Bynum...

Short-handed Lakers roll past Nuggets (AP)

Playing without their injured inside duo of 7-footers Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 106-89 in an exhibition game Thursday night. Kobe Bryant had 23 points for the Lakers (6-1), while Lamar Odom had 17 points and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points for the Nuggets (3-4), while Chauncey Billups added 19.

Israeli team loses $22,000 to Staples Center thief
Police say $22,000 in cash and valuables were stolen from a visiting Israeli basketball team during an exhibition game with the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Lt. Albert Gavin says somebody apparently got into the locker room Tuesday and stole watches, jewelry and $15,000 in cash from 10 members of Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv. Gavin says the team noticed the theft during halftime of Maccabi's 108-96 loss.

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv of Israel loses $22K to Staples Center thief during exhibition with Los Angeles Clippers
Police say $22,000 in cash and valuables were stolen from a visiting Israeli basketball team during an exhibition game with the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.

Israeli team robbed at Staples Center (AP)
Police say $22,000 in cash and valuables were stolen from a visiting Israeli basketball team during an exhibition game with the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Lt. Albert Gavin says somebody apparently got into the locker room Tuesday and stole watches, jewelry and $15,000 in cash from 10 members of Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv.

Wallace addition gives Celtics Big 4 (AP)

The Big Three lost their biggest piece when Kevin Garnett's knee problems ended his season in March. Now he's back, Rasheed Wallace is here and the Boston Celtics may have a Big Four -- and a whole lot more that could add up to a second NBA championship in three seasons. "The chemistry, I saw it from day one," Paul Pierce said.

Isiah 'really hurt' over Magic's comments in book
Isiah Thomas has told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird. According to the SI.com report, Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV. Johnson also tells the Web site that he helped play a role in keeping Thomas off the 1992 U.S. Olympic team.

Isiah 'hurt' over Magic's book comments (AP)
Isiah Thomas has told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird. According to the SI.com report, Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV.

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.

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers expert predictions
ESPN.com writers forecast the finish for the 2009-10 Los Angeles Lakers.

Warriors' Nelson leaves team for family emergency
Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has left the team for a family emergency and will miss Tuesday night's preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Ontario. Nelson is with his wife, Joy, in Southern California after her 54-year-old brother, Mark Van Kampen, was injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday and had to have one of his legs amputated, the team said Monday. Nelson is expected to rejoin the team Wednesday.

Griffin scores 16 as Clips beat Jazz, go to 4-1
Blake Griffin scored 16 points in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 103-96 in a preseason game on Saturday night.

Griffin scores 16 again as Clippers win (AP)

Blake Griffin scored 16 points in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 103-96 in a preseason game on Saturday night. Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman also had 16 points apiece for Los Angeles, which has won four straight since a seven-point loss at Golden State in its exhibition opener.

Judge: Ex-Clippers GM Baylor must share records
A judge says former Los Angeles Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor must provide the Clippers with documents that supports his discrimination lawsuit against the team. A Los Angeles judge on Friday gave Baylor's attorneys two weeks to hand over the information. The 75-year-old Hall of Famer was general manager of the Clippers for 22 years before leaving last fall. The team said he resigned, but Baylor, who's black, claimed he was forced out by age and racial discrimination.

Judge says Former Los Angeles Clippers GM Elgin Baylor must share records to support lawsuit
A judge says former Los Angeles Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor must provide the Clippers with documents that supports his discrimination lawsuit against the team.