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Lakers edge past Nuggets to open road trip

Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Al Harrington missed a 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left that would have put Denver ahead. Pau Gasol added 14 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who won for the third time in 10 road games this season and...

Bynum, Kobe lead Lakers; Mozgov injured
Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Jazz hand Lakers another road loss (AP)

Al Jefferson scored 18 points, Paul Millsap had 16, and Earl Watson keyed a game-clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-87 Saturday night. Watson scored eight points and had six assists in the fourth quarter as the Jazz beat the Lakers for the first time in three tries this season.

Jazz rally late to push past Lakers
Al Jefferson scored 18 points, Paul Millsap had 16, and Earl Watson keyed a game-clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-87 Saturday night.

Griffin's near triple-double lifts Clips (AP)

Blake Griffin fell two assists shy of a triple-double, and he didn't even play in the fourth quarter. It was that kind of dominating night for the Los Angeles Clippers, who rebounded from a disappointing loss in a big way, jumping on the Washington Wizards early and cruising to a 107-81 win. Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and tied a season-high with eight assists to lead Los Angeles, but he...

Griffin flirts with triple-double as Clippers romp

Blake Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 107-81 victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Source: Clippers agree with forward Martin

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal with free agent forward Kenyon Martin, a source told ESPNLosAngeles.com.

Nuggets snap Clippers 4-game win streak (AP)

Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, including all five of his 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 112-91 Thursday night, ending Los Angeles' season-high four-game winning streak that included a victory over the Nuggets last weekend. Ty Lawson added 18 points, Arron Afflalo 15 and Timofey Mozgov 11 for the Nuggets, who had lost two straight overall and three in a row to the...

Nuggets' Mozgov leaves game with leg injury

Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov has left Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left leg injury.

Martin agrees to deal with Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent Kenyon Martin have agreed to a one-year deal, returning the veteran forward to the NBA after a brief stint in China.

Clippers soar to top of Pacific Division (AP)
The bad old days are becoming a distant memory for the high-flying Los Angeles Clippers. They lead the Pacific Division, have landed Chris Paul and Blake Griffin as starters on the All-Star team and in the process have stolen, at least for the moment, the spotlight from the Lakers. "It's a new beginning around here," Chauncey Billups said about a franchise that hasn't had a...

Clippers agree with free-agent forward Martin

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal with free agent forward Kenyon Martin.

Clippers, F Martin agree to 1-year deal (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent Kenyon Martin have agreed to a one-year deal, returning the veteran forward to the NBA after a brief stint in China. Martin's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed Friday that the sides reached agreement. The deal, believed to be worth the mini mid-level exception of $2.5 million, is expected to be finalized as soon as Martin passes a physical.

Nuggets pull away, end Clippers' winning streak

According to former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West, teams needn't worry so much about a superstar demanding to be traded.

Source: Clippers eye Martin after early release

Mike Brown says Clippers are more settled in than Lakers right now.

Nuggets halt Clippers' 4-game surge
Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, including all five of his 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 112-91 Thursday night, ending Los Angeles' season-high four-game winning streak that included a victory over the Nuggets last weekend.

Heat, L.A. teams fill All-Star starting rosters

The NBA named the starters for the 2012 All-Star Game in Orlando on Thursday.

Surging Clips end 16-game skid in Utah (AP)

Chris Paul was shocked to learn the Los Angeles Clippers hadn't won in Utah since 2003. He made sure that slate was wiped clean Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 34 points in the Clippers' 107-105 victory over the Jazz. The win ended a string of 16 straight losses in Salt Lake City, where the Clippers had prevailed just once in the previous 39 meetings.

Clippers pick up first victory in Utah since 2003

Chris Paul scored a season-high 34 points and Blake Griffin added 31 as the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 107-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Blake, Bynum join Kobe, CP3 as All-Stars
Blake Griffin and Andrew Bynum have been voted to the All-Star game, joining Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul to give the city of Los Angeles four starters.

Lakers hand Bobcats ninth straight loss (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season. Bynum had 11 rebounds, while Pau Gasol had 10 points and Andrew Goudelock keyed a big night for the bench with 12 points in the Lakers' last home game...

Clippers nab first win in Utah since 2003
Chris Paul scored a season-high 34 points and Blake Griffin added 31 as the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 107-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Durant not that fired up about Griffin's dunk

Kevin Durant isn't that excited about Blake Griffin's highlight reel dunk.

Clippers end Thunder's 4-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and a monstrous dunk, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders. Caron Butler also had 22 points, Chauncey Billups scored 13, Mo Williams 12 and DeAndre Jordan had 11 with 11 rebounds as the Pacific-leading Clippers...

Phil Jackson working on memoir 'Eleven Rings'

Phil Jackson's next title will be on the cover of his new book.

Publisher: Phil Jackson writing memoir (AP)
Phil Jackson's next title will be on the cover of his new book. Penguin Press says Tuesday that Jackson, the Hall of Famer who won 11 NBA championships as coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, is writing his memoir called "Eleven Rings." The book is tentatively scheduled to be out next year.

Brown says Lakers have inquired about Arenas

Short on scoring and in need of help in their backcourt, Lakers coach Mike Brown said Tuesday the team has inquired about free agent guard Gilbert Arenas.

Lakers improve to 11-2 at Staples Center
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio trash-talk over London Olympics
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio trash-talk over London Olympics.

Griffin dunk highlights win over Thunder
Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders.

Billups' 32 help Clippers cool Nuggets (AP)

Chauncey Billups' homecoming couldn't have gone better. He scored a season-high 32 points and drew a crucial foul in the waning seconds to help seal the Los Angeles Clippers' 109-105 victory that snapped the Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak Sunday night. It was Billups' first game at the Pepsi Center since the Nuggets included him in the Carmelo Anthony blockbuster trade...

Lakers overcome road woes in Minnesota (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers were reeling and the Minnesota Timberwolves were rolling, turning an 18-point deficit into a one-point lead with three minutes to go. Just when it looked as though the Lakers were going to let another road game slip away, Kobe Bryant showed these young pups just how it's done in closing time.

Kobe's monster game leads Lakers win
Kobe Bryant had 35 points and 14 rebounds and Pau Gasol scored 28 to give the Los Angeles Lakers a much-needed road victory, 106-101 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.

Lakers' Goudelock treated for dehydration

The Lakers rookie guard is expected to play tonight against Milwaukee.

Undermanned Bucks keep Lakers struggling

Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.

Bucks drop Lakers to 1-7 on road (AP)

Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night. Kobe Bryant scored 27 for the Lakers, who are 1-7 on the road this season. Ersan Ilyasova and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points each for the Bucks, who managed to beat the Lakers without two of their best players.

Balanced attack lifts Bucks over Lakers
Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.

Bucks swingman Jackson suspended 1 game (AP)
The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner in Friday night's loss at Chicago. The league announced the suspension Saturday afternoon, a few hours before the Bucks were set to play the Los Angeles Lakers in Milwaukee.

Clippers rebound by holding on vs. Grizzlies

Blake Griffin scored 20 points, Chris Paul added 18 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury, and the first-place Los Angeles Clippers hung on in the fourth quarter for a 98-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

Hornets tell C Kaman to stay home (AP)
Hornets spokesman Dennis Rogers says the club has made an "organizational decision" to excuse center Chris Kaman from Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Kaman was acquired in a multiplayer trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers shortly before the regular season began, and the 7-foot center has struggled to find a consistent role in New Orleans.

Sources: Five teams pursuing ex-Nugget Martin

The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks are pursuing free-agent forward Kenyon Martin, according to league sources.

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Just 16 games into their new partnership, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are already capable of grinding out victories for the Los Angeles Clippers on nights when nothing seems to work properly. They are both certain the Clippers will find their flow pretty soon. Griffin scored 20 points, Paul added 18 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury, and the first-place Clippers hung on...

Bryant's 12 in 4th rally Lakers by Clips (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit for a 96-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in another testy edition of their cross-hallway rivalry. Andrew Bynum scored 19 points to help the Lakers snapped their three-game skid with their first win of the...

Mavericks' slumping veteran Odom 'not myself'

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

Clips send Bledsoe to D-League for rehab (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have assigned guard Eric Bledsoe to the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League for a two-game rehabilitation assignment. He has been sidelined since having right knee surgery in October. Clippers general manager Neil Olshey says if Bledsoe performs as expected, the team anticipates him rejoining them for the Clippers' trip to Denver on Saturday.

Lakers fight back, win over Clips in surly game

Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit for a 96-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Lakers are NBA's most-valuable team
The Los Angeles Lakers have surpassed the New York Knicks as the NBA's most valuable team, according to Forbes' annual report.

Forbes: Lakers are most valuable NBA franchise

The Los Angeles Lakers have surpassed the New York Knicks as the NBA's most valuable team, according to Forbes' annual report.

Lakers pass Knicks as most valuable team (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have surpassed the New York Knicks as the NBA's most valuable team, according to Forbes' annual report. The magazine (www.forbes.com/nba) said Wednesday that the Lakers' value had increased 40 percent since last year to $900 million thanks to its blockbuster Time Warner TV deal.

Paul likely playing as Clippers battle Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul went through shootaround Wednesday and is expected to start against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Clippers' Paul practices, on pace to play Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul went through a full practice with the team Tuesday and barring a last-minute setback is expected to start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hibbert takes charge late; Pacers edge Lakers

Roy Hibbert scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter playing with a broken nose, and six of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Sunday night.

Hibbert leads Pacers despite broken nose (AP)

Roy Hibbert scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter playing with a broken nose, and five of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Sunday night. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points for the Lakers, but missed what would have been a tying 3-pointer from 30 feet from the top of the key with 3.5 seconds to play and the Pacers...

Kobe nets 33 but Lakers' skid continues
Roy Hibbert scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter playing with a broken nose, and six of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Clippers' Mo Williams hot off the bench again in win over Toronto Raptors
Los Angeles Clippers' Mo Williams hot off the bench again in win over Toronto Raptors.

Without Paul, Clips beat reeling Raptors (AP)

Mo Williams scored 19 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Blake Griffin had 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the Toronto Raptors to their eighth straight loss, 103-91 on Sunday. DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and 16 rebounds and Chauncey Billups had 14 assists for the Clippers, playing their fifth straight game without point guard Chris Paul because of a left...

Clippers extend Raptors' losing streak
Mo Williams scored 19 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Blake Griffin had 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the Toronto Raptors to their eighth straight loss, 103-91 on Sunday.

Clippers send Raptors to 8th straight setback

Chris Paul out vs. Raptors; questionable for Lakers game.

Love's buzzer-beater pushes Wolves past Clips

Kevin Love hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Ricky Rubio's tying 3 with 20 seconds to play, lifting the Minnesota Timberwolves to a pulsating 101-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

Bynum, Howard reply to Shaq's big man ranks

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and a five-time All-Star, but that wasn't enough for Shaquille O'Neal to call him the best big man in the game.

Clippers' Paul, Butler questionable vs. Raptors

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul and forward Caron Butler went through practice Saturday and are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Love hits 3 at buzzer, Wolves top Clips (AP)

Now that they are on their first three-game winning streak in almost two years, Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves are enjoying the ride. Love hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Ricky Rubio's tying 3 with 20 seconds to play, lifting the Timberwolves to a pulsating 101-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

Report: Kobe's wife gets 3 mansions in divorce

Records show the wife of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will keep their three California homes as part of the couple's divorce plans.

Report: Bryant's wife to keep 3 mansions (AP)
Records show the wife of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will keep their three California homes as part of the couple's divorce plans. Orange County property records reviewed by the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/xUxzQv) show that the three mansions in Newport Coast, valued at $18.8 million total, were transferred into Vanessa Bryant's name since their divorce proceedings began in...

Howard's big night powers Magic past Lakers

Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 23 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic survived a tough shooting performance for a 92-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Howard's 21 and 23 get Magic past Lakers (AP)

Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 23 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic survived a tough shooting performance for a 92-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Jameer Nelson added 17 points and nine assists, and J.J. Redick had 15 points as Orlando had all five starters in double figures.

Clippers Paul, Butler out Friday against Wolves

Clippers guard Chris Paul will likely sit out Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves but could be back on the court for the Clippers' next game Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.

Howard: No thoughts of potential trade
Magic center Dwight Howard may get a glimpse of his future team when Orlando hosts the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Magic general manager Otis Smith says he's in no hurry to move his star by the trade deadline.

Love buzzer-beater completes comeback
Kevin Love hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Ricky Rubio's tying 3 with 20 seconds to play, lifting the Minnesota Timberwolves to a pulsating 101-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

Howard leads Magic past Lakers
Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 23 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic survived a tough shooting performance for a 92-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Clippers' Paul likely out Friday, eyes Sunday

Chauncey Billups hit a winning 3-pointer with 1 second left as the Los Angeles Clippers stunned the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks 91-89 on Wednesday night. Mo Williams made his first seven shots and finished with 26 points off the bench in his return to the lineup from a sore right foot, and DeAndre Jordan had 19 points and nine rebounds for the undermanned Clippers, playing their third...

Brown: No Lakers job without LeBron days

Mike Brown credits the great play of LeBron James for helping him get the Lakers coaching job.

Billups hits last-second 3 for Clips win vs. Mavs

Chauncey Billups hit a winning 3-pointer with 1 second left, Mo Williams made his first seven shots and finished with 26 points off the bench in his return to the lineup, and the Los Angeles Clippers stunned the Dallas Mavericks 91-89 on Wednesday night.

Mavs coach out on bail after arrest for warrant

Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested Tuesday near the team's hotel in Marina del Rey on an outstanding warrant for non-sufficient funds in Las Vegas, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed Wednesday.

Charge against Mavs coach could be dropped

The $40,000 bail that a Dallas Mavericks assistant coach posted can be used to clear up a Las Vegas casino debt that led to his arrest in Los Angeles County, a prosecutor said Thursday.

Flu-ridden James leads Heat over Lakers (AP)

LeBron James was sitting at his locker after the game, a bottle of cold medicine at his side. The Los Angeles Lakers would be hard-pressed to believe it was needed. James shook off flu-like symptoms to put up 31 points, eight rebounds and eight assists -- hours after being told to stay away from the team's shootaround practice after calling in with a cough and chest congestion -- and the Miami...

James sent home from Heat shootaround
Heat forward LeBron James was sent home from the team's shootaround practice Thursday morning because of illness, and is a game-time decision for Miami's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron shakes off illness to get Heat by Lakers

LeBron James shook off flu-like symptoms to score 31 points, Chris Bosh scored 15 and the Miami Heat won their second straight, topping the Los Angeles Lakers 98-87 on Thursday night.

Warriors C Brown undergoes chest surgery (AP)
Golden State Warriors backup center Kwame Brown is recovering from surgery on his chest muscle that will likely sideline the former No. 1 overall pick for the rest of the season. The procedure to repair his right pectoralis major was performed Wednesday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthpaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.

Slim Curry makes long-awaited Heat debut (AP)
Eddy Curry is back on an NBA floor. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2001 draft made his Miami Heat debut Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, 764 days after his most-recent NBA appearance. Curry checked in with 2:20 left in the first quarter. Curry had not played since Dec. 17, 2009 for New York against Chicago.

LeBron goes home sick but plays vs. Lakers

LeBron James was sent home from the Heat's shootaround with flulike symptoms but played Thursday night against the Lakers.

DA: Bail can cover Armstrong debt
A deputy district attorney in Nevada says the $40,000 bail that a Dallas Mavericks assistant coach posted to get out of jail in Los Angeles County can be used to clear up a Las Vegas Strip casino debt that led to a warrant for his arrest.

