Extra work pays off for Lakers' Shannon Brown and Luke Walton

Extra work pays off for Lakers' Shannon Brown and Luke Walton

Both reserves play well in a 104-88 victory over New Orleans.

Lakers have something extra in reserve to rout Hornets

Continuing to thrive despite the absence of injured Bynum and Gasol, Lakers get a big night from their bench, and DJ Mbenga's first career double-double, in 104-88 victory that pushes record to 6-1.

Contract extension for Lakers' Kobe Bryant is in holding pattern

Lakers have offered their star a maximum extension through 2013-14, but Bryant, who is signed until July 2011, appears in no hurry to re-up and may be waiting to see how collective bargaining plays ou

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They were close to the top two seasons ago, now they look like a lottery team.

Lakers' Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol to miss another game

Lakers' Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol to miss another game

Neither 7-footer is able to practice, and both will sit out Sunday's game against New Orleans -- Bynum because of an elbow strain, Gasol because of a strained hamstring.

Up next for Lakers: Sunday vs. New Orleans

Hornets are a long way from the team that battled the Lakers to the wire for best record in the West two seasons ago.

Lakers best forwards: A vote for Elgin Baylor and James Worthy

They played in different eras, but it's hard to deny the impact each had on the franchise and on the league in general.

Kobe, Lakers have Grizzlies' number

Kobe, Lakers have Grizzlies' number

Bryant scores 41 points for the third time in four games, leading short-handed Lakers to 114-98 victory despite the absence of Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.

Allen Iverson still has heart, but little else in Memphis

Allen Iverson still has heart, but little else in Memphis

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

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

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

Bynum, injured Wednesday against the Rockets, and Gasol each said they are out against the Grizzlies. DJ Mbenga could start at center.

Ron Artest keeps his cool in return to Houston

Ron Artest keeps his cool in return to Houston

He says his former teammates tried to rile him up, and though he did get a technical foul, he kept his emotions in check, for the most part, in the Lakers' 103-102 overtime win.

Up next for Lakers: Friday vs. Memphis

O.J. Mayo and Zach Randolph are both averaging more than 20 points a game for the Grizzlies while Allen Iverson complains about sitting on the bench.

Pau Gasol probably won't play Friday

Pau Gasol probably won't play Friday

His hamstring is improved, but he says he's far from ready to make his season debut.

Lakers hold off Thunder to win first game on road

Lakers hold off Thunder to win first game on road

Kobe Bryant, despite fever, gets hot enough with 31 points and has help from Ron Artest.

Lakers' bench players continue to disappoint

Lakers' bench players continue to disappoint

Reserves failed to come through in a tight game against Oklahoma City.

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Laker Sasha Vujacic buys condo at Hollywood and Vine

Laker Sasha Vujacic buys condo at Hollywood and Vine

He will be among the first owners to move in when the W Hollywood Hotel and Residences opens in mid-January.

Lakers question-and-answer

Lakers question-and-answer

The Times' Lakers beat reporter Mike Bresnahan answers readers' questions.

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

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

Minnesota's rookie coach has adopted many attributes from his old boss, but his new team is on another plane of existence when compared with the Lakers. The Timberwolves are 1-3 after Monday's loss to Clippers.

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