Cap in hand, New York courts LeBron James

Cap in hand, New York courts LeBron James

The free-agent-to-be has kept his options open for a reason -- to position himself to win a title. If not with the Cavaliers, then...

 

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Iverson served in a reserve role Friday night as the Lakers, attempting five shots, making two, and scoring eight points in 21 minutes.

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Lakers' Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol are expected to miss Friday's game

Lakers' Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol are expected to miss Friday's game

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It was a day of medical terms and injury evaluations, a time for the Lakers to take a breath after two overtime road victories and, of...

Clippers' Rasual Butler works on his shooting

Clippers' Rasual Butler works on his shooting

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Ron Artest keeps his cool in return to Houston

Ron Artest keeps his cool in return to Houston

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Ron Artest is trying his best not to be, uh, Ron Artest.

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Lakers sweep a double-overtime trip

Lakers sweep a double-overtime trip

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Pau Gasol probably won't play Friday

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Chris Kaman is taking it outside

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Orlando hands Phoenix its first loss.

Orlando hands Phoenix its first loss.

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Boston Celtics defeat Minnesota Timberwolves, 92-90

Boston Celtics defeat Minnesota Timberwolves, 92-90

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Sterlings will pay $2.7 million to settle rental bias suit

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Lakers hold off Thunder to win first game on road

Lakers hold off Thunder to win first game on road

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Lakers' bench players continue to disappoint

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Trevor Ariza gets over it in Houston

Trevor Ariza gets over it in Houston

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Pau Gasol appears close to return

Pau Gasol appears close to return

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Pau Gasol's hamstring now stretches all the way to Spain . . . sort of.

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Mavericks showed something by beating . . . the Clippers?

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Turnovers have been a problem for Clippers

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Turn, turn, turn.

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Lakers question-and-answer

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Readers' questions for Lakers beat reporter Mike Bresnahan of The Times:

Kurt Rambis has Phil Jackson's demeanor, if not his players

Kurt Rambis has Phil Jackson's demeanor, if not his players

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C'mon mama,

Clippers put this 1 in the win column, beat Minnesota, 93-90

Clippers put this 1 in the win column, beat Minnesota, 93-90

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Finally, a winning finish.

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