LeBron goes home sick but will play vs. Lakers

LeBron James was sent home from the Heat's shootaround with flulike symptoms but will play Thursday night against the Lakers.

Lakers, Clippers dominate West All-Star voting

Lakers and Clippers dominate All-Star voting in the West.

Beasley won't go on trip with Wolves (AP)
Michael Beasley will not make the Minnesota Timberwolves road trip to Los Angeles and Utah this weekend because of a sprained right foot that has already kept him out of seven straight games. Beasley has been out of the walking boot for a few days, but he is still not ready to return to game action. The Wolves play the Clippers on Friday night and the Jazz on Saturday night in a challenging...

Abdul-Jabbar made global cultural ambassador

The NBA's all-time scoring leader is now a global cultural ambassador.

Ex-NBA player Armstrong arrested
Former NBA player and current Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested in Los Angeles on an outstanding warrant, authorities said Wednesday night.

Mavs asst. Armstrong arrested in Calif. (AP)
Los Angeles County sheriff's officials say an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks basketball team has been arrested on an outstanding warrant from Las Vegas. Sgt. James Brown says Darrell Armstrong was arrested and booked Tuesday in a case involving non-sufficient funds. Details about the case weren't immediately available.

Clips minus Paul again; Williams back in lineup

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul sat out Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks and is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberlwolves.

Griffin, Williams power Clippers in thriller
Chauncey Billups hit a winning 3-pointer with 1 second left, Mo Williams made his first seven shots and finished with 26 points off the bench in his return to the lineup and the Los Angeles Clippers stunned the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks 91-89 on Wednesday night.

Fisher's late 3 lifts Lakers past Mavs (AP)

Derek Fisher hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds to play and the Los Angeles Lakers survived a dismal offensive game by both teams for a 73-70 victory over the Mavericks on Monday night, snapping Dallas' five-game winning streak. Vince Carter missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the defending champion Mavericks, who swept Los Angeles out of the second round of the postseason last...

Jazz continue home dominance over Clippers

Paul Millsap scored 20 points and reserve C.J. Miles added a season-high 19 as the Jazz defeated the Clippers 108-79 Tuesday night, Utah's 16th straight home win against Los Angeles. The Clippers, who were without star guard Chris Paul for the second straight game because of a hamstring injury, have not won in Salt Lake City since 2003.

Millsap, Miles propel Jazz to blowout win
Paul Millsap scored 20 points and reserve C.J. Miles added a season-high 19 as the Jazz defeated the Clippers 108-79 Tuesday night, Utah's 16th straight home win against Los Angeles.

Daily Dime: Ugly game overshadows Odom

Lamar Odom returned to Los Angeles, but an ugly game made you want to forget all about it.

Clippers without guards Paul, Williams vs. Jazz

Chris Paul missed his second straight game with a left hamstring injury and did not play Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz.

Clippers Gs Paul, Williams out vs. Jazz (AP)
Chris Paul missed his second straight game with a left hamstring injury and did not play Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said Paul is feeling better but he wanted to be smart about the injury and wouldn't rush his superstar point guard back. Paul's backup, Mo Williams, was also out against the Jazz.

Bryant 'looking forward to' rejoining Team USA

This season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has played with a torn ligament in his wrist and played on a rehabbed ankle and knee, but that won't stop him from representing his country this summer.

Brown says he'd like to reduce Kobe's minutes

Lakers coach Mike Brown says he'd like to reduce Kobe Bryant's minutes.

Mavs' Carter (sprained foot) to sit against Clips

Injured Mavericks shooting guard Vince Carter will miss Wednesday's game at the Clippers, coach Rick Carlisle said, and it would appear that Carter's availability for the following two road games are also in jeopardy.

Griffin, Clippers hold off Nets
Blake Griffin had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Jersey Nets 101-91 on Monday without injured point guard Chris Paul after blowing an 18-point lead.

Report: Howard adds Clippers to trade wish list

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has added the surging Los Angeles Clippers to his trade wish list, according to a report on SheridanHoops.com.

Griffin, Aldridge added to Team USA player pool

The U.S. added Blake Griffin of the Clippers and LaMarcus Aldridge of Portland on Monday to the 18 holdovers who hope to go for more basketball gold.

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

Clippers beat Nets with Paul sidelined (AP)

Blake Griffin had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Jersey Nets 101-91 on Monday without injured point guard Chris Paul after blowing an 18-point lead. Trailing by 13 after a three-point play by Reggie Evans with 10 minutes remaining, the Nets tied it at 81 with a 15-2 run capped by Deron Williams' 3-pointer with 6:46 to play.

Odom on L.A. return: There's no hard feelings

Lamar Odom says he has no hard feelings toward the Lakers.

Paul out of Clippers' lineup vs. Nets
Chris Paul missed the Los Angeles Clippers' game against the New Jersey Nets on Monday because of a hamstring injury.

Clippers' Paul sits out Monday but will travel

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul will not play in Monday's game against the New Jersey Nets but will travel with the team to Utah and is listed as questionable for the Clippers' game Tuesday against the Jazz.

Clippers overcome Kobe's 42, beat Lakers (AP)

Chris Paul scored 33 points, Blake Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in beating the Lakers 102-94 on Saturday night despite 42 points by Kobe Bryant. Chauncey Billups added 19 points, former Laker Caron Butler had 13 points and DeAndre Jordan had 10 rebounds in the Clippers' second win in four days over one of the NBA's elite teams.

Clippers sign guard Courtney Fortson - Courtney Fortson (G) Los Angeles Clippers
Clippers sign G Courtney Fortson.

CP3 day to day after MRI on hamstring negative

Clippers guard Chris Paul underwent an MRI on his strained left hamstring Sunday and is listed as day to day after the results came back negative.

Lakers' Brown wants NBA to look at Griffin push

Mike Brown wants the NBA to review the non-call on Blake Griffin from Saturday night's game.

Clips await results from MRI on Paul's hamstring

Clippers guard Chris Paul underwent an MRI on his strained left hamstring Sunday and is listed as day to day while the team awaits the results.

Clippers' Paul has strained left hamstring
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul strained his left hamstring in the fourth quarter against the Lakers on Saturday night and an MRI done Sunday was negative.

Kobe's 42 helps Lakers win fifth straight game

Kobe Bryant scored 42 points in his third straight 40-point performance, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew a big early lead before hanging on for their fifth straight victory, 97-92 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Kobe's 40 in third straight lift Lakers (AP)

Lakers' Blake out 3-4 weeks; McRoberts returns

Forwards Josh McRoberts and Troy Murphy re-entered the Lakers' lineup at the same time Steve Blake will be out 3-4 weeks with a costochondral fracture.

Brown: I'd be 'spoiled child' to rant about Cavs

Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown would have good reason to harbor bitterness toward the Cleveland Cavaliers but he says he understands the NBA is a business.

Lakers' Blake inactive; McRoberts, Murphy back

Forwards Josh McRoberts and Troy Murphy will be back in the Lakers' lineup at the same time Steve Blake is being placed on the inactive list with a costochondral fracture.

Clips hand Heat second straight OT loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 27 points and 11 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat Miami 95-89 in overtime Wednesday night, dealing the Heat a second straight extra-time loss. Blake Griffin had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Caron Butler added 20 points, and Chauncey Billups had 12 for the Clippers, 9-2 against Miami at home since 2001-02.

Lakers' Blake day to day with fracture near ribs

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that veteran point guard Steve Blake has suffered a costochaondral fracture and is day to day.

First All-Star vote shows four starters from LA

The NBA released the first returns of the NBA All-Star balloting Thursday and four of the five starters for the Western Conference are from Los Angeles.

Clippers rally, deal Heat 2nd straight OT loss

Gerald Wallace scored 20 points, making a key 3-pointer with two minutes left, and the Portland Trail Blazers avenged a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on New Year's Day with a 105-97 victory on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points and seven rebounds for the Blazers, who have not lost in six games at home this season.

Bryant's 48 carry Lakers over Suns 99-83 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 48 points -- his fifth straight game with 25 or more -- and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 99-83 Tuesday night to win their seventh straight at home and third in a row overall. Bryant, the NBA's leading scorer, topped the 40-point mark for the first time this season, the first in the league to do so.

Kobe's 48 lead Lakers past Suns
Kobe Bryant scored 48 points - his fifth straight game with 25 or more - and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 99-83 Tuesday night to win their seventh straight at home and third in a row overall.

Kobe hangs 40 on Jazz as Lakers emerge in OT

Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and Andrew Bynum blocked Al Jefferson's shot with 1.9 seconds left in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 90-87 victory over Utah on Wednesday night, ending the Jazz's winning streak at five.

Bryant scores 40 again, Lakers top Jazz (AP)

Kobe bails out Lakers with 40 vs. Jazz
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and Andrew Bynum blocked Al Jefferson's shot with 1.9 seconds left in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 90-87 victory over Utah on Wednesday night, ending the Jazz's winning streak at five.

Brown: Personality separates Kobe and LeBron

Mike Brown said the main difference between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James is their personalities.

Lakers minus three reserves for game vs. Suns

The Lakers' subpar second unit will be even more depleted Tuesday when they play host to the Suns.

Del Negro: Clips still have a lot of growing to do

Vinny Del Negro says the Clippers still have a lot of growing to do.

Barnes wins Lakers' starting small forward spot

It may have taken 10 games to happen, but Lakers coach Mike Brown has settled on a starting small forward. Matt Barnes won the job over Devin Ebanks.

Griffin helps Clippers hold off Bucks (AP)

Blake Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Caron Butler scored 20 points against the team he suffered a season-ending injury against last January, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the severely undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 92-86 on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 19 points for the Clippers in a chippy game that resulted in a combined 54 fouls, including a flagrant 1 against Milwaukee's...

Lakers beat Memphis despite 27 turnovers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 90-82 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive home victory. Matt Barnes scored 15 points and Pau Gasol had 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who have won six of eight after an 0-2 start despite playing the NBA's busiest early-season schedule, matching...

Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers over Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 90-82 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive home victory.

Weary Lakers hold off injury-plagued Warriors

Kobe Bryant scored 26 of his 39 points in a dynamic second half, Pau Gasol added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the weary Los Angeles Lakers gritted out a 97-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Matt Barnes had 16 points and six rebounds before fouling out for the Lakers, who won their fifth straight home game while playing their NBA-high ninth game in 13 days.

Bryant says Bynum is now Lakers' No. 2 option

The Los Angeles Lakers pecking order has changed a bit.

Wallace sparks key run as Blazers best Lakers

Gerald Wallace had 31 points and sparked a key third-quarter run to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a fast-paced 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Blazers too much for Lakers to handle
Gerald Wallace had 31 points and sparked a key third-quarter run to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a fast-paced 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Brown trusting treatment used on Kobe's wrist

Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown is aware how alarming it seems that Kobe Bryant is receiving an injection in his injured right wrist prior to every game, but he is trusting the treatment method.

Lakers edge Warriors with Kobe's 39
Kobe Bryant scored 26 of his 39 points in a dynamic second half, Pau Gasol added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the weary Los Angeles Lakers gritted out a 97-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

Wallace, Aldridge lead Blazers by Lakers (AP)

Gerald Wallace knew exactly when the Portland Trail Blazers had the Los Angeles Lakers beaten. It was a little more than midway through the third quarter and the Blazers were in the midst of a 17-6 run that would seal their 107-96 victory Thursday night. Kobe Bryant missed a 3-point attempt and Marcus Camby pulled down the rebound before hurling the ball downcourt to Wallace, who leapt for a...

Clips rout Rockets behind Paul's double-double

Blake Griffin had 22 points and nine assists before sitting out most of the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 20 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a 117-89 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Source: Kobe gets pregame shots for hurt wrist

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is receiving a shot in his right wrist prior to games in order to numb the pain caused by his torn lunotriquetral ligament, according to a team source.

Griffin, Paul lead Clippers over Rockets (AP)

Blake Griffin had 22 points and nine rebounds before sitting out most of the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 20 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a 117-89 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Paul shot 9 for 14 and had three steals, extending his streak to 14 consecutive games with at least one.

Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers over Rockets (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, Andrew Bynum had 21 points and 22 rebounds in the first 20-20 game of his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 108-99 Tuesday night for their fourth victory in five games. Pau Gasol scored 14 points for the Lakers against the franchise that tried to acquire him in a three-team trade in the offseason, and the Lakers survived a tight fourth...

Bryant's 37 lead Lakers past Rockets
Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, Andrew Bynum had 21 points and 22 rebounds in the first 20-20 game of his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 108-99 Tuesday night for their fourth victory in five games.

Hornets G Gordon returns vs. 76ers (AP)
Guard Eric Gordon will play for the first time after missing four games when the New Orleans Hornets face the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Gordon, acquired in the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul, scored 20 points and hit the game-winning shot with 4.2 seconds left in a season-opening win over Phoenix.

Lakers' McRoberts sidelined with sprained toe

Lakers forward Josh McRoberts is inactive for Tuesday's game against the Rockets because of a sprained left big toe.

Clippers sign forward Jones to one-year deal

Clippers add depth with free-agent forward Solomon Jones.

Clippers' Billups says he will return Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups practiced with the team for the second day in a row and said he would be in the starting lineup Wednesday night when the Clippers play the Houston Rockets.

Kobe vows to keep shooting; Brown backs him

Kobe Bryant vowed Monday to keep shooting.

Billups practices, expected to play vs. Rockets

Clippers guard Chauncey Billups, who has been out with a strained right groin since last week, practiced with the team Monday.

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul on his team's victory over Portland Trail Blazers
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul on his team's victory over Portland Trail Blazers.

Clippers hold on as Blazers lose first (AP)

Blake Griffin had his second straight double-double, Caron Butler scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the new year with a 93-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night to snap a two-game skid. Griffin had 20 points and 10 rebounds to go with 17 points by Chris Paul and 13 by reserve Mo Williams in sending the Blazers to their first loss of the season.

Griffin, Clippers hand Blazers first loss
Blake Griffin had his second straight double-double, Caron Butler scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the new year with a 93-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night to snap a two-game skid.

Gallinari helps Nuggets avenge loss to Lakers

Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 17 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Sunday night.

Bryant shoots 6 of 28 in loss to Nuggets (AP)

Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 17 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Sunday night. Nene had 13 points for the Nuggets, who avenged a three-point loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles less than 24 hours earlier. Pau Gasol had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 16 rebounds for the Lakers.

Nuggets answer back, avenge Lakers
Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 17 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Sunday night.

Bulls weather Clips' fast start to pull away in 4th

Derrick Rose had 29 points and 16 assists, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 Friday night.

Rose's 29 points, 16 assists power Bulls (AP)

Derrick Rose had 29 points and 16 assists, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 Friday night. Luol Deng and Joakim Noah added 19 points apiece and Richard Hamilton had 16 for the Bulls against their former coach, Vinny Del Negro. Blake Griffin had 34 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who kept it close most of the way coming off a...

Lakers top Nuggets in Bynum's return
Andrew Bynum had 29 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 92-89 Saturday.

Bynum back from ban to lift Lakers by Nuggets

Andrew Bynum had 29 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 92-89 Saturday.

Bynum's 29 and 13 in return spark Lakers (AP)

Andrew Bynum provided the Los Angeles Lakers with a powerful performance in his season debut, following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs. It all would have been for naught, however, had it not been for some clutch shooting in the fourth quarter by Kobe Bryant and a couple of equally critical hustle plays by Derek Fisher and Pau Gasol in the final minutes.

