Lakers Coach Phil Jackson is liked but not beloved

Lakers Coach Phil Jackson is liked but not beloved

Shy and self-controlled, the winningest coach in team history comes off as aloof even after all his years here. He is not the sort of folksy personality L.A. expects of its high-profile coaches.

Ankle injury keeps Kobe Bryant in the locker room again

He misses his second game in a row as the Lakers defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 101-89. He continues to get treatment and isn't sure if he'll play in Utah or in the All-Star game.

Lamar Odom says he will play against the Jazz

Forward has a sore foot, but 'We need the bodies.'

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Bresnahan's Take: Mapping out his first-round plans

Bresnahan's Take: Mapping out his first-round plans

With the Lakers a given to win the West, the reporter is closely following who will take the eighth spot. He knows what he doesn't want (Oklahoma City, Utah, etc.)

Up next for Lakers: Wednesday at Utah

The Jazz has won 10 straight games at home.

Spurs sputter while stuck in the muck

Spurs sputter while stuck in the muck

San Antonio Coach Gregg Popovich says his current lineup has not 'jelled as a group, to date.' The older team's struggles are evident in loss to the Lakers, their longtime and key Western rivals.

Lakers' Andrew Bynum banged up too

Lakers' Andrew Bynum banged up too

Center is wearing two knee braces and he sits out the second half because of a hip contusion.

Lakers' day off is particularly well-timed for Kobe, Bynum

Lakers' day off is particularly well-timed for Kobe, Bynum

Coach Phil Jackson cancels practice a day after Saturday's big win in Portland, giving his All-Star guard and starting center a chance to rest injuries before Monday's game against San Antonio.

Lakers' long Portland nightmare is over

A look back at the Lakers' nine-game losing streak in Portland, which ended Saturday.

Lakers are living in interesting, if uncertain, times

Lakers are living in interesting, if uncertain, times

As Lakers drift through their all-too-typical winter doldrums on court, owner Jerry Buss appears to be cutting costs, which could affect their ability to trade for Bulls' Kirk Hinrich, or retain Coach Phil Jackson.

Letters: How great is Kobe Bryant?

Letters: How great is Kobe Bryant?

Readers say Bryant will never be able to surpass what Jerry West and Magic Johnson did for the Lakers.

Lakers are defenseless in ugly loss to Nuggets

Lakers are defenseless in ugly loss to Nuggets

Lakers hardly resemble 2009 champs, their inert defense giving up a season high in points as Nuggets shoot 57%.

How much will Kobe Bryant play in All-Star game?

How much will Kobe Bryant play in All-Star game?

Lakers' star is banged up, but Phil Jackson figures that won't keep him from going all out.

Up next for Lakers: Saturday at Portland

Lakers will try, once again, to end their losing streak at the Rose Garden, currently at nine games. They haven't won in Portland in nearly five years.

Phil Jackson ponders resting Kobe Bryant because of injuries

Phil Jackson ponders resting Kobe Bryant because of injuries

Lakers coach watches him hobble through game, but knows Bryant will want to play Friday night against Denver. He hasn't missed a game because of injury in more than three years.

Lakers play Denver on Friday

The Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony is questionable for the game because of a sprained ankle.

Too many shots? Not for Jerry West

Too many shots? Not for Jerry West

Mr. Clutch averaged more than 20 shots a game, about the same as Kobe Bryant.

Basketball is the easy part of Kobe Bryant

Basketball is the easy part of Kobe Bryant

Now the Lakers' all-time leading scorer, he has yet to win over the hearts and minds of fans devoted to Magic Johnson and Jerry West. But Bryant's not close to finishing what he's started.

Big trade is unlikely for Lakers

Big trade is unlikely for Lakers

GM Mitch Kupchak says there is 'no compelling reason' to change this team.

Lakers' Kobe Bryant calls scoring record 'a great honor'

Lakers' Kobe Bryant calls scoring record 'a great honor'

Now the team's all-time scoring leader, he considers whether Abdul-Jabbar's NBA record is within reach.

Pau Gasol takes some of the blame for low number of shots

Pau Gasol takes some of the blame for low number of shots

A day later, concern remains over the lack of balance in loss to the Grizzlies.

Up next for Lakers: Wednesday vs. Charlotte

Bobcats have won three in a row at Staples Center.

Lakers have mixed record in back-to-back games

Lakers have mixed record in back-to-back games

The Lakers have had 11 sets of back-to-back games so far this season, meaning 22 of 45 (48.8%) of their games have come on back-to-back contests.

Marc Gasol has flourished in Memphis

Marc Gasol has flourished in Memphis

The younger brother of the Lakers' Pau Gasol says the trade that sent him from L.A. to the Grizzlies in exchange for his brother was probably necessary for a Lakers title.

Andrew Bynum's aggressiveness pays off for Lakers

Andrew Bynum's aggressiveness pays off for Lakers

Center has 19 points and 11 rebounds in the team's comeback victory against Boston.

Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar instrumental in Lakers' win over Magic

Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar instrumental in Lakers' win over Magic

'Now is our time,' Farmar said to Brown. 'Let's go.' Brown responded: 'I'm in.'