Despite Lakers' issues, Kobe Bryant 'obsessed' to win another title

Bryant says the Lakers have been terrible at times, but the situation isn't as bad as the 14-11 record would indicate. He says the reserves have to play better.

Rivalry with Celtics lacks the old buzz

Aging teams have struggled, but Kobe Bryant is still excited about the matchup.

Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley is a bidder for Dodgers

Heisley is a Chicago businessman who bought the Grizzlies in 2000. If he bought the team he could bring former Grizzlies GM and Lakers great Jerry West into the front office.

Up next for Lakers: Thursday at Boston

Boston has won nine of its last 10 and is giving up only 86.5 points a game.

Lakers living on wrong side of the margin for error

With less talent and depth than they've had in recent seasons, Lakers are making more mistakes than they can afford and keep losing close games. It's especially evident on the road, where they're 3-9.

Patrick Soon-Shiong intends to take part in bid for Dodgers

The billionaire who owns a share of the Lakers is being courted by several of the bidders for the baseball team.

Kobe Bryant and Lakers go cold late in 95-90 loss to Philadelphia

Their road troubles continue as Bryant misses nine of 10 shots in the fourth quarter. That followed his solid first half, in which he passed Shaquille O'Neal on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Kobe Bryant passes Shaquille O'Neal on NBA all-time scoring list

O'Neal congratulates Bryant via Twitter after the Lakers guard takes over the fifth spot on the scoring list with a long jump shot in the second quarter of a 95-90 loss to Philadelphia.

Lakers' Mike Brown keeps them guessing with ejection, lineup moves

Lakers are still learning about their first-year coach, who could be suspended after he appears to bump referee in Utah loss. He also is unpredictable in rotating in reserves in fourth quarter.

Up next for the Lakers: Monday at Philadelphia

Philadelphia is one of the league's biggest surprises, and the young, up-tempo 76ers present a striking contrast to the older, plodding Lakers.

Lakers' Josh McRoberts latest target of decreased playing time

The power forward, who averaged 17 minutes over a seven-game stretch that ended Jan. 28, has had his minutes drastically reduced recently.

Dejection follows ejection for the Lakers

Coach Mike Brown is tossed from the game after apparently bumping a referee and the Jazz use a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter for a 96-87 victory over L.A.

Mitch Kupchak remains positive despite Lakers' road woes

L.A. General Manager Mitch Kupchak hasn't let the Lakers' dismal road record dim his hopes for the season.

Lakers avoid stumble at start of trip

A series of big fourth-quarter plays lift them to a 93-89 victory over the Nuggets in Denver in the first of six road games.

Calling All-Stars in Los Angeles

Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will join Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum in West lineup, a big moment for Clippers, who have never had an All-Star starter in L.A.