Lakers dismiss Knicks, who can't contain Kobe

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points in yet another dynamic performance against the Knicks, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter for their ninth straight victory over New York, 99-82 Thursday night.

Knicks' Stoudemire sprains ankle, is day to day

New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire suffered a left ankle sprain during the Knicks' 99-82 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

Lakers put Knicks away with big fourth
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points in yet another dynamic performance against the Knicks, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter for their ninth straight victory over New York, 99-82 Thursday night.

Lakers' Brown plans to increase Bynum's role

Lakers coach Mike Brown is planning for Andrew Bynum to have an increased role this season.

Rose has 29 points, 16 assists in win
Derrick Rose had 29 points and 16 assists, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 Friday night.

Stoudemire day-to-day with ankle sprain
Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire reportedly is rated day-to-day after he sprained his left ankle in New York's 99-82 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Report: Stoudemire suffers ankle sprain
Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire reportedly is rated day-to-day after he sprained his left ankle in New York's 99-82 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers win ninth straight against Knicks (AP)

After the Lakers roared away from the Knicks in the fourth quarter without even a point from Kobe Bryant, he put his long-standing friendly rivalry with Carmelo Anthony in perspective. "I enjoy going against Melo, because I always win," Bryant said with a grin. Although Bryant was exaggerating about his head-to-head advantage over Anthony, he's absolutely right about Los Angeles'...

Kobe says balky knee is 'close to 100 percent'

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant might be playing with a torn ligament in his right wrist, but at least his chronically bothersome right knee is in great shape.

Lakers throttle Jazz to avoid 0-3 start (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided just the fourth 0-3 start in franchise history with a 96-71 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Metta World Peace scored 14 points for the Lakers, who had much more life than the Jazz despite playing their third game in three nights to open the season.

Report: Police pulled over Bynum twice
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum reportedly was pulled over by police twice this week for traffic violations.

Spurs nab control in third to down Griffin, Clips

Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and DeJuan Blair added 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Spurs run home streak vs. Clippers to 17 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and DeJuan Blair added 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Blake Griffin scored 28 points for the Clippers, while Chris Paul was held to 3-of-10 shooting and finished with 10 points. Richard Jefferson added 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting for the Spurs, who have won 17 straight home games against the...

Report: A-Rod tries treatment in Germany
According to multiple sources, the Yankees third baseman recently followed a recommendation from Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers star, and traveled to Germany for an experimental therapy called Orthokine on his bothersome right knee.

Gordon out for Hornets, Pierce for Celts (AP)
Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon has been scratched from New Orleans' home opener against the Boston Celtics because of right knee soreness. Hornets coach Monty Williams says Gordon bumped the knee in Monday night's season-opening win at Phoenix. Gordon, acquired in a trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, was the Hornets' top scorer in Phoenix with 20 points, hitting...

Spurs roll past new-look Clippers
Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and DeJuan Blair added 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Clippers' Paul: It doesn't matter who plays PG

The Clippers have three All-Star point guards on their roster and two in the starting lineup, and judging by the action in Sunday's season opener, there are still some kinks to be ironed out.

Lakers' Brown: We're going to be in the playoffs

Heading into Tuesday's game against the Jazz, the Lakers face the prospect of starting 0-3 for the first time since the 1978-79 season. While Lakers coach Mike Brown isn't happy about the results, he remains optimistic.

Paul nets 20 as Clippers rout Warriors in opener

Prize acquisition Chris Paul had 20 points and nine assists in his much-anticipated Clippers debut, Blake Griffin added 22 points and seven rebounds and Los Angeles beat the Golden State Warriors 105-86 on Sunday night to spoil Mark Jackson's opener as a first-time coach. Monta Ellis had 15 points and eight assists after his grandmother's death earlier in the day in Mississippi and David...

Lakers drop to 0-2 with loss to Kings (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings opened the season in grand fashion, beating the Los Angeles Lakers at home for the first time in more than three years, 100-91 on Monday night. Tyreke Evans added 20 points, John Salmons had 13 and DeMarcus Cousins had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings, who had lost nine of 10 to the Lakers and five...

Gordon's late hoop gets Hornets by Suns (AP)

Eric Gordon made a 20-footer from the top of the key with 4.2 seconds to play in his New Orleans debut to give the Hornets an 85-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns in their season opener Monday night. Gordon, who came to New Orleans in the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, gave his team its only lead since the first two minutes of the second half.

Lakers fall to 0-2 after loss at Kings
Marcus Thornton scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers at home for the first time in more than three years, 100-91 on Monday night.

Clippers embracing Hack-a-Jordan following win

The Clippers realize that they might have witnessed the emergence of the NBA's next big trend in their Christmas Day 105-86 win over the Warriors.

Bulls rally late as Rose's jumper finishes Lakers

Derrick Rose scored 22 points and hit a short go-ahead jumper with 4.8 seconds to play, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final four minutes for a 88-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

Rose shot caps Bulls rally, stuns Lakers (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 22 points and hit a short go-ahead jumper with 4.8 seconds to play, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final four minutes for an 88-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Luol Deng scored 21 points and blocked Kobe Bryant's short shot right before the buzzer as the Bulls hung on for a thrilling finish to both clubs' first Christmas...

Gametrax: Bulls-Lakers
Chicago tries to put hurt on Kobe, Los Angeles.

Report: Kobe revisited German doctor for ankle

Kobe Bryant traveled to Germany in October to undergo an innovative procedure on his left ankle, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.

Griffin on new-look Clips: Ready as we could be

The new-look Clippers aren't as ready as they'd like to be for Sunday's Christmas Day tilt against the Warriors, their 2011-2012 shortened season opener. But they say they're as prepared as possible considering the circumstances

Paul set to make Clippers debut (AP)
After making the league's biggest offseason splash in acquiring superstar point guard Chris Paul, things may finally be looking up for the Los Angeles Clippers. With a palpable level of excitement surrounding the team for the first time in a long while, the visiting Clippers open the lockout-shortened season against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas night.

Kobe says he's fine but stays mum on hurt wrist

After going through a full Christmas Eve practice, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said he would start Christmas Day against the Bulls but refused to answer any questions about the torn lunotriquetral ligament in his right wrist.

Kobe leads Lakers against Rose's Bulls (AP)
A bizarre offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers has left many unsure what to expect from one of the NBA's most storied franchises. Expectations couldn't get much higher for reigning MVP Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls despite not much of an offseason stir. It appears a banged-up Kobe Bryant will play in the season opener as the Lakers host Rose and the Bulls in a much-anticipated...

Kobe (wrist) practices, likely to play in opener

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant participated in a full practice Thursday afternoon.

Clippers waive Hubbard, Fortson on Thursday - Marcus Hubbard (C) Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers have waived Marcus Hubbard.

NBA reduces suspensions for Bynum, Villanueva

The shortened NBA season means that suspensions to Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum and Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva will also be reduced, the league announced on Friday.

Lakers can't contain Griffin as Clips take finale

Blake Griffin scored nine of his 30 points in the final 5:18, and the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up their two-game preseason sweep of the Lakers with a 108-103 victory on Wednesday night. Kobe Bryant did not dress for the Lakers because of a torn ligament in his right wrist. A MRI revealed the injury, which occurred Monday night when he was sent crashing to the floor by Clippers center DeAndre...

Clippers sweep Lakers in preseason
Blake Griffin scored nine of his 30 points in the final 5:18, and the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up their two-game preseason sweep of the Lakers with a 108-103 victory on Wednesday night.

Lakers' Barnes to Clips: Stop dunk celebrations

The Lakers' Matt Barnes thinks the Clippers celebrate too much after every dunk.

Bryant (wrist) 'should be fine' for game vs. Bulls

Kobe Bryant said he should be "fine" to play on Christmas Day despite an injured wrist.

Lakers cut Green, four others; roster at max 15

The Lakers cut five players on Thursday.

Rose, Bulls expect Kobe (wrist) to play Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has a torn ligament in wrist, but the Chicago Bulls still expect him to play on Christmas Day.

Fan's lawsuit vs. Kobe returned to lower court

A fan's lawsuit against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant over a courtside incident in Memphis, Tenn., six years ago has been returned to a lower court.

Kobe out of preseason finale with injury
The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant won't play in Wednesday night's preseason finale because of an injury suffered in the team's first preseason game against the Clippers.

Clippers add ex-Raptor Evans for 'extra edge'

The Los Angeles Clippers added some size and depth to their roster Wednesday, signing forward Reggie Evans.

Reports: Clippers add forward Evans for depth

The Los Angeles Clippers added some size and depth to their roster Wednesday, signing forward Reggie Evans, according to multiple media reports.

Kobe tears ligament in wrist, day-to-day (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant won't play in Wednesday night's preseason finale because of an injury suffered in the team's first preseason game against the Clippers. The team says Bryant is being listed as day-to-day. The Lakers say an MRI revealed that Bryant had torn a ligament in his right wrist.

Kobe tears wrist ligament; listed as day to day

The Lakers' star will sit in the preseason game against the Lakers and is listed as day-to-day.

Paul, Billups shine in Clippers debuts (AP)

Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in his Los Angeles Clippers debut and Chauncey Billups made an equally impressive first impression with his new club, scoring 23 points in a 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night. The first of two preseason games between the teams followed a dizzying two-week media frenzy in both camps, during which time the Clippers acquired Paul...

Kobe (sprained wrist) expected to play vs. Clips

Kobe Bryant has a sprained right wrist from falling down in the second half of the Lakers 114-95 loss to the Clippers on Monday. He is expected to play on Wednesday, however.

Kobe: New Lakers coach Brown not a 'pushover'

Kobe Bryant says new Lakers coach Mike Brown is not a pushover.

Paul: Teams 'are gonna be gunning' for Clippers

Chris Paul says teams 'are gonna be gunning' for the Clippers.

Paul's Clippers debut sets ratings mark (AP)
Chris Paul's debut with the Los Angeles Clippers was the most-watched preseason game in NBA TV history. The Clippers' 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night drew 509,000 viewers, a network spokesman said Tuesday. The previous record of 501,000 viewers came in another celebrated debut, when the Miami Heat beat Detroit on Oct.

Magic: Lakers' title shot rests on Gasol, Bynum

Magic Johnson looks for Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum to step up for Los Angeles Lakers.

Paul, Billups shine as Clippers roll past Lakers

Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in his Los Angeles Clippers debut and Chauncey Billups made an equally impressive first impression with his new club, scoring 23 points in a 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night.

Paul leads Clippers past Lakers
Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in his Los Angeles Clippers debut and Chauncey Billups made an equally impressive first impression with his new club, scoring 23 points in a 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night.

Free-agent forward Murphy signs with Lakers

Free agent forward Troy Murphy has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, Murphy confirmed to ESPN.com on Saturday.

Lakers may sit Fisher for exhibition vs. Clippers

Derek Fisher might not play in it against the Clippers on Monday.

Clippers fans get first look at Paul at scrimmage

Clippers fans got their first look at Chris Paul during Sunday's scrimmage.

Lakers' Bynum not bothered by trade rumors

Andrew Bynum is realistic. He knows that if the Los Angeles Lakers finally end up piecing together a trade with the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard, it's tough to argue against the move.

Free-agent forward Murphy agrees with Lakers

Free agent forward Troy Murphy has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, Murphy confirmed to ESPN.com on Saturday.

With Paul gone, Jack's 24 lift Hornets (AP)

Jarrett Jack scored 24 points, Quincy Pondexter and Emeka Okafor added 12 apiece and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 97-90 in a preseason game Friday night. The Hornets, playing their first game since the trade of star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers this week, scored six straight points to take a 95-89 lead.

Bryant's wife files for divorce from Lakers star

Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, has filed for divorce from the Los Angeles Lakers star.

Wife of Lakers' Bryant files for divorce (AP)
Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce on Friday from the Los Angeles Lakers star, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. Vanessa Bryant filed papers in Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana. A representative for the couple released a statement saying, "The Bryants have resolved all issues incident to their divorce privately with the assistance of...

Kobe Bryant's wife files for divorce
Vanessa Bryant, the wife of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, filed for divorce on Friday citing "irreconcilable differences," the Los Angeles Times reported.

Billups lands in Clippers' surprising logjam at PG

The 35-year-old point guard finds himself on the same team as Chris Paul, Mo Williams and Eric Bledsoe.

'Crazy competitive' Paul wants to win with Clips

Chris Paul is already getting to work with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kobe blames owners for failed Paul-Lakers deal

Kobe Bryant swears he's moved on from the three-team trade that was nixed by NBA commissioner David Stern last week, ultimately preventing the Los Angeles Lakers from acquiring Chris Paul.

Clippers welcome Paul to LA (AP)
Chris Paul is already getting to work with the Los Angeles Clippers. The four-time All-Star point guard reported to the Clippers' Playa Vista training complex on Thursday, meeting his new teammates and even getting on the court during practice in his new white No. 3 jersey. A day earlier, the Clippers acquired Paul in a bold four-player trade with New Orleans, outmaneuvering the Lakers and...

Clippers welcome Chris Paul to Los Angeles
Clippers introduce new point guard Chris Paul to Los Angeles.

Lakers' Brown to use World Peace off of bench

New Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has decided to use Metta World Peace, the starting small forward during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, as a reserve.

Clippers welcome Chris Paul to LA
Chris Paul is already getting to work with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul.

Lakers sign F Josh McRoberts
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free-agent forward Josh McRoberts to a two-year contract.

Cavaliers waive veteran PG Davis (AP)
The Cavaliers have waived veteran point guard Baron Davis, using the NBA's new "amnesty clause" to clear space under the salary cap. Davis, acquired in a trade last season from the Los Angeles Clippers, is now a free agent. He will be paid $28 million owed over the next two seasons. His release had been expected since training camp opened.

Bobcats' Jordan opposed Paul-to-Lakers trade

Michael Jordan didn't exactly shed any tears when the proposed trade of Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers was nixed.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal in principle with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul, according to sources close to the process.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal in principle with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul, according to sources close to the process.

Clippers expect Billups at Thursday's practice

The Los Angeles Clippers expect point guard Chauncey Billups to practice with them Thursday morning after he meets with coach Vinny Del Negro Wednesday evening.

Jordan: New CBA helps, opposed Paul deal (AP)
Michael Jordan says while the league's new collective bargaining agreement is a step toward improving competitive balance in the league it is far from perfect. Jordan says he opposed the Chris Paul trade to the Los Angeles Lakers because "as a small market (owner) I'm very supportive of being able to keep your star player." Still, Jordan says he would be interested in signing the...

Lakers sign F McRoberts to 2-year deal (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free-agent forward Josh McRoberts to a two-year contract. The Lakers announced the deal Wednesday with McRoberts, a four-year NBA veteran who spent the past three seasons with the Indiana Pacers. The Duke product averaged career highs of 7.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists while starting 51 games for Indiana last season.

Jackson predicted Paul trade issues a year ago

With the NBA season truncated to just 66 games, Phil Jackson does not have a prediction of who will win it all. But he does think the strange set up for the season could allow for a dark horse contender to emerge.

Sources: Clippers, Lakers still in talks for Paul

League officials representing the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers continued discussions into Tuesday night on a trade that would put Chris Paul on the same team with Blake Griffin, according to sources briefed on the talks.

Sources: NBA officials renew Paul-to-Clips push

There is renewed momentum to push through a trade that would send Chris Paul from the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to sources close to the process.

Source: Lakers agree to deal with McRoberts

The Lakers have agreed to terms with free agent forward Josh McRoberts, according to a league source.

