Lakers' Andrew Bynum making All-Star push

Lakers' Andrew Bynum making All-Star push

Center is close to joining Toronto's Chris Bosh as the only players in the league averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds.

 

Lakers finally have pizzazz

And it's no coincidence that it happens with the return of Pau Gasol to the lineup.

Family matters at top of Lakers' pyramid

Jim Buss, son of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, is taking on increased responsibility, and pressure, in player personnel matters. He's also...

 
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Kobe and Lakers strictly above board in rout of Thunder

Kobe and Lakers strictly above board in rout of Thunder

NBA champions and their show-biz fans put on quite a show, with Bryant setting the tone by making a spectacular basket from behind the backboard.

Charlotte ends seven-game losing streak

The Bobcats defeat the Pacers, 104-88.

Kevin Garnett hits jumper to beat buzzer in overtime

Boston defeats New York, 107-105.

A Golden State of disarray

A Golden State of disarray

The Warriors are like 'Hamlet, the Reality Show,' with the stage littered with the bodies of the principal characters. Coach Don Nelson is the Prince of Denmark.

Bulls seem to be waiting for another Michael Jordan to drop into their laps

Bulls seem to be waiting for another Michael Jordan to drop into their laps

Chicago would love to sign Dwyane Wade next summer, but he might not be leaving Miami.

Mark Heisler's NBA rankings

Pau Gasol's return keeps Lakers on top of a logjam.

Defense, turnovers top Lakers Coach Phil Jackson's list of concerns

Defense, turnovers top Lakers Coach Phil Jackson's list of concerns

Initially reluctant to offer a state-of-the-team assessment so early in season, Jackson allows that 'I'm not real happy with our defense,' and adds, 'turnovers is another thing I'm always focused on.'

Clippers' Rasual Butler takes coming off the bench in stride

Clippers' Rasual Butler takes coming off the bench in stride

He had a season-high 27 points, and was eight for 15 shooting against the Nuggets, in a reserve role.

The week in quotes

The week in quotes

Chicago's Joakim Noah compares Lakers-Bulls matchup to a varsity team going against a JV squad.

Nets fall to 0-13

Nets fall to 0-13

New Jersey loses to New York and inches closer to record for futility.

Looking ahead

Looking ahead

Lakers-Thunder provides an intriguing matchup in the West.

Darren Collison leads Hornets over Hawks

Darren Collison leads Hornets over Hawks

Former Bruins guard has 22 points and 11 assists.

Ralph Lawler and Michael Smith suspended for comments

Ralph Lawler and Michael Smith suspended for comments

Clippers announcers were pulled from Friday night's broadcast after on-air exchange about Memphis' Hamed Haddadi.

Victories coming at a high price for Lakers owner Jerry Buss

Victories coming at a high price for Lakers owner Jerry Buss

The team has the highest payroll in the NBA, with $91.3 million in player salaries and $21.4 million in luxury taxes.

Clippers come up big against Nuggets

Clippers come up big against Nuggets

Butler scores 27 points in a reserve role and helps hold off Denver late with a key three-point shot.

LeBron James scores season-high 40 points in victory

Cleveland's Shaquille O'Neal misses his fourth game in a row because of a shoulder strain, but the Cavaliers defeat Indiana, 105-95.

Magic defeats Celtics for fourth straight win

Boston has lost three of its last four and three of five at home.

Lakers' Gasol proves his worth, even if fans don't notice

Lakers' Gasol proves his worth, even if fans don't notice

The forward/center, who made his season debut Thursday night against the Bulls, makes the Lakers contenders again.

Pau Gasol's freelancing: Buss has a stand, what's yours?

Pau Gasol's freelancing: Buss has a stand, what's yours?

When is too much basketball too much? In a men's room interview, the Lakers' owner allows as how he thinks Gasol overdid it in the off-season.

A happy return for Lakers' Pau Gasol

A happy return for Lakers' Pau Gasol

He has 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, a rout of the Bulls.

Five years later, Ron Artest recalls the Brawl at the Palace

Five years later, Ron Artest recalls the Brawl at the Palace

Now with the Lakers, Artest says the melee wasn't his fault and he should get some of the $5 million he lost during a 73-game suspension.

Clippers' Dunleavy defends himself amid speculation about his job security

Clippers' Dunleavy defends himself amid speculation about his job security

He says he deserves a chance to prove himself when the injured Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin return to play.

Lakers' Lamar Odom leads from the bench

Lakers' Lamar Odom leads from the bench

His change of heart about sixth-man role should energize a mostly ineffective reserve unit.

From the Wires

Marty Turco stops 22 shots to lead Stars over Hurricanes, 2-0

Joshua scores 18 points to lead North Carolina A&T past Middle Tennessee 65-56

Mutombo scores 17 points, leads Western Carolina over D-II Arkansas-Monticello 70-44

MVP E'Twaun Moore leads No. 6 Purdue over No. 9 Tennessee, 73-72, in Paradise Jam title game