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Sun., July 20, 2014
Kobe Bryant gives peek into his life in documentary
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Kobe Bryant says he’s “scared” about his future after basketball, although he’s embracing the challenge of finding something that he can be as passionate about as …
Thu., May 1, 2014
Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni resigns
Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni resigned Wednesday after less than two seasons on the job. Team spokesman John Black confirmed D’Antoni’s resignation, ending the brief tenure of the Lakers’ …
Tue., Jan. 21, 2014
Lakers’ Robert Sacre gets attention in Canada
TORONTO – Canadian journalists gathered around one of their favorite basketball players before the Los Angeles Lakers played the Toronto Raptors. A semicircle at Steve Nash’s locker? Try again. Nash …
Thu., Dec. 26, 2013
Heat beat Lakers 101-95 for 6th straight victory
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers missed having Kobe Bryant out on the court on Christmas Day. Same for LeBron James. Playing without its biggest star, Los Angeles stayed …
Fri., Dec. 20, 2013
Snapshot: Kobe likely to miss 6 weeks with fracture in knee
Fifteen-time NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant is expected to miss about six weeks with an injured left knee. The Lakers said Thursday that an MRI showed Bryant has a fracture of …
Mon., Feb. 4, 2013
Celtics edge Clippers; move to 4-0 without Rondo
NBA: Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Boston held off a late comeback to beat visiting Los Angeles 106-104 and improve to 4-0 since losing Rajon Rondo for the season …
Mon., Jan. 28, 2013
Michigan makes case for No. 1 ranking
Men’s basketball: Trey Burke scored 19 points and No. 2 Michigan (19-1, 6-1 Big Ten) never trailed after the opening minutes of a 74-60 win over Illinois (15-6, 2-5) in …
Sun., Jan. 13, 2013
Fun-loving former Zag getting serious minutes for Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The Lakers concluded a morning shootaround recently at their spacious practice facility here in preparation for the pro basketball battle of Los Angeles against the Clippers …
Sat., Jan. 12, 2013, 11:46 p.m.
Fun-loving former Zag Robert Sacre getting serious minutes for Lakers
Rookie center Robert Sacre was wrapping up an interview when general manger Mitch Kupchak strolled by with a reminder of a meeting upstairs. Sacre started jogging toward the stairs, but …
Sat., Nov. 17, 2012
Lakers honor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with statue
LOS ANGELES – For years, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wasn’t shy about saying he thought the Los Angeles Lakers should have erected a statue of him outside Staples Center. On Friday, standing …
Sat., Nov. 10, 2012
Lakers fire coach Brown after poor start
The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Mike Brown on Friday after a 1-4 start to his second season in charge. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak announced the move several hours …
Sun., Sept. 9, 2012
Former Gonzaga player Sacre signs with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers signed second-round draft pick Robert Sacre on Friday. Sacre, a 7-foot Canadian who played at Gonzaga, finished his Bulldogs career with 1,270 points and 679 rebounds. …
Fri., June 29, 2012
Lakers pick Sacre in NBA draft
Surrounded by family in Ville Platte, La., former Gonzaga Bulldog Robert Sacre was trying to get 9-month-old son Quinton to sleep when Sacre’s name popped up on the TV screen …
Tue., Feb. 21, 2012
L.A. GM responds to Bryant
LOS ANGELES – Mitch Kupchak says he must explore every opportunity to improve the Los Angeles Lakers, even if Kobe Bryant doesn’t like it. The Lakers general manager issued a …
Mon., May 9, 2011
Lakers fall apart as Mavericks sweep series
DALLAS – Phil Jackson walked off the court with a tight smile, shaking hands and accepting congratulations like he has after so many series-ending playoff games. Never like this, though.
Sun., May 8, 2011, 6:56 p.m.
Mavs blow out Lakers, send Jackson to retirement
DALLAS — Phil Jackson walked off the court with a tight smile, shaking hands and accepting congratulations like he has after so many series-ending playoff games. Never like this, though. …
Fri., Feb. 25, 2011
Lakers stand pat during trading season
LOS ANGELES – The trade deadline came and went Thursday. The Los Angeles Lakers stuck with what they had all along. Were they close to a deal?
Mon., Jan. 31, 2011
Celtics beat Lakers in rematch of NBA finals
LOS ANGELES – Paul Pierce says the Boston Celtics had no reason to discuss their heartbreaking loss in Game 7 of the NBA finals last summer before they returned to …
Sat., Dec. 25, 2010
Holiday hype
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant and Lakers coach Phil Jackson haven’t really checked out the Miami Heat much this season. They’ve caught late-night highlights and maybe logged a few minutes …
Tue., May 18, 2010
Kobe Bryant’s offensive outburst lifts L.A.
LOS ANGELES – Even on a balky knee, Kobe Bryant had no problem giving the Los Angeles Lakers an early leg up in the Western Conference finals.
Mon., March 2, 2009
Without Nash, Suns overcome Kobe to beat L.A.
Shaquille O’Neal scored 33 points and the Suns overcame a 49-point performance by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 118-111 at Phoenix. Matt Barnes added 26 points, 10 …
Tue., Feb. 17, 2009
It’s time to get back to business
PHOENIX – Their triumphant reunion complete, Shaquille O’Neal revealed that Kobe Bryant let him keep the All-Star MVP trophy they shared. Bryant doesn’t need it. He’s got his eyes on …
Mon., Feb. 9, 2009
Lakers stop Cavaliers’ home winning streak
No second All-Star. No triple-double for LeBron James. And now, no more home winning streak. It’s been a rough few days for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Fri., Feb. 6, 2009
Lakers erase Celtics’ 12-game winning streak
Lamar Odom made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left in overtime to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-109 victory over host Boston on Thursday night …
Tue., Feb. 3, 2009
Bryant puts up MSG-record 61 points
Kobe Bryant broke the record for the current Madison Square Garden with 61 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers looked plenty potent without Andrew Bynum in a 126-117 victory over …
Mon., Jan. 26, 2009
Lakers breeze to easy victory over San Antonio
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol added 16 points, five rebounds and four assists, and the Lakers routed the San Antonio Spurs 99-85 …
Thu., Jan. 15, 2009
Mason’s clutch shot helps Spurs slip past Lakers
Roger Mason hit a jumper with 10 seconds left and made a free throw after being fouled by Derrick Fisher, and the host San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles …
Sun., Dec. 28, 2008
Lakers have closed gap on Celtics
My schedule didn’t allow me to attend the latest game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Hey, cut me some slack. Even Jack Nicholson misses a game here …