Griffin: Clippers will be fine with or without Paul

Clippers forward Blake Griffin would welcome point guard Chris Paul to the Clippers if his team was finally able to come to an NBA-approved agreement with the Hornets on a blockbuster trade for the four-time All-Star.

Lakers sign Green, lose injured Caracter (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran guard Gerald Green and rookie free-agent forward Malcolm Thomas. The Lakers also said Tuesday that forward Derrick Caracter will have surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee. Caracter was a second-round pick by the Lakers last season, playing sparse minutes as a reserve.

Clippers setting sights on extension with Gordon

The Clippers are working on an extension with Eric Gordon

Paul talk still swirling around Clippers (AP)
With Chris Paul's future in limbo, Blake Griffin weighed in enthusiastically on the possibility of the Los Angeles Clippers landing the All-Star guard. Griffin says the team would love to have Paul but is ready to roll with the players it has. The Clippers on Monday called off a proposed deal with the New Orleans Hornets to land Paul, with general manager Neil Olshey saying they would have had...

Mavs' Odom on L.A. exit: I felt disrespected

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

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

Odom dealt to Dallas after requesting trade

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

Lakers owner Jerry Buss released from hospital

Los Angeles Lakers say owner Dr. Jerry Buss released from hospital.

Clippers claim point guard Billups off waivers

The Clippers did manage to acquire a point guard even after the collapse of their trade for Chris Paul by unexpectedly claiming Chauncey Billups off waivers.

Odom dealt to Dallas after requesting trade

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

Sources: NBA officials renew Paul-to-Clips push

A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

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

Clippers match Warriors' offer sheet for Jordan

The Clippers matched the four-year, $43 million offer sheet restricted free agent center DeAndre Jordan signed with the Warriors on Sunday afternoon, according to Jordan's agent Greg Lawrence

Clippers match offer sheet for C Jordan (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have matched Golden State's four-year, $42.7 million offer for center DeAndre Jordan. The teams announced the move Monday. Golden State signed Jordan to the offer sheet Sunday. As a restricted free agent, the Clippers had three days to decide whether to match the contract. The 6-foot-11 Jordan has emerged as an athletic and promising young center in three years in Los...

Source: Paul-to-Clippers deal submitted to NBA

The Los Angeles Clippers are close to acquiring All-Star point guard Chris Paul in a multi-player blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Hornets, according to a report in The Los Angeles Times.

Clippers keep Jordan by matching offer
The Los Angeles Clippers have matched Golden State's four-year, $42.7 million offer for center DeAndre Jordan.

Paul to Clippers trade on hold; still talking?

A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Clippers say no to latest Paul proposal (AP)
Chris Paul isn't coming to Los Angeles, at least not now. The Clippers on Monday rejected a proposed deal by the New Orleans Hornets for the All-Star guard because the team felt "the cost was just too high," general manager Neil Olshey said. Whether the deal is altogether dead, though, remains to be seen.

Sources: Paul to Clips on hold; still talking?

A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

GM: Lakers are 'pursuing big deals right now'

General manager Mitch Kupchak said the Lakers are pursuing more deals.

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

Report: Clippers close in on deal to acquire Paul

If he can't land with the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, Chris Paul's preference is to be traded by the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers to play alongside Blake Griffin, according to sources close to the situation.

Report: Clippers close to deal for Paul
A blockbuster multiplayer deal that will send Hornets star Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers was submitted to the NBA on Sunday, ESPN reported Monday, citing a source.

Report: Clippers reject deal for Paul
The Los Angeles Clippers rejected a proposed blockbuster deal in which the team would have landed New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul, Yahoo! Sports reported Monday.

Sources: Paul-to-Clips trade dies; price too high

A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Warriors send offer sheet to DeAndre Jordan

The Golden State Warriors will reportedly sign Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan to four-year, $40 million offer sheet on Sunday, according to a report from CSNBayArea.com.

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

Source: Clippers to match Jordan's offer sheet

The Los Angeles Clippers plan to match the Warriors' offer sheet of four years and $40 million for center DeAndre Jordan, a league source said.

Clippers' Jordan signs offer sheet with Warriors

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan signed an offer sheet with the Golden State Warriors. It was for four years, $43 million, according to a source.

Source: Clippers to match Jordan's offer sheet

The Los Angeles Clippers plan to match the Warriors' offer sheet of four years and $40 million for center DeAndre Jordan, a league source said.

Warriors sign C Jordan to offer sheet (AP)
The Golden State Warriors have signed center DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clippers to a restricted free agent offer sheet. The team announced the signing Sunday. A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the offer sheet signed is for a $42.7 million, four-year deal. As a restricted free agent, the Clippers have three days to match the offer.

Source: Clips' Jordan signs Warriors' offer sheet

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan signed an offer sheet with the Golden State Warriors for four years, $43 million, according to a source.

Sources: If no Knicks, Lakers, Paul wants Clips

If he can't land with the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, Chris Paul's preference is to be traded by the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers to play alongside Blake Griffin, according to sources close to the situation.

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

Source: Odom requested trade after Stern veto

The New Orleans Hornets' three-team trade with the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets that would land Chris Paul in L.A. has been resubmitted to the league office for approval, according to sources close to the talks.

Lakers reportedly out of Paul deal
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out of the three-team trade that would have seen them acquire star New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul Saturday night, ESPN reported, citing sources.

Sources: Lakers pull out of trade talks for Paul

The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled out of the three-team deal with New Orleans and Houston that would have landed Chris Paul in L.A., according to a source close to the talks.

Gasol hoping to stay with Lakers (AP)
Pau Gasol has no idea whether his first practice of the season will be his last with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time All-Star realizes the club is trying to trade him in a three-team megadeal for New Orleans point guard Chris Paul, but Gasol is still hoping he'll somehow manage to stay with the Lakers.

Clippers' Bledsoe out with torn lateral meniscus

Los Angeles Clippers second-year guard Eric Bledsoe suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee during the five-month NBA lockout and is expected to be out 6-8 weeks from Friday.

Lakers' Gasol practices but trade talk not 'easy'

Pau Gasol went through a full practice with the Lakers on Saturday, pushing aside the uneasiness of the unsettled state of the three-team trade between L.A., New Orleans and Houston.

Raptors sign ex-Clipper guard R. Butler to deal

The Toronto Raptors have signed veteran free-agent forward Rasual Butler

Reports: Hornets resubmit Paul trade
The New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have resubmitted to the NBA a trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers, according to multiple reports Saturday.

Clippers open camp, complete Butler signing

Blake Griffin and the rest of the Los Angeles Clippers returned to their Playa Vista training facility together for the first time since April and greeted the newest member of the team, free agent Caron Butler, who is back in familiar territory.

Demps given OK to make new deal for Paul (AP)
The Hornets have resumed trade talks for Chris Paul, opening discussions with anyone who is interested. "We're talking about everything. Everything is on the table," general manager Dell Demps said Friday. When asked if he was working with Los Angeles or Houston to resurrect the trade that would have sent Paul to the Lakers but was rejected by the NBA Thursday night, Demps would not...

Sources: Teams in Paul trade hopeful of revival

The National Basketball Players Association has decided not to take immediate action on behalf of Chris Paul, according to sources close to the situation.

Lakers' Odom skips practice after nixed deal

Lamar Odom was late to the Lakers first practice after a botched trade Thursday.

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

Chris Paul shows up for Hornets' camp
One day after Chris Paul learned his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers wasn't going to happen, he showed up nonetheless for the opening of Hornets training camp in suburban New Orleans.

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

Criticism of NBA nixing Paul trade heavy (AP)
Criticism of the NBA's squashing of a potential Chris Paul trade is pouring in from around the league. The New Orleans Hornets, owned by the league, had agreed to a three-team trade Thursday that would have sent their All-Star point guard to the Los Angeles Lakers. But the league killed the deal for "basketball reasons" and has denied the decision came about because of pressure on...

Stern: Trade not in Hornets' best interest
NBA commissioner David Stern attempted Friday to defuse a storm of criticism over the league's shocking veto of a trade that would have sent star point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA nixes trade of Hornets' Paul to Lakers

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

Lakers have deal in place to get G Paul (AP)
People familiar with the negotiations say the framework of a three-team trade is in place to send Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Houston Rockets are the other team involved, and have agreed to send forward Louis Scola, shooting guard Kevin Martin and point guard Goran Dragic to New Orleans, the people told The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity...

Sources: Lakers agree on Odom, Gasol for Paul

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

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

Report: Butler, Clippers agree to deal
Caron Butler became the third free agent small forward to agree to a contract Thursday, coming to terms on a three-year, $24 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Butler accepts 3-year, $24M deal from Clippers

Caron Bulter has agreed to a three-year deal with the Clippers.

Sources: Gasol, Paul part of 3-way trade talks

The Hornets are engaged in trade talks with the Lakers and Rockets about a three-team trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers and Pau Gasol to the Rockets, sources said.

Sources: Ex-Lakers G Brown will sign with Suns

Former Lakers guard Shannon Brown will sign a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Suns, sources told ESPN the Magazine's Chris Broussard on Thursday.

Lakers owner Buss hospitalized (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized because of blood clots in his legs. Team spokesman John Black said Wednesday night that the 77-year-old owner is expected to be released in the next couple of days. Black says the condition was the result of "excessive travel" by Buss, who had been in New York recently for NBA lockout negotiations.

Lakers owner Buss (blood clots) hospitalized

Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss has been hospitalized because of blood clots in his legs caused by excessive travel, a team spokesman said Wednesday.

Source: Kapono to ink 1-year deal with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms with free-agent forward Jason Kapono, according to a league source.

Gasol brushes off trade rumors, ready to play

Pau Gasol brushed off rumors that he could be traded.

Sources: Hornets want Gordon or Curry for Paul

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon are the two players New Orleans has pursued the hardest in the Hornets' fast-moving search for a workable Chris Paul trade, according to sources close to the talks.

Agent: Butler to meet with Clips again Tuesday

Free agent small forward Caron Butler's meeting with the the Clippers went so well Monday night, the two sides decided to talk again on Tuesday morning, according to Butler's agent.

Source: Gordon, Jordan not in Clips' Paul offer

The Clippers have been aggressive in their pursuit of Hornets guard Chris Paul, but their initial offer to the Hornets did not include either Eric Gordon or DeAndre Jordan, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions.

Williams' pitch to Butler: Clips are going to win

For the second day in a row free-agent small forward Caron Butler met with the Clippers as he spent Tuesday morning and afternoon at the team's training facility, talking to coaches and front office officials.

Schedule has 42 back-to-back-to-backs
The Los Angeles Lakers will play games on the first three nights of the NBA season, the first of 42 back-to-back-to-back sets teams will face during this lockout-shortened season.

Powe, McCants, Banks at Lakers practice facility

The Toyota Sports Center opened its doors last week for any player who wanted to get a workout in -- as long as he signed a waiver first -- prior to NBA training camps starting on Friday.

Sources: Lakers want both Howard and Paul

It is no secret that the Lakers would like to trade for Dwight Howard or Chris Paul, but sources with knowledge of the situation says the Lakers actually have something greater in mind: acquiring both players.

Griffin: Trying to make people respect Clippers

Blake Griffin said he's trying to make people respect the Clippers.

Source: Lakers host free-agent shooter Kapono

The Los Angeles Lakers started off a week that promises to be a free-agent frenzy for the league by inviting unrestricted free agent forward Jason Kapono to its practice facilities Monday, a league source confirmed to ESPNLosAngeles.com.

Magic Johnson in group seeking to buy Dodgers

At a time when MLB wants to restore the Dodgers' brand after years of damage under the ownership of Frank McCourt, Earvin "Magic" Johnson is a major player in a group that wants to buy the team.

Magic-Thunder, Clips-Warriors added for X-mas

Oklahoma City will host Orlando before Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers visit Golden State on Christmas night, running the NBA's planned opening-day schedule to five games.

Free-agent Brown unsure about Lakers return

General manager Mitch Kupchak is not sure that guard Shannon Brown will re-sign with the Lakers.

NBA adds 2 games to opening-day slate
Oklahoma City will host Orlando before Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers visit Golden State on Christmas night, running the NBA's planned opening-day schedule to five games.

GM: Lakers likely limited in free agency by CBA

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak knows that the particulars of the post-lockout world will present new challenges for him to continue to field a championship-caliber team.

Lakers' Fisher happy to be back playing (AP)
Derek Fisher is out of his suits and back in shorts, finally able to focus on his day job with the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA's brutal labor negotiations. The NBA players' union president and Lakers point guard hoisted a few hundred jumpers at the club's training complex Friday. Fisher has been working out whenever his schedule permitted, and he has cautious confidence in the...

Griffin first player to work out at Clippers facility

Blake Griffin was the first Clippers player to show up at the facility on Thursday.

Clippers discuss extensions with Gordon, Jordan

The Los Angeles Clippers reached out to the representatives of guard Eric Gordon and center DeAndre Jordan early Wednesday morning to discuss a contract extension for Gordon and a new contract for Jordan.

Davis faces possibility of being cut by Cavaliers

The amnesty provision of the new CBA could push Baron Davis out of Cleveland.

NBA players confident new agreement will pass

NBA players confident new deal will pass.

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

Odom, Besiktas reach agreement, sources say

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

Sources: Besiktas pushing to add Lakers' Odom

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

Barnes: Ex-fiancee cheated with friend
While rumors have swirled over the past several weeks about a budding romance between Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes and actress Eva Longoria, Barnes clarified his relationship with the "Desperate Housewives" star on Wednesday and also revealed his own little secret.

Cavs PG Davis 'optimistic' season will be played

As the NBA lockout moves toward December and the prospect of more canceled games, including the league's Christmas showcase, looms larger, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Baron Davis says he hasn't yet lost faith a resolution can be found.

Hazzard dies at 69; led UCLA's first title team

Walt Hazard, who played on John Wooden's first NCAA championship team at UCLA and helped win a gold medal for the United States in 1964, has died, his family said. He was 68.

Mobley sues Knicks over retirement (AP)
Former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley has filed a lawsuit against Madison Square Garden, accusing the New York Knicks of pressuring him to retire in 2008 as a way to save money. Mobley retired because of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a heart disease, shortly after the Knicks acquired him from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Lakers' Blake denies being in favor of NBA deal

Lakers' Shannon Brown said Steve Blake wanted the owners' latest deal, but Blake issued a statement of denial.

Shaq criticizes Kobe, Abdul-Jabaar in new book

In excerpts made available to the media, former teammates and Hall of Famers alike find themselves once again in O'Neal's crosshairs.

Magic upbeat 20 years after HIV bombshell

Magic Johnson celebrated the 20th anniversary of the announcement that he was HIV positive and would be retiring from the Lakers.

Lakers' Barnes stands behind Fisher, union

Lakers forward Matt Barnes stands by teammate Derek Fisher.

Mavs' Cuban says he inquired about Dodgers

Mavs owner Mark Cuban told the Los Angeles Times that he looked into buying the Dodgers.

Kardashian wants divorce from Humphries (AP)
Just 10 weeks after her star-studded, made-for-TV wedding, reality starlet Kim Kardashian filed for divorce Monday from NBA player Kris Humphries, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce papers filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court said there was a prenuptial agreement but gave no further details.

Gasol: To win, Lakers have to work the hardest

Pau Gasol doesn't think he'll be a question mark for the Lakers this year.

Lakers hire Ham as assistant coach (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Darvin Ham to be an assistant to new coach Mike Brown. Ham was hired by the Lakers on Monday, joining John Kuester, Chuck Person and Quin Snyder on Brown's staff. Ham spent the last three seasons on the coaching staff of the New Mexico Thunderbirds of the NBA's D-League, including the past season as their head coach.

Lakers announce Ham will join coaching staff

The Lakers have hired Darvin Ham to join new coach Mike Brown's staff, the team's website announced Monday.

Darvin Ham set to become LAL assistant coach - Darvin Ham (F) New Jersey Nets
Darvin Ham is expected to be named an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.

New Lakers coach Brown busy despite lockout

New Lakers coach Mike Brown has had plenty to do despite the NBA lockout.

Blake Griffin pulls out of charity game
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin has pulled out of a charity basketball game in Oklahoma City this weekend because of a cut on his right foot.

Clippers' Griffin out of OKC exhibition with cut

Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin has been forced to pull out of Sunday's charity exhibition game in Oklahoma City co-headlined by Kevin Durant because of a cut on his right foot, according to sources close to Griffin.

Griffin to miss charity game due to cut (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin has pulled out of a charity basketball game in Oklahoma City this weekend because of a cut on his right foot. Griffin's agent, Sam Goldfeder, said Wednesday that Griffin was hurt while swimming in the ocean but that it's a minor injury and he should be back on the court soon.

Sources: Clippers' Griffin out of OKC exhibition

Lakers guard Shannon Brown is prepared to sit out a full season.

Italian team now eyes November Kobe games

The Italian club Virtus Bologna says "unexpected engagements" have made it impossible to sign Kobe Bryant this month, but both sides will keep working toward a deal in November.

Clippers G Gordon: Players not giving in (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon says he doesn't expect NBA players to give up the labor fight against the owners any time soon. Gordon spoke with reporters about an hour before his alma mater, Indiana, took the court Saturday at Hoosier Hysteria. Gordon said he has attended some negotiating sessions and that the owners currently appear to have the upper hand.

Hall of Famer West reveals lifelong depression

Jerry West says he has battled depression since childhood, when his father would beat the future Hall of Famer, causing low self-esteem that has plagued him despite a successful career as one of the NBA's biggest influences.

NBPA leaders meet with players to stress unity

The National Basketball Players Association's leadership met with players in Los Angeles on Friday, trying to send an apparently-needed message of unity.

Love, Griffin dismayed by lockout for fans' sake

Kevin Love and Blake Griffin discuss the NBA's labor negotiations.

Reports: Italian team now eyes one Kobe game

The owner of Italian League team Virtus Bologna is making a last-ditch effort to get Kobe Bryant to play for his team.

Sources: Hunter, NBA players to meet Friday

Union president Billy Hunter will meet with NBA players Friday afternoon in Los Angeles, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Drew League tops Goodman despite Wall's 55

The Drew League beat the Goodman League 151-144 on Sunday.

Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin poses for magazine in a thong
Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin poses for magazine in a thong.

Lakers' Gasol: Spain 'best option' if games lost

Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol practiced for the first time with Barcelona, his team until the NBA lockout ends.

Pau Gasol joins Barcelona for practice (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol practiced for the first time with Barcelona, his team until the NBA lockout ends. Gasol says Spain would be the "best option" if he had to look for another league. He says it would be a "catastrophe" if the NBA lockout leads to the season being canceled.

Gasols to practice with Barcelona (AP)
Barcelona says Pau and Marc Gasol will practice with the Spanish basketball club during the NBA lockout. Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol will start practice on Tuesday, with his older brother Pau set to join on Thursday. Barcelona says the Gasols can practice with their former club "while the NBA lockout lasts." The Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol told Catalan radio RAC1 that...

Gasols to practice with Barcelona during lockout

Barcelona says Pau and Marc Gasol will practice with the Spanish basketball club during the NBA lockout.

Kobe, Bologna working 'intensely' on deal
Kobe Bryant's management and Virtus Bologna have released a joint statement saying they are working ''very intensely'' to bring the Los Angeles Lakers star to Italy during the NBA lockout.

Kobe, Bologna working 'intensely' on deal
Kobe Bryant's management and Virtus Bologna have released a joint statement saying they are working ''very intensely'' to bring the Los Angeles Lakers star to Italy during the NBA lockout.

Kobe, Virtus Bologna working 'intensely' on deal

Kobe Bryant's management and Virtus Bologna have released a joint statement saying they are working "very intensely" to bring the Los Angeles Lakers to star to Italy during the NBA lockout.

Kobe deal '95 percent done,' Italian team says

Italian club Virtus Bologna said it has reached a verbal agreement with Kobe Bryant for the Los Angeles Lakers star to play in Italy during the NBA lockout.

Kobe deal '95 percent done,' Italian team says

Italian club Virtus Bologna said it has reached a verbal agreement with Kobe Bryant for the Los Angeles Lakers star to play in Italy during the NBA lockout.

Italian club says deal with Kobe close
Italian club Virtus Bologna said it has reached a verbal agreement with Kobe Bryant for the Los Angeles Lakers star to play in Italy during the NBA lockout.

Italian team confident Kobe will sign deal

The president of Virtus Bologna is optimistic Kobe Bryant will sign with the Italian club during the NBA lockout despite scheduling problems posed by other teams.

Kobe: Playing in Italian league 'very possible'

Kobe Bryant said it's "very possible" he will play in Italy during the NBA lockout, adding the country is like home because he spent part of his childhood there.

Kobe: Playing in Italian league 'very possible'

Kobe Bryant says it's "very possible" he'll play in Italy during the NBA lockout, adding that the country is like home to him since he spent part of his childhood there.

Fisher: Owners' divide could benefit players

In his latest letter to players, NBA Players Association president Derek Fisher called for unity, insisting that he still believes there is a "divide" among owners that will ultimately lead to an agreement players can accept.

Italian club Virtus Bologna still courting Bryant

The Italian team Virtus Bologna says its top offer to Kobe Bryant is a one-year contract worth $5 million.

Kobe receives $6.7 million offer to play in Italy

Kobe Bryant has been offered a $6.7 million, one-season contract to play for the Italian team Virtus Bologna, appealing to his childhood memories of growing up in the country.

San Diego prosecutors eye allegations vs. Kobe

San Diego prosecutors are reviewing allegations by a man claiming that Kobe Bryant injured him in a scuffle at a Carmel Valley church to determine whether any charges will be filed.

Lakers' World Peace first ousted from 'Dancing'

Metta World Peace was the first celebrity ejected Tuesday from the 13th edition of "Dancing with the Stars."

Drew-Goodman rematch set for October in LA

After much waiting and anticipation, there will finally be a rematch between the Los Angeles based Drew League and the Goodman League of Washington D.C.

Kobe still mulling overseas options amid lockout

Kobe Bryant says he's still considering playing overseas as an owners' lockout of players threatens to sabotage the upcoming NBA season.

Bryant still mulling playing overseas (AP)

Kobe Bryant said that he's still considering playing overseas because an owners' lockout of players threatens to sabotage the upcoming NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar told The Associated Press on the sidelines of a youth basketball clinic in Singapore that he didn't know if there will be a 2011-12 season and hasn't ruled out playing abroad.

Artest's name now officially Metta World Peace

A Los Angeles court commissioner has approved Ron Artest's petition to change his name to Metta World Peace.

Crittenton in Atlanta to face murder charge
Authorities say former Washington Wizards basketball player Javaris Crittenton has been returned to Atlanta from Los Angeles to face a murder charge.

Fisher emails players, says owners have rift

NBA union president Derek Fisher sent out an email to his colleagues asking for solidarity.

Crittenton to face murder charge
Former Washington Wizards basketball player Javaris Crittenton will be returned to Atlanta from Los Angeles on Thursday to face a murder charge, police said.

Ex-Wizards' Crittenton to face charge in Atlanta

Former Washington Wizards basketball player Javaris Crittenton will be returned to Atlanta from Los Angeles on Thursday to face a murder charge, police said.

Magic reaffirms involvement in getting NFL in LA

Magic Johnson reaffirmed his involvement and commitment to Farmers Field, Anschutz Entertainment Group's $1.2 billion proposed football stadium in downtown Los Angeles.

Agent: Ex-Laker Morrison to join Serbian squad

Former Gonzaga star Adam Morrison, trying to resurrect his pro career after not playing in the NBA last season, is in serious talks to sign with Serbian club power Crvena Zvezda, according to his agent.

Source: Fisher skipping Vegas for lockout talks

Derek Fisher will be in New York for collective bargaining agreement meetings on Tuesday rather than be in Las Vegas to play in organized games against other NBA players.

Agent: Ex-Laker Morrison, Serbian team in talks

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who caused a viral buzz on the Internet several times this summer from playing Bow Wow to hitting a game-winning shot in a pickup game against fellow NBA stars, set the World Wide Web aflame again on Wednesday.

NBA owners, players will meet again
After back-to-back days of talks between NBA owners and players' union representatives in New York Wednesday and Thursday, the two parties have agreed to meet again next week in a bid to end the two-month-old lockout, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Griffin isn't joining Clippers in Las Vegas ... yet

Blake Griffin isn't scheduled to join several of his Clippers teammates in Las Vegas for games against other NBA players, but his plans could change.

Pistons pick new president of business (AP)
The Detroit Pistons have picked Dennis Mannion as their new president of business operations. The team announced the hiring Tuesday and said Joe Dumars will remain the president of basketball operations. Mannion was fired as president of Los Angeles Dodgers by team owner Frank McCourt nearly a year ago.

Pau Gasol, Nowitzki meet again at Euros (AP)
Pau Gasol faces Dirk Nowitzki again, this time in their national team colors at the start of the second round of the European Championship. Nowitzki's Dallas Mavericks swept Gasol's Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA's Western Conference semifinals. This time, Gasol is favored to come out ahead.

Clippers C Kaman open to offers from overseas

Los Angeles Clippers big man is willing to give any offer serious consideration

Spain expects Pau Gasol to be OK for 2nd round

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is expected to be fit for the second round of EuroBasket in Lithuania, despite sitting out Spain's 65-57 defeat on Turkey on Monday.

Rematch between Drew, Goodman leagues off

A rematch between the Drew and Goodman leagues has been called off.

Pau Gasol powers unbeaten Spain over Britain

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 21 points Friday, powering unbeaten and defending champion Spain to an 86-69 victory over Britain at the European Championship.

Artest talks name change, DWTS, lockout hope

Lakers SF Ron Artest says he was inspired to change his name to Metta World Peace by Chad Ochocinco, assisted in selecting his new name by a mystery woman, and foiled in formally doing so by a complete lack of knowledge about how to pay parking tickets.

Gasol brothers combine for 30 points at Euros

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 20 points for defending champion Spain, which won its second game in two days at the European Championship by beating Portugal 87-73 on Thursday.

Pau Gasol helps Spain win again at Euros (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 20 points for defending champion Spain, which won its second game in two days at the European Championship by beating Portugal 87-73 on Thursday. Spain pulled away early in the Group A game against the team that was the last to qualify for the tournament. Juan Carlos Navarro scored 19 points for Spain and Marc Gasol had 10 points and nine rebounds.

Crittenton agrees to return to Atlanta
Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton has appeared in a Los Angeles court and waived extradition proceedings in connection with his arrest in a murder case in Atlanta.

Lakers' Gasol scores 29, leads Spain at Euros

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points to help defending champion Spain beat Poland 83-78 in its opening match at the European Championship.

Pau Gasol's 29 lift Spain at Euros (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points to help defending champion Spain beat Poland 83-78 in its opening match at the European Championship. Serbia, which lost to Spain in the title match two years ago, shook off a slow start to beat Italy 80-68. Montenegro scored the last five points in overtime to beat Macedonia 70-65, and Georgia routed Belgium 81-59 at the start of the 24-team...

Mavs' Dirk scores 25 as Germany wins at Euros

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points to help defending champion Spain beat Poland 83-78 in its opening match at the European Championship.

Gasol's 29 points lead Spain past Poland
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points to help defending champion Spain beat Poland 83-78 in its opening match at the European Championship.

Crittenton waives hearing, will be extradited

Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton has appeared in a Los Angeles court and waived extradition proceedings in connection with his arrest in a murder case in Atlanta.

Crittenton arrested, to be charged Wednesday

Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton is expected to make his first court appearance in Los Angeles on Wednesday following his arrest in connection with a fatal shooting in Atlanta.

Goalie Solo, Lakers' Artest part of 'Dancing' cast

The new cast of "Dancing With the Stars" was revealed Monday night, and U.S. women's national soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo and Lakers forward Ron Artest will be the latest athletes to take a crack at the disco-ball trophy.

FBI joins in hunt for Crittenton
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is helping police in Atlanta and Los Angeles search for a former NBA player wanted in the killing of a woman.

FBI continues hunt for ex-Wiz guard Crittenton

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is helping police in Atlanta and Los Angeles search for a former NBA player wanted for murder.

Former Wizard Crittenton still wanted for murder

Javaris Crittenton was wanted on a murder charge as police searched on Saturday for the former NBA player in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Search on for murder suspect Crittenton (AP)
Javaris Crittenton was wanted on a murder charge as police searched on Saturday for the former NBA player in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Crittenton has been charged in the fatal shooting of 22-year Jullian Jones, a mother of four who was gunned down Aug. 19 on an Atlanta street. A spokesman with the Atlanta police said Crittenton was not in custody.

Artest won't be at 'Peace' until warrants settled

Ron Artest's bid to become Metta World Peace has been delayed.

Insurance issue to keep Artest from overseas?

Ron Artest may want to play for the British Basketball League's Cheshire Jets, but his agent said the team hasn't offered the Lakers forward any insurance, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Clippers star Griffin begins internship at website

Stymied by the NBA lockout, Blake Griffin is going to work for Will Ferrell instead.

Griffin interning at comedy website (AP)
Stymied by the NBA lockout, Blake Griffin is going to work for Will Ferrell instead. This week, the Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward is interning at Funny Or Die, the comedy website co-founded by Ferrell and Adam McKay. Griffin arrived at the site's LA offices Tuesday to begin three days of work in video production.

Lakers' Walton to Memphis bench during lockout

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton is about to land a job during the NBA lockout as a college assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers.

Walton nabs college job during lockout
Los Angeles forward Luke Walton will be working as an assistant to Memphis coach Josh Pastner in a deal that ends along with the NBA lockout so he can rejoin the Lakers.

Durant scores 44 points as DC All-Stars beat LA

Kevin Durant scored 44 points to lead Washington's Goodman League to a thrilling 135-134 victory over the Drew League from Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Durant scores 44 in exhibition win (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 44 points to lead Washington's Goodman League to a thrilling 135-134 victory over the Drew League from Los Angeles on Saturday night. Locked-out NBA stars from both cities played in the game on the campus of Trinity University. The stands were packed beyond the listed 1,500 seat capacity and the crowd watched local hero Durant walk away with the game's Most Valuable...

Brand organizes workout with 76ers (AP)
Lockout or not, Elton Brand is set to play basketball with his Philadelphia 76ers teammates. Brand helped organize a team workout scheduled for next week in Los Angeles and most of the key Sixers have told him they will attend. Andre Iguodala, Evan Turner, Lou Williams and others will fly in, share a hotel, play and work out together and do what they can to get ready for the season.

Source: Kobe to China not done; options open

Contrary to media reports in China, Kobe Bryant has not yet committed to sign with the Shanxi team that recently employed Stephon Marbury, according to a source close to the situation.

Musselman new coach of D-League's D-Fenders

Eric Musselman's basketball career has come full circle back to Southern California.

Eric Musselman to coach LA D-League team (AP)
Eric Musselman's basketball career has come full circle back to Southern California. Musselman is the new coach of the Los Angeles D-Fenders, the D-League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers. The team made the announcement Thursday. Musselman, former Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings head coach, has now worked in some capacity for every NBA franchise in California.

Source: Kobe to China not done; options open

Kobe Bryant scored 43 points in a Drew League game in Los Angeles.

Kobe scores 43 in surprise summer league visit

Kobe Bryant scored 43 points in a Drew League game in Los Angeles.

Diddy, son drop by UCLA with Love, Westbrook

UCLA's football practice became a celebrity affair Wednesday morning when Sean "P. Diddy" Combs showed up with his son, UCLA recruit Justin Combs, along with a star-studded entourage, including Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook and Baron Davis.

San Diego cops look into alleged Bryant incident

San Diego police have confirmed to ESPN that they are investigating an incident involving Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

Kobe accused of injuring man at church
A man claims he was injured in an altercation with Kobe Bryant at Sunday mass after the Los Angeles Lakers star thought he spotted the man taking pictures of him on his cell phone, KCBS-TV reported Tuesday.

Police want to talk to Kobe over dispute (AP)
A police spokesman says detectives want to interview Kobe Bryant after a man claimed he was injured by the Los Angeles Lakers star during a confrontation at a church. Police say Bryant apparently thought the man was taking his picture with a cell phone at a Carmel Valley church on Sunday. Bryant reportedly took the phone from the man but saw no pictures on it, then left the church.

Former Kentucky stars may take classes (AP)
In the era of one-and-done athletes, no school has been more of a lightning rod than Kentucky under coach John Calipari. Opting for the NBA doesn't mean that all those departed Wildcats have given up on their academic careers, though. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe were part of Calipari's...

Artest: 'Definitely going to play' for team in UK

He doesn't have a contract yet, but Ron Artest says he will play for the British Basketball League's Cheshire Jets during the NBA lockout.

UK team offers Artest help in music, movies

The Cheshire Jets are offering to help Ron Artest grow his off-court profile in the United Kingdom as a means of enticing the Los Angeles Lakers' swingman to play with the British Basketball League club this fall in the event of an extended lockout.

Report: Lakers' Artest to meet with team in UK

Ron Artest is headed to the Cheshire Jets in Britain some time in the next month to discuss playing for them during the lockout, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Report: Lakers' Artest will play for team in UK

Ron Artest is headed to the Cheshire Jets in Britain to play during the NBA lockout, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Case dropped in alleged kidnapping over Shaq

Los Angeles County prosecutors have dropped the case against seven gang members accused of kidnapping a music producer who claimed to have a sex tape of Shaquille O'Neal.

Lakers' Barnes punches player in pro-am game

Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes punched an opponent during a San Francisco Pro-Am game Thursday.

Report: Lakers' Barnes punches player
Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes allegedly punched another player in the face while playing in a Pro-Am game in the second summer league scuffle involving an NBA player in a week, according to KGO-TV.

Lakers' Barnes punches player in pro-am game

Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has exercised his option to extend his contract for the 2011-12 season.

Pacers owner Simon loses court ruling (AP)
A Los Angeles judge has tentatively ruled against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife in the beginning phases of a trial involving the nanny that they fired. Superior Court Judge Amy Hogue said Friday that while she found Simon and his wife credible witnesses, she felt they should have done more investigation of their nanny, Claudia Leite (LY'-tee), after she failed a fingerprint test...

Lakers G Johnson headed to Italy; no opt-out

Los Angeles Lakers guard Trey Johnson is heading to Italy to play basketball next season.

Maccabi Tel Aviv signs Nets G Farmar (AP)
Jordan Farmar became the latest New Jersey Nets player to head for the European leagues when he signed with Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The 6-foot-2 guard will play for Tel Aviv as long as the NBA lockout continues, the team said in a statement. Farmar, who is Jewish, won two NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers before moving to the Nets in 2010.

Clippers' Griffin hosts basketball camp (AP)
Even with NBA players locked out by the league, Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin isn't taking any days off. Griffin hosted the opening day of his first annual basketball camp for kids in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, then squeezed in a private one-hour workout afterward with the hope of improving on his Rookie of the Year season.

Clippers' Griffin stays busy hosting kids camp

Even with NBA players locked out by the league, Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin isn't taking any days off.

Bulls C Noah set to join France squad (AP)
Injured Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah should be ready to join his France teammates later this week, the French Basketball Federation said. Noah has been having treatment in Los Angeles on his right ankle. The French team's osteopath and the Bulls' physiotherapist are said to be happy that Noah's injury has responded well to treatment.

Pacers owner's wife directs CPR rescue
The wife of Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon directed CPR efforts on a lawyer who suffered an apparent heart attack in a Los Angeles courthouse where Bui Simon and her husband are being sued by former household help.

Kobe: No Besiktas talk in 'weeks,' options open

Kobe Bryant said he hasn't spoken to Turkish club Besiktas in "weeks."

NBPA prez Fisher: Lockout's 'been weirdly quiet'

The month-long NBA lockout has "been weirdly quiet," said NBA Players Association president Derek Fisher.

Bulls could work out together if lockout drags on

If the NBA lockout drags out as long as most league observers think it will, Chicago Bulls players have discussed a potential alternative for training camp and beyond: working out together in Los Angeles or Las Vegas.

Report: Kobe, Turkish club to meet Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is set to meet with Turkish club Besiktas on Saturday, according to a report.

Rodney White arrested for growing marijuana - Rodney White (F) Los Angeles Clippers
Former NBA lottery pick Rodney White has been arrested for his involvement in an "elaborate" marijuana-growing operation.

Goudelock to stick with Lakers? - Andrew Goudelock (G) Los Angeles Lakers
Beat writer Mark Medina expects second-round G Andrew Goudelock to make the Lakers.

Besiktas says it is in talks with Kobe
Turkish club Besiktas says it is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout.

Besiktas says it is in talks with Kobe
Turkish club Besiktas says it is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout.

Turkish club: We've talked to Kobe's managers

Turkish club Besiktas is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout.

Turkish club: We've talked to Kobe's managers

Turkish club Besiktas is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout.

Besiktas says it is in talks with Kobe (AP)
Turkish club Besiktas says it is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout. Besiktas coach Ergin Ataman says "It is a fact that Kobe Bryant's managers have contacted us" after the club signed New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams last week.

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

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

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

Boy buried after crash involving Lakers' Odom

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

Reports: Boy, 15, hit by car carrying Odom dies

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

Reports: Boy, 15, hit by car carrying Odom dies

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

Report: Turkish team's pursuit of Kobe on hold

A Turkish team's pursuit of Kobe Bryant has reportedly been put on hold due to a soccer match-fixing scandal.

Report: Turkish team's pursuit of Kobe on hold

A Turkish team's pursuit of Kobe Bryant has reportedly been put on hold due to a soccer match-fixing scandal.

Report: Lakers' Odom passenger in car accident

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

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

Shaw: Learned Lakers went with Brown on TV

Brian Shaw, the former Los Angeles Lakers' assistant coach once thought to be the heir apparent to Phil Jackson, said the way he learned he didn't get the job to replace Jackson was by hearing about it on TV.

LAPD memo critical of Shaq accuser
An internal Los Angeles Police Department memo is critical of a man who claimed Shaquille O'Neal orchestrated his kidnapping by a criminal street gang.

LA police dept. memo discredits O'Neal accuser

An internal Los Angeles Police Department memo is critical of a man who claimed Shaquille O'Neal orchestrated his kidnapping by a criminal street gang.

Pacers hire Shaw as asst., retain Burke (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have hired Brian Shaw as their assistant head coach and retained Dan Burke from the previous staff. Shaw was an assistant for the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Pacers coach Frank Vogel says Shaw will be like a second head coach, and he wasn't sure he could get him when he began seeking assistants.

Agent says Artest is weighing overseas options

Ron Artest's agent says the Laker is considering overseas options.

Sparks promote Kobe's father to coach
The Los Angeles Sparks have dismissed Jennifer Gillom as coach and replaced her with Joe ''Jellybean'' Bryant, the father of Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant who previously coached the WNBA team.

Lakers hire Italian coach Messina as consultant

The Lakers hired famed Italian coach Ettore Messina, who will serve as a coaching consultant to new head coach Mike Brown, the team announced Friday.

No Griffin raise: Clippers season tix same price

The Clippers are not increasing their season ticket prices, despite a rise in attendance.

Report: Dedes arrested on DWI charge
Spero Dedes, who agreed two weeks ago to jump ship from the Los Angeles Lakers to become the radio voice of the New York Knicks, was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons over the weekend, the New York Post reported Wednesday.

Lakers add Person, Snyder to staff
Chuck Person and Quin Snyder have been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as assistants to new coach Mike Brown.

Lakers add Person, Snyder to staff
Chuck Person and Quin Snyder have been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as assistants to new coach Mike Brown.

Person, Snyder added to Lakers coaching staff

Chuck Person and Quin Snyder have been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as assistants to new coach Mike Brown.

Lakers hire Person, Snyder as assistants (AP)

Chuck Person and Quin Snyder have been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as assistants to new coach Mike Brown. They join John Kuester, the former Detroit Pistons head coach, on Brown's staff. Person spent the last two seasons working with the Lakers under retired coach Phil Jackson. Previously, he spent two seasons each as an assistant with Sacramento and Indiana, where he played 13 years in the...

Source: Kobe has knee procedure in Germany

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant underwent an experimental but increasingly popular procedure last month in Germany in an attempt to help his oft-injured right knee to heal, a source confirmed.

Artest explains radical name change
Ron Artest, the former St. John's star better known for his prominent role in the ugly and infamous "Palace Brawl" in 2004, appeared in Los Angeles County Superior Court last week to officially change his name.

Lakers' Brown opts out of contract
Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown has opted out of his contract, becoming an unrestricted free agent.

Lakers G Brown opts out, will test free agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown will not exercise the option in his contract to remain with the team next season and will test the waters as an unrestricted free agent.

Lakers add ex-Pistons coach Kuester to staff

Former Pistons coach John Kuester has been hired as an assistant coach for the Lakers, the team announced Wednesday.

Lakers' Brown hires Kuester as assistant (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired John Kuester as an assistant under new coach Mike Brown, reuniting the duo who worked in Cleveland together. Kuester spent the last two seasons as coach of the Detroit Pistons before being fired June 5. Previously, he spent 14 years as an NBA assistant, working in Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, New Jersey, Orlando and Cleveland, where he worked under Brown.

Brown, Kuester reunite with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired John Kuester as an assistant under new coach Mike Brown, reuniting the duo who worked in Cleveland together.

Lakers open up two-day free agent minicamp

The Lakers opened a two-day veteran minicamp on Tuesday with the hopes of finding a player or two they would be interested in signing for next season.

New Lakers coach Brown OK with Kobe's silence

New Lakers coach Mike Brown is "more than OK" with Kobe Bryant's public silence about Brown's hiring.

Lakers take Ater Majok with No. 58 - Ater Majok (F) Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers took Sudanese PF Ater Majok with the 58th pick in the draft.

Lakers select PF Maduabum at No. 56 - Chukwudiebere Maduabum (F) Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers took PF Chukwudiebere Maduabum out of Nigeria with the No. 56 pick in the draft.

Lakers GM Kupchak dismisses Odom trade talk

The Los Angeles Lakers were mentioned in various trade scenarios in the days leading up to the NBA draft, but general manager Mitch Kupchak dismissed the speculation as nothing but rumors on Thursday.

Artest files name change to Metta World Peace

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace.

Artest wants new name: Metta World Peace (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace. Artest's attorney filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday seeking the change. The 31-year-old NBA star was born Ronald William Artest Jr. In the court documents, Artest cites personal reasons for wanting to make the change.

Lakers' Artest seeking to change name
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace.

Ex-Lakers assistant coach Shaw talks to Pacers

Former Lakers lead assistant Brian Shaw has spoken to the Indiana Pacers, though it's unclear what his role might be with the team.

Barnes exercises option to remain with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has exercised his option to extend his contract for the 2011-12 season.

Sources: Pacers, Shaw to discuss assistant job

Brian Shaw is scheduled to interview with the Indiana Pacers early this week for an associate head coach position, according to multiples sources with knowledge of the situation.

Source: Lakers to hire ex-Utah coach Boylen

Former University of Utah coach Jim Boylen will join Mike Brown's Lakers staff as an assistant, a source said.

Sources: Lakers coach Brown closing in on staff

Lakers coach Mike Brown has shortened his list of assistant coach candidates.

Testimony: Shaq 'issue' led to beating (AP)
A Los Angeles music producer testified that gang members kidnapped him in 2008 and told him the reason was an "issue" with Shaquille O'Neal and his business partner, according to transcripts from a preliminary criminal hearing. In the transcripts, producer Robert Ross -- who has claimed the attack came because he said he had a sex tape featuring O'Neal -- testified that his...

Shaq sex tape was erased, music producer says

A Los Angeles music producer testified that gang members kidnapped him in 2008 and told him the reason was an "issue" with Shaquille O'Neal and his business partner, according to transcripts from a preliminary criminal hearing.

Players worried about impact of lockout (AP)

NBA players who just finished a season with the highest-rated championship series in more than a decade are concerned about their labor dispute. Luke Walton says he's worried about how the league's fan base would react to a possible work stoppage that prevents next season from starting on time.

Victim: Shaq behind attack over sex tape (AP)

Members of a Los Angeles street gang are facing charges in the 2008 beating of a man who claimed he had a sex tape of Shaquille O'Neal and that the former NBA star was behind the attack. Sheriff's department records reviewed by the Los Angeles Times showed investigators probed allegations that O'Neal was connected to the attack, but O'Neal denied any involvement and has not been...

Report: Shaq questioned in man's 2008 beating

Members of a Los Angeles street gang are facing charges in the 2008 beating of a man who claimed he had a sex tape of Shaquille O'Neal and that the retired NBA star was behind the attack.

Renovation to make Honda Center 'NBA-ready'

The Honda Center won't have a new tenant this fall but it will start to have a new look.

Rubio to hold news conference Friday (AP)

Ricky Rubio says he will hold a news conference in Spain on Friday to discuss his basketball future. Rubio made the announcement on Twitter on Thursday. The Associated Press was one of several outlets to report earlier this month that Rubio will leave Regal Barcelona to join the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA.

Report: Police probed Shaq link
Members of a Los Angeles street gang are facing charges in the 2008 beating of a man who claimed he had a sex tape of Shaquille O'Neal and that the former NBA star was behind the attack.

Rubio to discuss future with Barcelona (AP)

Minnesota Timberwolves draft pick Ricky Rubio says he is talking with Spanish club Barcelona about his future. Rubio said "we are talking with Barcelona and we will soon see" after Barca beat Bilbao for the Spanish league title Tuesday night. The 20-year-old Rubio has filled his trophy case with titles, but he has struggled to score this season and lost his spot in Barcelona's...

Report: Daughter of former Laker Horry dies

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a member of its extended family on Tuesday as Ashlyn Horry, the daughter of former Lakers forward Robert Horry, died at the age of 17, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Clips exercise options on Griffin, Jordan, others

The Los Angeles Clippers exercised their fourth-year contract option on forward Blake Griffin on Tuesday and formally extended a qualifying offer to center DeAndre Jordan, making him a restricted free agent.

Former Clips GM gets $13 million in arbitration

After being forced to take the Los Angeles Clippers to binding arbitration, former general manager and coach Mike Dunleavy walked away with slightly more than $13 million in compensation, awarded by an arbitrator.

Lakers captain Fisher dines with coach Brown

Lakers captain Derek Fisher had dinner with new coach Mike Brown on Thursday.

Bryant stays mum on new coach Brown (AP)

Kobe Bryant had plenty to say about how he wants to help end homelessness among youth in Los Angeles. The NBA superstar had nothing to say about new Lakers coach Mike Brown. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, appeared together at a nonprofit in Hollywood on Tuesday to announce the formation of their new foundation focused on improving the lives of youth and families in need.

Kobe remains mum on new Lakers coach Brown

Kobe Bryant had plenty to say about how he wants to help end homelessness among youth in Los Angeles. The NBA superstar had nothing to say about new Lakers coach Mike Brown.

Sources: Person to interview for Rockets' staff

Lakers assistant coach Chuck Person traveled to Houston on Sunday and will interview with the Rockets for a position on new head coach Kevin McHale's staff on Monday, according to multiple sources.

Source: Italian coach Messina joins Lakers' staff

Italian coach Ettore Messina has agreed to join Mike Brown's coaching staff with the Lakers, a source familiar with the negotiations said.

Shaq thanks Lakers, says he will not coach

Heading into retirement, Shaquille O'Neal thanked the Los Angeles Lakers for planning to retire his No. 34, said he won't pursue a coaching career in the league and likely will have Achilles tendon surgery.

Wolves leaning toward keeping No. 2 pick (AP)

Minnesota assistant general manager Tony Ronzone says the Timberwolves are leaning toward keeping the second overall pick in this month's NBA draft. Ronzone spoke Friday after working out several fringe free agents at Target Center. With Ricky Rubio signing a contract earlier this week to come to Minnesota next season, Ronzone was asked if the Wolves were going to hold onto the No.

Lakers' Gasol wants to play for Spain at Euros

Lakers forward Pau Gasol says he wants to play for Spain at this summer's European Championship.

Strong TV ratings for finals opener (AP)
Game 1 of the Miami-Dallas matchup in the NBA finals generated a 10.7 overnight rating on ABC, the most for an opening game in the league's title series since 2004. The network said that's up 3 percent over the numbers generated by Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics meeting in the finals last year, and up 15 percent over the opener of the Heat-Mavericks series in 2006.

Report: Lakers' Artest breaks up fight
Lakers forward Ron Artest played the role of peacemaker after a fight between a man and a woman broke out on Los Angeles' famed Hollywood Blvd., TMZ.com reported Wednesday.

Lakers say they will retire Shaq's No. 34 jersey

The Lakers said they plan to retire Shaquille O'Neal's jersey.

NBA nixes Bobcats' pre-lockout camp plan (AP)

With the NBA looking at a potential lockout that would wipe out July's summer leagues, the Charlotte Bobcats thought they found a way to still get a look at young players and free agents. The league had other ideas. Coach Paul Silas said Tuesday night the NBA turned down Charlotte's plans to host a multi-team, free-agent camp after this month's draft and before the collective bargaining...

Lakers' Barnes exercises option to remain in LA

Lakers forward Matt Barnes exercised his $1.91 million option to stay with the team next season, he announced Tuesday.

Mike Brown introduced by Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers introduce Mike Brown as their new head coach.

Brown: First meeting with Kobe 'went very well'

Mike Brown has taken over as the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and says he's ready to help the team build on its past success.

Brown introduced as Lakers coach
Mike Brown has taken over as the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and says he's ready to help the team build on its past success.

Lakers regret not talking Brown hire with Kobe

Jim Buss, son of Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss, says he regrets not talking to Kobe Bryant about the decision to hire Mike Brown as Phil Jackson's successor, according to a report.

Source: Lakers, Brown finalizing negotiations

The Lakers are finalizing a deal to make Mike Brown their next coach, a source said on Wednesday.

Nets' gain: Humphries engaged to Kardashian

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

Nets' Humphries to marry Kim Kardashian (AP)

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

Sources: Lakers won't keep assistant GM Lester

On the same day Mike Brown agreed in principle to a four-year, $18.25 million deal to replace Phil Jackson as the next coach the Lakers, assistant GM Ronnie Lester will not be brought back when his contract expires at the end of June, sources say.

Reports: Lakers hire Brown as coach
The Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday hired former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown to replace Phil Jackson, according to multiple reports.

Report: Lakers to hire Mike Brown
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to name ex-Cavs coach Mike Brown as Phil Jackson's replacement, Comcast SportsNet reported Tuesday citing sources.

Sources: Lakers end interviews; Brown in lead?

The Lakers have moved passed the interview phase of their head coaching search and have narrowed down the field of candidates to Mike Brown, Rick Adelman and Brian Shaw, according to multiple sources.

Suit filed over death at Staples Center
A lawsuit has been filed against the owner of the Staples Center by the family of a 2-year-old boy who fell to his death at a Los Angeles Lakers game in November.

Lawsuit filed in boy's fatal fall after Lakers game

A lawsuit has been filed against the owner of the Staples Center by the family of a 2-year-old boy who fell to his death at a Los Angeles Lakers game in November.

Lawsuit filed in Staples Center death (AP)

A lawsuit was filed Tuesday on behalf of the family of a 2-year-old boy who plunged to his death from a skybox after a Los Angeles Lakers game in November, alleging there are unsafe conditions at Staples Center that must be fixed. The suit filed in Superior Court claims Anschutz Entertainment Group and L.A.

Artest: NBA will avoid lockout that costs games

Ron Artest doesn't think there will be a long NBA lockout.

Report: Lakers high on Adelman?
Former Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman was being tipped Saturday as a strong candidate for the Lakers coaching vacancy after being officially contacted by the franchise, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Sources: Warriors talk to Lakers assistant Shaw

Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw interviewed for the Warriors' head-coaching vacancy, according to sources.

Sources: Lakers mulling ex-Cavs coach Brown

The Lakers are taking a deliberate approach to their search for a successor to Phil Jackson, but NBA coaching sources told ESPN.com the team has added Mike Brown to its list of candidates.

Kareem doesn't feel 'appreciated' by Lakers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says that his relationship with the Lakers has grown testy and he feels slighted.

Abdul-Jabbar 'slighted' by no statue at Staples

Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who won five world championships as a Los Angeles Laker, believes the franchise owes him one big statue outside Staples Center and feels "slighted" that it hasn't already happened.

Lakers assistant Hamblen faces uncertain future

Lakers assistant Frank Hamblen faces an uncertain future.

Jazz expect quick boost from No. 3 pick (AP)

Utah Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said the chance to pick No. 3 in June's draft means the team is coming back -- a season after losing Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan, All-Star Deron Williams and a record-setting 43 games. The Jazz in February traded away a point guard who was picked No. 3 overall in 2005. But that blockbuster deal with New Jersey in essence netted them two No.

Source: Dunleavy on Lakers coaching short list

Mike Dunleavy is on the Lakers short list of coaching candidates.

Lakers' Person, Shaw to meet with Warrirors

Lakers assistant coaches Chuck Person and Brian Shaw have permission and are scheduled to be interviewed by the Warriors, league sources said Friday.

Sources: Lakers 'very interested' in Adelman

The Lakers are very interested in Rick Adelman as a replacement for Phil Jackson, sources said.

Kobe already shifting Lakers focus to 2011-12

Having had several days to let the Dallas Mavericks' unceremonious sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers sink in, Kobe Bryant was able to find a silver lining to having the season end so unexpectedly: He has more time to prepare for next season.

Jackson probably won't coach again (AP)
Phil Jackson imagines himself exploring the southern tropics next winter, or maybe circumnavigating the globe on a motorcycle. The Los Angeles Lakers' retiring coach doesn't imagine returning to an NBA bench. At least not right now. Jackson wrapped up his tenure with the Lakers on Wednesday, three days after the two-time champions were swept out of the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks.

Jackson: Life outside of NBA will be 'struggle'

Phil Jackson said he has no plans to return on Wednesday.

Mavs coach Carlisle OK with waiting game (AP)

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

Barea has no hard feelings toward Bynum (AP)

Dallas guard J.J. Barea says he doesn't hold any animosity toward Lakers center Andrew Bynum after their ugly collision. Bynum elbowed Barea in the chest while the guard was in the air for a layup in Game 4 of their playoff series. He hit the floor hard, Bynum was ejected and on Tuesday was suspended for the first five games of next season.

Former player Traylor dies at 34 (AP)

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

Bynum apologizes for ugly shot on Mavs' Barea

Andrew Bynum apologized for his hit on J.J. Barea on Sunday.

Pau says relationship rumors caused 'suffering'

Pau Gasol denied recent internet reports and speculation in several major media outlets that there has been any conflict between Kobe Bryant's wife and Gasol's girlfriend.

Bynum suspended 5 games, fined for Barea foul

The NBA suspended Lakers big man Andrew Bynum for five games for his actions against the Mavericks' J.J. Barea.

Pacers keeping Bird as president (AP)

Larry Bird will get to see his rebuilding project through, after all. The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday that they will keep Bird as team president after he met with owner Herb Simon in Los Angeles. The Pacers made their first playoff appearance since 2006 this season in the final year of Bird's contract, and the future looks bright.

Bynum very sorry for hard foul on Barea (AP)

Lakers center Andrew Bynum has apologized profusely for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard J.J. Barea during Los Angeles' final playoff game. Bynum suspects he'll be suspended to start next season. Bynum was ejected for throwing a flying elbow at Barea during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 36-point loss in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series last Sunday.

Bynum suspended for flagrant foul
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been suspended for the first five games of next season for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard J.J. Barea in Los Angeles' final playoff game.

Lakers heading into uncertain new era (AP)

Jerry Buss has always tolerated big egos, distracted players and huge luxury-tax bills as long as his Los Angeles Lakers were annual contenders for the NBA title. With the Lakers' threepeat quest abruptly over after seven miserable days in May, the owner must decide how much of this smoldering wreck he'll keep, and how much it will cost.

Lakers GM: 'No indication' Jackson won't retire

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak believes Phil Jackson this time.

Terry's hot shooting helps Mavs advance (AP)
Jason Terry made his first 3-point attempt Sunday. Then he connected again, and again, and again. Once Terry got going, the Dallas Mavericks were on their way to the conference finals. There was nothing this group of Los Angeles Lakers could do about it. "(Terry's) shotmaking was breathtaking," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.

Butler G Mack keeping name in NBA draft (AP)

Butler says guard Shelvin Mack is keeping his name in the June 23 NBA draft and won't return for his senior season with the small Indiana school that reached the NCAA basketball final the last two seasons. Mack is Butler's all-time NCAA tournament scoring leader with 232 points in 13 games. He was the Bulldogs' second-leading scorer for the season at 16.

Mavs rout chippy Lakers to finish sweep (AP)

So long, Phil. So long, chances for another Lakers three-peat. Hello, Western Conference finals for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason Terry tied an NBA postseason record with nine 3-pointers and the Mavericks matched a league playoff mark with 20 3s on their way to a 122-86 victory over the Lakers on Sunday and a sweep of their second-round series against the most successful coach in NBA...

Lakers' Jackson fined $35K for ref comments

Just before what could've been the last game of his coaching career, Lakers coach Phil Jackson was fined $35,000 for comments about the officiating.

Lakers' Gasol clarifies rumor; Refs irk Jackson

Pau Gasol responds to some internet rumors as to why his production is down during the playoffs.

Kobe on Mavs' 3-0 lead: 'We're going to win'

Despite his team's 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference semifinals after the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-92 on Friday, Kobe Bryant remains steadfast in his thinking: The Lakers can win this thing.

Mavs rally to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, Jason Terry had 23 and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that puts the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination. Dallas trailed by seven points with 5:05 left and was getting shredded inside by a new-look Lakers lineup featuring three...

Dirk, Mavs take commanding series lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, Jason Terry had 23 and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that puts the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination.

Odom says he will start for suspended Artest

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

More Odom has Mavericks concerned for Gm. 3

The Dallas Mavericks don't necessarily think that Ron Artest's suspension will hurt the Los Angeles Lakers during Game 3 on Wednesday night.

Mavs stun Lakers again, lead series 2-0 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Shawn Marion added 14 and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the erratic Los Angeles Lakers 93-81 in Game 2 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 second-round lead over the two-time defending champions with consecutive road wins. Jason Kidd scored 10 points for the Mavericks, who pushed the Lakers halfway to playoff elimination with Nowitzki's stellar shooting, another...

Artest suspended for Game 3 vs. Mavs
Lakers forward Ron Artest has been suspended from Game 3 of Los Angeles' second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Lakers confident despite 2-0 hole vs. Mavericks

A confident, cheery and somewhat defiant Lakers team took to the practice court Thursday less than 24 hours after falling behind 2-0 in their Western Conference semifinals series with the Dallas Mavericks.

Lakers' Artest banned 1 game for flagrant foul

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest was suspended one game for his foul on the Mavericks' Jose Juan Barea in Wednesday's game.

Lakers coach expects Artest to be suspended

Awkward play late in the fourth quarter probably will lead to a suspension, the Lakers coach thinks.

Lakers' Artest could be suspended (AP)

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are in trouble, and they know it. The Lakers are down 0-2 to the Dallas Mavericks going into Game 3 of their second-round series on Friday night, having lost both games in Los Angeles. While three teams in NBA history have won a seven-game series after losing the first two at home, no team has rallied from an 0-3 deficit.

Hawks confident after split in Chicago (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks took heart from the way they played in the first two games at Chicago. And they're taking note of what's happening in the rest of the NBA playoffs. Undoubtedly, this postseason looks more wide open than it's been in years. Top-seeded San Antonio was knocked off in the first round, the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are in serious trouble, and teams such as...

Clippers' Griffin voted top NBA rookie
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has been named the NBA's Rookie of the Year by a unanimous vote.

Jackson: Lakers worried after losing Game 1

Phil Jackson said the Lakers are worried after losing to the Mavs in Game 1.

Clips' Griffin unanimously voted top NBA rookie

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin was named the Rookie of the Year on Wednesday after a landslide vote, becoming the NBA's first unanimous choice for the award in 21 years.

Mavs rally to take Game 1 from Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points and hit two go-ahead free throws with 19.5 seconds left before Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant made a crucial turnover, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for a 96-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Nowitzki had 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who dramatically came back from a 16-point deficit in the second...

2011 NBA playoffs: Kobe Bryant "highly concerned" about Dallas Mavericks after Game 1

The Dallas Mavericks might have planted a seed of doubt in the two-time defending champions' minds while stealing Game 1 and homecourt advantage away from the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

Sources: Clippers' Griffin NBA's Rookie of Year

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin will be named the NBA's Rookie of the Year Wednesday, according to multiple league sources not authorized to speak publicly on the announcement.

Lakers protest ref's Game 1 substitution ruling

The Lakers have sent in tape from their Game 1 loss to the Mavericks to the NBA, protesting that they should have been allowed to make a substitution late in the game.

Bosh sues ex-girlfriend for reality show (AP)
Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is suing the mother of his child for appearing on a reality TV show called "Basketball Wives," which he said intrudes on his private life. Bosh claimed in a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles federal court that Allison Mathis and Shed Media are trying to unjustly enrich themselves by using Bosh's name and intruding into his private affairs.

Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban would improve Los Angeles Dodgers

Lakers coach Phil Jackson thinks that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban should buy the Dodgers.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Kobe Bryant still limping as Los Angeles Lakers prep for Dallas Mavericks

Before the Los Angeles Lakers begin their second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, there continues to be some second guessing about the state of guard Kobe Bryant's sprained left ankle.

Houston Rockets asked to talk to Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw

The Houston Rockets have requested permission to speak to Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw about their head coaching vacancy.

Lakers' size advantage negated by Mavs (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers will have to pick on somebody their own size to make it to another Western Conference finals. For all of Kobe Bryant's brilliance, the Lakers' back-to-back title runs were built on the defensive dominance and offensive mismatches created by their two 7-footers, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.

Blazers face Game 6 elimination by Mavs (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a furious Portland comeback to beat the Trail Blazers 103-96 Thursday night and take the first-round playoff series in six games. The Mavericks advanced to face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, who beat New Orleans 98-80 Thursday night to take that first-round series.

2011 NBA playoffs: Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler optimistic he can return for playoff series against Los Angeles Lakers

Mavericks' Caron Butler optimistic he can return for playoff series against Lakers.

Mavs enjoy win, set sights on Lakers (AP)
The verbal jabbing of Phil Jackson and the mind games with Ron Artest will begin soon enough. First, Mark Cuban wanted a day to celebrate his Dallas Mavericks making it to the second round to face the Los Angeles Lakers. Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Mavs to a 103-96 win over Portland in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Lakers oust Hornets with dominant win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Lakers teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night that wrapped up the series for Los Angeles in six games. Andrew Bynum added 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Pau Gasol chipped in 16 points for the two-time defending champions, who led by as much as 21 in the fourth...

Lakers blast Hornets, advance to second round

Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Lakers teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night that clinched the series for Los Angeles in six games.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson dishes on New Orleans

Lakers coach Phil Jackson revealed his thoughts on the city of New Orleans on Thursday night before Game 6 versus the Hornets.

Kobe Bryant foul in Game 5 gets upgraded to flagrant 1

A Kobe Bryant foul in Game 5 was upgraded to a flagrant 1 on Thursday.

Kobe's dunks help Lakers take 3-2 lead (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and threw down two stirring dunks on a sprained left ankle, and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed the New Orleans Hornets to the brink of first-round playoff elimination with a 106-90 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 series lead. Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Pau Gasol added 16 points as the two-time defending NBA champions roared back...

Los Angeles Lakers could up Kobe Bryant's minutes despite ankle

Phil Jackson said he would be willing to play Kobe Bryant heavy minutes Thursday despite a sprained ankle.

Artest wins Kennedy Citizenship Award (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers star Ron Artest has been selected for the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association. The award, announced Tuesday, is named for the former NBA commissioner and honors a player or coach for outstanding service and dedication to the community.

Phil Jackson confident Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will play

When asked if Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was definitely suiting up on Tuesday night, coach Phil Jackson said, "That's right."

Lakers' Artest wins citizenship award
Los Angeles Lakers star Ron Artest has been selected for the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association.

2011 NBA playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest wins league's citizenship award

Ron Artest was named the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award winner on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant rolls ankle against Hornets

Kobe Bryant rolled his left ankle late in the Los Angeles Lakers' 93-88 loss to the New Orleans Hornets in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday.

2011 NBA playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers rookie Derrick Caracter reportedly arrested

Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was reportedly arrested and charged with battery in New Orleans on Sunday.

Report: Lakers rookie Caracter arrested
Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was facing battery charges Monday after he was arrested in New Orleans, the Los Angeles Times reported.

2011 NBA playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant suffered sprained left ankle

Kobe Bryant suffered a sprained left ankle in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Hornets, a Lakers spokesperson said Monday. His status is day to day.

Police: Caracter shoved pregnant cashier
Authorities say Los Angeles Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was arrested in New Orleans, accused of public drunkenness and shoving a pregnant cashier at a pancake restaurant.

Lakers' Caracter arrested in New Orleans (AP)

Authorities say Los Angeles Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was arrested in New Orleans, accused of public drunkenness and shoving a pregnant cashier at a pancake restaurant. Police said the 22-year-old player was arrested early Sunday and booked into jail on charges of battery, public drunkenness and resisting arrest.

Paul lifts Hornets into tie with Lakers (AP)

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

Hornets coach asks NBA about officiating (AP)

Hornets coach Monty Williams says he put in calls to NBA headquarters to ask why game officials were allowing Lakers' big men to stand in the paint under the New Orleans basket for more than 3 seconds and aggressively bump defenders out of the way. Williams says he has spoken to NBA Vice President Stu Jackson in particular about the way Los Angeles center Andrew Bynum slammed his shoulder into...

Hornets even series at 2-2 with Lakers
Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 93-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2.

Kobe, Pau help Lakers go up 2-1 on Hornets

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol snapped out of his playoff funk with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their first-round playoff series with a 100-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum to play Game 4 as knee swelling lessens

The swelling has subsided in Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's right knee and he will play in Game 4 on Sunday, Bynum told reporters on Saturday.

Bryant, Gasol lift Lakers in New Orleans (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol snapped out of his playoff funk with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their first-round playoff series with a 100-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Andrew Bynum added 14 points and 11 rebounds and Lamar Odom had 13 points for the two-time defending champs, who took the lead for good when Ron Artest...

NBA expects Kings to stay in Sacramento next season
The Sacramento Kings are expected to remain in the California capital for at least next season, NBA officials told the Los Angeles Times.

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul embraces high school freshman Brad Rhoades, who honored mother in game

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul flew Brad Rhoades and his father down to New Orleans for Game 3 of the Hornets' playoff series vs. the Los Angeles Lakers Friday.

NBA expects Kings to stay in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings are expected to remain in the California capital for at least next season, NBA officials told the Los Angeles Times.

Bryant leads Lakers to crucial road win
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol snapped out of his playoff funk with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their first-round playoff series with a 100-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Sacramento Kings likely to stay, not move to Anaheim's Honda Center, according to report

It looks like the Sacramento Kings won't become the Anaheim Royals after all -- at least not next season. The NBA now thinks the team will remain in Sacramento next season, according to a report Friday.

Bynum, Odom help Lakers bounce back (AP)

Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 11 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 16 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived poor games from their two biggest stars to even their first-round playoff series with an 87-78 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Ron Artest added 15 points as the two-time defending champions rebounded from a stunning nine-point loss in the series opener...

Confident Hornets get sellout vs. Lakers (AP)
If Pau Gasol can't get comfortable in a city once ruled by his native Spain, the Los Angeles Lakers could be in for a long series. The Hornets already are showing signs of making the first round of the playoffs more than a mere formality for the two-time defending champs, having seized home advantage with a 1-1 split of the series' first two games in Los Angeles.

Lakers show PSA after Kobe's slur
The Los Angeles Lakers have debuted a public-service announcement at Staples Center in response to Kobe Bryant's anti-gay slur during a game last week.

Los Angeles Lakers debut public-service announcement in response to Kobe Bryant's anti-gay slur

The Los Angeles Lakers have debuted a public-service announcement at Staples Center in response to Kobe Bryant's anti-gay slur during a game last week.

2011 NBA playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol takes blame for his Game 1 performance

Pau Gasol takes the fault for his Game 1 performance.

Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom scores Sixth Man of Year Award

Lakers forward Lamar Odom has won the Sixth Player of the Year Award, sources said.

Steve Blake back at Los Angeles Lakers practice after chicken pox

The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back reserve point guard Steve Blake to practice Monday after being away from the team for a week with chicken pox.

Lakers regroup after stunning upset (AP)
Nearly seven months and 83 games after the Los Angeles Lakers returned from their second straight championship run, they're still searching for the mental motivation to chase that third straight title. The Lakers acknowledged it after Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets made them look like playoff newbies in their first-round series opener.

New Orleans Hornets' Aaron Gray (sprained ankle) questionable for Game 2 vs. Los Angeles Lakers

New Orleans center Aaron Gray isn't sure whether he'll be able to play in the Hornets' next postseason game on his sprained right ankle.

Hornets use Paul's double-double to best Lakers

Chris Paul had 33 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets pulled away down the stretch, stunning the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers with a 109-100 victory in their playoff opener Sunday. Carl Landry scored 17 points and Jarrett Jack added 15 for the seventh-seeded Hornets, who overcame Los Angeles' major size advantage with a phenomenal game from...

Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes 'questionable' after knee drained

The Lakers' Matt Barnes had fluid drained from his knee this week and can now bend it. He is "questionable" for Sunday's playoff game.

Bynum will be ready for playoff opener
Lakers center Andrew Bynum says his troublesome right knee will be no trouble at all when the Los Angeles Lakers open the playoffs on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum practices, says knee will hold up

Lakers center Andrew Bynum says his troublesome right knee will be no trouble at all when the Los Angeles Lakers open the playoffs on Sunday.

Lakers work to fight gay slurs
The Los Angeles Lakers say they'll work with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation on ways to keep anti-gay slurs out of basketball.

David Stern: New proposal to union soon

NBA commissioner David Stern says the league plans to submit a revised proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement to the players' union within the next couple weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers, GLAAD to work together; Kobe Bryant's sorry

The Lakers and one gay and lesbian advocacy group will work together to combat homophobic words, while Kobe Bryant apologized again for his comment that started the controversy.

Sources: Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers fined $75,000 each

Lakers coach Phil Jackson has been fined $75,000 for making unauthorized comments about collective bargaining, sources said Thursday.

Clips' Griffin closes with triple-double (AP)

Blake Griffin had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the 82nd and final game of his spectacular rookie season and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the playoff-bound Memphis Grizzlies 110-103 on Wednesday night. Griffin sat out all 82 games last season after hurting his knee in the final preseason game and having surgery.

Report: NBA fines Lakers, Jackson $75K
A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers and Phil Jackson each have been fined $75,000 for comments the coach made about collective bargaining.

Clippers miss playoffs despite Griffin (AP)
The NBA is moving on to the postseason without its brightest young star. Blake Griffin put on highlight-worthy performances nearly every night, became an All-Star and single-handedly made the Los Angeles Clippers relevant again. He just couldn't get them to the playoffs in his rookie season. And as seasons go, that's nothing new for the Clippers, who went 32-50.

Lakers, Jackson fined for CBA remarks (AP)
A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers and Phil Jackson each have been fined $75,000 for comments the coach made about collective bargaining. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday because the league will not announce the fines. The two fines come a day after the league fined Lakers star Kobe Bryant $100,000 for using a derogatory...

Kobe Bryant meets the Rudy Ruettiger, says movie changed life

Kobe Bryant met Rudy Ruettiger and said the movie about the former Notre Dame walk-on changed his life.

Down 20 in 4th, Lakers rally for OT win (AP)

Sacramento Kings fans made it feel like old times. Then, so did Kobe Bryant. Bryant's tying 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds left in regulation forced overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers regrouped to hand Sacramento a 116-108 loss Wednesday night in what might have been the Kings' last game ever in Sacramento.

Bynum injured as Lakers snap 5-game skid (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their five-game losing streak at a potentially high cost, losing center Andrew Bynum to a hyperextended right knee in a 102-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs' role players Tuesday night. The Lakers' hopes for a third straight NBA title might have taken a significant blow when Bynum fell to the court after stepping on...

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant appears to direct homophobic slur at ref

Lakers star Kobe Bryant appeared to direct a homophobic slur at a referee on Tuesday night.

Cowbells mark possible Sacramento finale (AP)
The cowbells are ringing loud and proud again. A standing-room only crowd is coming together for perhaps one, final time to see their beloved Sacramento Kings face the rival Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Fans, some with those old trademark cowbells in hand, were chanting "Here We Stay!" and "Save Our Kings!" before tipoff.

Kobe nets 36 as Lakers hang on
Kobe Bryant scored 36 points and forced overtime on a tying 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds left in regulation, and the Los Angeles Lakers regrouped to hand the Sacramento Kings a 116-108 loss Wednesday night in what might have been the last game ever in this rivalry.

Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum has bone bruise, to be OK for playoffs

Lakers center Andrew Bynum has a bone bruise of his knee that the team says is not serious.

NBA reviewing Bryant's apparent slur (AP)

An NBA spokesman says the league is investigating Kobe Bryant's apparent use of a derogatory term about a referee in the Lakers' game on Tuesday. Video replay of the incident appeared to show Bryant using the slur when he couldn't get Bennie Adams' attention as he came to the bench after getting hit with a technical foul during the Lakers' 102-93 victory over the San Antonio...

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum hurts right knee on awkward fall

Lakers center Andrew Bynum left the court during the second quarter of Los Angeles' game against San Antonio after an awkward fall.

Lakers C Bynum hyperextends right knee (AP)
Lakers center Andrew Bynum hyperextended his right knee during the second quarter of Los Angeles' game against San Antonio on Tuesday night, a potentially serious blow to the Lakers hopes for a third straight NBA title. Bynum was hurt midway through the second quarter when he stepped on the foot of Spurs big man DeJuan Blair while getting back on defense.

Malcolm Lee done at UCLA, hiring an agent for NBA draft

UCLA guard Malcolm Lee will forego his senior season and enter the NBA draft with an agent, Bruins coach Ben Howland announced Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Blake sick, out vs. San Antonio Spurs; Matt Barnes too?

Steve Blake will miss the Lakers' game against the Spurs because of the chicken pox.

Kings playing last game in Sacramento? (AP)
The deadline Sacramento Kings fans have dreaded for months has finally arrived. Their beloved Kings will host the rival Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in what might be the final game in Sacramento. Then their pain will take another twist. The NBA Board of Governors begins its annual meetings Thursday in New York, where Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof are expected to make a pitch to move the...

OT win puts Mavs alone in 2nd in West (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 98-91 in overtime Monday night to move a half game ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Shawn Marion and Jason Terry scored 21 points each, and Tyson Chandler grabbed 12 rebounds for the Mavericks, who snapped a three-game road losing streak by beating Houston for...

League rescinds Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant's 15th technical of season

Mired in the middle of a five-game losing streak, the Lakers received some good news Monday when the NBA informed the team Kobe Bryant's 15th technical foul of the season was rescinded, bringing Bryant's total back down to 14.

Lakers' skid at 5 after loss to Thunder (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their fifth straight loss, 120-106 on Sunday night. James Harden added 16 points and Serge Ibaka 15 for the Thunder, who moved a game behind the Lakers and Dallas with two remaining in the race for the No.

Phil Jackson: Talk of Chicago Bulls-Los Angeles Lakers NBA Finals 'ludicrous'

Phil Jackson says talk of a Bulls-Lakers Finals is "ludicrous."

Lakers fail to lock up 2nd seed in West (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge teased Gerald Wallace about how the Portland crowd responded when Wallace refused to back down against the Los Angeles Lakers. "They chanted your name so loud, I started chanting with them," Aldridge said. "Ger-ald Wall-ace." Aldridge had 24 points and 11 rebounds, but Wallace -- with his physical play and his refusal to get rattled even when pestered by Ron...

Rockets take control in first half, crush Clippers

Chase Budinger, Kevin Martin and Brad Miller scored 16 points apiece and Chuck Hayes had 12 points and 13 rebounds in the Houston Rockets' 99-78 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Goran Dragic had 14 points, seven assists and a career-high 10 rebounds in his first start for the Rockets since he was acquired from Phoenix at the trade deadline.

Kobe Bryant endorses Brian Shaw as Phil Jackson's successor as Los Angeles Lakers coach, according to report

As Phil Jackson's repeated claims that he actually will retire after the season start to sink in, Kobe Bryant voiced his preference Friday for the successor to the Los Angeles Lakers' coach, according to a report.

Lakers drop 4th straight, still can't clinch 2-seed

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